Practical guides on portraits, catalogues and events, from a Toronto studio that works in Montreal and New York.
Portraiture · October 2026
How to prepare for an executive portrait session
A good executive portrait is planned before the camera comes out. Start by deciding where the image will live: a company website, a speaker page, press, or a professional profile. That choice sets the framing, the background and the mood.
Choose clothes that fit the role
Pick two or three outfits in solid colours and quiet textures. A tailored blazer, a crisp shirt or a knit that fits well all photograph cleanly. Avoid tight patterns that can shimmer on camera, and bring a backup.
Think about the setting
A grey studio backdrop gives a classic, timeless result. A lifestyle setting with a sofa, a window or a concrete wall feels warmer and more personal. Tell your photographer which tone fits your brand.
Plan for comfort
People look their best when they are relaxed. Arrive rested, bring water, and tell the photographer how you like to be directed. A short conversation before shooting usually helps more than any pose.
Ask about the full set
Ask which sizes you will receive, whether retouching is included and how the images can be used. At Luxorphe Studios every portrait is reviewed by the founder before it is delivered.
Back to topCatalogue · October 2026
Planning photography for a handbag or accessories collection
Online shoppers cannot touch a bag, so the images have to do that work. Plan the shoot around what a customer needs to see before they buy.
Shoot both product and on-model
Clean product shots show shape, colour and hardware. On-model images show scale, how the bag is carried and how it styles. Most collections need both.
List the details to capture
Closures, straps, interior, texture and any hardware or logo detail. Make a shot list before the day, and group items by colour so the lighting stays consistent.
Keep colour accurate
Colour is the top reason for returns in fashion e-commerce. Ask your photographer how colour is managed from capture to final files, and compare a physical sample against the images.
Decide how you will use the images
Plan for your product pages, social posts and campaign banners at the same time, so framing leaves room for crops. Luxorphe Catalogue prices collection work per collection or on a monthly plan.
Back to topOccasions · October 2026
What to tell your event photographer before the day
Good event photography comes from a good brief. A few details shared early let the photographer be in the right place at the right moment.
Share the run of show
Send the schedule, the venue layout and the names of speakers and key guests. The photographer can then plan positions for the moments that matter most.
List the must-have shots
Think of the keynote, the panel, the sponsor wall, group portraits and candid networking. Put the shots your team will use first at the top of the list.
Plan group portraits
Choose a time and a spot for group photos, and nominate someone who knows the guests to gather people. It saves time and keeps the event on schedule.
Agree on delivery
Say whether you want a few same-day highlights for social media, plus the full gallery afterwards. Luxorphe Occasions can coordinate a small team for larger events in Toronto, Montreal and New York.
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