You can choose a Portrait Experience package or request a custom shoot. For commercial projects, you can get in touch directly to discuss your ideas and requirements.

Before the shoot, we align on your vision with a consultation, mood board and styling guidance. After the session, selected images are professionally retouched and delivered within 2–3 weeks.

Looking for an experienced portrait photographer in Amsterdam? With “The Portrait Experience,” Paola Salviano offers a unique, high-quality photo shoot that captures your essence, confidence, and beauty. You can book her directly through the website for sessions in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, or internationally. Paola is known for creating timeless, powerful images for private clients.

Paola specializes in photographing diversity and focuses primarily on:People with dark skin tones, mixed heritage, or ethnically diverse backgroundsPersonal branding and professional portraitsArtistic and beauty portraitsPrivate clients who want to book a personal shoot

My goal is to create a safe, empowering environment where clients feel free to express themselves in front of the camera. My mission is to help people see and celebrate their own beauty, with a focus on lighting, fashion, and beauty photography. The experience is personal, relaxed, and tailored to each client.

Yes. You can choose my studio in Amsterdam-Noord, or I can travel to a location of your choice, within the Netherlands or internationally. I have already photographed at various unique locations throughout the Netherlands and beyond, and ensures the right lighting and atmosphere wherever she goes.

Paola specializes in lighting, fashion, and beauty photography, with a focus on timeless and powerful images. She combines:Portrait and beauty photographyFashion and styling-oriented shootsPersonal branding portraitsArtistic, empowerment-focused imagesShe tailors the shoot to the client’s mood board and vision.

Absolutely. Every package starts with a mood board and (for the largest package) a consultation, so the shoot aligns perfectly with your vision. Do you have a specific concept in mind? I would love to brainstorm with you to design a fully personalized session.

A typical package may include the following:Meeting/call and mood boardStyling advicePhoto shoot (session duration ranging from 2 to 6.5 hours)Professional selection and high-quality retouching of the imagesOptional: makeup and hair, professional styling, prints, or albumsImages are delivered within 2–3 weeks after the shoot.

There are three packages available:Small – €550: mood board, 2-hour session, 6 fully edited photos, 1 lookMedium – €750: mood board, 4-hour session, 12 fully edited photos, makeup and hair (1–2 changes, up to 3 looks)Large – €1,100: meeting/call, mood board, styling advice, 6.5-hour session, 16 fully edited photos, makeup and hair (up to 4 changes, up to 5 looks) — most popular packageFor custom packages or additional options (styling, prints, albums), please contact me for a personalized quote.

It’s wise to book well in advance, especially for the Large package. Please contact me via the booking form below to discuss options and availability.

View examples of my work directly on the Portrait Experience page, or contact Paola for more images and references from previous clients.