Whether you’re newly engaged, celebrating an anniversary, growing your family, or simply wanting to preserve this chapter together, our couples sessions are designed to capture the connection that makes your relationship uniquely yours.
Through gentle guidance, natural interaction, and an experience tailored to your personalities, we create timeless portraits that feel authentic, effortless, and full of genuine emotion. No stiff poses or forced smiles—just beautiful moments shared between the two of you.
We recommend scheduling your couples session at least 6 weeks before you’d like to have your finished images. Many clients choose to create a custom album or order prints as a gift for a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or other special occasion, so allowing plenty of time ensures everything is beautifully completed and ready when you need it.
We also recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred session date.
***If this is a surprise proposal session, please let us know in advance so we can discreetly help coordinate the logistics and create the perfect setting for the moment you pop the question. We’re happy to work behind the scenes to ensure everything feels seamless and unforgettable.***
Yes! Professional hair & makeup is included with every studio couples session, ensuring you feel fully pampered and camera-ready for an elevated experience from start to finish.
Our artists are experienced working with clients of all ages, skin tones, and hair textures.
There’s no strict time limit for your couples session — we structure the experience around you, not the clock.
We begin with 2 hours of professional hair & makeup to ensure you feel fully prepared, relaxed, and camera-ready before your shoot begins. The photography portion typically runs about an hour per wardrobe change, but we never rush the process.
We provide most everything you’ll need for your couples session, including access to our Couture Gown Collection. We recommend bringing any meaningful heirlooms, jewelry, or personal accessories you’d like to incorporate into your portraits, along with any photo-friendly shoes you’d like to wear.
For men, we suggest bringing a variety of options such as a suit or sport coat, white button-down shirts, fitted black or white t-shirts, and neutral pants like jeans or khakis. Having a few different wardrobe choices allows us to create a variety of looks and styles throughout your session.
We also love when clients incorporate pieces that reflect their personal style. Whether it’s a statement dress you’ve been waiting for the perfect occasion to wear, a favorite jacket, a designer accessory, or a look that simply feels like you, these special pieces often become some of the most memorable portraits from the session.
Yes! The beach is one of our favorite locations for couples portraits. Taking advantage of California’s beautiful coastline, we incorporate its stunning natural light, scenic backdrops, and timeless coastal beauty to create a soft, romantic, and effortlessly elegant feel. With flowing fabrics, golden sunsets, and breathtaking ocean views, each session becomes a truly unforgettable experience.
We regularly photograph sessions at SoCal’s most beautiful beaches, including El Matador Beach, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, and other stunning coastal locations. If you have a favorite spot in mind, we’d love to help bring your vision to life.
Absolutely. We proudly photograph families from a wide variety of cultural, religious, and personal backgrounds, and we believe every client deserves to feel comfortable, respected, and authentically represented in their couples portraits.
Whether you prefer more modest wardrobe styling, wear a hijab or other religious garments, have specific cultural traditions you’d like to incorporate, or simply have personal preferences regarding clothing and posing, our team will work closely with you to create an experience tailored to your needs.
Our goal is never to fit you into a predetermined style, but to create beautiful, meaningful portraits that reflect who you are and what matters most to you.
No — you don’t need to be concerned at all! We use strategic posing, lighting, and angles throughout the couples session to highlight you in the most flattering way while still keeping everything natural and authentic. In editing, we make subtle refinements (like smoothing & slimming) without changing how you look or removing what makes you you.
Being concerned about double chins, arms, thighs, skin issues and stretch marks is very normal. The goal isn’t to “hide” your body — it’s to show you as your most glamorous, confident self.
Most of our clients don’t feel comfortable in front of the camera at first, and very few have any modeling experience. From the moment your couples session begins, we guide you through everything: posing, expression, posture, and movement in a way that feels natural and relaxed, not stiff or forced. We’ll show you exactly what to do, adjust you as needed, and direct you the entire time so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands or how to pose.
Our sessions are designed to feel easy and supportive, and we take our time so you can warm up, build confidence, and actually enjoy the experience. By the end, most clients are surprised at how comfortable they feel — and how much they love the process as much as the final images!
Yes! We’ve got you, girl! Your comfort, safety, and confidence are always our top priorities. We’re experienced in accommodating limited mobility, disabilities, injuries, and a wide range of individual needs. Every pose and setup can be thoughtfully adapted so you feel comfortable, supported, and beautiful throughout your couples session.
Whether you’re sitting, reclining, or in supported positions that reduce strain, we can still create elevated imagery that feels natural and effortless—no matter your circumstances.
We completely understand—not everyone loves being in front of the camera, and that’s perfectly okay! In fact, many of our clients tell us their partner was hesitant before the couples session.
Our photographers and assistants are experienced in working with people of all ages and personalities. We provide gentle guidance and encouragement throughout the shoot, making the experience feel relaxed, natural, and fun rather than posed or stressful.
For partners who may be camera-shy, we focus on genuine interactions instead of stiff poses, helping them feel at ease. Before long, most people are surprised by how much they enjoy the experience—and the beautiful memories they create together.
A non-refundable $125 deposit is required to secure your couples session date and is applied toward your session fee. Because we book a limited number of sessions each month and often reserve dates well in advance, this deposit allows us to hold dedicated time specifically for you.
We understand that life happens and strive to be as flexible as possible. Whenever availability allows, we are happy to accommodate reasonable reschedule requests.
Your couples session fee reserves your date and includes your personalized planning consultation, professional hair & makeup, access to our wardrobe collections, use of studio props and accessories, guided posing, and everything on the day of your portrait session experience.
While in studio you will have a photographer, an assistant, and your own private dressing room.
Photo Packages are purchased separately and begin at $1,295. All Photo Packages include the digital files of your selected images. Please contact us directly for our full price menu.
Call: 818.247.0200 | Text: 818.839.0353 loridormanphotography@gmail.com
Yes! We offer customizable, interest-free in-house payment plans with installment options for up to 12 months, making it easy to choose a photo package that fits both your needs and your budget.
We believe every couple deserves beautiful artwork to enjoy for generations.
We accept all major credit cards as well as Zelle for your convenience.
