The First Hello Sessions

A Stranger Photoshoot Experience by LightHeldLove


Thank you for your interest in being part of The First Hello Sessions. This is a thoughtful, story-centered photoshoot experience where two people who have never met are carefully matched for a styled first-meeting session. The goal is not to force romance, create pressure, or promise a relationship. The goal is to create a safe, beautiful space for two people to meet with openness, kindness, curiosity, and a little bit of courage. It would be my dream that these connections would go beyond the photoshoot. So please, be patient with the match making. Greatness takes times.


The application is long because this is a serious process of finding someone who could be the best person for you. Individuals looking to rush through or not give thoughtful and sincere answers, need not apply.


If selected, you will be matched with another applicant and invited to participate in a planned photoshoot experience. The session may feel like a first date, a creative connection session, or a sweet “what if?” moment captured through photography and video.


There is no guarantee of romance, chemistry, a second date, or a future relationship. There is only the invitation to show up honestly, respectfully, and open-hearted.

Only answer acceptable: Yes Please do not apply if the answer is No, It’s complicated, or Separated

Bonus if you can put a phone number down of a friend who would vouch for your dating character.

Please answer respectfully but truthfully.

However, the hope of this type of strangers photoshoot is to find two people who can connect for longer than a photoshoot. Consider this the step that could take you off the temptation to join another dating app. So please come with seriousness and respect for the time of each individual involved. Do not apply if you're in a relationship, even if it's complicated. Do no apply if you're hoping to have a lustful encounter (this is not the type of dynamic LightHeldLove endorses).

Failure to respect this boundary will result in an immediate cancellation of the photoshoot and deposit will not be returned.

Please follow the directions below to upload required photos of yourself. A clear close-up photo of your face A clear full-body or waist-up photo Please email the photos to info@lightheldlove.com with your first and last name and application date as the subject.

I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee selection. I understand that LightHeldLove will use this application to thoughtfully consider possible matches, but no romantic outcome is promised. I agree to communicate honestly, respect boundaries, and participate with kindness if selected. Please write "Yes" in the above box if you agree.