When it came to refining my image, I knew instantly what persona I wanted to portray: The Classy Lady. I wanted potential clients to take one look at my photos and know automatically that the purchase of my companionship would not be cheap. 

But I also didn’t want just any client either. Just because he has the money doesn’t mean we would be a great match. For example, I’m not great with young guys or partiers. So I wanted guys of that type to take a look at my pictures and know that we most likely wouldn’t be a good match as well. I’m most compatible with romantics and laidback, professional types. 

I knew my persona. I knew my ideal client. But there was a problem: I wasn’t quite sure how to depict this in my photos.

I need my photos to do most of the “talking” for me (because we know men don’t always read your blog, site, ad, etc. but they always look at the pictures). 

So I begin browsing various providers’ sites that I felt emulated the persona that I wanted to portray. And were most likely getting the type of clientele that I’m aiming for.

Once I gathered enough pictures, I asked myself, what is it about her pictures/album/gallery that makes her fit this persona? 

Or to put it bluntly: how the hell do I look high-end in my pictures? Yes, I’m aware that there’s more than one way to look “high-end” and that not every provider wants to portray this image. There are multiple personas that a provider may embody such as Playboy/bombshell, girl next door, bad girl, etc. However, because this is the persona I’ve chosen, this is the “look” that I’m focusing on.

Here’s what I noticed: 
  • She picks one asset at a time to show off (if she’s showing off her breasts, every other asset is covered up)
  • The lingerie always matches. And there’s usually stockings and/or a garter belt added as well.
  • Professional/Quality photos. Even the “candid” photos are clear with lots of lighting. 
  • Adding “feminine” touches to the pictures like flowers.
  • Having name brand/designer items in the photos. The red bottoms are shown off (literally). The Chanel bag is in her hand. The Agent Provocateur box is on display. I noticed that this is never “over done”. There’s usually only one noticeable luxury item in the picture and it’s never the focal point. 
  • Makeup is always kept neutral/natural. The boldest I’ve seen is a red lip.
  • Hair is styled simply and always looks “touchable”. It’s usually lightly curled.
  • The surroundings are neat and clean.
  • No explicit posing (no “spread leg” shots).
  • Nude pictures are done more “artistically”. Less Playboy. More Italian Vogue. 
  • Business attire. This is one that I hadn’t really noticed but it’s everywhere. Dresses are knee length or longer. The clothing is “work/office appropriate”.  
  • Plenty of clothed photos. In some cases, I’ve noticed some providers would almost have as many clothed pictures as lingerie or nudes photos. Almost. 
  • Few casual pictures. Obviously if you’re going for “girl next door”, this wouldn’t apply. However, I’ve noticed that there will be one, maybe two pictures of her dressed “casually”, i.e. jeans and a t-shirt. The majority of the clothed pictures will be taken in skirts, dresses, business attire, etc.
  • Robes. This was another one I hadn’t really noticed at first but almost every provider’s site that I visited there was at least one picture of her in a robe. And it was usually long, flowy and “feminine” (light colors, lace, etc).
  • Simple jewelry. Or no jewelry at all. 
If anyone else is using this persona (or plans to), feel free to comment below!