Emily Cummings Photography | The Luminous Project
You are joining an exclusive group of remarkable women whose stories will inspire and empower others. This guide will help you prepare for your transformative portrait experience.
Congratulations on being part of this extraordinary celebration of women's strength, resilience, and beauty.
Your session is a celebration of your story and the impact you've made. We'll create stunning portraits that capture both your outer beauty and your inner light, portraits that belong on your wall and will inspire the women who come after you.
Share your journey and what you'd like to highlight. We'll discuss how you'd like your story to inspire others and start planning your session.
Connect with our styling partners to plan treatments and looks. We'll confirm hair and makeup with our beauty team and book any partner appointments.
Arrive 5 minutes early at Studio 25 Naperville. Relax, let our team guide you, and let your story unfold in front of the lens.
We've partnered with exceptional local Naperville businesses to ensure you feel confident and camera-ready. Mention The Luminous Project at each to receive your exclusive discount.
Book your Diamond Glow Facial 3 to 4 days before your shoot for glowing, camera-ready skin.
$75 off Diamond Glow Facial Visit Radiant Med SpaTreat yourself to a relaxing manicure and pedicure with Jenny. Mention the Luminous Project for your special rate.
Special Discount for Participants Visit Lena RoseUnwind before your session with a 50 or 80 minute massage to feel centered and confident.
Use code LUMINOUS15 for 15% off Book at The NowThe perfect finishing touch. Located in downtown Naperville, offering participant discounts on jewelry.
10% off for Participants Visit Kendra ScottFind your perfect session outfit in downtown Naperville. Mention the Luminous Project for an exclusive discount.
Exclusive Participant Discount Visit RegenerateYour session is fully customized to you. Some women come in with one signature look and leave with their favorite portrait ever. Others bring several outfits and walk away with an entire collection, and portraits that look stunning as wall art in their home. We'll talk through your vision on your consultation call and design a session around what you want to take home and display.
"You've always been this powerful.
Now the world gets to see it."
Each woman who steps in front of the lens brings her own story of strength, resilience, and beauty. These are their moments.
Full hair and makeup by our expert beauty team on session day.
A full portrait experience at Studio 25 Naperville in downtown.
One printed 16x20 image of your favorite plus the matching high-resolution digital JPEG.
One ticket to the Portrait Gallery Showcase event at the end of the project.
Access to our Style and Select tool for wardrobe planning. Code: TLBstyle
View your portraits during our reveal and ordering session. Select your favorites for personal, professional, or project use.
Your journey doesn't end at the session. Every Luminous participant is celebrated at our Portrait Gallery Showcase an elegant evening where your portraits are displayed, your story is honored, and you get to experience the full impact of this project alongside the other remarkable women who were part of it.
Each participant receives one ticket to the showcase. Your printed 16x20 portrait will be displayed alongside the other Luminous women, and you'll experience firsthand the power of seeing your story celebrated in a room full of people who know exactly how extraordinary you are.
25 W. Jefferson Ave
2nd Floor, Naperville IL
Our studio is in historic downtown Naperville. Parking is available nearby to make your experience even more seamless.
Studio 25 Naperville