This unretouched beauty photography portfolio shows selected images captured straight from camera, before skin retouching. Courtney Dailey is a Los Angeles beauty photographer creating skincare, makeup and beauty editorial imagery for brands and agencies.

The work highlights natural skin texture, makeup finish, product detail and considered lighting as they appear on set. These unretouched selections give creative teams a clear view of the photography approach before final post-production, supporting confident planning for beauty campaigns, editorials and launch content.

What should a brand send to plan a shoot?
A creative brief and a shot list are the ideal starting points. The brief tells me the goal of the campaign, where the images will live, and what the brand voice feels like. The shot list maps out the products, shots, and priorities so nothing gets missed on set. Mood boards, product samples, and references are always welcome too.

What is delivered after the shoot?
Every shoot delivers fully edited stills and video files. Stills are retouched to a polished, campaign-ready standard. Video is edited and delivered as finished clips ready for your website, social channels, and campaign placements.

What file formats are the deliverables?
Stills are delivered as retouched JPG, TIF, and PNG files, sized and organized for easy use across web, print, and social. Video is delivered as MP4 files, with GIFs available for short looping assets like emails and social posts.

How are stills and video planned together?
Stills and motion are often captured in the same shoot, which doubles your content production in a single day. Because video is shot in 4K, frame grabs can be pulled straight from the footage, giving you additional still images without adding extra setup time. This builds a cohesive library where every asset shares the same lighting, styling, and creative direction.

How much lead time does a shoot need?
Plan for three to four weeks of prep time before the shoot date. That window is used to gather props, build inspiration and mood boards, and create custom backdrops, so the day of the shoot runs smoothly and nothing is improvised.