Enchanting.
Inside and Out.
Have you ever dreamed of being photographed in a
magazine-style portrait
wearing a mesmerizing outfit and in a fabulous location?
Our Enchanting Experience awaits you.
Every woman deserves to feel special. To feel beautiful. To feel mesmerizing and enchanting. Every woman deserves a magazine-style portrait celebrating her and her inside and outside beauty.
There are those who say that only very “girly girls” dream of being photographed in a beautiful location wearing a dress meant for an old Hollywood movie or a Red Carpet Premiere. We assure you that women of all ages, personalities, and styles enjoy indulging in doing something out of the ordinary, something delightful to celebrate their life, their femininity, and the Goddess within.
Our Enchanting Experience is just that – Enchanting – and allows you to step out into a photo session from a feel-good movie or a dream. Choose your preferred scenery from a variety of locations including Forest Park, Arch Grounds, Tower Grove Park, Union Station, Creve Coeur Lake, Grafton beach, etc, and if you want to be photographed at Sunrise or Sunset.
Join us in this exciting and worthy experience that will transform how you see yourself and give you the confidence to love the beautiful woman you are today and be comfortable in your own skin.
An Unforgettable and Empowering Experience
What is the investment?
The Enchanting Portrait Experience is $450 at Sunset and $550 at Sunrise. (A total retail value of $700+)
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?
A PRE-SESSION CONSULTATION
to learn about you and to plan your dream photoshoot, wardrobe & styling
ACCESS TO OUR STUDIO WARDROBE
You are welcome to choose from some unique pieces from our studio wardrobe
WARDROBE FITTING APPOINTMENT
We want you to feel confident with your wardrobe choices – between our wardrobe and anything you bring – and look forward to a stress-free portrait experience. Studio wardrobe is available in various sizes.
HAIR & MAKEUP
Our stylist will get your hair & makeup done for the photoshoot. A custom-tailored hair & makeup look as per your vision & inspiration
PHOTOSHOOT
A fully guided photoshoot in the St. Louis outdoors. A two hour, fun experience to help you feel confident, radiant, and beautiful.
PORTRAIT REVEAL
A follow-up, exciting experience where you will be able to view all your images. The presentation includes 30+ portraits to choose from.
PORTRAITS CREDIT
You will receive $100 towards Portrait Collections of 10+ images.
Learn to embrace your own unique beauty, celebrate your unique gifts with confidence. Your imperfections are actually a gift.
— Kerry Washington
Learn to embrace your own unique beauty, celebrate your unique gifts with confidence. Your imperfections are actually a gift.
— Kerry Washington
A note from your photographers
Yagil and Danijela have been photographing together for more than 20 years. A husband and wife team, they are passionate about creating beautiful images that will celebrate their clients and bring value to those they photographed for years to come.
“Since I started the 40 over 40 Project, I have been wanting to have a portrait session myself. To experience the joy and the mesmerizing feeling I could feel in the women I photographed. Yagil asked me how I dream of being photographed… and that was it. The next morning we were in the park at 5:30 AM having the best time exploring the sunrise light, dragging my beloved tulle dresses, and disturbing the morning silence with our laughs. And we created images I absolutely love and am proud to have decorating our walls. To me, this was an enchanting experience I believe every woman should have, regardless of her age.” – Danijela
– Danijela and Yagil, your portrait photographers
testimonials
Enchanting Experience Portrait Session Timeline
1
First, we would love to talk. We offer 30 min complimentary consultations where we explain in detail about our sessions and services. To schedule your consultation, please fill in the below inquiry form. Once we choose a session date, we’ll embark, together, on a journey of building this fabulous experience tailored to you.
2
A week or two before your session, we’ll schedule a fitting session. Your session will include 2-3 wardrobe changes, and we want to ensure you love the way you look. We have outfits for you to choose from, and we encourage you to consider bringing some unique clothing that makes you – you. From contemporary to classic, from gowns to lingerie, you should be excited about every piece of clothing we’ll build into your magazine-style photoshoot. We’ll guide you and share recommendations. You will not be alone in this fun undertaking!
3
On the day of the session, you just have to show up and we’ll take it from there. Our make-up and hair artist will take care of pampering you while you sip on your glass of bubbly and enjoy some strawberries. We are excited to have a fun experience together. A magazine-style photoshoot awaits you. Our clients are all fabulous and individual women and every session will be tailored to fit you specifically. From traditional to contemporary, it’s all about you.
4
About 7-14 days after the session, we’ll have your premiere, in person or over zoom. This is where you’ll be able to see your stunning portraits and choose your favorite image included with your session as well as any additional images you might like to purchase. We’ll guide you through all the options and will ensure you are happy and in love with anything you choose.
testimonials
Angel, 52
“Danijela delivered on her promise to make me feel empowered, sexy, and confident. Her pampering through the sessions allowed me to be comfortable in my own skin and the star of my own show. Danijela’s photographs truly captured the essence of my confidence and vulnerability. It was an uplifting experience that I recommend to every woman.”
Angel
Denise, 67
“I cannot say enough about Pets and People Portrait Studios. Everything from the studio venue which is amazing to the absolute care I received from both Dani and Yagil. Dani is so wonderful during your pre-session wardrobe selection, helping you pick out just the right attire to suit your personality and perhaps even going out of your comfort zone. She spends the time to get just the right emotion from you revealing your true self and personality. But more than that she is able to capture your true emotion and even able to unveil parts of you that maybe you did not even know were there. She is so patient and kind and works very hard to make sure every shot is perfect for you. I highly recommend Pets & People Studios for a special one-of-a-kind experience.“
Denise
Jules, 55
“Working with Dani was one of the most delightful experiences I can recall. It began with a phone call not long after I responded to something I saw on social media. I knew right away that Dani’s project was special and I wanted to be a part of it. 40 women over the age of 40, telling their story through photographs with Dani on the other side of the camera is empowering, enlightening, inspiring and motivating.
Meeting Dani to pick out the wardrobe and get to know one another a bit before the actual shoot was delightful. Dani is warm and inviting and I felt comfortable and welcomed into her home just like we had been old friends. On the day of the photo shoot, I felt like Cinderella! From the lovely woman that did my make-up perfectly, to the array of tasty treats Dani had prepared and my bottomless cup of coffee… she thought of everything to make me my best. part 1
Jules, 55
“I do love to smile, so it was even easier with Dani giving me some encouragement and tips on how to look and feel like my most perfect self. Hours flew by and I enjoyed every moment. We met again to view the photos and narrow them down to the ones I loved and wanted to give to my husband and girls, plus the one for the final project. It was very difficult to choose because Dani truly captured my true essence and I was blown away at how many of the shots I truly loved. I love photos of myself. That is rarely the case, but these were exquisite. What a gift!
I will always cherish the time I got to spend getting to know Dani. I sincerely consider her a friend and can not wait to hopefully meet the other woman that walked the beautiful path that Dani so lovingly created. “
Jules – part 2
Nicole, 49
“My experience with 40 over 40 was amazing! As I am at 49 and holding for a few more months from the big 5-0, I wanted to commemorate, embrace & celebrate my age. Dani truly did a wonderful job helping with that! She put a lot of time & dedication into working with me with a consultation on clothing and background options. It was truly wonderful to have my hair & makeup done for the shoot too; knowing someone was taking care of that, took off a lot of pressure the day of. Women of all ages, shapes & sizes want to feel like a superstar/model sometimes & Dani made that happen. We are our own worst critics but with so many truly amazing photos to choose from, it was so easy to see my own beauty. As someone who normally dislikes photos, I was mesmerized by them & had trouble deciding on my favorites. Ladies – Take the picture (not behind the camera), flaunt your insecurities, flaunt your individual beauty & show the world how wonderful you are.“
Enchanting Experience Portrait Session Timeline
1
First, we would love to talk. We offer 30 min complimentary consultations where we explain in detail about our sessions and services. To schedule your consultation, please fill in the below inquiry form. Once we choose a session date, we’ll embark, together, on a journey of building this fabulous experience tailored to you.
2
A week or two before your session, we’ll schedule a fitting session. Your session will include 2-3 wardrobe changes, and we want to ensure you love the way you look. We have outfits for you to choose from, and we encourage you to consider bringing some unique clothing that makes you – you. From contemporary to classic, from gowns to lingerie, you should be excited about every piece of clothing we’ll build into your magazine-style photoshoot. We’ll guide you and share recommendations. You will not be alone in this fun undertaking!
3
On the day of the session, you just have to show up and we’ll take it from there. Our make-up and hair artist will take care of pampering you while you sip on your glass of bubbly and enjoy some strawberries. We are excited to have a fun afternoon together. A magazine-style photoshoot awaits you. Our clients are all fabulous and individual women and every session will be tailored to fit you specifically. From traditional to contemporary, it’s all about you.
4
About 7-14 days after the session, we’ll have your premiere, in person or over zoom. This is where you’ll be able to see your stunning portraits and choose your favorite image included with your session as well as any additional images you might like to purchase. We’ll guide you through all the options and will ensure you are happy and in love with anything you choose.