Beauty Modeling Portfolio Sessions in Chicago

Nov 4

Written By Monyeka

Lately, I’ve been working with models who are focusing on building their beauty portfolios—shoots that highlight expression, skin, and light. These beauty photoshoots are ideal for models who need close-up portraits (headshots, chest-up shots) that show range and versatility for beauty campaign castings.

For this session, we kept things fun and modern. The model started with a smokey peachy makeup look, then transitioned into an edgier second look to show variety. My beauty sessions always include a professional makeup artist, so your skin photographs beautifully and the focus stays on glow, texture, and detail. You don’t need full outfits—just a few simple tops that are easy to switch between works perfectly.

While traditional beauty photography often leans heavily on retouching, I take a more natural approach. I’ll polish and perfect your images while keeping your natural features and structure intact. The goal is to create clean, elevated images that feel editorial and true to you.

If you’re a Chicago model currently developing your book, or just want to add more polished beauty imagery to your portfolio, these sessions are a perfect fit.