For Champions for Literacy’s annual Suits & Sneakers gala at The Columns in downtown Memphis, we designed a portrait experience that reflected the energy and confidence of the student athletes at the heart of their mission. Using our Glam Studio—a live portrait studio with a dedicated editor, real-time sharing, and on-site printing—we created fashion-forward, editorial portraits that felt bold, modern, and celebratory that fit with the brand as well as the event’s themed wonderfully planned by Mona Dunlap.

Photographing guests full-body against a clean white seamless backdrop allowed tailored suits and expressive sneakers to take center stage. The result was imagery that felt energetic and magazine-ready, aligning seamlessly with Champions for Literacy’s brand and their work supporting student athletes.

Why It Worked
The studio balanced structure with movement, giving guests space to show personality while keeping the experience simple, fast, and engaging.

Impact
The portraits increased participation, created shareable moments, and provided Champions for Literacy with dynamic visual content to extend the story and impact of the event well beyond the night.