meet Arica

I create portraits that communicate presence, confidence, and clarity.

Vision

I am a multi international award-winning photographer with a background in fine art and dance. My work is rooted in the belief that the most compelling portraits are not performed-they are felt.

Before I ever lift a camera, I observe. Posture, energy, stillness, and the way a person occupies space tell the story long before expression does, This understanding allows me to guide my clients with precision and ease, creating images that feel natural, grounded, and unmistakably confident. 

With Training in visual composition, body awareness, and subtle direction, each session is approached as a collaborative process-calm, intentional, and focused, The goal is never to manufacture a moment, but to create the conditions where presence emerges on its own.

Whether working with executives, entrepreneurs, or creatives, my approach remains the same: to create portraits that communicate who you are before you ever speak.

Portraits guided by intention, presence, and refined direction. 

About arica

You don't need to know how to pose.
You don't need to perform confidence.
And you don't need to become someone else for the camera.

Most people arrive feeling uncertain about how they'll look or how they should show up. That's normal. My role is to remove that pressure entirely. 

Every session is guided with intention-from the pace of the experience to the smallest adjustments in posture, expression, and presence. You are never left wondering what to do or how to be perceived.

This process is designed for people who value clarity, refinement, and images that feel true-not forced. The result is portraiture that feels effortless, grounded, and unmistakably you.

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Janese Carstens

"Arica's passion, creativity, and knowledge behind the lens is a perfect pairing with her fun personality. She has an eye for style while making her sessions a comfortable and natural place to be your best self"

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Michelle case

"If you want to feel like a million bucks, one of a kind, and on top of the world! I recommend Arica Lipp Photography! Not only was she soo sweet and professional, she really makes you feel like a model"

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TERA CUNNINGHAM

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"From the moment we met, she made me feel at ease and I knew that I had picked the right photographer. Her calm demeanor and professionalism are second to her incredible talent. It was an unforgettable experience and I can’t wait to work with her again! "

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I believe portraiture begins long before the camera is raised, 

It's in how someone enters a room.
How they hold their shoulders,
How they breathe when they think no one is watching. 
My work is shaped by years of studying posture, movement, and presence-both behind the camera and through dance. I'm drawn to stillness, restraint, and the moments people don't realize are revealing everything.

This is not about trends or performance. 
It's about noticing.
And creating space for what's already there.

what matters

this is 

When you're here, 

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Today, I create portraits with thoughtfulness. 
Images that feel grounded, effortless, and unmistakably true to the person being photographed.

2025 / 

THrough years of practice, refinement, and study, I mastered my craft.
My work has received awards and recognition, but more importantly, it gained clarity.

2021 / 

When i picked up a camera, it became a new form of art for me. 
One that allowed me to translate what I observed in others into a visual language.

2015 / 

I studied art and dance from a young age later and later adding psychology to my formal education.
I learned to observe movement, emotion, and the quiet signals people reveal without words.

2012 / 

YEARS

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Working with Arica is a guided, concierge experience-from the first consultation to the final artwork. Each project is thoughtfully designed to reflect who you are and how you want to be seen. 
Sessions are intentionally limited to ensure every client receives the highest level of attention and care. 

Let's create something exceptional

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