A couple sharing a kiss, the bride's veil caught in the wind, photographed in black and white

Leisa Smith Photography  ·  Couples Portraiture

The Love Experience

A luxury portrait experience for two.

For couples of every age & every stage

Your story.Your connection.Your moment.

A luxury portrait experience designed to celebrate connection, intimacy, and the story that only the two of you share.

Whether you’ve been together for six months or sixty years, The Love Experience is created for couples of all ages and every stage of their relationship.

A couple laughing together outdoors, forehead to forehead
A couple walking hand in hand beneath tall palms

This is more than a photoshoot. It’s an opportunity to pause, reconnect, celebrate one another and create something truly beautiful together.

From elegant and understated to glamorous and fashion-inspired, every session is thoughtfully designed around you.

Because every love story deserves to be remembered.

01The Experience

More than photographs.A moment to yourselves.

A couple in a quiet embrace, bathed in soft natural light

Whether you’re naturally confident in front of the camera or have never had a professional portrait taken together, I’ll guide you through every step.

From posing and expression to creative lighting and styling, I’ll bring everything together to create portraits that are beautiful, emotive and deeply personal.

  • 01Posing
  • 02Expression
  • 03Creative lighting
  • 04Styling

You don’t need to worry about what to do or how to pose.That’s my job.

Close-up of a couple’s hands, wedding rings visible

All you need to do is enjoy the experience.

02The Wardrobe

From understated eleganceto full-length ballgowns.

One of the most special parts of The Love Experience is having access to our carefully curated studio client closet.

Featuring a beautiful selection of couture gowns, statement pieces and elegant outfits, the wardrobe has been chosen to offer something for every style and vision.

  • A woman in an off-the-shoulder plum gown against a violet studio backdrop
    01Couture gowns
  • A rail of softly toned garments in a calm, neutral studio
    02The client closet
  • A woman twirling in a flowing red full-length ballgown
    03Full-length ballgowns
  • A groom in a dark suit holding a bouquet in low, moody light
    04Selected pieces for him
  • A couple on a pebble beach, a long cathedral veil trailing behind
    05Statement pieces

Whether you love something simple and sophisticated or want to make a statement in a dramatic full-length ballgown, there are endless possibilities to explore.

With selected wardrobe pieces for him, along with beautiful accessories and styling options, we’ll bring together looks that complement you both.

Depending on your chosen collection, you’ll enjoy access to either selected wardrobe pieces or the entire studio client closet.

View the collections
A professional portrait studio with softboxes and lighting set around a seamless backdrop

03  ·  The CraftThe Art of
the Portrait

Beautiful photography is about so much more than simply pressing the shutter.

  • Lighting
  • Creative direction
  • Styling
  • Posing
A portrait of a woman in soft directional studio light against a dark backdrop

Through carefully considered lighting, creative direction, styling and posing, I’ll create portraits that showcase your connection while allowing each of you to feel confident and comfortable.

04The Collections

Choose yourcollection.

Four carefully curated collections, each designed to offer a beautiful experience and artwork to treasure.

I

SignatureCollection

£500

An introduction to The Love Experience, thoughtfully designed to give you a beautiful collection of timeless portraits.

Your artwork

10 fine-art mounted prints

Matching your digital collection

Your collection includes

  • Fully guided studio portrait experience.
  • Access to two gowns or outfits from the studio client closet.
  • Choice of styles, from simple and elegant to statement pieces and full-length ballgowns.
  • 10 individually hand-retouched, high-resolution digital images.
  • 10 matching fine-art mounted prints featuring the same photographs as your digital collection.
Reserve the Signature Collection
II

PrestigeCollection

£750

A little more choice. A little more luxury.

Your artwork

20 × 30″ framed canvas

Professionally finished

Your collection includes

  • Fully guided studio portrait experience.
  • Full access to the entire studio client closet.
  • Freedom to explore multiple outfits and styles.
  • 15 individually hand-retouched, high-resolution digital images.
  • One luxurious 20 × 30 inch framed canvas, professionally finished and ready to take pride of place in your home.
Reserve the Prestige Collection
III

SovereignCollection

£1,000

The ultimate Love Experience.

Your artwork

20 × 30″ museum fine-art frame

Finished with specialist art glass

Your collection includes

  • Fully guided studio portrait experience.
  • Full access to the entire studio client closet.
  • Freedom to explore multiple outfits, styles and creative looks.
  • 20 individually hand-retouched, high-resolution digital images.
  • One 20 × 30 inch museum-quality fine-art framed portrait, presented in a beautifully crafted fine-art frame and finished with specialist art glass for exceptional clarity and protection.

An investment in something beautiful, personal and made to be treasured for generations.

Reserve the Sovereign Collection
Compare the collections at a glance
Comparison of the four Love Experience collections
FeatureSignature£500Prestige£750Sovereign£1,000Heirloom£1,500
Guided studio experience✓✓✓✓
Client closetTwo gowns or outfitsEntire closetEntire closetEntire closet
Hand-retouched digital images10152020
Artwork included10 fine-art mounted prints20 × 30″ framed canvas20 × 30″ fine-art framed portrait20 × 30″ luxury acrylic

A £150 reservation payment secures your date and is credited in full towards your chosen collection.

05Artwork Beyond the Collection

Make a statement.Create something to treasure.

A calm living room with a framed artwork hanging above a mustard armchair

Shown: our round acrylic design

Your favourite portraits deserve more than a place on a screen.

Alongside the beautiful printed artwork included within our collections, a selection of additional wall-art products is available to further personalise your experience.

Whether you’re looking for one striking statement piece or a collection of portraits to display together, we’ll help you find the perfect finish.

  • 01

    Contemporary acrylic

    Clarity, depth and a modern gloss

  • 02

    Round acrylic designs

    Our most striking statement

  • 03

    Fine-art framed portraits

    Beautifully crafted frames

  • 04

    Luxurious canvas

    Warm, textured and timeless

Additional wall-art products and upgrades are available to purchase alongside any collection.

A makeup artist applying lipstick with a fine brush

Optional addition

Professionalmakeup artistry.

For those wishing to make their experience even more special, professional makeup artistry can be arranged as an optional addition, subject to availability and advance booking.

Ask when you reserve your date

06Your Investment

All four collections are priced transparently, so you know exactly what your investment will be before reserving your experience.

£150

Reservation payment

  1. 01

    Choose your collection

    Four collections from £500 to £1,500, priced transparently.

  2. 02

    Reserve your date

    A £150 reservation payment secures your chosen photography date.

  3. 03

    Credited in full

    Your reservation is credited in full towards your selected collection.

Begin your story

Let’s createsomething beautiful.

Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, marking a special milestone, or simply want to do something a little different together, The Love Experience is an opportunity to create something that belongs entirely to the two of you.

  • Beautiful portraits.
  • A wonderful experience.
  • Artwork to treasure.
Reserve your experience

I’d love to welcome you into the studio.

Leisa Smith