Business Details
13 Years
experience
Award-Winning Luxury Photography in Englewood, Ohio
Dorothy Beam Photography is an award-winning luxury photography studio specializing in boudoir, beauty, maternity, couples, and personal branding portraits for women aged 35-55. Founded in 2013, our Englewood, Ohio-based studio serves clients from Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. We provide a full-service experience including professional hair and makeup, curated wardrobe selections, and expert posing guidance to help clients rediscover their confidence and beauty at every life stage.Our sessions are designed to be empowering, judgment-free experiences that celebrate women's strength and individuality. With a focus on creating heirloom-quality artwork, we offer customized portrait solutions for self-love journeys, milestone celebrations, and business branding needs. Our team combines technical expertise with compassionate service to ensure every client feels seen, valued, and celebrated through our photography process.
Services
Boudoir Photography
Beauty Portraits
Maternity Sessions
Couples Boudoir
Personal Branding
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of specialized experience in women's portrait photography
- Our full-service sessions include professional styling and posing guidance
- Studio features curated luxury wardrobe and backdrop selections
- Personalized experience tailored to each client's confidence-building journey
- Heirloom-quality artwork designed for lasting home display
What people say
Flawless execution
Empowering experience
Professional hair & makeup
Heirloom-quality artwork
Judgment-free space
Services
Boudoir Photography
Our luxury boudoir sessions celebrate women's confidence and beauty at every life stage. The experience includes private consultation, professional styling, and curated wardrobe selections to create timeless portraits that empower self-expression. Clients receive expert posing guidance and same-day photo reveals in our Englewood studio.
Maternity Portraits
Document your pregnancy journey with elegant maternity portraits that honor your strength and transformation. Our 3-4 hour sessions include luxury styling, professional hair and makeup, and personalized posing to beautifully showcase your growing bump in a supportive, celebratory environment.
Personal Branding
Elevate your professional image with custom branding photography that authentically represents your business personality. Sessions include strategic consultation, multiple outfit changes, and curated location options to create compelling visuals that build client trust and industry authority.
Beauty Portraits
Luxury beauty sessions designed to make you feel radiant and empowered. Includes professional hair and makeup, designer gown selections, and artistic lighting techniques to create magazine-quality portraits that highlight your unique features and confidence.
Couples Boudoir
Celebrate your relationship with couples boudoir photography that captures your connection and chemistry. The session includes styling guidance, posing instruction, and a relaxed atmosphere to create sensual, artistic portraits that strengthen your bond.
People
Dorothy Beam
Owner & Photographer
Award-winning photographer specializing in women's portraiture with over 10 years of experience. Combines technical expertise with compassionate guidance to create empowering photography experiences that celebrate confidence and life milestones.
Questions
What should I wear for my boudoir session?
Our studio provides a curated wardrobe selection with luxury fabrics and designer pieces. You'll choose from elegant lingerie, flowing gowns, and complementary accessories during your consultation.
Do you offer hair and makeup services?
Professional hair and makeup styling is included in all sessions. Our artists specialize in camera-ready looks that enhance your natural features while ensuring comfort throughout your shoot.
How long does a typical session last?
Boudoir and beauty sessions run 2-3 hours, maternity sessions 3-4 hours. This includes styling time, multiple outfit changes, and personalized posing to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Can partners or family attend sessions?
Maternity clients may bring partners and children. Couples boudoir sessions include both partners. For individual sessions, we recommend private time to maintain focus on your personal experience.
What's included in personal branding packages?
Packages include strategic consultation, multiple outfit changes, business environment shoots, and curated image selections for marketing materials. Hair/makeup and styling guidance available at additional cost.
How do payment plans work?
We offer flexible payment options for all sessions. A 25% retainer reserves your date, with remaining balance split into customizable installments prior to your session date.
