Business Details
27 Years
experience
Empowering Women Through Artful Photography in Westbrook, ME
Jen Dean Photography has been creating safe, empowering spaces for women through artful photography for over 25 years. Our mission centers on helping clients reconnect with their bodies, celebrate their stories, and embrace self-empowerment through personalized boudoir, personal branding, and portrait sessions. Led by owner Jen Dean, our female-run team combines technical expertise with intuitive healing to deliver transformative experiences that extend beyond photography.We specialize in guiding clients through vulnerable yet joyful journeys of self-discovery, using light, composition, and authentic connection to capture each individual's unique essence. Our Westbrook studio provides a sanctuary for creative expression, featuring curated wardrobe collections, professional styling, and a commitment to fostering community through workshops and events that amplify women's voices.
Services
Boudoir Sessions
Personal Branding
Radiance Portraits
Business Headshots
Workshops & Events
Couples Photography
Maternity Portraits
Themed Sessions
On-location Shoots
Wardrobe Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25 years of experience creating safe spaces for women's self-expression
- Personalized sessions combining photography with healing practices
- Female-run team specializing in body-positive, trauma-informed approaches
- Comprehensive packages including styling, wardrobe, and professional makeup
- Community-focused workshops and events for women's empowerment
What people say
Empowering experience
Stunning photographs
Felt completely comfortable
Exceptional artistic talent
Safe sacred space
Services
Boudoir Sessions
Our boudoir sessions create safe, empowering spaces for women to reconnect with their bodies through personalized photography. We specialize in helping clients overcome body shame and celebrate their unique beauty through guided posing, professional styling, and trauma-informed approaches. Sessions include wardrobe access, hair and makeup services, and both digital and print options for lasting keepsakes.
Personal Branding
Personal branding sessions combine strategic storytelling with artistic photography to create authentic professional imagery. We help entrepreneurs and business owners develop visual narratives that reflect their values through coordinated styling, brand color integration, and multi-format deliverables for marketing materials and digital platforms.
Radiance Portraits
Radiance portraits celebrate women's journeys through expressive, soul-centered photography that captures inner strength and beauty. Our sessions focus on emotional authenticity, using natural light and intuitive direction to create images that honor each client's unique story and personal transformation.
Business Headshots
Business headshots deliver polished professional imagery tailored to individual career needs. Sessions include styling guidance and multiple outfit options to create versatile portraits that convey both competence and approachability for corporate profiles and professional networking.
Workshops & Events
Our workshops and events combine photography with personal growth through themed sessions like Dark Alchemy Celebrations and Sisterhood PJ Parties. These gatherings incorporate creative activities, tarot readings, and community-building elements to foster connection and self-discovery in supportive environments.
People
Jen Dean
Owner/Photographer
Jen Dean has been creating safe spaces for women through photography for 25 years. As both artist and healer, she specializes in helping clients reconnect with their bodies through personalized sessions that combine technical expertise with intuitive guidance and trauma-informed approaches.
Evie Hansford
Associate Photographer
Evie Hansford brings creative expertise and technical precision to every session. With formal training in photography and filmmaking, she excels at helping clients feel comfortable while creating images that authentically capture their personality and professional brand identity.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We specialize in boudoir sessions, personal branding, radiance portraits, business headshots, and couples photography. Our services include wardrobe access, professional styling, and both on-location and studio options.
How do you create a comfortable environment for clients?
We prioritize safety and comfort through personalized consultations, trauma-informed approaches, and a female-run team experienced in creating judgment-free spaces for self-expression and body-positive photography.
Do you work with clients outside Maine?
Yes, we regularly work with clients traveling to Portland. Our Westbrook studio welcomes visitors, and we offer on-location options with travel arrangements available for special sessions beyond our primary service area.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment plans for all packages, allowing clients to break investments into manageable installments before or after sessions while maintaining access to our full range of services.
How are privacy and image rights handled?
All images remain private unless clients grant explicit permission for sharing. Purchased images include digital rights, with physical print options available through our curated selection of premium photo products.
What special events do you host?
We organize themed photography events like Dark Alchemy Celebrations and Sisterhood PJ Parties that combine portrait sessions with creative activities, tarot readings, and community-building experiences for women's empowerment.
