Contemporary glamour

You at your best

Glamour portraiture is about you at your most polished and confident. Soft, flattering light, professional hair and makeup, and careful posing come together for a look inspired by classic Hollywood and editorial fashion.

In business

For personal branding and headshots, a glamour approach helps you stand out. Polished, refined portraits tell clients and colleagues you take your work seriously, and they give your website, LinkedIn, and marketing an instant lift.

Family portraits

Glamour styling also turns family portraits into heirlooms. With coordinated wardrobe and timeless lighting, you get images that feel like art rather than snapshots. It's a beautiful way to mark milestones, bring generations together, or finally get a portrait worth hanging on your wall.

Just for you

And sometimes the best reason is simply that you want to. A glamour session is a chance to be pampered, step away from everyday roles, and see yourself in a new light.

No mall glamour shots

Back in time

Glamour Shots at the mall meant teased hair, heavy makeup, and so much soft-focus haze that you barely looked like yourself. Those photos were fun in their time, but they followed a formula: the same props, the same poses, and the same backdrop for everyone who came through the door.

Forget the feather boas

Contemporary glamour takes the opposite approach. It borrows from today's fashion and editorial photography, with studio lighting, clean modern styling, and natural retouching.

Designed for you

Every session is a full, elevated portrait experience. It starts with a consultation to plan your look and wardrobe. On the day, a professional hair and makeup artist prepares you for the camera, with a polished look that photographs beautifully but still feels like you. It's relaxed, unhurried, and designed to make you feel pampered from start to finish.

Children

A sophisticated glamour look works well for children as well as adults. This style of portraiture lets kids be themselves without forcing them to smile.

Couples

Whether for an engagement shoot, holiday card, or a special anniversary, a studio portrait session is a great way to mark the occasion while showing off some personality.

Families

For those looking for something different from the traditional outdoor family portrait in a field with matching outfits, a glamour inspired look is a classic for a reason.

Professional headshots

A corporate headshot should look professional and approachable, but it doesn't have to look like everyone else's. A glamour approach keeps the polish your industry expects and adds the kind of presence that stops the scroll.

Professional makeup is where glamour meets polish. Even skin, defined eyes, and a touch of glow look stunning on camera without ever looking heavy. Think "your best day," not "night out": glamorous in the photo, appropriate in the boardroom.

The result is a headshot that does everything a corporate portrait should, and then some: confident, polished, and memorable on LinkedIn, your website, or anywhere you need to make a strong first impression.

Personal branding

Your personal brand is the impression people form before they ever meet you. On your website, social media, a podcast page, or a speaking bio, your photos do a lot of that talking.

Strong branding images tell people who you are, what you stand for, and why they should work with you, all at a glance.

Glamour photography gives your brand an instant lift. We'll plan a variety of looks, poses, and moods that reflect your personality and your business, from warm and approachable to bold and editorial.

Creative portraits

Glamour inspired photography lends itself well to creative portraits of many types because of its emphasis on makeup, hair, and wardrobe styling.

Whether its old Hollywood, a Vanity Fair portrait, or a fashion shot from Vogue, these are all creative genres with their roots in glamour and beauty.

Do you have an idea for a shoot you've always wanted to do?

Commercial Work

In addition to working with individual clients, the studio also does work for smaller brands that need commercial imagery.

Some of the industries we can help with include:

Beauty
Skin care
Eye wear
Jewelry
Accessories
Look books
Consumer fashion

If you have a project where you need some authentic imagery, I'd love to chat!

Questions and Answers

How much does it cost?

Most clients spend in the range of $1500 to $3000.

Is makeup included?

Yes, every shoot includes professional makeup with an on-site makeup artist.

How long does the process take?

The shoot itself can be done on just a few days' notice, but albums will take a few weeks to be delivered.

If you need something quickly for a gift, I can do a complimentary teaser print as something you can wrap.

How long have you been a photographer?

I started my journey into professional photography about 15 years ago. I started out in the wedding industry and stayed there for a few years before transitioning to boudoir and glamour photography.

Do you shoot boudoir?

I do. My boudoir website is Patton Boudoir if you'd like to learn more about it.

Do you photograph men?

Although my business centers mostly around female portraiture, I occasionally do occasionally photograph men as well.

Client Feedback

I have worked with Erik on several shoots now and am so thrilled with his work! He work is beautiful and he will make you look and feel so incredibly comfortable in front of the camera! He is professional and very talented! I am thrilled that I chose to work with Erik and will continue to work with him on additional shoots because I simply love his work!!!

Ally C.

Stowe, MA

The professionalism, quality of the pictures, and overall comfortability was second to none. From the minute I arrived, I felt like I was at home. Anything I requested or needed was immediately done. I appreciated the experience from beginning to end, and still get compliments for the way he was able to capture the photos. I couldn’t avast for a better day and highly recommend Erik.

Brandi L

Somerville, MA

The team under Erik’s vision and direction provides unique expertise which contributes directly in delivering a professional, high-quality final work product. It has been an honor to work with such a professional and exceptional team. Overall this was a wonderful experience and I am so glad that Erik Patton Photography was a big part of my birthday!!

Tina P.

Malden, MA

From the initial consultation to the photo shoot to the image selection, Erik and his team make any of your concerns a thing of the past. Just with flattering poses for your figure and soft lighting, Erik is able to capture the most beautiful images. A touch of photoshop to get rid of any little problem areas, and you’ve now been promoted to model status.

Amy S.

Melrose, MA

Meet the photographer

I'm Erik Patton the guy behind the camera and owner of Patton Portraits.

I've photographed hundreds of people, so I know how to help you relax and enjoy the experience of being in front of the camera. I like to have have fun while we're shooting so the mood stays light while also making sure we're getting the best images possible.

Any awkwardness you may feel at the beginning of the shoot will quickly disappear as you build confidence in front of the camera. I've seen it happen every time, even with the most nervous clients.

Reach out

Ready to take the next step and find out more?

Drop me a note and I'll get back to you right away. I'm happy to give you a call if you prefer, just be sure to send me you number.

Just email erik @ pattonportraits.com

I look forward to hearing from you!