Headshots and Branding
Does your website need updated headshots and branding imagery?
Are you not quite sure where to start?
Let me help. One of my favorite parts is talking through your Creative Business Story. What do you want to show? What’s your story to tell?
Location, Location, Location
This group was updating their website and needed a variety of new headshots. First, we discussed shooting indoors vs. outdoors (it was August in Texas after all). Then, once they decided they wanted to be outside, I sent them three different downtown skyline options
- The view from the Long Center
- The view from Palmer Event Center
- The view from the Pedestrian Bridge
(Butler Park is under construction or I would have sent that as an option as well).
They decided on the Austin downtown skyline view from the Pedestrian Bridge.
The night of the shoot, I came prepared with a portable fan, ice packs and cold water (since it was a “balmy” 98 degrees). We made sure to get a variety of close-ups as well as images that showed the skyline.
And at the end – when they suggested a team pyramid – I was happy to comply.
Please enjoy this sneak peek of their Creative Business Story branding package. To see all the photos, click HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
We had our family portraits done with Stephanie several years ago and she recently did a “Best Friends” photoshoot with my daughter. The pictures from both sessions were amazing. We have another family photo session scheduled for October with Stephanie.
2. What was your favorite part of your branding session?
There were two favorite parts for me…the location and how fun it was. First, Stephanie recommended the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge over Lady Bird Lake and it was perfect. The skyline at sunset was amazing and the photos turned out great. Second, it was so fun! There were 4 of us and we got to ham it up for the camera and just be silly. We got the serious shots we needed but also got some hilarious shots. We also took some headshots in front of some trees and greenery and they turned out really nice.
3. What advice would you give to other people planning a branding session?
Do the session outside if possible. The lighting was great and it gives a different look than just taking your headsets in the studio. If was 100 degrees when we did our shoot. Stephanie had a handheld fan and blotting tissues that came in very handy! If you do it inside, pick a location that has some really interesting backdrops for your photos. It is always better to have more that just headshots in case you ever need them.
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
Just that I think you should book a branding session with Stephanie. You won’t regret it!
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