The Whole 9

Custom Online Dating Photography

Design your online dating profile from the ground up with 100% intentionality

Your life is good, your time is precious, and you're ready for a partner who is really (like really really) great for you.

And while it may not be quite right to say you're in a hurry, you don't want to waste your time on bad matches and dud first-dates.

You're not using dating apps like Hinge and Bumble just to casually see what's out there, and you're not interested in settling.

You see your dating profile for what it is:

Your online dating profile is a marketing project, and you want to do it right.

The problem is -- you're no marketing pro and even if you were, you're not confident you can market *yourself* properly.

When something this important to you is outside your area of expertise you bring in a pro.

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED

This is more than just a photo shoot

Once you book your Whole-9 dating photography package you can kick back and relax with peace of mind -- you're in good hands!

I'm going to walk you step-by-step through my tried-and-true process for creating online dating photos that are not just attractive to a general audience, they're magnetic to the specific people who would be a great fit for YOU.

But how? Just follow my lead.

At no point will you be left unsure of what to do because I'll always be one step ahead of you.

I will make sure you know what I need from you and when and how to do it, including:

✔ figuring what to wear
✔ choosing locations & activities that are authentic to you
✔ looking relaxed and confident on camera
✔ selecting the best photos for your new online dating profile

Zoom Style Session - $125

[ included with "Whole 9" dating photography package ]

If the task of picking out a bunch of different outfits for your online dating photoshoot feels daunting, I can help!

We'll schedule time a week or two before your photo session and go through your clothes together. You'll show me what you've got and I'll help you narrow it down and put pieces together into cohesive, photogenic outfits.

You get a customized packing list (and possibly a short shopping list) so you can show up for your dating photography session 100% confident in what you're wearing.

Shopping Trip - $495

If you don't already own enough (or any) clothes that you would feel great wearing in your new online dating photos, and you're not ready to hire a full-blown personal stylist, I'll be your stylist for a day.

We'll pick stores that work with your style and your budget and I'll help you put together outfits that will not only photograph well, but will be great to wear on all the dates you'll be going on post-shoot :)

$295 covers up to 3 hours of shopping in Bellevue

Shopping Trip - $75/hr (2hr minimum)

If you don't already own enough (or any) clothes that you would feel great wearing in your new online dating photos, and you're not ready to hire a full-blown personal stylist, I'll be your stylist for a day.

We'll pick stores that work with your style and your budget and I'll help you put together outfits that will not only photograph well, but will be great to wear on all the dates you'll be going on post-shoot :)

This is more than just a photo shoot

Once you book your Whole-9 dating photography package you can kick back and relax with peace of mind -- you're in good hands. All you need to do is follow my lead.

I'm going to walk you step-by-step through my tried-and-true process for creating dating photos that are not just attractive to a general audience, they're magnetic to the specific people who would be a great fit for YOU, including:

✔ figuring out what to wear
✔ choosing locations & activities that are authentic to you
✔ looking relaxed and confident on camera
✔ selecting the best photos for your new online dating profile

Zoom Style Session - $125

[ included with "Whole 9" dating photography package ]

If the task of picking out a bunch of different outfits for your online dating photoshoot feels daunting, I can help!

We'll schedule time a week or two before your photo session and go through your clothes together. You'll show me what you've got and I'll help you narrow it down and put pieces together into cohesive, photogenic outfits.

You get a customized packing list (and possibly a short shopping list) so you can show up for your dating photography session 100% confident in what you're wearing.

Shopping Trip - $495

If you don't already own enough (or any) clothes that you would feel great wearing in your new online dating photos, and you're not ready to hire a full-blown personal stylist, I'll be your stylist for a day.

We'll pick stores that work with your style and your budget and I'll help you put together outfits that will not only photograph well, but will be great to wear on all the dates you'll be going on post-shoot :)

$295 covers up to 3 hours of shopping in Bellevue

Shopping Trip - $75/hr (2hr minimum)

If you don't already own enough (or any) clothes that you would feel great wearing in your new online dating photos, and you're not ready to hire a full-blown personal stylist, I'll be your stylist for a day.

We'll pick stores that work with your style and your budget and I'll help you put together outfits that will not only photograph well, but will be great to wear on all the dates you'll be going on post-shoot :)

You're going to look hella fine in your new dating photos but we're not stopping there.

Your new dating photos are going to tell a story about what it's like to date you.

STEP ONE:

Nail your first impression by getting that initial gut reaction of "he's cute!"

[ We shot Ryan's dating photos in Everett ]

STEP TWO:

Invite people to start falling in love with you through little snapshots of moments from your life.

OH HELL YEAH

Wanna see it again?

STEP ONE:

Capture attention with a stellar first photo

[ Leonard's Whole-9 dating photo shoot was in Ballard ]

STEP TWO:

Make it hard not to start falling in love with you through snapshots of moments from your life.

But does it actually work?

IT WORKS.

This is my text convo with Leonard less than 2 weeks after he received his gallery from his Whole-9 dating photoshoot:

[ The six photos you just saw (and in that order) are the ones Leonard used as his Hinge profile photos ]

I WANT THIS!

I see lots of men so far -- does it work for women too?

YES MA'AM!

The same strategy for building highly-effective online dating photos works for *everybody*

Check out Patty's new online dating photos

[ we did Patty's Whole-9 Dating photoshoot in Bellevue, WA ]

Check out Patty's new online dating photos

[ we did Patty's Whole-9 Dating photoshoot in Bellevue, WA ]

I WANT WHAT PATTY HAS!

Here's the run-down of how the Whole-9 Dating Photography Package unfolds

First, we'll establish a starting point

I'll start by asking to see any dating profile photos you might already have in case you've got anything worth keeping.

I'll presume you’re starting from scratch (because you’re new to online dating, all your photos have your ex in them, your appearance has changed, whatever the reason is).

We are notoriously poor judges of our own photos, and it's possible you're ruling out photos that would actually be good when strategically incorporated with your new, high-quality dating photos.

If you have any dating photos in your camera roll that are keepers, I'll help you identify them and we'll set them aside for later. If you’ve got absolutely zero dating photos to work with – no problem!

Next, we'll create your customized dating photo shoot itinerary

Your part of the planning process is fast and easy.

All you have to do is fill out my dating photoshoot planning questionnaire (basically, a whole bunch of strategic questions about you & your life).

I’ll draw from your answers to craft a completely personalized dating photography shoot plan that builds on your best existing dating photos or starts from square one if you’ve got none.

*Don't worry, you do not need adventure hobbies for your dating profile photos to stand out to your ideal matches on dating apps. If you love sipping tea and going for walks around Greenlake we can work with that!

Our plan will put you in a variety of chill, natural environments, doing things you enjoy (and wearing lots of different clothes).

I ALREADY TRUST YOU

Next, we'll create your customized dating photo shoot itinerary

Your part of the planning process is fast and easy.

All you have to do is fill out my dating photoshoot planning questionnaire (basically, a whole bunch of strategic questions about you & your life).

I’ll draw from your answers to craft a completely personalized dating photography shoot plan that builds on your best existing dating photos or starts from square one if you’ve got none.

*Don't worry, you do not need adventure hobbies for your dating profile photos to stand out to your ideal matches on dating apps. If you love sipping tea and going for walks around Greenlake we can work with that!

Our plan will put you in a variety of chill, natural environments, doing things you enjoy (and wearing lots of different clothes).

I ALREADY TRUST YOU

Hold up, I'm already stressin' about what to wear...

I hear ya. Let's get one thing clear:

Your online dating photos are not about the clothes you wear, but what you wear does have a big impact in how your ideal matches will perceive you on dating apps.

Wearing clothes that fit you nicely, are context-appropriate, and are in good condition signal to potential matches: I am able to choose clothes that are appropriate for my body, I take good care of the things I own, I understand that clothes have an impact on how others perceive me, and I see myself as a person who deserves to look and feel great.

One of the things people find most daunting is what to wear for their dating photos, and I totally get it. I don't expect you to be a pro stylist so I brought on in for you!

As part of your Whole 9 Dating Photography Package you get a one-on-one personal styling session with a professional stylist from my favorite personal styling team: Tannya & the crew at The Closet Edit.

SAY NO MORE!

During your Zoom Style Session your stylist will help you put together outfits from your existing wardrobe for a line-up of flattering, dynamic, photo-ready looks in a handy app on your phone.

Help from a professional stylist means you can show up to your Whole 9 Dating Photoshoot 100% confident in what you're wearing.

And if you end up deciding you want to update your wardrobe with some new clothes, your stylist can shop for you (The Closet Edit's full-service personal styling kicks so much ass and is a fan favorite of my dating photography clients, like Harsh).

During your virtual style session Tannya will help you put together outfits from your existing wardrobe for a line-up of flattering, dynamic, photo-ready looks in a handy app on your phone.

Help from a professional stylist means you can show up to your Whole 9 Dating Photoshoot 100% confident in what you're wearing.

And if you end up deciding you want to update your wardrobe with some new clothes, Tannya can shop for you (her full-service personal styling kicks so much ass and is a fan favorite of my dating photography clients, just ask Harsh).

check out Ayush's new Hinge profile photos

[ Built from his Whole-9 dating photoshoot in Seattle + one of his own hiking photos ]

This sounds like a LOT of having my picture taken...
I don't know if I can do it!

Lol! You for sure can. Here's the deal:

1. You're not getting your picture taken for the entire time, there's a lot of transition time as we're walking, moving between locations, you're changing clothes, etc.. Bathroom breaks, snack breaks, no problem!

2. You do not need to be comfortable in front of a camera to look totally dreamy in your new dating photos (and have fun during your photo shoot!).

Let me repeat that for the folks in the back:

YOU DO NOT NEED TO LIKE HAVING YOUR PICTURE TAKEN TO END UP WITH FABULOUS DATING PHOTOS

Grace: a self-proclaimed introvert

Also Grace: looking confident and bold in Bellevue!

A lot of what makes me a really outstanding dating photographer is my ability to draw people out and create an environment where even the most camera-shy of introverts can feel confident and relaxed,

(and I'll go ahead and say it-- during your photoshoot you are probably going to enjoy yourself! 😘).

PROVE IT!

"I love how Andrea was able to capture my personality. I normally hate taking photos because I look at them and I’m like “is that really me” (in a bad way), but with the photos Andrea took I was like “YES! That IS me!!” (In the best way)."

-Mairin

Styled by Tannya!
[ dating photo shoot in Belltown ]

You get a big beautiful gallery of all your new dating photos

here's a peek at Harry's gallery from our dating photo shoot on Capitol Hill

Once you have your new dating photos, it can be hard to choose which shots to use, and in what order. Don't worry, it's not just you -- this is legitimately hard! Research has shown that we are poor judges of our own profile photos.

That's why your Whole-9 dating photo packages includes:

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
Dating Profile Photo Curation

👉🏻 DATING PROFILE PHOTO CURATION 👈🏻

You tell me your favorite online dating app, and I will strategically select your best photos, plus sequence them in the order that will be most effective for getting you the most (and most importantly, the *best*) matches.

WHERE DO I SIGN UP?

Harry's new Hinge photos:

If this is all feels a little bit abstract, here's a look at how it played out when Justin booked a Level-Up dating photography package...

Here's a closer look:

Dominic's Whole-9 Dating Photography Experience

Meet Dominic! He lives north of Seattle and (spoiler alert) is super talented and ridiculously cute and lovable. But his online dating profile wasn't capturing that.

Here's what we did for Dominic's dating photo package:

Dominic filled out a detailed questionnaire about his life and his interests (easy! took him less than 10 minutes). I sifted through his answers and hand-picked a few choice ideas which I wove into a plan for Dominic's photoshoot.

The goal -- create a Hinge profile for Dominic that shows him as multi-dimensional, 100% authentic, and gives of "future hubby" vibes.

This is one of Dominic's "before" dating photos:

Great shot! But...horses aren't actually a part of Dominic's life so instead of giving matches a juicy glimpse into his world, this photo just says "I rode a horse once" (and "I look cute on a horse" << he does indeed!).

Things that stood out to me as worth showing off on Dominic's online dating profile:

👉🏻 He is an entrepreneur (Dominic owns a Crossfit gym and, related, is FIT AF)

👉🏻 He recently got his pilot's license (so rad)

👉🏻 He lives on a tiny little lake (dreamy!)

👉🏻 And he can get down almost as hard as I can on a big fat cinnamon roll (this was not a part of our plan but something I discovered during the "winging it" part of his dating photoshoot)

[ Here's a little peek into Dominic's Whole-9 dating profile photo gallery ]

Collage of a person in a gym and near an airplane, performing exercises, posing, and smiling. They wear casual and workout attire in various settings.

Our itinerary for Dominic's Whole-9 dating photoshoot looked like this:

✔ start at his Crossfit gym (this is where Dominic actually starts most days)

✔ then make a stop at the airport (Dominic likes to fly from here out to the San Juan Islands)

✔ next, on to La Conner for some "around town" and "first date" vibes in several outfits

✔ ending at Dominic's house for some "at home" and "lake life" shots

Dominic's dating photography session was in December. We got a cold, overcast day but that didn't slow us down (in fact, overcast skies provide beautiful lighting for portraits).

A few highlight's from Dominic's dating photo shoot

✔️ crossfit action

✔️ pilot style

✔️ man about town / date vibes

✔️ CINNAMON ROLLLL (I had one too 😚)

✔️ relaxing at home

✔️ lake life!

Was it the dead of winter and below 40? Yes it was.

Did I convince Dominic to strip down to swim trunks for some paddle board shots? Yes I did. Worth it!🥶

After Dominic's Whole-9 Dating Photo Shoot I curated a set of six square photos for his Hinge profile

He looks kind and relatable, handsome & fit (but not so strict that he won't put away a big cinnamon roll), down-to-earth, and genuinely warm (well, cold during the actual photoshoot but warm inside!).

Total. Husband. Material.

LET'S GO

Hang on a sec, what if I'm kind of a homebody?

(I don't have any adventure hobbies like flying planes )

Not to worry! Capturing the attention of your ideal matches on dating apps isn't about exciting activities, it's about telling a story about your actual life in a way that is genuine, open, and inviting to partners who would be a good fit for you.

look at Nigel's new dating photos

Nigel keeps it pretty close to home, playing piano, hiking, baking, and woodworking.

[ We shot Nigel's Whole-9 dating photos in Issaquah ]

and check out Quinn's Hinge photos

Quinn loves his motorcycle, a good beer, his German Shepherd, and playing pool

[ we did Quinn's Whole-9 Dating Photoshoot in Fremont ]

STOP ALREADY, I'M IN!

a few more Whole-9 dating photography highlights...

Smiling man in a red shirt holds a glass of wine at an outdoor table with urban surroundings.

Person smiling while walking on a city street, carrying a backpack with shoes attached.

A person sitting on a mat, smiling while tying shoelaces. They are wearing a black shirt and khaki pants. Indoor setting with climbing wall in the background.

Person petting a black cat on a gray cat tree by a bright window.

Person sitting in the open trunk of a car, wearing a plaid shirt, cap, and holding a dog on a leash. Camping gear is visible. Trees in the background.

Whole 9 Dating Photo Package Details

✔ Evaluation of your current dating photos (no prob if you have none)

✔ Customized dating photo shoot itinerary (to give matches a glimpse into your lifestyle and make it super easy to imagine dating you)

✔ Unlimited locations for a variety of backgrounds & environments

✔ 4 hour photoshoot

✔ Virtual style session with a professional stylist to plan your dating photo shoot wardrobe

✔ 8 outfits + layering (like adding a jacket or sweater)

✔ Portraits & dating headshot photos

✔ Lifestyle dating photos of you enjoying some of your favorite activities

✔ Option to shoot photos at home and/or with your pet(s)

✔ Unlimited props (like your golf clubs, your laptop, etc.)

✔ Gallery of 100+ downloadable high-resolution dating photos (that look and feel like they were shot on different days, in different places, by different people)

✔ Dating profile photo curation for 1 dating app of your choice (which photos and in what order)

$1975 + tax

BOOK THE WHOLE 9

When your online dating profile is how you hope to meet your next big love...

Let's build it once and build it right.

AMEN SISTER

The Whole 9

Custom Online Dating Photography

Design your online dating profile from the ground up with 100% intentionality

Your life is good, your time is precious, and you're ready for a partner who is really (like really really) great for you.

Your online dating profile is a marketing project, and you want to do it right.

This is more than just a photo shoot

I'm going to walk you step-by-step through my tried-and-true process for creating online dating photos that are not just attractive to a general audience, they're magnetic to the specific people who would be a great fit for YOU.

At no point will you be left unsure of what to do because I'll always be one step ahead of you.

Zoom Style Session - $125

Shopping Trip - $495

Shopping Trip - $75/hr (2hr minimum)

This is more than just a photo shoot

Zoom Style Session - $125

Shopping Trip - $495

Shopping Trip - $75/hr (2hr minimum)

Your new dating photos are going to tell a story about what it's like to date you.

IT WORKS.

I see lots of men so far -- does it work for women too?

YES MA'AM!

Check out Patty's new online dating photos

Check out Patty's new online dating photos

Here's the run-down of how the Whole-9 Dating Photography Package unfolds

First, we'll establish a starting point

If you have any dating photos in your camera roll that are keepers, I'll help you identify them and we'll set them aside for later. If you’ve got absolutely zero dating photos to work with – no problem!

Next, we'll create your customized dating photo shoot itinerary

Your part of the planning process is fast and easy.

Our plan will put you in a variety of chill, natural environments, doing things you enjoy (and wearing lots of different clothes).

Next, we'll create your customized dating photo shoot itinerary

Your part of the planning process is fast and easy.

Our plan will put you in a variety of chill, natural environments, doing things you enjoy (and wearing lots of different clothes).

Hold up, I'm already stressin' about what to wear...

Your online dating photos are not *about* the clothes you wear, but what you wear does have a big impact in how your ideal matches will perceive you on dating apps.

Help from a professional stylist means you can show up to your Whole 9 Dating Photoshoot 100% confident in what you're wearing.

Help from a professional stylist means you can show up to your Whole 9 Dating Photoshoot 100% confident in what you're wearing.

check out Ayush's new Hinge profile photos

This sounds like a LOT of having my picture taken...I don't know if I can do it!

YOU DO NOT NEED TO LIKE HAVING YOUR PICTURE TAKEN TO END UP WITH FABULOUS DATING PHOTOS

-Mairin

You get a big beautiful gallery of all your new dating photos

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼Dating Profile Photo Curation

👉🏻 DATING PROFILE PHOTO CURATION 👈🏻

If this is all feels a little bit abstract, here's a look at how it played out when Justin booked a Level-Up dating photography package...

Here's a closer look:

Dominic's Whole-9 Dating Photography Experience

The goal -- create a Hinge profile for Dominic that shows him as multi-dimensional, 100% authentic, and gives of "future hubby" vibes.

This is one of Dominic's "before" dating photos:

Things that stood out to me as worth showing off on Dominic's online dating profile:

Our itinerary for Dominic's Whole-9 dating photoshoot looked like this:

A few highlight's from Dominic's dating photo shoot

After Dominic's Whole-9 Dating Photo Shoot I curated a set of six square photos for his Hinge profile

Total. Husband. Material.

Hang on a sec, what if I'm kind of a homebody?

look at Nigel's new dating photos

and check out Quinn's Hinge photos

a few more Whole-9 dating photography highlights...

Whole 9 Dating Photo Package Details

When your online dating profile is how you hope to meet your next big love...

Let's build it once and build it right.

Your online dating photos are not about the clothes you wear, but what you wear does have a big impact in how your ideal matches will perceive you on dating apps.

This sounds like a LOT of having my picture taken...
I don't know if I can do it!

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
Dating Profile Photo Curation