Beautiful

Sessions

Because you don’t need a momentous occasion to celebrate you.

BOOK YOUR Beautiful SESSION

Just be you —

in all your glory.

You play so many different roles in life: friend, mom, colleague, loving partner.

During your Beautiful Session, you can step into the role you were literally born to play: yourself.

Any age

Age ain’t nothin’ but a number — I believe it with my 
whole heart.

You’re never too young or too old to connect with the beauty and power of being a woman.

Any STage

Who says you need some big milestone to treat yourself to a studio photo experience?

Waking up this morning as the one and only you is reason enough to celebrate. 

What’s Your Reason?

Women are stuck behind the camera for too many life occasions. 

Here’s your permission slip to get out in front for once! So… What are you celebrating?

You got that big promotion.

You quit your soul-sucking job.

You sent your last kid off to college.

You finished your last round of chemo.

You defended your dissertation.

You finalized your divorce.

You’re still thriving, despite a global pandemic.

You finally got bangs.

You bought a new shirt. (Seriously, though…)

Sandi is a true professional & expert of her craft!

I am not a fan of getting my photos taken but she has made the experience very easy for me and my branding photos have always looked amazing! She just has the right touch and eye for the job!

— Heather

Your Investment

Personal branding sessions start at $550, including a range of final edited images.

Each experience includes:

Pre Planning Session

We’ll talk through the ethos of your brand and talk about your looks, locations, and more. 

(I’ll help you weave your brand colors into your outfits or the props we use!)

PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP

Get fully camera ready so you can focus on being fabulous.

STYLE CLOSET ACCESS

Experiment with new looks that make your brand sparkle.

MULTIPLE OUTFITS

Your brand isn’t just one thing. Your look won’t be either.

PLENTY OF SHOOT TIME

This will be fun — I promise.

ONLINE IMAGE PREMIER

I’ll send you digital proofs, and you’ll pick your favorites to get polished up for your final gallery.

BOOK YOUR Beautiful SESSION

Not only is Sandi a warm, friendly, all-around great person, but she also has a gift for working with each person’s personality to create photos that truly represent her subject. She has an amazing eye for location, lighting, clothing choice, accessories and poses! We felt so comfortable working with Sandi, and because of this, she was able to capture each of our personalities. We are so happy with our photos and had a very difficult time narrowing down our favorites because there were so many fantastic choices!

I highly recommend Sandi Shipley Photography!

— Olivia
01 / 03

her eye for detail is amazing! The entire experience from the minute you set up a date for your shoot to the very last tiny detail is beyond impressive. Sandi does not only create end capture the full personality but she gives you an experience you will never forget. From the music during the shoot creating the right mood and the lush studio space for the image reveal the final presentation goes beyond any expectations. No detail is overlooked with Sandi. I would highly recommend and chose Sandi Shipley for your portrait experience.
Thank you Sandi!

A photography experience that you will never forget! Sandi is an incredible photographer

— Audra
02 / 03

So much to say
about this wonderful creator!

Sandi took the time to get to know me and my intended use for my images. She made fabulous suggestions that truly fit my ‘vibe’. The shoot was so easy and fun, and props from Sandi’s wardrobe collection were excellent additions. Sandi’s passion shown through and put me at ease, working her magic...she captured the fun spirit, mischief and soul on film. The images were so stunningly gorgeous and admittedly gave me a few tears of joy at the images she captured for us. Sandi Shipley You’re a true artist! Bless you!

— Shannon
03 / 03

Three Steps to

01

Plan your session

Prepping in advance will help you swap out stress for excitement. We’ll choose locations and brainstorm wardrobe, hair, and makeup beforehand.

02

Celebrate your beauty

Enjoy celebrating your unique sparkle for a few hours. Bask in it, baby.

03

REVEAL & REVIEW

We’ll sit down with some bubbles to review your images for the first time and pick your final selections.

BOOK YOUR Beautiful SESSION

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s are the differences between experience packages?

What’s the difference between the different experience packages?

I offer 3 types of sessions Portraits, Headshots and Branding. They vary by shoot time, number of looks and locations, and inclusion of professional hair and makeup. All experiences include an in-studio pre-planning session, shoot time that’s all about you, and an in-studio image premiere and ordering appointment.

What happens during our pre-planning session?

What happens during our pre-planning session?

Your in-studio pre-planning session is designed to get you comfortable with the process and ask all your questions about what’s coming! We’ll talk through shoot locations, outfits, and hair and makeup. It’s also a great opportunity for us to get to know each other before your shoot.

What should I wear?

What should I wear?

I love helping my clients select their outfits for their sessions. I meet with most of them before the big day to help put together clothing and accessories, as well as hair and makeup ideas. 

I also have a fun style closet in my studio with hats, jewelry, shoes, and clothing pieces for my clients to add in for their sessions.

Can I do my own makeup?

Can I do my own makeup?

I always recommend working with our professional makeup artist. It makes a huge difference! But if you plan to do your own makeup, I suggest practicing a few looks before your shoot. 
P.S. Worried about a makeup artist not being able to match your skin tone or work with your hair type? Rest easy: All the pros I work with are well versed in working with a range of skin tones and hair textures.

Why is professional hair and makeup important?

Why is professional hair and makeup important?

There’s a big difference between everyday makeup and “camera-ready” makeup. The pros I work with have a ton of experience creating hair and makeup looks that are natural but show up great in finished photos. 

Plus, letting someone else handle your hair and makeup can make the whole experience feel even more special — like a spa day rolled into your photo shoot!

Do guys need professional hair and makeup, too?

Do guys need professional hair and makeup, too?

Plenty of my male clients like to hand their skin prep and grooming over to a pro, too. You deserve to look your best for your experience. A professional hair and makeup artist will even out your skin tone, cover up any annoying blemishes, and make sure your hair looks great for your shoot. 

Where will my photo experience take place?

Where will my photo experience take place?

I have several locations I can recommend or we can pick spots in the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale area that mean something to you… I’ll be sure they look amazing on camera.

How long will my shoot last?

How long will my shoot last?

Depending on the package you select, the shoot itself will be between one and two hours. If you’re getting professional hair and makeup done (highly recommended!), that can take up to two hours as well. So plan on spending about 4 hours enjoying this luxe experience!

How much will my photos be edited?

How much will my photos be edited?

I believe in a light touch! I want your photos to look like the real you, not an unrecognizably airbrushed version of you.
I’ll take care of little things like blemishes and stray hairs during editing, and if you want other edits when you see your preview images, we can talk about those, too.

When do I get to see my photos?

When do I get to see my photos?

Headshots will pick their images same day or with in 24 hours. Branding sessions will receive an online gallery to make their selections within 3-5 business days. BUT! I’m always posting sneak peeks and previews of my favorite images on social media (I may even text you one that really takes my breath away). so you’ll rarely have to wait that long…

Where can I find you on social media?

Where can I find you on social media?

Where can I find you on social media?

I’m everywhere! Find me on…