The Portrait Experience

A day of play & curiosity, documenting who you are

Let’s Explore Who You Are.

For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to the art of capturing portraits. And with each passing year, my passion for this craft deepens. Photography, to me, is about crafting an intimate space where we learn, share vulnerability, and experience the joy of self-expression. I want to work with you to capture who you are and who you are becoming.

A woman surrounded by colorful flowers, wearing a delicate necklace, with her hair styled with floral accessories.

A woman sitting on a park bench, smiling, wrapped in a colorful scarf, in an urban setting with tall buildings.

A woman with long hair wearing a leather jacket and a light-colored tulle skirt, laughing with her eyes closed and one hand on her chest.

A man with glasses and gray hair sits in a wicker chair, smiling and resting his chin on his hand. He is wearing a red sweater, dark blue pants, and brown boots. Behind him, there is a window with a view of leafless trees, a vintage mannequin, and a

Close-up of a young woman with short platinum blonde hair wearing dangling earrings and a sheer black sparkly top.

A person smiling, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and jewelry, with hands extended toward the camera, covering the face in a joyful gesture.

A woman with black hair and bangs looking down in low light.

Close-up of a woman with dark wavy hair, wearing a brown jacket, looking over her shoulder with a serious expression.

Woman with dark hair styled in an updo, dressed in black and brown, wearing layered necklaces, sitting with eyes closed and hand resting on her lap, against a plain beige background.

A smiling woman with wavy brown hair, wearing gold hoop earrings, layered necklaces, a white tank top, and a white jacket off-the-shoulder, sitting against a light-colored brick wall.

Black and white portrait of a man wearing a large black hat and a shiny, patterned jacket, with arms crossed, looking down.

Portrait of a woman with short brown hair, light skin with freckles, wearing a white button-up shirt, smiling with crossed arms against a plain gray background.

A woman with shoulder-length curly hair standing in front of a graffiti-covered wall. She is wearing a pastel-colored plaid dress with rolled-up sleeves, and has her hands behind her back.

A woman with long red hair wearing a black floral dress and gold jewelry posing against a beige background.

A black and white portrait of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, layered necklaces, and rings, holding strings of beads over her face.

Black and white photograph of a pregnant woman in a black outfit, standing sideways, with long wavy hair, against a plain dark background.

Testimonials

A young woman in a white shirt and blue apron standing outside a restaurant, smiling with arms crossed.

“Our photoshoot was a wonderful experience that produced beautiful images and lifelong heirlooms.”

— Matthew Kagan

“I’m generally uncomfortable in front of the camera, but Emily’s empathetic sensitivity was great to work with. After warming up in the calm energy of her studio, I was able to feel at home and even playful during our shoot - experimenting with motion, shadow, and light. Loved how the images came out!”

— Treya Lam

“It took so much for me to overcome. I had such a negative body image of myself. I couldn’t believe I actually did it. You made me feel like a queen.”

— Amber Tiffany Sawyer

Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with salt-and-pepper hair and beard, wearing a dark shirt and jacket, standing against a plain gray background.

Blaine Deutsch, owner at blaine & co.

“In all of my years of art directing and producing shoots, I’ve never seen anyone that connects with the subject as well as Emily does. It’s really fun to watch her work.”

A male chef with a beard and gray flat cap, wearing a black chef's coat and smartwatch, standing with arms crossed in a professional kitchen.

Young woman smiling outdoors wearing a yellow knit hat and black jacket, with a landscape of hills and cloudy sky in the background.

A woman with long, wavy dark hair gazes at the camera, with her chin rested on her hand. She is wearing a sheer, black, beaded top and several colorful bracelets, standing beside a window with sunlight illuminating her face and upper body.

A man sitting on a rooftop edge during sunset, holding his face with one hand and resting his elbow on his knee. The city skyline with tall buildings is visible in the background.

A smiling woman with short hair adorned with gold beaded accessories, wearing gold hoop earrings, red lipstick, and a colorful patterned top, against a dark background.

A woman with red hair and yellow sunglasses leaning on a balcony railing, smoking a cigarette, with a city street and buildings in the background during sunset.

Portrait of a young man with short hair, a goatee, wearing a black t-shirt, standing against a dark background.

A man wearing glasses and a dark jacket stands outdoors on a hillside with a landscape of rolling hills and cloudy sky in the background.

Young man with brown hair wearing a white t-shirt leaning on a rooftop railing with graffiti, cityscape in the background.

A young woman with light brown, curly hair and blue eyes, wearing black sheer long-sleeve top, large pearl earrings, and a pearl-decorated necklace, poses against a beige background.

A man with a beard and curly hair crouching, in an art studio with paintings and stickers on a black board around him.

A man with dark hair and blue eyes wearing a light blue button-down shirt with the top few buttons undone, standing against a neutral beige background.

A woman with curly hair and dark eye makeup gazes into the camera, resting her head on her left arm with her right hand on her forehead, wearing gold jewelry against a black background.

A young woman with red hair and blue eyes outdoors during sunset, looking at the camera, wearing a black top and a patterned shawl.

A black and white portrait of a middle-aged man with short hair, a beard, and a mustache, wearing a light-colored sweater, smiling at the camera against a plain background.

A woman with long, wavy red hair sitting on a ladder, gazing out a window with sheer curtains.

“I really have never loved photos of myself more. The experience changed the way l view myself .”

— Ari Vetere

About Emily Teague

Photography has been the great love of my life. The experience of a photoshoot, getting to know and working with others, is something I hold close to my heart. It’s a beautiful opportunity to share creativity with each other.

My dream is to collaborate with you on a project that we both love, that showcases who you are, and allows us to create together. I’m excited from the start as I learn about who you are, build a mood board and lighting plan, and up to having our photoshoot day.

Cheers!

A woman in a dress and high heel boots walking on a city street, with photographers and a person holding an umbrella in the background.

A young woman with blond hair and fair skin sitting against a white brick wall, wearing a black sleeveless turtleneck top and black pants.

Meet Your Make-Up Artist.

A close-up of a woman's face with makeup, featuring green eyes, long lashes, and gold celestial-themed face decorations near her right eye.

Alicia D’Angelo’s work has been featured on NBC's Today Show, Today.com, Bloomberg, New York Live, Fox Nation, Forbes.com, VH1, MTV, Vevo, Entertainment Weekly, Refinery29, and WikiHow.

Her artistry also extends to global publications including Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, In Style Greece, Elle Serbia, Elle Bulgaria, L’Officiel Austria, L’Officiel Belgium, L’Officiel Cyprus, L’Officiel India, Gala Greece, and more. Beyond editorials, she works with brands such as General Electric, Capital One, Party City, Jovani Fashions, It Cosmetics, and Lime Crime Makeup.

With experiences at Dior, YSL Beauty, and Pat McGrath Labs, Alicia is now commercially represented by Next Management.

The Process

Step-by-step photography and makeup shoot planning instructions with numbered steps and descriptions.

A woman with long brown hair, tattoos on her arms and shoulder, wearing a black lace-trim camisole, smiling and standing in front of a light-colored background with colorful light effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

I love working with people of all experience levels in front of the lens. When working with someone new to it, I tend to give a lot of instruction and guidance until you feel comfortable moving on your own. I’m here to help as much as I can.
Of course! If you have a specific look you want photographed- that’s great! We can also work together to build out what this will all look like based on getting to know you and learning what you’re drawn towards. I love collaborating with my clients.
Yes, let’s talk!
Absolutely. This is something I’m experienced in and love to help with. We’ll get you comfortable in front of the lens and can try moving through various poses and flows to find what feels right for you.

CONTACT

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