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We proudly service the greater Chattanooga and south east Tennessee area.

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Artistic Portraits

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Executive Portraits

Marketing Portraits

Family Portraits

All prints are done in house at St. Jean Photography on professional grade equipment. Prints are done on professional grade photo paper with pigmented ink. These are not your typical home computer inkjet printers. All ink and papers are archival quality and have a light fast rating of seventy years and in photo-album conditions as long as one-hundred years. All printing equipment and printing supplies are products of Epson for assured quality.

When you hire St Jean Photography you don't have to leave your home ,we come to your home. We are completely portable and can turn any area into a photography studio. After we set up, we spend about an hour with your family shooting multiple poses. We will take approximately 50 to 100 pictures for you to choose from.

You will preview your pictures before we leave. You choose from any of the shots taken. You are not limited to any pose for your prints. Any pose, any print, in any combination. We return to our studio and finalize the pictures, minor touch ups and so on. We print the pictures and deliver the prints to you.

Since Starting St Jean Photography I have looked at my camera in many ways. as an artist, a Professional, an amateur and a hobbyist. I find Photography to be an expression of ones view on the world and the people around them. Professional Portrait Photographers trace peoples trends in fashion and lifestyle. Wedding Photographers capture the beginning of a relationship as it blooms into a life together. Landscape wildlife and nature Photographers reveal their views of the world.

As a Wedding and Portrait photographer living in Southeast Tennessee I like to try and capture the personality of the subject. (Look through our wedding photography gallery) As I talk with each customer before a Portrait session or wedding and I learn something about them, their sense of humor or maybe how serious they prefer to be taken. Serious wedding or funny wedding, serious portrait or funny portrait. senior school portrait or family portrait, I want to meet the needs of the customer. I do Senior, Portrait and Wedding Photography in South East Tennessee,

I use digital imaging and archival quality inks for printing my portraits of people here in Florida. Aspiring models may need professional photography to build a portfolio. I can Provide the professional shots on your schedule at an affordable price.

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Promotion Photography, Group Portraits, Executive Portraits, Special Events, Christmas Parties and Commercial photography will help your business grow in the South East Tennessee area.

Photograph restoration can bring back those damaged photos that you have held onto even though they are in bad condition. Photograph restoration is priced on an individual consultation. Family Portraits, Stock Photography, Children's Portraits and Model Portfolios. Where ever you are, St Jean Photography will be there when you need family photography, Black and white Photography, in home portraits or school portraits We will be there. If you need Landscape photography, fine art photography, children's portraits or adult portraits we will be there.

Clothing for your Portraits

Your professional looking portrait begins with a degree of preparation. The selection of clothing is important. Clothing that does not draw attention away from you is the goal. The difference between a good portrait and a great portrait is attire. Although this is your portrait we would suggest reading through the following guide lines:

Make sure no one item stands out over the other clothing and most importantly when multiple subjects will be in the picture follow a color scheme. We do not encourage Hawaiian shirts or Italian table cloth red and white checker patterns and most of all not both at the same time. (yes, I have taken this picture)

Here are some other helpful suggestions for a great portrait!:

Keep it simple – Clothing should be plain and simple – no patterns, stripes, or anything that will distract.

Selecting colors – you want to match the other people in your group. Use the same color or the same tonal values. Contrast dark and light, Light. White shirts or blouses under a dark jacket are great.

Outside Portraits – Wear earth tones, solid colors are best for all portraits. Unless your shooting fashion photography to showcase the clothing. For a more casual look, denim looks great, or dark cotton slacks and shirt with the same tonal value.

Family Formal Portrait – For studio portraits, we usually recommend medium to deep tones. Match other people in the group. Medium to dark slacks and skirts, dark shoes, and darker stockings are usually best. This makes a more pleasing portrait for your home think of matching your decor. What room will the portrait be displayed in.

Be sure the neck of the shirt fits perfectly and is not frayed. Schedule a haircut three days prior to your appointment to allow your hair to return to a natural look. a brand new haircut can look unnatural.

Some other things to think about

Let the photographer know of any special concerns you have about your poses or expressions before you are photographed.

Hair style – Wear your hair in your usual style. Don't try a new hairstyle or haircut just before your portrait.

Complexion – Don't worry about normal blemishes or flaws in your complexion. All finished portraits are retouched to eliminate these imperfections.

Make up – Girls should keep their makeup natural.

Shave – For the men, a close shave within a few hours of your appointment is a must.

Accessory Items – Be sure to bring any items you want to include in the photo with you such as your guitar or any sports equipment or other accessories.

Sleep and rest – Get plenty of rest the night before your appointment. Wake up well before the appointment so you will look your best and not be rushed.

Pets – We love them as much as you do, lets get them involved too.

Relax, Relax, Relax – there is nothing to be nervous about.

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