“You only get one chance to make a first impression.”

It is my absolute pleasure to work with teens and young adults year round creating portraits that capture so many moments of celebration and accomplishment. This is a stage of life that is exciting and full of stepping outside of comfort zones and discovering who you are. As a pageant headshot photographer, my goal is to showcase each client’s individual personality and style in a way that creates a great first impression and provides a competitive advantage for their program. Whether you’re looking for just a few updated headshots or a full portfolio for competition and sponsor pages and marketing posts, I look forward to supporting and celebrating this season with you through fun and fierce photo shoots at my studio located in Auburn Alabama!

Pageants are all about putting your best foot forward - let’s start with the perfect headshot! Here are some things to consider:

Your headshot is the first impression you will make in a pageant. It's essential to have a high-quality photo that shows your unique personality and style. You want the judges and audience to take notice of your presence and start seeing you as a potential title holder, and a well-styled and captured headshot can do just that.
A pageant headshot should show off your unique personality, confidence, and style. When the judges see your photo, you want them to get a sense of who you are as a person. They will be looking at several candidates, so it's essential to stand out while still being true to yourself!
Your portfolio of professional photos is a marketing tool that can help you gain recognition and promote your platform and sponsors. Quality photos can help you build an eye-catching profile and grow your following on social media, where people can get to know you as a contestant even before the official competition begins.
Having professional headshots shows the judges that you are serious about the competition and have invested time, effort, and resources into your competition preparation. It shows that you're committed to being the best and are willing to put in the work to achieve your goals.
You’ve read about all the practical uses and reasons to invest in headshots, but my favorite part about these sessions might just be the experience itself. There is nothing quite like being transformed into a literal queen for a day and seeing your inner beauty reflected in stunning photos. If you need an extra confidence boost before your competition, come see me!

Pageant & Modeling Mini Sessions start at $450, please contact us for more information!

Lauren Beesley is a proud Sponsor of Miss Auburn University, Miss Phenix City, and Miss Lee County Fair’s Teen (Miss America Organization), Distinguished Young Women of Lee County (Distinguished Young Woman of America Program), and proudly represented her own hometown as Lexington South Carolina’s Junior Miss 2010. Helping women of all ages recognize their inner and outer beauty while building confidence and celebrating their unique gifts and potential is one of the best highlights of her work as a portrait and pageant photographer. Contact us to set up a complimentary consultation or to book your next session with Lauren Beesley Photography!

Elevate Your Portfolio

Kaci

“Not only does she take beautiful pictures, she makes you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.”

Natalie

“Lauren's personality is as radiant as her photographs, and it's a pleasure to work with someone who makes you feel like a close friend from the very beginning.”