Pageant Head Shots & Branding

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Show the world that you’ve already won the crown

Your brand is a visual reflection of your preparation. It’s a symbiotic relationship — your appearances, charity efforts, and behind-the-scenes prep feed and enhance your brand, and your brand brings more opportunity for you as a titleholder.

Capturing & showcasing all you have to offer allows the world to see you walking the walk. The foundation you build now will only make your year more successful as a state or national winner.

Let’s create powerful head shots & scroll-stopping social media content that will put you on the judges’ radar before you set foot into the interview room.

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Head shots that uniquely showcase YOU in your best light

  • Close-up of a young woman with long, wavy brown hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a blue sleeveless top and large hoop earrings, with a light blue background.
  • A close-up portrait of a woman with dark, voluminous hair, smiling softly, wearing gold hoop earrings and a white, sleeveless top against a beige background.
  • A young woman with long, wavy brown hair wearing a bright green dress, smiling and touching her face with her right hand, against a plain light background.
  • Close-up portrait of a woman with long, curly dark hair, wearing large dangling earrings and a pink off-the-shoulder top. She has a confident expression, with makeup emphasizing her eyes and lips.
  • A woman with long, dark hair styled in loose waves, smiling brightly at the camera, wearing a pink off-shoulder top and teardrop earrings, against a plain white background.
  • A smiling blonde woman with bright blue eyes, wearing a sleeveless pink top and large gold hoop earrings, against a plain white background.
  • A woman with wavy brown hair, hazel eyes, wearing pearl earrings, and a pink off-the-shoulder top, smiling softly against a plain background.
  • Close-up portrait of a smiling woman with long, wavy light brown hair, blue eyes, and wearing a purple top and dangling silver earrings.
  • A woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair styled in loose waves, wearing makeup with a natural look, dressed in a dark blue, textured, ruched top with a crossed neckline, and long dangling earrings with geometric shapes and chains, against a plain gray background.
  • A woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a dark maroon off-the-shoulder dress and a star-shaped earring, posing against a neutral background.
  • A smiling woman with curly hair wearing a green off-shoulder dress and large earrings against a white background.
  • Young woman with dark, wavy hair wearing floral embroidered white dress and pink earrings, smiling against a purple background.
  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair, blue eyes, and hoop earrings, wearing a purple shimmery top, smiling softly against a gray background.
  • Portrait of a blonde woman with wavy hair, wearing a green long-sleeve top, smiling softly, with arms crossed.
  • Close-up portrait of a young woman with curly brown hair, smiling and touching her face, wearing a teal blouse with a ruffled texture and long, gold earrings.
  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair and brown eyes, smiling and wearing earrings and a teal satin shirt, posing against a gray background.
  • A woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a sleeveless blue top with a cutout on the shoulder, and large oval earrings with rhinestones, posing against a white background.
  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair smiling, wearing a red, embellished sleeveless top with rhinestones and flower patterns, and matching earrings.
  • A woman with long black hair smiling, wearing a white blouse and gold hoop earrings, against a plain background.
  • A woman with long, dark curly hair and makeup, wearing a beige, long-sleeved, sheer top with small rhinestones, resting her face on her left hand against a brown gradient background.
  • A smiling woman with long braided hair and braces, wearing hoop earrings and a white sleeveless top, sitting with her arm crossed over her shoulder.
  • A young girl with dark brown hair styled in loose curls, wearing a pink dress and colorful earrings, smiling and posing with her hand resting on her cheek against a pink background.
  • A young woman with long blonde hair styled in loose waves, wearing a sleeveless green top with a high neckline and large earrings with multiple green gemstones. She has makeup with a natural look and smiles slightly at the camera.

NOTABLE CLIENT SUCCESSES

JILLIAN DUFFY, TOP 5 MISS AMERICA 2020

MONICA FENWICK, MISS CONNECTICUT 2024

SYLVANA GONZALEZ, MISS CONNECTICUT 2022

SAPNA RAGHAVAN, MISS CONNECTICUT 2021

& COUNTLESS TOP 5 AND TOP 10 STATE PLACEMENTS

C.S. MARCHAND PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF

MISS CONNECTICUT & MISS CONNECTICUT’S TEEN

MISS CONNECTICUT & MISS CONNECTICUT TEEN USA

MISS CONNECTICUT & MISS CONNECTICUT TEEN VOLUNTEER

Breathtaking gown portraits, impactful platform imagery, and more.

What does your brand as a titleholder look like?

  • Young woman in a pink dress with a sash that says 'Miss Connecticut's Teen,' holding a tiara, smiling.
  • A young woman in a strapless, royal blue evening gown with a thigh-high slit, standing against a white background. She has short blonde hair and wears matching blue high-heeled sandals and earrings.
  • A woman with dark wavy hair smiling, holding a pink brain-shaped object in her left hand and pink dumbbells in her right hand, standing against a pink background.
  • A woman wearing a tiara and pink off-shoulder dress poses with her hand resting on her chin against a plain background.
  • Woman in a shiny blue jumpsuit sitting on a black-covered stool, smiling, with dark hair and gold strappy high heels.
  • A woman with long dark hair lying on her side, wearing a black lace dress with floral patterns and silver embellishments, accessorized with large earrings and a jeweled choker.
  • Young woman with dark hair styled in waves, wearing a black strapless dress, a white sash that reads "Miss New Haven Teen USA," smiling and standing against a black background.
  • A woman wearing blue jeans and a light blue off-the-shoulder top, holding a Miss America crown and sash, smiling confidently in a studio setting.
  • Woman wearing a silver crown and a vibrant green dress with black embellishments, posing against a black background.
  • A woman wearing a strapless red gown with a layered, ruffled skirt and a beaded bodice, standing against a neutral background.
  • Woman in beige and blue gown posing against a brown background.
  • A black and white portrait of a woman with wavy hair, wearing hoop earrings and a dark blazer, looking confidently at the camera with a serious expression.
  • A woman smiling, wearing a gray T-shirt with colorful communication icons and text, and a purple skirt, standing against a white background.
  • A woman wearing a fitted purple dress with ruffle details, black high heels, and large hoop earrings. She poses with hands on hips, standing in front of flowing purple fabric.
  • Woman in a blue, beaded evening gown with a slit, posing against a black background.
  • A woman and a young girl sitting on a pink fluffy blanket against a pink wall, looking at a photo album together and smiling.
  • A woman with curly hair and brown skin wearing a brown suit, seated on a stool against a plain background with some dark and brown drapes nearby.
  • A woman with short, curly hair, wearing a red dress and large earrings, smiling and holding a silver tiara.
  • Miss Virginia Teen winner sitting on a bronze-colored satin fabric, holding a tiara and wearing a sash that reads 'Miss Viginia's Teen' with a neutral background.
  • A woman with long, wavy hair smiling and wearing a matching plaid sleeveless top and wide-leg pants.
  • A woman with curly red hair holding a tiara and wearing earrings and rings, smiling against a plain background.
  • A woman in an elegant gown with a bejeweled top and large earrings, smiling and holding a flowing, shiny fabric in a black-and-white portrait.
  • Miss Subic County 2023 beauty pageant contestant in a long teal gown with a high slit, holding a sash, standing on a wooden floor against a gray background.
  • A woman wearing a glittery dress and earrings, smiling with braces, holding a crown above her head.
  • A woman with long wavy blonde hair wearing a lavender suit, sitting on a black chair, posed against a black background.
  • A young woman in a shiny gold sequin dress, smiling and leaning on a gold-colored surface, against a gold-toned background.
  • Woman with dark, curly hair wearing a strapless navy blue jumpsuit and red high heels.
  • A woman with brown hair, wearing metallic earrings and a teal, shiny dress, poses with one arm bent and her hand near her head, against a teal and green textured background.
  • A woman in a strapless red gown with a full skirt, wearing a silver tiara and pink earrings, standing against a brown background.
  • Black and white photo of a woman wearing a crown and an elegant dress, smiling, with long hair.

Every Session Includes

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SESSION DESIGN CONSULTATION

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WARDROBE STYLING

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CUSTOM PHOTO SHOOT

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HAIR & MAKEUP

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IMAGE REVEAL

I have carefully created this photo shoot experience — it includes everything you need to look and feel comfortable & confident in front of the camera!

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THE SIGNATURE SESSION

EXPERIENCE

Includes initial session design consultation with Claire, wardrobe consultation call and day-of styling with Keely, fully guided photo shoot with professional hair & makeup and multiple looks, Image Reveal & Selection Appointment, and Studio Credit which can be redeemed during your Reveal for five images — or used towards a collection upgrade!

$1,500 + tax ($2,100 Value)

Start Planning Your Session

Signature Sessions take place Monday-Friday. Weekend Sessions begin at $3,000

BOOK YOUR PHOTO SHOOT

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