Photos for Entrepreneurs & Professionals

Strategic Personal Branding & Small Business Photography

SERVING RALEIGH, DURHAM
AND THE TRIANGLE AREA

What is Branding Photography?

Branding photography is a strategic, story-driven approach to professional imagery. We capture a collection of images that reflect your personality, style and expertise. These photos are designed to boost your brand across websites, publications, and social media with a cohesive feel. I know it sounds overwhelming but trust me, we have a blast!

We will capture a combination of headshots, professional portraits and incidental images that match your brand aesthetic. These sessions feature your wardrobe, environment, movement, and expressions to create images that you will be proud to share.

What’s included in a session?

With over 20 years experience supporting professionals, executives and small businesses in the Raleigh area I look forward to helping you create a brand you love!

01.

Strategy and Planning

Location advice, wardrobe guidance and overall support from start to finish.

02.

Posing & Expression Coaching

Please do not think that you need to be experienced in front of the camera to get great results. We will walk you through expressions, flattering angles and posing throughout your guided branding session. You ARE photogenic with the right person behind the camera.

03.

Professional Lighting

While natural light is often the desired look, it’s rarely what we have to work with – especially when shooting indoors. A beautiful location is not beautiful in photos if the lighting is unflattering, which is often the result when relying only on natural light. I will always bring along a full lighting set up to ensure the best results.

04.

Fully Retouched Images

I whole heartedly believe that these photos should look like you. However, they should look like the BEST version of you. All of your images (oh yes, even the proofs!) will be professionally retouched before you ever see them.

WHO nEEDS A BRANDING SHOOT?

Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
Coaches & Consultants
Creatives & Content Creators
Realtors & Service Based Professionals
Speakers & Authors
Wellness Professionals
Corporate Professionals Building a Personal Brand
Anyone Rebranding or Launching

Replace generic stock photos with authentic visuals to tell your story.

What will we shoot?

Every customized branding shoot will look a little different.

If you’re in need of photos for website headers, email campaigns, or online ads, we’ll talk through what those launches will look like and come up with a collection of material that will compliment your message and stand out from the over saturated landscape of social media. You’ll leave with a thorough collection of photos suited for use across the platforms you intend to utilize.

We will start with an in depth questionnaire and some brainstorming. Make a list of shots you need, and collect a gallery of online inspiration. When we arrive at the shoot, we will go through outfits and come up with a gameplan. We will capture a combination of headshots, professional portraits and incidental images that match your brand aesthetic. These sessions feature your wardrobe, environment, movement, and expressions to create images that you will be proud to share.

THE WHY


ConsistenCY

Showing Up Consistently Online

Consistency builds recognition. When your photos are cohesive across your website, social media, and marketing materials, people begin to recognize and connect with you. Branding photos give you a library of magazine quality professional images, so you aren’t scrambling for content.

STANDING OUT

in a crowded market

In a saturated market, YOU the differentiator. Branding photos go beyond a headshot to capture how you work, communicate, and connect. These images help potential clients imagine what it’s like working with you, making it easier for the right people to choose you.

Professional and Approachable

CREATE A BRAND THAT PEOPLE TRUST

People want to work with professionals feel comfortable with. Thoughtful lighting, guided posing, and expression coaching create images that feel polished without being stiff. The result is a professional look that still feels warm, confident, and inviting. Clients feel at ease before you ever meet.

Raleigh based personal branding photographer

BRANDING PRICES

PERSONAL BRANDING

$695

Two hour session takes place at your place of business, home, or other location around the Raleigh area. Peerspace has many options for rental space.

  • We will capture a combination of headshots, professional portraits & incidental images
  • Add your business partner for an additional $150
  • 25 Retouched magazine quality images of your choosing

SMALL BUSINESS BRANDING

$1095

Two hour session takes place at your place of business, outdoors or other location around the Raleigh – Durham area. 

  • We will capture a combination of headshots, group shots, and incidental images
  • 25 Retouched magazine quality images of your choosing
  • Suitable for teams up to 5 people, contact us for a larger team quote.

HAVE QUESTIONS?


Locations can include your home or office, but often a rented (or borrowed!) venue is a better option. Even if your office is styled beautifully, it will take a great deal of legwork to get it “photo ready”. That will entail removing every cord and cable, personal photos, clutter, etc. There are great rental studio options in the area, as well as rental homes and other locations that will give you a cozy feel. Even better, if you have a favorite coffee shop, wine bar, bookstore, (anything you cant think of!) ask the owner if we can borrow it for a few hours. You’d be surprised how often they will say yes!

The million dollar question! The short answer: wear clothes that make you feel confident, fit well and align with your brand color/style. I will provide you with planning information before your shoot, and the Internet is full of styling resources. Chances are, you already have what you need in your closet. Want to go a step further? Hire a stylist and spend a day shopping!

After you have confirmed your branding photo shoot, I will send a questionnaire to help define your brand mission, personality, and ideal client. This will guide the creative direction, and I will be there every step of the way to offer feedback and ideas.

Once we have a date on the calendar you will receive a planning questionnaire to get the creative juices flowing. Think of the goal of your shoot, who is your audience? Do you have a color scheme? A style that will help connect with your future clients? Create a Pinterest mood board for inspiration and start choosing outfits.

Every. Single. Client. Every one, says this to me. Take a look at my website. Do these people look photogenic to you? I absolutely promise that you are photogenic with the right person behind the camera. I will guide you through posing, expressions, adjusting your shirt so it doesn’t pooch as you sit… The experience will be relaxed, collaborative and fun!

This process can feel overwhelming, especially if you are a fellow over thinker as I am. Step one, don’t wait! Reach out with questions – the sooner you make the decision to go for it, the less time you have to stress. It often takes several months to schedule all the moving parts needed for a branding shoot so don’t wait until the last minute.

Think big! These photos are more than just avatars, they can be used for website & landing pages, social media content, header images, LinkedIn profiles, speaking engagements, press & publications, email marketing, online courses and more!

Let’s Connect!

Please fill out this form to get in touch, or you can email me at hello@ncheadshots.com.