Dream Photoshoot

The Castle Experience

When given the possibility to play dress, in an 18th-century Victorian castle, we take it.
This is your party, modern or classic, do whatever you want to do, this is an experience you will remember. The dream shoot is a fabulous way to celebrate, including wardrobe styling, hair and makeup and access to a grand castle.

“Our moments together were enchanting; I was photographed everywhere, – on the grand staircase, and the long hallways, in the ballrooms. It was a magical experience, a once in a lifetime bucket-list worthy memory.” – Sophie Brock

“I invite you to a personal session with me,
I’ll show you a side of you that doesn’t usually get to be seen.
I want you to be able to see the
beautiful, natural, confident woman in yourself.”

Cristina Stoian

The Castle Experience

What you get

PREPARATIONS

PREPARATIONS

This is where we'll start designing your photoshoot. What to wear, what style, how to prepare, we will have a consultation pre-shoot.

BEAUTY MAKEOVER

BEAUTY MAKEOVER

This session is all about you. Hair, make-up, you’re totally pampered, we go through the outfits you choose. It’s important you feel beautiful in order to feel confident in front of the camera, and this session will definitely make you feel it!

PHOTOSHOOT

PHOTOSHOOT

This is where the fun with the camera starts. Forget all you thought you knew about when people take shots of you, let me work my magic and we’ll see what happens. Which side of you will come bursting through? Only time will tell…

REVEAL

REVEAL

The you, you’ll keep forever. We’ll go through your shots and you can choose which ones you’d like me to keep. The package includes 25 images and 1 enlargement.

My name is Cristina and I am a portrait photographer. I’ve learned through the years that photographing the lives and hearts of women runs so much deeper than just getting your picture taken. It’s an emotional experience, one that exposes vulnerabilities, but all the while empowers and uplifts. It’s an experience I want every women to have. One where she realises her beauty is unmistakable and the role that she plays in this world is both irreplaceable and imperative. My promise to you is that once you step in front of my camera, this will happen. And it’s an experience you won’t forget.

I look forward to seeing you in my studio.

Yours truly,

Madalina Botnar

Madalina Botnar

Controlling and Finance Audit / Siemens

"I was overwhelmed with the posing and smiling, but after a while I was really enjoying the fact to be in the spotlight."

Suzanne Ross

Suzanne Ross

Neurobiologist

"Everybody should do that to pamper yourself for one day. I had the pleasure to do it with 2 good friends and that was the best experience at all. To share these moments together and discussing the impressions we made back and forth was really great."

Olia Svarga

Olia Svarga

Linguistics Student

During my experience with Cristina, I was a bit shy in the beginning and felt quite insecure, but she created a very relaxing and friendly atmosphere so that I could just be myself without any artificial postures and facial expressions.

Dagmar Hopf

Dagmar Hopf

Business Coach / Sevenbirds

"I really enjoyed the day at your "studio" with getting styled and put into poses how I had never done before. So it was a very special experience of feeling beautiful and discovering new facettes of myself."

Ask me anything

Q&A

  • How will I know how to pose?
    I will work with you and show you the poses that will work for you and your body. I will direct your poses and you don’t need to have any prior experience.
  • Do you retouch the images?
    Yes, all your images are retouched, spots and blemishes are removed unless stated otherwise.
  • When do I pick up my photos?
    30 days after your shoot there will be a face-to-face session at my studio, the “Reveal”, where you get to admire and order your printed and matted photos.
  • How long should I book before my shoot?
    I would recommend booking 2 weeks in advance

Two payment options are available

Pricing

(Save €250 if payment is made in full)

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Wardrobe Styling
A stylist will source three gorgeous gowns to wear during your session
€1600 value

Pre-Shoot Try-On Session and Blow Out
To make your final wardrobe selections, dry and set your hair, and ease the night-before-shoot nerves
€700 value

Hair and Makeup
Makeup and hairstyling for one; stylist stays on site for touchups throughout the entire shoot
€450 value

Photoshoot in the Castle
Be photographed in up to three separate locations in and around the Castle
€1200 value

Access to a Luxurious Hotel room
An elegant indoor location option near the place of the shoot
€575 value

25 Image Portfolio Collection
Handmade portfolio box with 25 prints sized at 20×30 (Same size digital version of each print is included)
€3750 value

Fine Art Wall Portrait
40×60 portrait matted, mounted, framed and ready for the wall
€775 value

Behind the Scenes Video
Video slideshow featuring behind-the-scenes video footage and finished portraits
€1200 value

(TOTAL DREAM SHOOT VALUE IS OVER €10,000)

AVAILABLE ADD-ONS

 

 Make it a Girl’s Day Out
Each Additional Woman/Girl (Includes wardrobe styling for two extra gowns, an additional makeup artist on set, and 10 image folio box)
€2000

Other Half Welcome
Celebrate your anniversary by being photographed with your lover in The Castle
(No extra charge)

 

Schedule a Chat

Book a thirty-minute consultation call with Cristina Stoian to schedule your dream photo shoot and begin designing the style of your session. We’ll work out all the logistics of when, where, and what you need to know to have an amazing shoot.