Talent Development
Portfolio and test photography for models, performers, and creators — Calgary.
How it works
Consult
Call, text, or email, whatever's easiest for you. We plan looks and wardrobe around your goals, your agent's direction, or a general portfolio refresh.
Studio session
Shot tethered, with regular breaks to review frames together and coaching on posing as you go.
Retouching
Natural retouching: minimal and realistic, finished with an editorial edge. Ready for your portfolio or for publishing.
Delivery
High-res and web-ready files, sequenced for agencies, casting, or your own channels.
Sessions
Development session
- 2 hours in studio, with coaching and tethered review
- As many looks as time allows, about 20 minutes each
- 4 retouched images of your choice
- Digitals, shot on a dedicated agency-style setup
- Low-res proofs of every frame, for posing reference and casual sharing
- Bonus edits of any frames we pick as favourites
- Access to the studio's curated wardrobe, as available
- Studio included
- Extend to 4 hours: +$200, includes 8 retouched images total
- Additional retouches: $35 each
Group session
- 2–4 people, booked by one organizer
- 3 hours for 2 people, 4 hours for 3–4, with coaching and tethered review
- The time is shared: as many looks as it allows, taken in turns
- 2 retouched images each
- Digitals for each person
- Low-res proofs of every frame
- Studio wardrobe on request
- Studio included
- Extend by 1 hour: +$100
- Additional retouches: $35 each
Prices include GST. Hair and makeup are available on request and add about an hour to the session. Guests and chaperones are welcome. Images are licensed for personal and self-promotional use, and selected images may appear in Elmer's portfolio and social channels.
Selected work
“Elmer is extremely professional and his coaching was fantastic! I left with inspiration and tools to grow within the modelling industry.”
— Teresa M.
Book a session“Elmer is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, patient and gave excellent feedback and guidance with regards to posing and body placement.”
— Kait D.