Frequently asked questions

What is this Old Hollywood glam portrait session?

It's a dark, glamorous brand portrait session shot in Calgary, Alberta. The set is built around a dark backdrop and warm light, with black lace, long pearls, a vintage fur coat, sunglasses, candlelight, and a very dramatic cigarette holder. A tiny birthday cake and a few quieter seated moments give it range.

Can glam portraits like these work for my brand?

Yes, they can anchor an About page or give a social feed a look people recognize from across the room. Glam can look like pure decoration, but a good session is still a tool. Every photo comes with a Commercial Rights license, so you can use it across your website, social, and marketing.

Do I need a glam wardrobe or experience posing?

No, you don't need either. Clothes you already own work fine, and in planning you build the mood board and shot list together and talk through wardrobe and props. On shoot day Tamara gives you prompts instead of orders, so you're not left guessing what to do with your hands.

How does Tamara plan a glam brand shoot?

She plans it the same way as every brand shoot: by working out what the photos need to do first. For this session the answer was to command a room, so the look went dark and warm. Then she builds the shot list around that goal, so the photos work as tools and not only as pretty pictures.

How do I book a glam portrait session in Calgary?

Book a free consultation with Tamara Lee. It can be as quick as 15 minutes if you already have a clear idea, and after the chat she sends you a personalized quote. Calgary is home base and most shoots happen here, and she travels for select projects when the timing works.