Luxury headshot, branding & fine art portrait photographer.
Every session is styled and directed from first consultation to in-person reveal, so you are photographed as the most polished, intentional version of yourself. Fine art clients leave with gallery-quality wall art.
Not a photo shoot. A considered experience.
Shtooka Atelier is a boutique portrait studio serving clients from Austin to San Antonio. Each session includes wardrobe direction, professional hair and makeup, and guided posing, so you look and feel your best in front of the camera.
You see your images in person at your reveal, with expert help choosing the portraits that will work hardest for your career, brand, or private collection.
Two ways to be photographed
Headshots & Personal Branding
Executive, creative, and brand portraits that begin with a visual audit of your brand and a consultation focused on your marketing goals. Then wardrobe styling, hair and makeup, a guided shoot, an in-person reveal, and polished retouching, with images ready for everything from your website and social media to your business card.
Fine Art Portraits
A fully designed portrait experience with a full makeover, including hair and makeup, wardrobe design and custom pieces, a complete consultation, creative sets, and many outfit changes. Enjoy a guided photoshoot with easy-to-follow posing, then an in-person reveal with a presentation of wall mockups, so your portrait is created to hang on your wall.
40 Over 40 · Boudoir · Maternity · Children & Family
High School Seniors · Pet Portraits · Equine
Six steps, designed around you
Visual Audit
We review your current images and brand to set a clear direction.
Consultation
We discuss your goals, audience, and the impression you want to make.
Wardrobe
Styling guidance chosen for your coloring, industry, and personality.
Hair & Makeup
Professional artistry on the day, so you arrive relaxed and leave camera-ready.
Guided Photoshoot
Confident direction and posing throughout. No modeling experience needed.
In-Person Reveal
See your portraits together and choose your favorites with expert guidance.
Made by hand. Made for your wall.
Fine art sessions begin with custom wardrobe, hand-built from paper and other materials, and a set designed around your vision. The rest follows our signature experience: consultation, hair and makeup, a guided photoshoot, and an in-person reveal.
Your portrait is planned as wall art from the very first conversation. We design the image for the size, space, and finish it will live in, so you leave with a statement piece, not just files.
Custom wardrobe · Designed sets · Gallery-quality wall art
Your portrait, finished for your home.
Every fine art portrait is designed to be displayed. Choose the finish that suits your space, from a classic matted print to a statement canvas.
Matted Prints
Archival prints with a museum-style mat, ready to frame.
Metal Prints
Luminous, modern, and built to last.
Canvas
Textured gallery wraps for a painterly statement piece.
Folio Boxes
A leather presentation box with a window front, showing your 8×10 portrait on an 11×14 mat.
Sara · Sara Blessing Skin Care
Luci · Portrait session
Frequently asked
Where is Shtooka Atelier located?
Our studio is in San Marcos, Texas, between Austin and San Antonio, and we serve clients throughout that corridor.
How much do headshots cost?
Headshot and branding sessions begin at $700 (plus tax) and include a guided photoshoot, professional hair and makeup, a wardrobe consultation, an in-person reveal, and one image.
What is included in a headshot session?
A visual audit, consultation, wardrobe guidance, hair and makeup, a guided photoshoot, and an in-person reveal.
What is a fine art portrait session?
A portrait session built around custom, handmade wardrobe and designed sets, created specifically for you. Your finished portrait is produced as gallery-quality wall art.
Is the session fee refundable?
Yes. The session fee is refundable up to seven days before your photoshoot.
How long does a session take?
Plan for about three to five hours, which includes hair, makeup, and outfit changes. We will give you a more accurate estimate during your consultation.
Let’s plan your portrait.
Tell us what you are working toward, and we will recommend the right session.