Business Details
Empowering Women Through Artful Portraiture
Jen Dean Photography has been creating safe spaces for women to be held, heard, and honored for 25 years. Our mission centers on helping women heal their relationship with their bodies through transformative portrait sessions that celebrate authenticity and self-empowerment. We specialize in boudoir, personal branding, and radiance sessions that combine artistic vision with deep emotional connection. Our approach integrates healing practices, intuitive guidance, and professional photography to help clients reconnect with their innate beauty and strength. With a focus on creating sacred spaces for self-expression, we've empowered over 350 women through our work.Our studio environment fosters comfort and creativity, featuring high ceilings, natural light, and versatile backdrops. We combine technical expertise with emotional intelligence to capture authentic moments of transformation. Our team's extensive experience in photography, film, and creative direction ensures each session exceeds expectations. We prioritize building trust through transparent communication and personalized attention throughout the entire process. Our commitment to excellence extends to every detail, from wardrobe selection to final image delivery.
Services
Boudoir Sessions
Personal Branding
Radiance Portraits
Headshot Sessions
Dark Feminine Alchemy Workshops
Highlights and features
- 25 years of experience creating safe spaces for women's self-expression
- Combines photography with emotional healing and body acceptance practices
- Personalized approach with pre-session consultations and styling support
- Includes professional hair, makeup, and extensive wardrobe options
- Offers payment plans and flexible scheduling options
What people say
Empowering experience
Stunning results
Made me feel comfortable
Transformative journey
Authentic representation
Services
Boudoir Sessions
Our boudoir sessions create safe spaces for women to celebrate their bodies through artistic photography. These transformative experiences help clients reconnect with their femininity and sexuality while building self-confidence. Sessions include professional styling, hair and makeup services, and personalized guidance to ensure comfort throughout the process. We specialize in capturing authentic moments of empowerment through both studio and on-location photography.
Personal Branding
Personal branding sessions help professionals showcase their authentic selves through strategic photography. We combine visual storytelling with brand messaging to create compelling imagery that resonates with target audiences. Our process includes brand story development, color and style consultation, and multi-setting photography to capture different professional personas. The result is cohesive visual content that strengthens online presence and marketing materials.
Radiance Portraits
Radiance portraits focus on capturing inner light and personal transformation through artistic imaging. These sessions emphasize emotional connection and self-acceptance, helping clients see themselves through a lens of compassion. Our approach combines intuitive guidance with technical expertise to create images that celebrate individuality. The experience often leads to profound shifts in self-perception and body acceptance through the photographic process.
Headshot Sessions
Headshot sessions deliver polished professional images that capture authentic presence and personality. We specialize in creating versatile portraits suitable for corporate profiles, author bios, and business marketing. Our approach balances technical precision with relaxed atmosphere to ensure natural expressions. Sessions focus on highlighting professional strengths while maintaining approachable authenticity through strategic posing and lighting techniques.
Dark Feminine Alchemy
Dark Feminine Alchemy offers transformative workshops and events focused on women's empowerment through creative expression. These experiences combine photography with personal growth practices to help women reclaim their narratives. Our programming includes themed sessions, writing workshops, and community gatherings that explore feminine strength through artistic mediums. The alchemy process helps participants transform personal challenges into empowering visual stories.
People
Jen Dean
Owner/Photographer
Jen Dean is a professional photographer with 25 years of experience creating safe spaces for women's self-expression. She combines artistic vision with healing practices to help clients reconnect with their bodies through transformative portraiture. Her work focuses on empowering women through authentic storytelling and visual representation.
Evie Hansford
Associate Photographer
Evie Hansford is an accomplished photographer with formal training from Emerson College and professional experience in both East and West Coast production environments. She specializes in creating comfortable environments that help subjects express their authentic selves through portraiture. Her expertise spans both digital and film photography with a focus on natural light and composition.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We specialize in boudoir, personal branding, radiance portraits, and headshot sessions, along with our Dark Feminine Alchemy creative workshops.
Do you accommodate first-time photography clients?
Yes, we specialize in working with first-time clients and provide comprehensive guidance to ensure comfort throughout the entire process.
What's included in a boudoir session?
Our boudoir sessions include professional hair and makeup, wardrobe access, 1.5-hour photo session, and post-session ordering consultation.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer both pre and post-payment plans to make our services more accessible.
Can I bring a companion to my session?
Yes, we welcome companions for boudoir sessions and can accommodate couples or support persons during the experience.
What locations do you work in?
We primarily work in our Westbrook studio but also offer on-location sessions in Portland and surrounding areas.
