Look Like Yourself, On Your Best Day

Dating photography for people of all ages who want to stop being invisible on the apps!

Most photographers can take a sharp photo. I take photos where you look effortless, relaxed, confident, and approachable.

With 7+ years of experience in dating photography, including my work as a contracted photographer for industry leaders VIDA Select and Better Matches, clients hire me because I make the process painless.

Comfort during a photoshoot is what makes the difference between a photo that looks posed and one that looks candid. On the technical side, I obsess over composition and light — so whether we're shooting in your apartment, on the street, or at a rooftop at sunset, you always look natural, not over-edited, not posed. No studio stiffness; just authentic photos for Hinge, Tinder, Bumble, Match, and more.

Dating photography of a young adult man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a black t-shirt and a smartwatch, sitting at a counter in a modern, warmly lit cafe and looking sideways

Packages ￬

Classic Classic
Classic
$450.00

  • 2 locations, 2 outfit changes  

  • 1 hour session  

  • 10 professionally edited photos

Signature Signature
Signature
$600.00

  • 3 locations, 3 outfit changes  

  • 1.5 to 2 hour session   

  • In addition to photos from a digital camera, this package includes candid phone images for a more authentic, natural feel you can mix into your profile. This helps your profile look less “manufactured.”

  • 20 professionally edited photos + all iPhone photos from our photoshoot

Premium Premium
Premium
$850.00

  • 4 locations, 4 outfit changes  

  • 3 to 4 hour session

  • Slower paced photoshoot as to not be rushed in between outfit changes and to maintain a relaxed experience

  • 40 professionally edited photos + all iPhone photos + 5 short video clips for dating apps

  • Priority editing with 72 hour turnaround

An older man with gray hair sitting on a park bench, smiling, holding glasses, surrounded by green trees on a sunny day.

Testimonials→

"Vanessa was fantastic and made the whole process extremely easy. My old photos were outdated and such poor quality. Vanessa was able to capture the best angles of me and allowed me to showcase my best features. My matches on all dating sites have increased dramatically over the last 72 hours.” - Nick

“Vanessa is fantastic at her job! She really knows how to make a client comfortable and feel relaxed and natural for the shoot.” - Victor

“The overall experience could not have gone better! I was very hesitant going in on what it would be like, but I could not be more satisfied with how the pictures came out. Vanessa was very kind and the whole process from easing my anxiety, to finalizing the date, to going through with it was difficult for me but a great decision that I made overall.” - Brandon

If you're interested in working together, please complete the form or you can also shoot me a text for an initial consult call.

custom packages are available.

emailingvanessa@gmail.com

708-945-8806

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A woman with long dark hair, wearing a dark gray long-sleeve shirt, sitting at a light-colored table in a modern, minimalistic space with white walls and green plants. There is a colorful drink with a straw and a ghost face sticker on the glass on th
A young man with short dark hair and light skin outdoors on a fall day, holding a basketball, standing in a park with green trees and fallen leaves, wearing a gray Champion sweatshirt and black shorts.
A person sitting at an outdoor table holding a cold drink with a straw, wearing a watch and tan pants, with other people in the background on a city street.
A man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a black-and-white plaid shirt, khaki pants, and dark boots, is sitting on a concrete bench outdoors. He has a friendly expression and is holding some yellow fall leaves above his head. The background is fille
A man with glasses, a beard, and a mustache smiling while sitting at a table near a window. He is wearing an orange jacket and a watch with a gold strap. His right hand is resting on the table, and his head is tilted slightly, resting on his left han
A man in a business suit sits outdoors by a river with tall modern buildings in the background, clasping his hands in front of him.
A smiling man with black hair and wearing a plaid shirt sits at a wooden table inside a cafe, holding a cold coffee drink with whipped cream and a straw. In the background, there are hanging lights, green plants, and other patrons at the counter.
A man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt, sitting on a curved, striped, brown velvet bench in a wine bar. There is a sign reading 'THE IVES' on the wooden wall behind him. A drink and a DJ controller are on the table in front of him.
A smiling man wearing a white shirt and beige pants sitting on a white curved table in a modern indoor space with colorful artwork and green plants.
A man with bleached hair and a beard, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, sitting on a pink bench outside a cafe, holding and looking at a magazine, smiling.
A woman with dark hair and wearing a blue floral shirt is sitting at a table, holding a cup of coffee and smiling at the camera. There are plates and a coffee cup on the table. The background includes wooden paneling and a hanging light in an indoor
A young man with brown hair and a beard sitting on gray stairs, smiling, wearing a green jacket, white shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers with gum soles.