35mm Film & Digital Dating Portrait Sessions in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
This shoot with Tejas was designed as a two-part story, created specifically for dating profiles. We started in the morning with a 35mm film session in his apartment, capturing a casual, lived-in feel—coffee brewing, breakfast cooking, the kind of moments that feel natural and unforced. The film added warmth and texture, giving the images a relaxed, “morning after” quality that feels honest and approachable.
Later, we switched gears for a second shoot in Williamsburg, this time digital, with a more post-nightlife/outdoor energy, and we leaned into the contrast—polished but imperfect, confident without looking staged. Together, the two sessions created a versatile set of images that tell a fuller story than a single look ever could.
Dating photos work when they feel real and intentional, not performative. I don’t do template poses or viral aesthetics. I help clients plan shoots that reflect who they actually are, so the photos stand out, start conversations, and get results.
Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):
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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850 using a 24-85mm zoom lens, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.
Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!