2026 Packages
This isn’t coverage. It’s coherence.
An Elevated Realism™ shoot isn’t designed to give you more photos.
It’s designed to give you clarity, consistency, and authority across your entire brand ecosystem.
Every element of the experience exists to solve one problem:
Your current visuals no longer reflect who you’ve become.
Here’s exactly what’s included in an Elevated Realism™ shoot — and why each piece matters.
The Philosophy Behind the Packages
Elevated Realism™ sits at the intersection of aspiration and truth.
Not staged.
Not performative.
Not trend-driven.
The goal isn’t to create content for the algorithm.
The goal is to create visual anchors that support your identity for the next chapter of your work.
That philosophy informs everything included in the package.
What Every Elevated Realism™ Shoot Includes
Regardless of package tier, every shoot is built on the same foundation.
1. Identity Calibration and Pre-Shoot Alignment
Before any camera comes out, alignment happens first.
This includes:
- A deep identity calibration conversation
- Clarifying the version of you being visualized
- Identifying perceptual gaps in your current brand
- Defining the emotional tone of the imagery
This ensures the shoot reflects who you are becoming, not who you used to be.
2. Creative Direction and Visual Strategy
This isn’t a mood board exercise.
Creative direction is used to translate identity into imagery.
That includes:
- Visual themes and narrative arcs
- Location as metaphor
- Styling guidance and energetic tone
- How each image will be used across platforms
Every decision is intentional.
Nothing is filler.
3. The Editorial Shoot Experience
The shoot itself is calm, grounded, and present.
No over-posing.
No performing.
No forcing expressions.
Direction happens through:
- Movement
- Breath
- Stillness
- Silence
This is how images land with authority instead of effort.
2026 Elevated Realism™ Package Structure
The offerings are designed for different stages of visibility and scale.
Foundation Package
Best for individuals updating their core brand presence.
Includes:
- Identity calibration session
- Half-day editorial shoot
- Multiple locations or environments
- Curated image selection for web and social
- Usage guidance for brand consistency
Signature Package
Designed for thought leaders and founders expanding visibility.
Includes everything in Foundation, plus:
- Full-day shoot experience
- Expanded visual narratives
- Lifestyle and environmental storytelling
- Content designed for long-term authority
- Deeper integration across platforms
Immersion Package
For those stepping into a new season of leadership.
Includes everything in Signature, plus:
- Multi-day or destination shoot options
- Deeper identity integration
- Iconic hero imagery
- Visuals designed for speaking, media, and press
- Long-term brand anchoring assets
What You Receive After the Shoot
This isn’t a Dropbox dump.
Your final deliverables are curated with intention.
You receive:
- Editorial-grade, fully retouched images
- A cohesive visual system, not random photos
- Guidance on where and how to use each image
- Assets designed to age with your brand
These images are built to last, not expire.
What’s Not Included (By Design)
Elevated Realism™ intentionally avoids:
- Trend-based posing
- High-volume content farming
- Artificial backdrops and gimmicks
- Anything that disconnects image from identity
The work is slower on purpose.
Depth creates longevity.
Is an Elevated Realism™ Shoot Right for You?
This experience is for you if:
- Your work has evolved and your visuals haven’t
- You’re stepping into more visibility or authority
- You value coherence over content volume
- You want imagery that feels inevitable, not aspirational
If that resonates, the packages exist to support that transition.
Ready to Explore the Packages?
If you’re feeling the pull, trust it.
Next steps:
Because when your visuals are aligned,
everything downstream becomes easier.
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2026 Packages
This isn’t coverage. It’s coherence.
An Elevated Realism™ shoot isn’t designed to give you more photos.
It’s designed to give you clarity, consistency, and authority across your entire brand ecosystem.
Every element of the experience exists to solve one problem:
Your current visuals no longer reflect who you’ve become.
Here’s exactly what’s included in an Elevated Realism™ shoot — and why each piece matters.
The Philosophy Behind the Packages
Elevated Realism™ sits at the intersection of aspiration and truth.
Not staged.
Not performative.
Not trend-driven.
The goal isn’t to create content for the algorithm.
The goal is to create visual anchors that support your identity for the next chapter of your work.
That philosophy informs everything included in the package.
What Every Elevated Realism™ Shoot Includes
Regardless of package tier, every shoot is built on the same foundation.
1. Identity Calibration and Pre-Shoot Alignment
Before any camera comes out, alignment happens first.
This includes:
- A deep identity calibration conversation
- Clarifying the version of you being visualized
- Identifying perceptual gaps in your current brand
- Defining the emotional tone of the imagery
This ensures the shoot reflects who you are becoming, not who you used to be.
2. Creative Direction and Visual Strategy
This isn’t a mood board exercise.
Creative direction is used to translate identity into imagery.
That includes:
- Visual themes and narrative arcs
- Location as metaphor
- Styling guidance and energetic tone
- How each image will be used across platforms
Every decision is intentional.
Nothing is filler.
3. The Editorial Shoot Experience
The shoot itself is calm, grounded, and present.
No over-posing.
No performing.
No forcing expressions.
Direction happens through:
- Movement
- Breath
- Stillness
- Silence
This is how images land with authority instead of effort.
2026 Elevated Realism™ Package Structure
The offerings are designed for different stages of visibility and scale.
Foundation Package
Best for individuals updating their core brand presence.
Includes:
- Identity calibration session
- Half-day editorial shoot
- Multiple locations or environments
- Curated image selection for web and social
- Usage guidance for brand consistency
Signature Package
Designed for thought leaders and founders expanding visibility.
Includes everything in Foundation, plus:
- Full-day shoot experience
- Expanded visual narratives
- Lifestyle and environmental storytelling
- Content designed for long-term authority
- Deeper integration across platforms
Immersion Package
For those stepping into a new season of leadership.
Includes everything in Signature, plus:
- Multi-day or destination shoot options
- Deeper identity integration
- Iconic hero imagery
- Visuals designed for speaking, media, and press
- Long-term brand anchoring assets
What You Receive After the Shoot
This isn’t a Dropbox dump.
Your final deliverables are curated with intention.
You receive:
- Editorial-grade, fully retouched images
- A cohesive visual system, not random photos
- Guidance on where and how to use each image
- Assets designed to age with your brand
These images are built to last, not expire.
What’s Not Included (By Design)
Elevated Realism™ intentionally avoids:
- Trend-based posing
- High-volume content farming
- Artificial backdrops and gimmicks
- Anything that disconnects image from identity
The work is slower on purpose.
Depth creates longevity.
Is an Elevated Realism™ Shoot Right for You?
This experience is for you if:
- Your work has evolved and your visuals haven’t
- You’re stepping into more visibility or authority
- You value coherence over content volume
- You want imagery that feels inevitable, not aspirational
If that resonates, the packages exist to support that transition.
Ready to Explore the Packages?
If you’re feeling the pull, trust it.
Next steps:
Because when your visuals are aligned,
everything downstream becomes easier.
1/29/26
What’s Included in an Elevated Realism™ Shoot
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2026 Packages
This isn’t coverage. It’s coherence.
An Elevated Realism™ shoot isn’t designed to give you more photos.
It’s designed to give you clarity, consistency, and authority across your entire brand ecosystem.
Every element of the experience exists to solve one problem:
Your current visuals no longer reflect who you’ve become.
Here’s exactly what’s included in an Elevated Realism™ shoot — and why each piece matters.
The Philosophy Behind the Packages
Elevated Realism™ sits at the intersection of aspiration and truth.
Not staged.
Not performative.
Not trend-driven.
The goal isn’t to create content for the algorithm.
The goal is to create visual anchors that support your identity for the next chapter of your work.
That philosophy informs everything included in the package.
What Every Elevated Realism™ Shoot Includes
Regardless of package tier, every shoot is built on the same foundation.
1. Identity Calibration and Pre-Shoot Alignment
Before any camera comes out, alignment happens first.
This includes:
- A deep identity calibration conversation
- Clarifying the version of you being visualized
- Identifying perceptual gaps in your current brand
- Defining the emotional tone of the imagery
This ensures the shoot reflects who you are becoming, not who you used to be.
2. Creative Direction and Visual Strategy
This isn’t a mood board exercise.
Creative direction is used to translate identity into imagery.
That includes:
- Visual themes and narrative arcs
- Location as metaphor
- Styling guidance and energetic tone
- How each image will be used across platforms
Every decision is intentional.
Nothing is filler.
3. The Editorial Shoot Experience
The shoot itself is calm, grounded, and present.
No over-posing.
No performing.
No forcing expressions.
Direction happens through:
- Movement
- Breath
- Stillness
- Silence
This is how images land with authority instead of effort.
2026 Elevated Realism™ Package Structure
The offerings are designed for different stages of visibility and scale.
Foundation Package
Best for individuals updating their core brand presence.
Includes:
- Identity calibration session
- Half-day editorial shoot
- Multiple locations or environments
- Curated image selection for web and social
- Usage guidance for brand consistency
Signature Package
Designed for thought leaders and founders expanding visibility.
Includes everything in Foundation, plus:
- Full-day shoot experience
- Expanded visual narratives
- Lifestyle and environmental storytelling
- Content designed for long-term authority
- Deeper integration across platforms
Immersion Package
For those stepping into a new season of leadership.
Includes everything in Signature, plus:
- Multi-day or destination shoot options
- Deeper identity integration
- Iconic hero imagery
- Visuals designed for speaking, media, and press
- Long-term brand anchoring assets
What You Receive After the Shoot
This isn’t a Dropbox dump.
Your final deliverables are curated with intention.
You receive:
- Editorial-grade, fully retouched images
- A cohesive visual system, not random photos
- Guidance on where and how to use each image
- Assets designed to age with your brand
These images are built to last, not expire.
What’s Not Included (By Design)
Elevated Realism™ intentionally avoids:
- Trend-based posing
- High-volume content farming
- Artificial backdrops and gimmicks
- Anything that disconnects image from identity
The work is slower on purpose.
Depth creates longevity.
Is an Elevated Realism™ Shoot Right for You?
This experience is for you if:
- Your work has evolved and your visuals haven’t
- You’re stepping into more visibility or authority
- You value coherence over content volume
- You want imagery that feels inevitable, not aspirational
If that resonates, the packages exist to support that transition.
Ready to Explore the Packages?
If you’re feeling the pull, trust it.
Next steps:
Because when your visuals are aligned,
everything downstream becomes easier.
1/29/26
What’s Included in an Elevated Realism™ Shoot
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I was born in a low middle class conservative religious family in the suburbs of Seattle. Art was and always has been my passion, and more than that a way of life. Starting as a graphic designer, I taught myself photography, built a commercial/editorial business shooting for the worlds biggest brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas and more. I've also had the opportunity to photograph the world's biggest celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, Jessica Alba and more. I've curated a lifestyle around creativity and have learned a lot along the way which I get to share here.
I was born in a low middle class conservative religious family in the suburbs of Seattle. Art was and always has been my passion, and more than that a way of life. Starting as a graphic designer, I taught myself photography, built a commercial/editorial business shooting for the worlds biggest brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas and more. I've also had the opportunity to photograph the world's biggest celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, Jessica Alba and more. I've curated a lifestyle around creativity and have learned a lot along the way which I get to share here.
