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Come As You Are: Portrait Sessions That Celebrate the Real You

Blog July 11, 2024

“Come As You Are” portrait sessions are all about capturing women in their most natural, authentic selves. Instead of focusing on perfect poses, heavy editing, or glam makeovers, these sessions shine a light on the beauty of everyday life. Whether you show up with your hair done and makeup on or completely barefaced, the goal is simple: to photograph you—just as you are.

One of the best parts about these sessions is how freeing they are. There’s no pressure to look a certain way or spend hours getting ready. You don’t have to chase some ideal version of beauty—you can just be yourself. That freedom opens the door to real self-expression and lets your true personality come through.

The choice to shoot in black and white adds something special, too. Without the distraction of color, your expressions, emotions, and features take center stage. It creates a classic, timeless look that feels raw and honest—like a glimpse into who you really are beneath the surface.

At the heart of it all, “Come As You Are” sessions are about embracing who you are and feeling good about it. They’re a chance to step in front of the camera without filters, without pressure, and without trying to be anything but yourself. And that kind of confidence? It stays with you long after the photos are taken.

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Lorraine Hjalte

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With more than 25 years of working as a photojournalist I am now focusing on portrait photography experiences in my studio in Nanton.

Because every woman needs photos with the people w Because every woman needs photos with the people who know her best. 💕
Girlfriends Sessions/Mother Daughter/ Groups of two to 6 at Willow Creek — laughter, love, and legacy captured forever. @lorrainehjalte @willowcreekstudioboutique @emilyjoyhmua @houseatnanton
It was always hard to get a good photo of my mom, It was always hard to get a good photo of my mom, Lois Cowling. I just love that I have this image of her. She was always talking, always moving, always full of life. She’s been gone for almost four years now, and I still miss her every single day.

This photo, printed on canvas, is one of my most treasured possessions. When someone you love is gone, you find yourself searching for them, their face, their hands, the way they smiled, the way they looked at you. I want to call her and talk about everyday things, ask her questions. Photographs become the bridge between memory and presence.

I wish I could photograph her now, the way I do for others. To capture her beauty, her story, her light. She’s my reason for creating Legacy Fine Art Portraits. Because one day, these portraits will be what we hold onto when words and time fade. ❤️❤️❤️
In this work, I hold more than a camera. I hold s In this work, I hold more than a camera. 
I hold secrets, stories, and the sacred trust of the women who step into my studio. 

The laughter, the tears, the quiet strength behind every glance — I’m the keeper of it all. 
Every image is a whispered truth, a celebration of a moment that might have otherwise slipped away. 

I am the keeper of secrets and the maker of memories. 
And every time I press the shutter, I’m reminded what an honour that truly is. 🤍 

#WillowCreekStudio #KeeperOfStories #MakerOfMemories #FierceFabulousFascinating #EmpowermentPhotography #LegacyPortraits #YouAreEnough
💫 Be seen. Be remembered. Be you. Someday, the 💫 Be seen. Be remembered. Be you. Someday, the people who love you will go searching for your image — your smile, your eyes, the way you looked when you laughed. Those portraits will whisper, She was here. She was loved.

Don’t wait, let yourself be seen — beautifully, boldly, unapologetically.

Because you deserve to exist in your own story.
Don’t be a ghost in your life. Be unforgettable. @willowcreekstudioboutique @lorrainehjalte #calgary #highriver #okotoks
The perfect holiday gift? A Legacy Fine Art Portra The perfect holiday gift? A Legacy Fine Art Portrait session at Willow Creek Studio & Boutique with photographer Lorraine Hjalte. @willowcreekstudioboutique @lorrainehjalte #calgary #okotoks #highriver #lethbridge #reddeer
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