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a complete set of dating photos, in half a day

How it Works
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The High-Signal Half Day

Seattle Dating Photography Session
4hr photoshoot | 6 scenes
High-Signal Dating Photo Set
$2,500
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This is Not Your Average Dating Photoshoot

Most professional dating photographers deliver nice photos and a bump in matches — but not necessarily better matches.

When your time is limited, a pile of dead-end conversations and dud first-dates is a net loss.

The High-Signal Half Day is designed around what actually works on dating apps like Hinge and Bumble.

  • Contexts that make compatibility obvious — she can see how you live, and whether you’re her kind of person.
  • Photos she can trust — clear face, relaxed body language, real environments
  • Built-in conversation fuel — visual hooks that make starting (and sustaining) a chat easy
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4 Steps. Zero Guesswork.

You don’t need to scout locations, figure out what to wear, or know how to pose.
Just show up and follow my lead.
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20 minutes to understand your dating goals and whether we're a fit.
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A custom shot list, photoshoot plan, and outfits built around your real life.
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4 hours moving through your life doing things you actually do.
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A 6-photo High-Signal Set curated for Hinge & Bumble, plus 100+ extra shots.

Step 1: Intro Call

What happens: A low-key, 20-minute video call

What you do: Just show up

What you get: Clarity on whether this makes sense for you

We'll chat about:

  • Your dating goals & ideal timeline
  • Your experience on dating apps
  • Any questions you have about the process
If it makes sense and you're ready to pull the trigger, we'll pick a date for your dating photoshoot and jump right in to the planning process.
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Step 2: Photoshoot Planning

What happens: After you book, I design your shoot as a series of "scenes". Nothing is left to chance.

What you do: Fill out a short form (5-10 min)

What you get: A high-signal photoshoot plan designed to tell your story.

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A "Scene" = 1 location + 1 activity + 1 outfit.

6 different places, 6 different things you’re doing, 6 different looks, no overlap. 

This structure makes your dating profile read like a dynamic glimpse of a multi-dimensional person, not six photos from the same afternoon.

How I build your custom photoshoot plan

You start by filling out a questionnaire about yourself
This provides the raw material for your shoot plan and asks about things like:
  • Locations that matter to you
  • Activities you enjoy
  • A snapshot of a normal week in your life
Current Photos?
I’ll audit any photos you already have — not just for quality, but for signal.

If you have a shot that works, we'll keep it and build around it.

The goal isn’t “all new photos.” It’s a dating profile that attracts the right women.
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A man stands on an outdoor basketball court holding a basketball, preparing to shoot. Trees and a building are visible in the background.
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Four young adults smile at the camera while holding drinks outdoors, with city buildings in the background.
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Then, I translate your details into photos
  • I design 6 scenes → You get clear shot plan for each one
  • I map out locations → You get a custom shoot-day itinerary
  • I account for travel, parking, etc. → You get built-in buffers + backups
  • I define prep needs (props, permissions, etc.) → You get straightforward next steps

The output is a unique-to-you photoshoot plan. 

Wardrobe Styling is Included

No scrambling or stressing about what to wear.

You’ll get a list of outfits mapped to your photoshoot plan — and a professional stylist to help you pull it all together.

A stylist from The Closet Edit makes sure you look your best on shoot day. During your virtual style session, they provide:

You get a list of outfits mapped to your shoot plan — and a professional stylist to help you pull it all together.

A stylist from The Closet Edit makes sure you look your best on shoot day. During your virtual style session, they provide: 

  • Outfit design — one outfit per scene, using clothes you already own
  • A digital lookbook — pictures of every outfit so packing is easy
  • Optional shopping support — need some new clothes? Your stylist can help
A digital lookbook displays three outfit options with clothing items and accessories, labeled with brief style descriptions and suggested footwear.
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Gabriel at the plant nursery he owns

Before the Photoshoot 

Everything you need to know to make your photoshoot successful (and stress-free) — will show up in your inbox, including:

  • Simple tips — how to look natural without performing
  • Packing checklist — clothes, glasses, layers, even how to set up your car
  • Weather contingency — our backup / reschedule plan in case it rains 

When shoot day rolls around you'll feel confident and prepared.

Read what clients say about the experience → 

Step 3: The Photoshoot

What happens: We spend a half day together, working our way through your shoot plan

What you do: Be yourself. Trust the process.

What you get: A stress-free, surprisingly fun experience — and photos that actually feel like you.

What the photoshoot feels like

It’s not a production. It's a few hours hanging out, doing things you enjoy. You're not thinking about the plan, it's just running.

Your only job on shoot day is to show up and follow my lead.

How it goes down:

  • We meet, usually over coffee, talk for a bit, then get rolling
  • You're not posing — you're talking, cooking, walking your dog (your dog and I already love each other)

It’s easy — even if you usually hate having your picture taken.

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"I'm camera shy and I usually don't like how I look in photos. Andrea made the whole thing feel like a hangout, not a photoshoot. The photos are hands-down the best photos ever taken of me."

— Chris

"I don't know how to pose in photos but with Andrea it was easy because it didn't really feel like I was posing."

— Rohan

"On the day of the shoot, Andrea immediately put me at ease--just a couple friends hanging out, taking photos."

— Patrick
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The secret isn't the camera or the lighting — it's the energy in the room
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If you hear “professional photoshoot” and picture stiff poses, fake smiles, and a sense of performance — this isn’t like that.

This is less me taking pictures of you — and more me taking pictures with you. 

Not a photographer posing you.
Not a friend snapping random shots.

The attentive, affectionate presence of a woman sharing an experience with you — and invested in how you come across.

That dynamic matters. When you forget you’re in a photoshoot, posture relaxes, expressions soften, and presence comes through.

The result: photos where you don’t just look good — you look like you feel good (because you do).

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Photos of Chris from Greenwood, The Couth Buzzard, and at home in Fremont 

What we Capture During Your Photoshoot

Lead Photos
Flattering, engaging first photos designed to stop the scroll and establish trust.
Everyday Life
Making tea, reading, hanging with your cat — the things that make you real and relatable.
Hobbies
Doing what you love, from playing guitar to bird watching (no hobby is too boring)
Active / Movement
Hiking, biking, lifting — proof of vitality without gym bro vibes.
Social / Date Vibes
Real settings that show what being out with you feels like.
Home (optional)
Glimpses of you in your home environment.
Home (optional)
Glimpses of you at home so it's easy to imagine being there with you. Plus, home photos are filled with clues about you.

From the books on your shelf to the style of you sofa, home photos reveal your world without you having to explain it. 
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Photos at Home
Photos at Home (optional)
Home photos are high-impact because they are information-dense.

However big or small, your home is filled with clues about you. From the books on your shelf to the style of you sofa — home photos give a juicy glimpse into your world
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Photoshoot Logistics

Duration: ~4 hours shoot time

Locations: 6 distinct environments

What to wear: 6 outfits (one per scene), ready from your style session

What to bring: Packed outfits + props (you’ll get a checklist)

No car? No problem. Just get yourself to the first location and you can ride with me from there.

Structured & efficient so you don't have to think.

I'll often capture multiple scenes in the same general area.

Two might come from one parking spot (gym + café). Three might come from your home (kitchen, living room, garage). And your favorite golf course might be it's own stop.

I handle the timing, light, and transitions; you get to enjoy the ride.

Step 4: Photo Curation & Delivery

What happens: I turn hundreds of shots into a tight, cohesive collection

What you do: Enjoy the afterglow & keep an eye out for an invitation to your photo gallery

What you get: Your complete High-Signal Profile Set + 100+ additional shots.

What I do

Cull — remove duplicates, blinks, stiff moments, and any shots that don't  work.

Edit — very subtle adjustments so your photos look their best without looking edited at all. I preserve visual variety on purpose so the photos don't look like they all came from one photographer on one day.

Curate — hand-pick the most effective photos for your dating profile.

What you get

High-Signal Profile Set — 6 curated photos built to work as a set, including a stop-the-scroll lead photo

100+ additional edited shots — For A/B testing, other platforms, refreshing your profile over time, LinkedIn, and your mom (you're welcome, ma!)

Check out Ritvik's High-Signal Dating Photo Set
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A person stands outside Costco Wholesale, smiling while holding a shopping cart near parked cars.
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A man with a leg brace prepares to serve in a pickleball game on an outdoor court. He holds a paddle in one hand and a yellow ball in the other.
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A man with glasses and a beard sits at a diner counter, smiling and holding a red mug. The interior features teal stools, hanging lights, and a brick wall.
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Same man. Six distinct contexts. One coherent story.
Photos from Columbia City, Geraldine's, Costco (lol! this photo got SO much attention),  his home, and Greenlake

What the lead photo does:

  • Stops the scroll so she actually looks at your profile
  • Provides a clear, trustworthy first impression

What the complete, High-Signal Profile Set does:

  • Shows lifestyle context (your spaces, your activities)
  • Demonstrates movement, warmth, personality
  • Gives her multiple reasons to swipe right
  • Provides conversation hooks throughout

The High-Signal Half Day Details

Package includes:

  • Audit of existing photos 
  • Custom shoot plan to translate your life into photos 
  • 6 scenes — 6 locations, 6 activities, 6 outfits, no overlap
  • Professional wardrobe styling
  • Half-day photoshoot (~4 hours)
  • High-Signal Profile Set — 6 curated photos optimized for Hinge & Bumble
  • 100+ additional dating photos

$2500

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Available as an upgrade:
Your complete Hinge profile, done for you.
Just ask.
"Working with Andrea is not cheap, but I’m not cheap, and I’m not looking for a relationship on the basis of cheap.
 
The dating profile Andrea produced is not just a good reflection of me, but is also clearly something that involved quite some effort to create.  Any woman who sees my dating profile will recognize that as well. 
 
So, it’s not only 'me' that someone sees, it’s also that 'me' is already investing in the dating process."
- Joel (engaged within a year)

Questions About the Process

Q. What if I'm awkward in photos?

That would make you like 99% of the men I photograph (and also, like me).

Most of my clients don't post on Instagram. They haven't had a decent photo of themselves in years (or ever). And they have no idea what to do with their hands.

It won't matter because I'm not asking you to pose for photos. I'm creating conditions where you forget about the camera. You won't be "posing" — you'll be doing things you actually do.

Hundreds of regular, camera-shy guys have trusted me, and they all look like themselves — just with better photos.

Q: How long does a dating photoshoot take?

The shoot itself is about four hours, usually in the morning. The full process — from Intro Call to your high-signal photo set — usually takes 4-6 weeks, depending on scheduling.

Q: What should I wear for my new dating photos?

You’ll need one outfit per scene, planned and approved before shoot day. Your stylist at The Closet Edit handles this with you — you show up with a packed bag and a digital look book that tells you exactly what to wear and when.

Q: What if I already have some decent online dating photos?

Great — we'll find out during the photo audit. If one of your existing photos already does a specific job well, we keep it and build the remaining scenes around it. The goal is a coherent system, not "all new photos."

Q: What if it rains on shoot day?

Seattle. I know. We plan for it. Your shoot plan includes indoor locations and weather contingencies. I watch the weather forecast and we'll adapt plans as needed, no biggie.

Q: Do you do photoshoots outside the Seattle area?

I sure do! Most shoots happen in the Seattle Metro area, but I've done dating photography across Washington, Oregon, and occasionally further. I also have clients fly in from out of state to work with me here.
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