Fine art portraiture that captures authentic character and emotional depth through an editorial lens. These sessions reveal the subtle narratives that define individuals and relationships.
Legacy Consideration
Editorial Perspective
Authentic Presence
Documentary portraits
In a world saturated with images, documentary portraiture stands apart—eschewing the formulaic and expected in favor of something more truthful. These sessions are conversations rendered in light and shadow, revealing not just appearance but essence. Each portrait becomes a visual biography, preserving not only how you looked, but who you were at this precise moment in your journey.
THE DOCUMENTARY EXPERIENCE
Documentary portrait sessions unfold at an unhurried pace, typically lasting 2-3 hours in a carefully selected location that complements your character and narrative. Whether in the intimacy of your home, the streets of Paris, or a location of personal significance, the environment becomes an essential element in telling your story.
Each session begins with conversation and connection, allowing time for the initial self-consciousness to dissolve into genuine presence. Rather than directing constant poses, we create scenarios that facilitate authentic moments, capturing the subtle expressions and gestures that define you.
Working with both medium format film and digital capture allows us to embrace both the contemplative rhythm of traditional methods and the versatility of contemporary techniques, resulting in imagery with both emotional and technical depth.
Those marking significant life transitions—graduation, career change, milestone birthday, or personal renaissance—who wish to document not just the occasion but the deeper significance of this chapter in their journey.
Milestones
Authors, musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs requiring imagery that communicates their essence for websites, publications, or personal archives. These portraits go beyond standard headshots to reveal the person behind the profession.
Professionals
Partners celebrating anniversaries, engagements, or simply the quiet beauty of their connection. Documentary portraits capture both individual character and the subtle interplay that defines your relationship.
Couples
Those seeking self-portraiture with depth and authenticity—artists, writers, professionals, and anyone marking a significant personal milestone or transition. Ideal for those who appreciate the nuance of character revealed through thoughtful portraiture.
Individuals
Documentary Portraits Are Perfect For
Following your session, each image receives individual artistic attention rather than mass processing. Approximately three weeks later, your curated collection is presented in a private gallery, accompanied by options for transforming these digital artifacts into tangible heirlooms—museum-quality prints, handcrafted albums, and bespoke framing designed to endure for generations.
Gallery Curation
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On the day of your session, time slows. Whether in studio or amid the streets of Paris, your 2-3 hour experience unfolds at an unhurried pace—allowing authentic moments to emerge naturally without contrivance. This deliberate approach yields imagery with depth and emotional resonance.
Photography Session
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Every commission begins with a thoughtful conversation to understand your unique story, followed by personalized guidance on wardrobe, location, and mindset. This foundational phase ensures your portrait experience transcends the ordinary and captures genuine essence.
Vision & Preparation
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THE HEIRLOOM EXPERIENCE
reflections
portfolio
A coming-of-age portrait session marking a young woman’s transition to university life. Captured in the family's historic Parisian apartment and the neighboring Luxembourg Gardens where she spent her childhood afternoons.
Celebrating thirty years of marriage through portraits that honor both their individual characters and the subtle dance of their relationship. Documented in their book-filled home and the small vineyard they tend together.
An editorial session for a painter preparing for her gallery exhibition, capturing both the intensity and vulnerability that infuse her work. Set in her light-filled atelier and the twilight streets that inspire her canvases.
The Montgomery Family
“Working with Vivienne was transformative. She captured not just how we look, but who we are as a family—the subtle connections and unspoken tendencies that make us unique. These images will only become more precious with time.”
Eleanor D
“As someone typically uncomfortable in front of the camera, I was astonished by how Vivienne created an environment where I felt completely seen. The resulting portraits captured a version of myself I recognized but rarely see documented—thoughtful, present, and unguarded.”
Love Letters
€2,400
- 4-hour multiple location documentary portrait experience
- Comprehensive styling consultation
- 35-40 final artistic images
- Private online gallery with full access
- Handcrafted linen album (10×10, 20 spreads)
- Set of 10 matted fine art prints
- Complimentary digital sharing collection
Complete Biography
package three
€1,800
- 3-hour documentary portrait session
- Multiple location options
- Styling consultation with personalized mood board
- 25-30 final artistic images
- Private online gallery
- Museum-quality portfolio box with 5 matted prints
- Complimentary digital sharing collection
The Detailed Story
package two
€1,200
- 2-hour documentary portrait session
- Location planning and styling consultation
- Option to include multiple locations
- 15-20 final artistic images
- Private online gallery
- Complimentary 8×10 fine art print
The Essential Narrative
package one
Portrait Collection Investment
All collections include the artistic session, curatorial editing, and a private online gallery. Additional prints, albums, and framing options are available à la carte.
