Enter Our April Giveaway To Win a $3,180 Classic Hollywood Beauty Portrait Session including Framed Wall Art 

On April 30th we will announce the first-place winner on our Facebook page. In addition, other entries will be selected to receive a second prize of a $500 Beauty Portrait gift card.

Winners will be contacted via phone, text, or email.

All information entered is kept strictly confidential and will never be shared with other people or companies.

The portrait session will be done in our Charleston SC studio. All prizes are NOT transferrable. 

More Stars Than There Are In Heaven

What is it about the world of Hollywood in the 1930s? Why are we still fascinated by it and why we cannot stop looking at the pictures of the era?

MGM’s old motto “More stars than there are in heaven” hints at a world that was, in images, celestial.

There was a sense of beauty and sensuality at that time that is hard to find today and I want to bring it back for you.

I always loved those portraits of classic Hollywood and I didn’t understand why people were not doing them today.

It turns out that it was a lost art. 

Beauty portrait of Deborah. Copyright DreamLight Images/Paolo Ciccone. Charleston SC

Your portrait session will include:

  • Style consultation to select the best wardrobe
  • Up to 3 different outfits
  • 90-minute Session at the studio
  • An unforgettable empowering experience
  • Skillful posing throughout the session
  • Cinematic lighting
  • Exclusive wall art design and guided selection of the artwork
  • For the first prize winner: choice of 16×24 fine-art, framed print or 10″x10″ album with up to 12 poses included.
Couple's portraits. Copyright Paolo Ciccone/DreamLight Images 2022. Charleston SC

Those wonderful portraits of Joan Crawford, Jean Harlow, Marlene Dietrich, and many others were designed to inspire and mesmerize. 

Ninety years later people are still paying thousands of dollars for original prints of the era. 

A testament that elegance, style, and a touch of drama are timeless. 

Can you imagine how you would look like a movie star? I would love to show that to you.

Whether it is just you, celebrating your uniqueness and power, or together with your significant-other, mother, sister, best friend, this session will give you amazing portraits to tresure for all your life.

Gracie and Lacy. Portrait by Paolo Ciccone, Charleston SC

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The Dream Portrait Experience

Do you want to feel beautiful in a world where that doesn’t seem to be happening as much anymore?

I turn everyday women into movie stars. Artistry and cinematic lighting are the ingredients that I use. 

You’ll experience a session that is fun and exciting, with multiple looks so that you can show all the sides of your personality. You will be treated to a VIP selection of images where I will design the perfect artwork for your home or a beautiful album, if you so prefer.

The allure and sensuality of Hollywood portraiture is wonderful because it implies without showing. It mesmerizes without saying. It whispers to the viewer: “Look at this stunning woman. Isn’t she wonderful, powerful, beautiful?

That could be you. 

Let me answer some questions

That is normal. The vast majority of our clients are nervous when they come to the studio. I make the session fun and relaxed and quickly you will relax and enjoy the experience.

That’s perfectly normal. You are not responsible for that. I will guide you through the session. You just have to show up and have fun! 

We usually do our sessions in my studio in West Ashley but, if you have special requirements, we can come to your location. All that is discussed in our portrait consultation.

Absolutely! I want you at your most relaxed and comfortable. Our complimentary mimosa can also help 🙂

Don't Wait, You are Perfect Today

Do you want to have your portraits made but you think that you need to do something to improve your looks before getting in front of the camera? 

Don’t. 

Waiting is the killer. I can do more with my lenses and artistry than you can imagine. You just let me know how you would like to be seen and I’ll make it happen. Like magic. It will be our secret.

I work all the time with everyday women of every age, shape, and sizes. 

Today is the day to make the portraits of your dreams, to have, to show, to treasure.

How It Works

Your Portraits Will be As Easy As 1-2-3

Contact me with the form below and the rest will be super easy.

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Complimentary Consultation

The personal consultation is a great opportunity to “break the ice,” answer any question you might have, and for me to understand how to serve you in the best way. We will talk about wardrobe, style, and all the other little details that will be part of your great portrait session.

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Studio Session

This is a time of fun. You feel amazing in your attire and I will guide you through a series of poses that will make you shine even brighter.

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Selection & Ordering

I’ll prepare a series of designs for your artwork and you will select what you love. 

Simple and fun.

Contact Paolo

Paolo has been called “The Motivational Photographer”  by his clients because of his way of making people feel positive and at ease during a portrait session.

Paolo’s mission is to give you a fantastic experience at the studio, resulting in the most exquisite portraits that celebrate your unique beauty.