The Signature Course
Six private sessions over six weeks. Posture, dress, dining, posing, presence.
from $950Details
Modern etiquette and presence coaching in Ottawa-Gatineau
La Belle Tenue
tenue n.f. One word for how you dress, stand and behave. We teach all three, in person.
1.le maintien
Your posture speaks before you do.
We rebuild it from the ground up: stance, spine, walk, stillness. Until composure is your default, not a performance.
2.la tenue
Dressing well is a form of respect.
Not trends, not rules. Proportion, fabric, occasion, and the certainty of knowing exactly what to wear and why.
3.la conduite
Grace is a decision you make in the room.
The table, the introduction, the delicate conversation, the photograph. Modern etiquette is not about being proper. It is about putting everyone at ease, starting with yourself.
Programs
Prices in Canadian dollars. Sessions at partner venues in Ottawa-Gatineau.
The Atelier
One afternoon at a partner tea room. The art of the dinner table, practised for real.
from $95 per seatDetails
Learn to be photographed. Leave with the proof.
Portrait and Posture
Two hours of posing coaching that end in a real photo session. Leave with ten edited portraits.
from $250Details
The Signature Day
One day, everything: posture, styling, dining, and a finished portrait shoot.
from $1,200Details
Also: bridal parties, mother and daughter teas, and workshops for companies. Gift certificates for any program.
How it works
- 1
Begin with a call
Twenty minutes, no obligation, about where you are and what you want. We choose the program together.
- 2
Meet in person
Sessions happen at partner venues in Ottawa-Gatineau chosen for the lesson: a real table for dining, a bright room for posture and posing.
- 3
Leave with proof
Every session ends with photographs, because your coach is a photographer first. You see the change rather than take anyone's word for it.
What you leave with
- A posture you no longer think about
- A wardrobe you understand
- A dinner table with no surprises
- Photographs you are glad exist
- The quiet certainty of knowing what to do
Coach and photographer
Your coach is a photographer first. She teaches posture and posing the way a camera sees them, and every session ends with proof in pictures.
Sessions are in person, at partner venues in Ottawa-Gatineau that are as elegant as the lessons.
Questions, answered
Where do sessions take place?
In person, at partner venues in Ottawa-Gatineau such as tea rooms, hotels and restaurants, chosen to suit the lesson. The venue for your session is confirmed when you book.
Are sessions in English?
Yes. All coaching is in English.
How long is each program?
The Signature Course is six private sessions of ninety minutes, usually one a week. The Atelier is a single afternoon of two to three hours in a small group. Portrait and Posture is two hours one-on-one, ending in a photo session. The Signature Day is a full day.
Who are the sessions for?
Adults of any age who want to feel at ease in the rooms that matter to them: a new role, a wedding, a dinner, a photograph. No experience is needed.
What should I wear?
Whatever you would wear to the occasion you are preparing for. If you are unsure, we decide together on the call. Dress is part of what we work on, so there is no wrong answer.
Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes, for any program. Email us and we will arrange it.
Do you work with groups or companies?
Yes. Bridal parties, mother and daughter teas, and workshops for companies are all available. Get in touch to plan one.
How do I begin?
Book a session. It starts with a twenty-minute call, and there is no obligation.
From the journal
All entries- The dinner table, without the fearMost dining anxiety comes from five small moments. Here is what to do in each of them, so you can spend the evening on the conversation instead.
- Posture you don't have to think aboutGood posture is not a position you hold. It is a habit you build in three places, until standing well becomes the thing you do without deciding to.
- How to be photographed, if you hate being photographedThe camera is not judging you. It is measuring angles. Once you know the five angles that matter, you can stop bracing and start looking like yourself.
Begin with one conversation.
A twenty-minute call about where you are and what you want. No obligation.