Portrait & Lifestyle Photography

People centred Imagery designed to elevate your brand

OUR WORK
OUR WORK
  • A woman with glasses smiling joyfully, wearing a dark top, with her hand resting on her neck, in a black-and-white portrait.
  • Close-up of a woman with blonde hair applying nude lipstick, holding a lip gloss labeled 'saie' near her forehead.
  • A person with dark skin, short braided hair, wearing a floral patterned blazer, black turtleneck, and black pants, smiling and looking to the side against a dark background.
  • Woman handing a purple box labeled 'PreggoBox' to another woman sitting on a bed.
  • Dr. Geetha Menon, Alberta Cancer Foundation
  • A man sitting in an orange chair near large windows overlooking a city skyline, smiling at the camera.
  • A woman standing over a young man working on a laptop at a desk, with a phone, notepad, and pen nearby.
  • A woman with long black wavy hair holding a black hairbrush near her face, wearing a white blazer and gold jewelry, posing against a plain white background.

WELCOME

Dhakshayini Boopalan creates high-quality portraits and lifestyle imagery that help businesses and organizations tell their story with impact. With a background in digital marketing, she produces strategic visuals for websites, social media, and marketing campaigns. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, she works with corporates, non-profits, and small business owners locally and beyond.

Services

With over eight years of experience, I specialize in editorial portraits, branding and lifestyle photography. Capturing people, spaces, products, and services in a way that feels intentional and elevated.

From creatives. small businesses to established brands, I’ve worked across a wide range of projects supporting visual branding, marketing campaigns, and creative content. Whether you’re building something new or refining what already exists, the focus is always on imagery that works - both visually and strategically.

I offer in-studio and on-location shoots, with creative direction and a collaborative approach from concept to final delivery.

For projects that require additional support, I work with a trusted network of models, stylists, hair, and makeup artists, bringing in the right people depending on the scope and vision of the shoot.

Tell me what you’re working on and I’ll take it from there.

  • Not your standard headshot. These sessions are editorial, stylized, and guided, designed to capture presence, confidence, and personality in a way that feels modern and intentional.

    Includes:

    • Creative direction and posing guidance

    • Studio or on-location options

    • Editorial lighting and styling approach

    • Professionally retouched images

    Investment:

    • Individuals: Starting at $550 + GST

    • Teams: Starting at $185/person

  • A streamlined, approachable option for businesses launching or refreshing their brand. This session focuses on professional imagery that helps you show up confidently online.

    Includes:

    • Product, service, or team imagery

    • Full assistance with creative direction, strategy and photoshoot production.

    • Images optimized for your specific digital marketing needs

      Investment ranges pending scope. Inquire for a custom quote.


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A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a sheer, colorful, cloudy-patterned top and pearl earrings, smiling softly against a purple background.
A woman with blonde hair applying a beige concealer stick, labeled 'saië', to her forehead against a white background.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiling, wearing a white blazer over a black top, standing indoors with modern architecture and a glass railing in the background.
Close-up portrait of a woman with long black hair, wearing makeup and gold jewelry, smiling softly, with hands near her face against a plain white background.
A woman lying on a black treatment bed with her eyes closed, receiving eyelash extensions from a technician who is applying the lashes with a strip of tape under her eyes.
A person wearing a white collared shirt and a gray cardigan, adjusting the cardigan with their hands, wearing gold jewelry and a gold watch.
A smiling man with dark hair, a beard, and wearing a light gray blazer over a white shirt, standing against a yellow background.
A close-up portrait of a woman with wet hair illuminated by blue and purple lighting.
A smiling woman with curly hair and glasses, wearing a black blazer and red top, sitting at a table in a modern office with large windows and city view.
A woman shopping for children's puffer jackets in a store, holding a red jacket, with other shoppers and racks of clothing visible in the background.
A woman with curly black hair, wearing a lavender sweater with cream-colored heart patterns, leans on a wooden chair with poses against a green curtain backdrop.
A smiling woman sitting on a bed, wearing a white bathrobe and a towel wrapped around her head, with a beige wall and a tufted headboard in the background.
A person with short blonde hair wearing pink sunglasses and a pink jacket, posing against a yellow background.
A smiling woman with dark skin, wearing a floral patterned blazer over a black turtleneck, seated against a dark background.
Black and white portrait of a woman with dreadlocks, sitting with her knee close to her face, looking directly at the camera.
A woman with short black hair applying moisturizer to her face while smiling.
Black and white close-up photo of two women with different skin tones and facial features, looking directly at the camera.
A woman in a white lab coat and glasses standing in a hospital surgery room with medical equipment and bright surgical lights overhead.
A woman with light blonde hair and freckles wearing a beige ribbed sweater, resting her chin on her hand, with a neutral background.
A man in a black suit holding a clarinet in front of a plain white background.
Close-up of a woman's face showcasing bold pink eye makeup, gold hoop earrings, a gold nose ring, and glossy lips.
Person wearing an olive green knit sweater, white pants, and beige sneakers standing against a plain background.
Two women sitting in a high-rise office, having a conversation with coffee mugs, with city buildings and a glass dome visible outside the window.
A woman with dark skin and dark hair holds a lipstick with the word "CREAM" on it, smiling softly.
Black woman with natural hair taking a self-portrait with a camera.
A woman wearing a dark gray hijab and a patterned blazer, looking at the camera with a slight smile, against a plain beige background.
A young woman with blonde hair, sitting on a bed, looking thoughtfully to the right, in a cozy bedroom with beige bedding and soft lighting.
Side profile of a woman with long, auburn hair and blue eyes, touching her shoulder with her hand, against a plain olive green background.
A woman dressed in traditional Indian attire, wearing gold jewelry, sitting at a table with a lit candle and a mirror.
A woman with dark hair and dark eyes, wearing a black lace top, holding a sheer red fabric over her head at a beach during sunset, with a boat in the water in the background.

Client Reviews

Dhakshayini was a pleasure to work with from our first interaction. We were referred to her by another photographer and she was efficient at responding, super knowledgeable and flexible to adjust her services to our needs. It is always a bit nerve wracking working with a new photographer but she made our team feel comfortable in front of the camera and everyone in our office was pleased with the results. We would absolutely work with her or recommend her to anyone else looking for branding photos. Thanks again Dhakshayini!

— Marilee, Situate Inc.

Working with Dhakshayini on my brand shoot was a fantastic experience. She immediately understood my vision and brought it to life with creativity and professionalism. I appreciated her flexible availability for location shoots, and her quick turnaround on edits was a huge help with my launch timeline. The images and video perfectly captured the editorial feel I wanted, and her attention to detail in both shooting and retouching was excellent. I’d recommend her to any brand looking for high quality visual storytelling.

— Shian, Rhodes Mosaic

I cannot say enough about how incredible it is to work with Dhakshayini. Her professionalism with my clients, her creativity and thoughtfulness on shoots, and her openness and ability to communicate through ideas and timelines. I love her style and feel Edmonton is lucky to have her eye! I have no reason to ever change who I use for all types of personal and work photography needs.

— Angela, Angela Tassone Real Estate

Let’s bring your brand to life

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