Every once in a while, I give myself a prompt and just… play.

No client brief.
No expectations.
Just creativity.

I call it my hunt for creativity, and if you’ve been following along on Instagram, you know I do this most weekends. It’s a way to stay curious, try something new, and remind myself why I picked up a camera in the first place.

This past weekend’s prompt was: “see through.”

Seeing Through Something Ordinary

I started with a simple idea—what happens if I literally try to see through something?

So I stacked a few prisms in front of my lens and began experimenting.

What I found was less about clarity and more about distortion—layers of colour, movement, and emotion that felt almost dreamlike. The images started to take on this soft, surreal quality where nothing was quite fixed… and that’s where it got interesting.

A Euphoria-Inspired Headshot Session

Enter Sofia.

Sofia Katherine is not only a friend, but a fellow photographer—so there’s an immediate level of trust and collaboration that allows us to push things further.

She put a call out on her Instagram to see if any of her friends were available for a quick photoshoot. Since I am always looking to work with other creatives in a fun way, I responded as soon as I saw it. She told me she wanted something with a Euphoria-inspired vibe—bold colour, softness, a bit of edge, and something that feels more like art than a traditional headshot. I knew it was the perfect opportunity to play using my prompt for the weekend.

Using the prisms, I was able to create:

layered reflections
subtle duplication of features
streaks of colour moving through the frame
a softness that still holds presence

It’s technically a headshot—but it doesn’t behave like one. Which works perfect for her brand.

Why Creative Headshots Matter

Most people think of headshots as clean, simple, and neutral.

And there’s absolutely a place for that.

But there’s also space for something else—something that reflects personality, artistry, and emotion.

Creative headshots like this are ideal for:

artists and creatives
photographers
musicians
personal brands that lean into storytelling
anyone who doesn’t want to look like everyone else

They shift the goal from “this is what I look like” to “this is what I feel like.”

The Process (For the Curious)

For anyone wondering how these were created:

Prisms stacked and handheld in front of the lens
Movement introduced either by subject or camera
Controlled light with colour reflecting through the glass
Intentional softness (not chasing sharpness here)

It’s less about precision and more about experimentation.

Credits

This was a collaborative effort, and the final look wouldn’t exist without this team(check out their instagrams):

Model: Sofia Katherine
Hair: @kind.amy_ | @kindbeautysociety
Makeup: @ceceartistry
Brows: @cultlueur

Want to Try Something Like This?

If you’ve ever felt like traditional headshots don’t quite fit you, you’re not wrong.

There’s another way to approach it.

Creative sessions like this can be fully customized—whether you want something subtle or something that leans fully into colour, movement, and abstraction.

And if you’re someone who just wants to play and create?

You’re always welcome to join in on the hunt for creativity over on Instagram. I share the prompts—what you do with them is entirely up to you.

Creative Headshots with a Euphoria-Inspired Vibe | Calgary Headshot Photographer