Portrait Photographer

The Art of Being Seen

Beauty. Character. Style.

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Passionate Portraiture.

Portraiture is about more than how someone looks; it’s about how they carry themselves, what makes them distinctive, and what emerges when they become comfortable in front of the camera. I approach each person individually, paying close attention to light, expression, posture, and environment to create photographs that feel both vibrant and natural.

My goal isn’t to manufacture a version of someone for the camera, but to recognize what is already there and photograph it beautifully.

Close-up outdoor beauty portrait of a woman with long brown hair

Smiling man wearing glasses and a wide-brimmed hat outdoors

Woman in a pale green backless dress posing beside a wooden wall

Black-and-white studio portrait of a woman posing with her arms raised

Woman in a black dress posing in dramatic sunlight against a sandy beach

Creative beauty portrait of a woman partially submerged in blue water

Fashion portrait of a woman wearing black sunglasses and red lipstick

Bill Gentile in a dark coat standing in a snowy forest

Creative double-exposure portrait of a woman wearing a white top

Woman in a red dress posing beside stone columns

Blue-toned beauty portrait of a woman holding her face in her hands

Outdoor portrait of a woman standing among tall grass

Close-up beauty portrait of a woman with short hair against a warm brown background

Outdoor professional portrait of a woman wearing a light blue blazer

Woman in a patterned black dress posing against warm steel panels

Overhead creative portrait of a woman submerged in bright turquoise water

Man wearing a dark coat and green beret against a steel wall

Fashion portrait of a woman in a black hat posing between white architectural structures

Woman in a yellow dress and black hat posing inside an ornate building

Woman in a flowing teal dress standing in a rocky stream

High-key beauty portrait of a blonde woman against a white background

Woman in a white dress posing on a city street at night

Blonde woman in a blue shirt posing against a vivid pink wall

Portrait of a woman with curly hair against a warm orange background

Red-haired woman seated on rocks beside a flowing stream

Lifestyle portrait of a woman in a white robe holding a mug on a bed

Creative double-exposure portrait of a red-haired woman in warm light

Hi, I’m Taylor

Very few people arrive in front of a camera already knowing exactly what to do, and they shouldn’t have to.

My job is to understand what you’re looking for, create beautiful light, give you clear direction, and pay attention to the details that are difficult to see when you’re the person being photographed. I want the process to feel comfortable and collaborative rather than overly posed or self-conscious.

The goal is to make you look your best without making you look like someone else.

What I Deliver

Portraits built around the person, not a formula.

The finished work should feel considered without feeling overworked: photographs with presence, personality, and enough range to be useful well beyond a single profile picture.

Direction Without Over-Posing.

You do not need to arrive knowing what to do in front of the camera. I give enough direction to create strong posture, expression, and shape while leaving room for the photograph to still feel like you. The goal is confidence without stiffness.

More Than One Kind of Photograph.

A portrait session should give you range. Depending on the assignment, that can include tighter portraits, environmental photographs, different expressions, changes in framing, and images with enough variety to work across editorial, professional, and personal uses.

Light and Location With a Purpose.

I use the environment, available light, and supplemental lighting deliberately rather than treating the location as a backdrop. Whether the session is in an office, home, studio, or on location, the setting should contribute to the photograph rather than compete with it.

Retouched, Not Rewritten.

Finished portraits are carefully edited for color, tone, skin, temporary blemishes, stray hairs, and distracting details. I do not erase the features that make someone recognizable or create an artificial version of the person who was photographed.

High-Resolution Finished Files.

Final photographs are delivered at high resolution through a private online gallery, ready for websites, publications, social media, professional profiles, press materials, and print.

Personally Selected and Finished.

I personally review, select, and finish the photographs I deliver. The work does not move through an automated editing pipeline or get handed off to someone who was not there. The final gallery reflects the same judgment that shaped the session itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are your photos delivered?

Through a private online gallery where you can view, download, favorite, and share your finished photographs. All delivered images are provided as high-resolution files and professionally edited by me.

How soon will we receive the photos?

My standard turnaround is within 7 business days, and I frequently deliver sooner. If you're working with a particular deadline, let me know when you reach out.

I'm not always comfortable in front of the camera. Is that a problem?

Most of the people I photograph aren't professional models and don't arrive knowing how to pose. Giving direction and helping you become comfortable in front of the camera is part of my job. You don't need to practice beforehand or figure out what to do with your hands—I’ll help with that.

How does pricing work?

Portrait pricing depends on the location, time required, complexity of the session, and what you're looking to create. A standard one-hour portrait session is typically $850, with more involved assignments quoted based on their specific needs. Tell me what you have in mind when you reach out and I'll provide a straightforward quote.

Do you travel for portrait assignments?

Absolutely. I travel throughout the United States for portrait assignments, whether you need individual portraits, an editorial session, or consistent photography across multiple locations. I also regularly work in and offer portrait photography in New Orleans. Travel requirements are discussed upfront and included clearly in your proposal.

A Complete Portrait Session

See the full story.

A portrait session creates more than one defining image. Explore the full gallery to see the range of expression, composition, environment, and quiet moments that emerge throughout the experience.

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