Vivien Qian

Photo Session Information

I offer portrait sessions for both individuals and groups. Individual sessions can be general portrait, musician portraits, artist profile, photos for your dating apps, graduation, and more. Group sessions can be band portraits, collectives, casual couple shoots, family, family (with kids and pets too), etc. I can also do custom sessions for use on album covers, band promotional material, products, lifestyle, fashion, etc. Just be aware that at this moment I can only shoot with film; so make sure the ‘film look’ is what you desire in your creative direction. I will let you know if the general concept and technical details can be achieved with film and if not, I can send you referrals to photographers who are better suited for your needs. 

My style of photographic artistry is to bring the surroundings inward, reflecting the inner state and intention of the subject (You?). I work well on photo sessions with open and decadent locations that can be used to create interesting compositions in the background while still keeping the subject in focus. I produce my best work typically when using outdoor locations, a consistent color palette and input from the subject on cinematic story-telling. I like to tell people that I am not just ‘taking their picture’, I’m creating a cohesive series of artworks with pieces that stand on their own. My best work is produced with maximalist, lush and colorful elements. Studio sessions (with fabric back drops) can also be arranged. 

I do not have a time limit. Typically, people will eventually get tired or need to be somewhere, so I would say photo sessions usually end up being about 1.5 to 2 hours. I do not have to be somewhere, I will have my time cleared out to focus on the session. 

I do not use presets in my post-processing. Each photo is edited individually to fix dust, exposure, and artistic emphasis. My prices reflect the amount of labor and effort I put into perfecting each deliverable shot as I only get 36 or 15 exposures per roll of film. 

I do not shoot videography. 

I do not shoot weddings, however casual couple shoots are available.

I do not shoot nudity.

Refunds are only available if the rolls of film are physically damaged, degraded, or completely blank.