Portraits For The Soul
Zachary Lee Portrait
Los Angeles Based
Portrait Photography
“I'll never forget my photo shoot with Zachary because I had a lot of fun and Zachary made the experience meaningful. He captured many different sides of me and even ones I don't personally identify with yet. The pictures are timeless and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend getting your portraits with him.” - Client Helen Lim
BEHIND THE SCENES
“This is not just about a portrait, this is about an experience that lasts forever, that transforms your life. I’m here to tell your story and capture your legacy. I’m here to show you how incredible of a human you are and show you how beautiful your authenticity can be. Every soul is different and it’s my passion to capture that essence of every individual that steps in front of my camera. Through being seen and heard. It’s time to get rid of the word “photogenic” and step in with “soulgenic”. Because when your soul is present in front of a camera, that's when the most moving, impactful and memorable moments become ART.”
About Zachary Lee
I’m a portrait photographer in Huntington Beach, CA
What I do is what I live for. I picked up a camera over 3 years ago once I realized how much I wanted to connect and capture people. Every image I make is all my life experience along with whom I’m photographing. A collaboration of two human beings who were meant to come across one another. It fulfills me to give people a chance to be seen, heard, and captured in a truly authentic and magical way.
Everyone deserves to be seen an heard.
How the photoshoot experience works…
BEFORE THE SHOOT
Before booking a portrait photoshoot I always do a phone consultation to learn more about you, what kind of photos might be wanting, and to discuss other aspects like wardrobe, makeup and cost. Afterwards if you book we schedule a consultation to discuss everything more in detail along with get to know one another.
Hair and makeup is always available but not required, at an additional cost.
THE DAY OF YOUR SHOOT
On the day of the shoot you’ll arrive with your selected clothes and we’ll take a moment to just get to know each other a little more. We’ll hang up the clothes on a rack and take a look through them. The shoot itself lasts about 3 hours + 1 1/2 hours of hair and makeup.
DURING THE SHOOT
During the shoot it will be more relaxed than any other photoshoot experience you might have had. I want to capture you so I do everything I can to make sure you feel safe and able to be yourself. I will guide you through the entire process, there’s really nothing you have to “do” except trust me. I guarantee we will get stunning images that you will love.
AFTER THE SHOOT
After the shoot, we will schedule a photo ordering appointment that will take place a couple of days later over coffee or at the studio. During these 2 days I will hand-pick the absolute best images from your shoot and you’ll have the opportunity to view the beautiful selection of images and decide which ones you would like to purchase.
Once you’ve made your decision, I will then retouch your purchased images (and have them printed if order prints or wall art) and have them ready for you within 1-4 weeks depending on the products selected”
Hand Made Canvas
Celebrate your legacy with stunning hand made canvases that are made to last over 300+ years without losing quality. Easily cleanable and resistant to damage, they’re perfect if you don’t wanna have to worry about your canvas while it being absolutely stunning within your home.
Testimonials
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Helen Lim
I'll never forget my photo shoot with Zachary because I had a lot of fun and Zachary made the experience meaningful. He captured many different sides of me and even ones I don't personally identify with yet. The pictures are timeless and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend getting your portraits with him.
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I-Chin Lee
I enjoyed the photo shoot experience tremendously. Zachary was so easy to work with and he has the talent to put me and my son at ease. We felt the time flew by so quickly and we loved working with him.
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Shelley Li
I felt safe to express my true self and be the best of "me"
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Alexis Ann
“Zachary is fantastic. Before the shoot, he was very informative about how to prepare and what to expect. He provided a wonderful artist who did my hair and make-up; I looked like a doll! She was talented and knew how to bring out my features. During, Zach guided me with poses and facial expressions, making me feel confident and comfortable throughout the shoot. I was blown away with how good my images looked without retouching. The small suggestions he made during the shoot improved the photos tenfold. I highly recommend him due to his talent, knowledge, friendliness, and quality of work. Everything was smooth, seamless, and I’m very happy with the end results.”
Why a Photoshoot?
How about because you simply want to? So many times we need justifications to permit ourselves to do something we want for ourselves. Just go ahead and do it because you can and you want to!
To get in touch with yourself. I’m a huge advocate of self portraits for the reason you get to connect with yourself. If you don’t know what your doing with a camera but also wanna connect with yourself, a wonderful reason to hire a professional. We offer multiple set changes to tap into different parts of who you’re.
A cherished memory. You only have one chance to live your life, so why not record it in the most beautiful way possible with stunning portraits of yourself that last your lifetime and lives on forever. I recommend cataloguing yourself at least once a year!
To express yourself! I use to work a 9 to 5 and throughout so many years of my life I felt trapped and scared to be my authentic self. Take this opportunity to move how you want, be who you want, live how you want, and gain back the spontaneous and real version of yourself. Stop hiding!
Do it with a loved one! I photograph pairs because I believe in the love for one another. Bring in any combination of you and your mother, child, lover, grandfather, best friend, or even your pet! Savor that relationship with beautiful photographs of each other and enjoy the experience together!
To gain confidence! our perception of ourselves creates how we interact with ourselves and the world. Change how you feel about yourself by seeing yourself in a completely different light and get a unique perspective that can change your world!
To feel sexy! We offer boudoir sessions where you can express your sensuality and reinvigorate that passion you have inside of you! A big boost of self confidence that you can take into your love life.
Collect a series of wall art! Before your shoot we’ll have a consultation. We can plan how to photograph you so that we can curate a photoshoot that produces pieces of art that you can hang up nice and big in your home. Redecorate with stunning pieces and collages of yourself that make you stop and go damn I look good!
Increase your marketing game! We offer fine art branding sessions that can help you gain an edge in your field by making you look incredible and confident. We’ll design a shoot catered to your career and how you wanna appear in your branding.
Spice up your dating profile! Not getting enough hits? First thing people see is your image, and you got about a second to impress them. The rest is confidence and how well you connect. But you ain’t getting to that round without first intriguing them!
FAQs - You Asked, I’ve Answered!
I want to do this but I’m very nervous…
Every single person is nervous to have their photo taken. It’s normal. It is our job to create a space where you will feel completely safe to be yourself. There is no pressure, no expectations.
Where will the photoshoot take place?
The photoshoot will be at our beautiful studio in Huntington Beach, CA. Occasionally we also will go on location to do shoots as well, It really all depends what the client wants.
What if I think I need to lose 10 lbs before booking my shoot?
This is one of the most common things we hear and it’s proven to be the same over and over again - You are perfect for this experience, right now, as you are. We will make sure you look amazing.
What about hair and makeup?
Usually men don’t need hair and makeup. However, it is available upon request for an additional fee. For Women, hair and makeup is always available for an additional fee and recommended, however you are welcome to do your own.
What if I have no idea how to pose?
It’s our job to direct you and make sure you look incredible. Your job is to just have fun.
I don’t think I’m photogenic so why would I do this?
The idea of being photogenic is a myth. We go beyond this idea to something called “soulgenic”. We capture your soul - the very essence of who you are. Every single person on the planet is soulgenic and we are on a mission to prove it, one human at a time. Some of the most beautiful photographs you see on this site were taken of people who were convinced they weren’t photogenic. It’s our job to really see you and to capture the true you. We are pretty sure you’ll fall in love with the person you see looking back in your photographs.
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