Welcome to Emily Cummings Photography Dating Sessions

Congratulations on taking this exciting step toward creating images that authentically capture your personality and spark meaningful connections. You're about to experience a photography session specifically designed to help you stand out in the dating world. This guide will help you prepare for your personalized portrait experience that goes beyond typical dating photos to showcase the real you.

Before Your Session

  • Consultation - Initial Planning

    • Schedule your pre-session consultation call with Emily

    • Share your story and what you would like to highlight

  • Session Planning (1 month before)

    • Connect with our styling partner Styled by Golden Iris if you need any help deciding what to wear. She can support you by creating a style guide or helping you shop.

  • Location & Style

    • Studio session in downtown Naperville - 25 W. Jefferson Ave 2nd Floor - Studio 25 Naperville

    • If you are interested in a different location altogether or adding an important location to your session we are happy to help.*

    • Portrait experience 60-90 minutes

      *additional costs may apply depending on distance to location

    Preparing for Your Session

    Styling Your Look

    What to Wear

    • Don’t forget to look at the guide above for suggestions on what to wear.

    • If you would like more personalized help with a style guide or personal shopping, Andrea is a great local resource and offering 10% off any of her services. Styled by Golden Iris

    • Bring up to 4 outfit options

    The Day Before

    • Get a good night's rest

    • Drink lots of water and avoid alcohol

    • Gather any meaningful items you'd like to incorporate

    • Review session details and timing

    • Make sure outfits are laid out and pressed

    Session Day Experience

    • Arrive to the studio arrive 5 minutes early to settle in - I may be with another client but you are welcome to sit in our living room to get situated and ready for hair and makeup

    • Relax and let our team guide you

    • View your portraits during our reveal and ordering session at the end of your session

    Digital Collections

    COLLECTION PREMIUM - 4500

    Thirty Digital Portraits: Select thirty (30) digital portraits

    COLLECTION CLASSIC - 3200

    Twenty Digital Portraits: Select twenty (20) digital images

    COLLECTION STARTER - 2600

    Fifteen Digital Portraits: Select fifteen (15) digital images

    COLLECTION DIGITAL BASIC - 1500

    Eight Digital Portraits: Select eight (8) digital portraits to treasure forever.

    * there is no minimum purchase you simply buy what you love. We also offer no-cost payment plans with qualified purchases.
    **All digital images will be fully processed, retouched, and high resolution, printable up to 12x18. They are licensed for unlimited, non-commercial usage.

    A LA CARTE

    Individual Images $250
    Over 30 images? stack 5 additional for $590