Welcome to The Studio Lab
Where crisp studio lighting meets bold storytelling. Where minimalist backdrops allow your essence to shine. Where posing is replaced with confidence and presence. And where creative portraits get to be whatever the hell you want them to be.
The Studio Lab is your creative playground—a customizable studio-based experience that captures the version of you that’s bold, evolving, intuitive, and ready to be seen. Whether you need content for your brand or portraits that feel personal, this is the space where we co-create images that are anything but basic.
No heat waves, no ice storms. No background noise or strangers peeping. Just uninterrupted creative flow in a curated studio space designed to amplify your personality and unique aesthetic.
What Is The Studio Lab?
The Studio Lab a 1-on-1 creative portrait photography session that gives you the opportunity to:
- Show up in your full self-expression
- Explore aesthetics and creative identity in a low-pressure, high-support setting
- Capture imagery that supports your brand, portfolio, milestone, or transformation
There’s no “one look fits all.” You’ll walk into a styled, thoughtfully prepared shoot, with everything customized to your ideas—from vibe to wardrobe to lighting.
We’ll shoot a variety of looks, moods, and poses, which is multiple ways to say: this is me.
Who Is This Session For?
The Studio Lab is for the artist, the entrepreneur, the everyday creative type. More specifically:
- Creatives needing content for launches or websites
- Clients craving intentional portraits that are artistic over basic
- People in personal transitions who want to mark the moment
- Anyone ready to get in the studio and have their vision fully seen
You don’t need a modeling portfolio or photoshoot experience. Just an open heart and a desire to explore.
What Makes The Studio Lab Different?
Unlike most studio sessions that feel bland and basic, The Studio Lab creative portraits have built in creative direction without pressure. Artistic photography without ego. A shoot where you feel guided, not micromanaged. The Studio Lab is set to your pace, whether that’s slow and sacred, or concept packed and collaborative.
And because it’s built to be versatile and expressive, we can keep things editorial, cozy, wild, moody, modern, minimal, experimental—or a mix!
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A Studio Session as Unique as You Are
No templates. No rinse-and-repeat vibes. Every Studio Lab creative photography session is fully customized—designed around your aesthetic, goals, and energy. From concept to lighting to color story, we collaborate to bring your vision to life.
Whether you’re channeling softness, boldness, or somewhere in between, The Studio Lab is your creative playground. And the possibilities, are endless.
You choose the vibe—we’ll design the scene.
Visual Styles We Can Explore in The Studio Lab:
- 🎞️ Cinematic & Moody – Think shadows, contrast, atmosphere
- 🖤 Modern Minimalist – Clean, simple, design-forward
- 🎨 Bold & Vibrant – Color-blocked, energetic, expressive
- ☁️ Warm & Neutral – Earthy tones, softness, cozy glow
- 🧶 Monochrome Magic – All similar color tones with emphasis on stylization
- 💃 Movement-Based – Flowy fabrics, motion blur, dance-inspired
- ✨ Dreamlike & Ethereal – Light leaks, props, textured backgrounds
- 🪞 Conceptual or Editorial – Fashion-forward, story-driven, visually layered
We’ll build scenes using set pieces, lighting setups, and natural or artificial light—or both.
Want that sun-drenched softness? Done. Craving bold shadow and flash drama? We can make it happen. Prefer a blend of ambient daylight and soft fill lighting? Let’s craft the perfect balance.
Don’t worry, when it comes to how to light a scene, we’ve got you covered! 💡
Studio Scenes We Can Create or Choose From:
- A crisp white cyclorama wall for brand-forward minimalism
- A color-soaked backdrop with props to match your message
- A soft-lit seated portrait on fabric or furniture
- High-contrast editorial lighting for drama and mood
- Full-body movement shots that feel alive and expressive
- Intimate close-ups using mirrors, texture, or shadow
- A monochrome wardrobe + set combo for high-impact simplicity
- Gobo shapes and spot lights that splash the back wall
- Dramatic black & white portraits with classic timelessness
- Lifestyle sets like vintage spaces, brick walls, kitchens, at the office, and more
The Studio Lab is not just a space. It’s a stage. A safe place to express your creativity. A set for your transformation.
👉🔥📸 Book your transformation in The Studio Lab
Portraits. Brand Content. Creative Work. All Welcome.
The Studio Lab is flexible in how it serves you. It’s built for:
- Branding shoots
- Book covers or speaker profiles
- Headshots (but the cool kind)
- Social content for launches
- Portfolio upgrades
- Personal portraits or identity expression
You get to define the “why.” We’ll create the how.
👉❤️🔥📸 Want to see how local electronic duo booked the Studio Lab and used it to elevate the music artistry and brand? Check out their creative Studio Lab session here
What to Expect: Flow, Freedom, Focus
Step 1: Vision & Vibe Check
You’ll fill out a pre-session contact form and we’ll connect via email + video chat about your goals, inspirations, and must-haves, making sure we’re the perfect fit to work together! You can ask us any questions you need to help you decide if you’d like to move forward.
Step 2: Planning + Styling Support
Once booked, we’ll guide you through all things planning a session— outfit suggestions, vibe matching, and whether we need props, sets, or just your magic. Creative concepts will be planned in advance to make sure we have what we need the day of! Expect 1-3 weeks of prep time to get it configured cohesively.
Step 3: The Studio Day
Up to 90 minutes in the studio, either natural-lit or with professional studio lighting. We’ll shoot a mix of looks and poses while keeping the vibe intuitive, fun, and relaxed.
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The Investment: Flexible Payment Options
You can book your Studio Lab session with:
- Two split payments
- Three split payments
Because access and ease are just as important as artistry. We want you to have the images you need—without the stress.
👉❤️🔥📸 To view more information about The Studio Lab like our current pricing, deliverables and how to book, please visit our webpage here
Real Words from Real Clients
“I never imagined I’d love studio portraits—but Morgan changed that. The session felt like a collaboration, not a performance. And the images? Chef’s kiss.”
“Working with Morgan is the most important creative decision we’ve made recently! When it comes to artist photos, quality is everything. If you want top quality work, she is the one.”
“It was so creatively affirming. The way Morgan sees and directs… it’s like she gets the version of you you’re still growing into.”
👉🔥📸 Book your transformation here
Why The Studio? Why Now?
Studio sessions are intimate, weather controlled, and experimental. It lets you slow down, get weird, try things. And because it’s a controlled space, we can play with light, props, fabric, contrast, and mood in a variety of different ways.
If you’ve been craving an update to how you show up in your brand—or in your life—The Studio Lab is the perfect reset.
👉🌲📸 If you’re wanting to take your session outdoors, we have a service for that too! Check out Outdoor Adventure to explore natural light, bold color, and creative expression in Portland and Austin through our signature Outdoor Adventure sessions.
Want to know how an Outdoor Adventure shoot helps you feel more confident and connected? Start with this blog post.
FAQs
Do I need to have a full brand identity before booking?
Not at all, in fact, most of my clients don’t. The Studio Lab is more laid back, with the option to take the session in a personal direction or professional branding direction. Whatever your photoshoot goals are, we’ll help you clarify what visual story you want to tell—and build from there.
How long is the session?
About 90 minutes in the studio, not including prep before hand to plan your session.
Can I use the images for both personal and professional stuff?
Yes! They’re yours to use across websites, social, press kits, and more.
What should I bring?
Your outfits, any key props, and a willingness to explore. We’ll send prep guidance in advance and plan any creative concepts before hand.
Will I feel awkward?
I always tell my clients that some of the poses that feel the most awkward end up looking the best! We just gotta trust the process. Just know that I support you and have your back the entire time 💗
Do I need to be a model to have photos like these??
ABSOLUTELY NOT! So many of my clients come to me with no modeling or photoshoot experience. I am not a model either, I practice in front of the camera to hone my own on camera posing. I truly believe that everyone can have a photo of themselves that they are obsessed with, regardless of their experience being photographed.
Is The Studio Lab Right for You?
❤️🔥 If you’ve been feeling stuck, stale, or unseen—this is your place to play and get creative.
❤️🔥 If your brand is leveling up and your visuals need to catch up—this is your permission slip.
❤️🔥 If you’ve never had photos that feel like you—this is your invitation to become obsessed with your photos.
Ready to dive in to a studio session that’s all about you and your creativity?
🔥 👉 Check out our webpage with more details like how to book The Studio Lab here
Looking for something different? Check out our additional core offerings:
- 🌲📸 Outdoor Adventure – On-location Portrait Experience
- ❤️🔥📸 Speak Your Language – Custom Half-Day Brand Session
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- Cinematic Brand Photography for Electronic Music Artists: Inside TOA5T’s Studio Lab Session
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- 5 Ways Outdoor Adventure Transforms How You Show Up on Camera
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