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How Vogue Styling Elevates

December 19, 20251 min read

How Vogue Style Elevates a Portrait to Fine Art.

A vogue-style portrait transcends a traditional photograph; it becomes a piece of fine art. This level of photography requires a meticulous approach, from pre-session planning to post-session editing. Every component—the clothing, lighting, styling, and posing—is carefully curated to reflect the essence of the client while imbuing it with that editorial, magazine-worthy quality.

In this style of portraiture, I see each subject as a storyteller. By drawing upon elements like wardrobe and color tones, the portrait becomes more than just an image; it’s a visual story that holds depth and sophistication. Fine art portraiture is about blending the subject’s uniqueness with the aesthetics of high fashion, creating a portrait that wouldn’t look out of place in a museum or art gallery. I want each client to feel like they’ve stepped into a world of luxury and artistry, capturing an image that feels at once intimate and iconic.

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Janice Smith is a Surrey-based portrait artist who creates magazine-worthy, fine-art imagery that helps women see themselves with clarity and confidence. Through her Vogue style portraits and her ongoing empowerment project What if… I’m Enough, Janice designs transformative experiences that honour authenticity and inner strength. She is also the creator of Inkcandescent, a cinematic storytelling project that celebrates tattooed individuals and the meaning behind their ink. Inkcandescent will debut as a full gallery exhibition at The Kent Vancouver on November 23, 2025. Janice’s work invites every person she photographs to be seen, celebrated, and remembered with intention.

Janice Smith

Janice Smith is a Surrey-based portrait artist who creates magazine-worthy, fine-art imagery that helps women see themselves with clarity and confidence. Through her Vogue style portraits and her ongoing empowerment project What if… I’m Enough, Janice designs transformative experiences that honour authenticity and inner strength. She is also the creator of Inkcandescent, a cinematic storytelling project that celebrates tattooed individuals and the meaning behind their ink. Inkcandescent will debut as a full gallery exhibition at The Kent Vancouver on November 23, 2025. Janice’s work invites every person she photographs to be seen, celebrated, and remembered with intention.

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