StoryTelling branD

photography

Strategic, marketing-minded images that communicate your brand story and help creative entrepreneurs reach and sell more to those who need your products and services.

 
 
 
 

Why are brand images essential to your marketing strategy?

Your brand is not a logo. It’s not just a product or service. It’s not a slogan or vision statement. A brand is an intangible, emotional experience between your business and customer. And do you know the most effective way to communicate that emotional experience to your client? Stories.

You’ve heard it said that a photo is worth a thousand words and there’s actually science to back this up. Studies show that our brains process visuals more efficiently than words alone. On-brand photography images help communicate your brand story in an instant.

Crafting your Brand Story Session

My expertise in brand identity design guides the way I strategize and plan out each Brand Story Session. We start with a pre-session brand & marketing planning call, where I dig deep to understand your business and communication needs. We’ll discuss all the things - upcoming social media content, course launches, online ads, website image blocks, and iconic headshots.

Then I’ll map out your branding session with a shot list, location(s), and props. I’ll also get you setup with a custom-styling session with my personal stylist to curate brand-cohesive outfits for each part of your session.

Next up: SESSION DAY! I’ll guide you through every step our time together, prompting you to create authentic movement and expressions that feel like YOU! You’re going to look and feel as awesome as you are.

Finally, the post-production phase is where I wave my magic fairy wand to edit and polish each of your session images (if only there was a magic wand! ✨).

Two online galleries will be delivered to you - one with high-resolution image files for print and one with files optimized for web-usage (you won’t have to worry about social media or website platforms pixelating your high quality images with online compression!).


 
My Brand Session images were AMAZING!!!
Exactly what I was hoping for!
— Mary (author + speaker)
 

Branding story packages:

 
 

signature BRAND SESSION

  • Pre-Session Brand Clarity Questionnaire

  • Pre-Session Strategy & Planning Consultation

  • Custom Pre-Session Guide + Checklist

  • 2 hr Session (including travel to multiple locations)

  • 15 Brand Storytelling Images (web + print files)

  • Online Gallery of Edited Images (2 folders: WEB + PRINT)

 

starter BRAND SESSION

  • Pre-Session Brand Clarity Questionnaire

  • Pre-Session Strategy & Planning Consultation

  • Custom Pre-Session Guide + Checklist

  • 45 Min. Session

  • 1 location (studio rental included)

  • 2-3 Outfits

  • 30 Brand Storytelling Images (web + print files)

  • Online Gallery of Edited Images (2 folders: WEB + PRINT)

 

Mini HEADSHOT SESSION

Modern, Portrait Headshot

10 minute session time

1 location + 1 outfit

3 Image Gallery (web + print file sizes)

Pre-Session Questionnaire + Strategy Call

 

*50% of session fee is due in order to confirm booking. Remainder can be paid at time of session.

If needed, we will coordinate studio or home rental space for session.

Travel (flight/mileage/hotel) and per diem expenses for sessions outside Chicagoland area will be discussed and agreed upon before booking.