PREPARING FOR YOUR Brand SESSION

Props, Locations & Planning

• Props can be used to bring in your brand colors. Cushions or pillows on a couch or different color files, notebooks or pens are just some examples of how you can incorporate pops of color. If you're incorporating any electronics such as your phone or laptop, you could get a cover that matches your brand as a way to feature your brand colors.
  
  

• Props can be used to help personalize your photos. Incorporate items that help showcase what you do during the day. A funky planning board is a good example.
  
  

• Props can also be used to create a connection with a potential client. Showcasing certain books on your desk or coffee table featuring titles that resonate with your audience is one such prop idea.
  
  

• Add a few personal touches to your workspace to give clients an idea of what you're all about. Flowers, a camera or a passport (if you love to travel) could work really well for this.
  
  

• Detail shots such as a close up of your hands typing on your laptop or of your coffee mug next to your laptop are also some popular prop ideas.

Before you start considering locations for your session, take the time to think about what your average day looks like.

Remember that you want to give potential clients and audience a look at a day in your life so your photos need to tell that story.

You may even find that you don't need to look very hard or far for the perfect location either as your office or backyard might be all you need.

Using props to bring your workspace to life is a simple way to create a great setting for your shoot.

Consider some of the coffee shops, hotels, studios or co-working spaces in your area for ideas.

Always opt for a location with as much natural light as possible as this makes for the best shots!

Prior To Your Session

• Confirm any hair and makeup appointments and confirm the address one week prior to your session. For example: If you will be coloring your hair or there are clothes that need to be tailored, this is the time to do it!
  
  

  There will likely be extra fees incurred post-session for extensive digital retouching that is out of the photographer’s control of preparation. This includes coloring hair, filling in hair, tanning skin, digitally ironing or tailoring clothes, coloring clothing, whitening teeth, etc.
  
  
  If you have any questions or concerns that are out of your control such as blemishes, an unforeseen bruise, etc. — be sure to notify your photographer prior to the session. CLEAR communication is key to happy final results!
  
  

• The day before your session we ask that you prepare your outfits, ensuring that they are steamed, pressed and on hangers. If you want to look great in your photos, make sure you are well hydrated on the day prior and be sure to go to bed early so you will look and feel well rested.

The Day of the Session

Now it's all about relaxing and enjoying the experience. We will direct you on how to pose and ensure that you get the best possible shots. We'll take a mix of lifestyle images and headshots to give your audience a better view of what you do on a daily basis.

We will likely also take some behind the scenes shots for a more personal view of what it's like to work with you.

POST-SESSION & Editing

After the shoot we will spend time sorting through all of the images, deleting any photos that didn't work out. Once we've done this we will send you the proofs to review in a private online gallery!

Depending on the length of your session and how many images are included in your package, proofs may or may not be edited for color or contrast.

Be ensured that any images delivered for purposes of publication, will have a final review!
We will retouch if there are small imperfections and ensure that the color looks amazing.

If there you have any specific editing requests, please let us know.

Selecting Your Images

Our basic headshot / portrait packages come with a specific number of images while VIP Sessions come with the batch of narrowed down images from your session.

If you purchase a headshot/portrait session with a selected number of images, there is always the option to purchase additional shots if you would like to use extra photos.

It's best to choose a good mix of images so that you have a little bit of everything available to you that you can pull from in your arsenal for any of your marketing or promotional needs.

We are happy to assist you with the selection process if you’d like! It’s also great to ask friends or those you trust in your industry that an eye for marketing.

INDUSTRY REFERRALS AVAILABLE

If you are interested in hair and makeup referrals, marketing or branding consultants,
or a videographer to come along on the shoot, please let us know!

We love connecting collaborating and working with those we know in the business
and are in full support each other’s growth and expertise!