Branding Photography and Films That Show The Real You

Honest, storytelling images and films for makers, creators, and small businesses

Honest, storytelling images and films for makers, creators, and small businesses

You want brand photos and films that are creative, thoughtful, and true to you. You want your audience to get the behind-the-scenes moments, your processes, and the personality that makes you and your work unique. When your audience sees the real you, they’ll trust you, connect with you, and want to work with you.

You want images that feel alive, no cookie cutter brand images, no stiff poses, and no pretending. Instead you’ll get honest photographs and films full of personality that show the passion and creativity in your work. Whether you’re baking, painting, designing, teaching, healing or creating, your brand visuals should reflect what makes it stand out!

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Why Storytelling Photos Matter for Your Brand

Images are more than decoration they’re a powerful tool to:

Help your audience connect with the real you,

building trust and credibility.

Make your brand stand out as personable, relatable, and genuine,

so people feel confident reaching out.

Save time,

because a professional library of images and films makes social media, marketing, and promotions effortless.

Capture behind-the-scenes moments

that show your process, your personality, and your products in a way words alone can’t.
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How will the photos or film reflect my brand and personality?

This is truly at the heart of everything I do. Your session isn’t just about creating “nice images”. It’s about telling the story of who you are, how you work, and what makes your brand feel unmistakably you.

A lot of the work actually happens long before I pick up the camera. Through your questionnaire and our planning call, we explore your values, your personality, the stories you want to tell, and the way you want your audience to feel. By the time your session day arrives, we already share a clear vision and a set of ideas we’re both excited about.

During the shoot itself, the atmosphere is collaborative, thoughtful, and genuinely fun. We’ll experiment together, try different ideas, and play with moments that feel natural to you. I will aim to capture real moments of laughter, reflecting, moving through your space, or doing the things you love: journaling, creating, designing, teaching, running your business… anything that helps us show the “behind the scenes” side of your personality and your work.

All of this helps us create a collection of photographs or a film that truly tells your story. Showing not just what you look like, but who you are and what you’re about.

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This is for you if:

You want images that show your real work, your personality, and the behind-the-scenes moments that make your brand unique.
You appreciate collaboration and creativity. You want to have input, try ideas, and explore possibilities rather than just following directions.
You’re looking for photos and films that help connect, engage, and build trust with your audience. Content that resonates and communicates who you are and what you do.
You want a relaxed, playful, and honest experience. Genuine moments captured while you do your thing work and only gentle guidance where necessary.
You want images and films that are ready to use across your website, socials, and marketing that are professional, meaningful, and completely you.

This isn’t for you if:

You’re looking for perfectly staged, posed, or “picture-perfect” branding images. And that’s totally fine, it just means I’m not the right photographer for you.

If this feels like you, let’s create something special together:

Let’s Tell Your Story!

What to Expect

1. You Reach Out

Send a message and we’ll set up a no-pressure discovery call to see if we’re a good fit. You’ll receive a questionnaire to help me understand your brand, your work, and the stories you want to tell. We’ll then have another call to personalise your session. Nothing generic, everything tailored to you.

2. We Spend Time Together

On the day of the session, we’ll spend a few hours creating photos and films that show the real, tactile, and personal side of your work. You’ll be guided gently, and we’ll collaborate, play, experiment, and enjoy the process.

3. You See Your Story

Within four weeks, your gallery will be ready. Take your time to enjoy seeing your brand come alive through images and films that tell your story.

4. You Make It Yours

Your content isn’t just for screens. Your branding can live anywhere from your website, social media, in printed portfolios, or even in your studio space. This is your story, fully tangible and ready to show the world.

Ready to show up with authenticity and confidence?

Check out pricing or send me a message to get started.

Let’s create brand photos and films that feel like you.

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FAQs

Booking a photographer or filmmaker can bring up questions. Here are a few I’m often asked.

  • Where will my branding/headshot session take place?

    Your session can happen anywhere that feels right for you and your brand — at your home, office, studio, a café, outdoors, or even a mix of locations. The right backdrop helps tell your story, reflects your personality, and sets the mood for your images.

    Choosing the perfect location starts with understanding your business, your lifestyle, and the story you want to share. I’ll work with you to brainstorm ideas, scout spots if needed, and make sure the setting supports the images and message you want to convey.

    For more tips and inspiration on picking the best location for your session, check out my full article: Personal Brand Photography Location Ideas.

  • What props should I bring to the my brand photography session?

    Storytelling props can add real depth to your images and help your audience connect with your work. Items that reflect what you do or love (tools of your trade, meaningful objects, favourite books, products in action etc) give context and make your photos more personal and engaging. Think about things that tell a bit of your story or spark conversation. They make your brand feel alive in the images.

    For ideas and how to choose props that support your story, check out my full guide: Find Story-Driven Props for Your Professional Portraits – Portray Your Story

  • What if I don’t like how I look in the images. Can you change me?

    Most of us have at least one thing we’re self-conscious about, and stepping in front of a camera can feel vulnerable. My job is to make the experience feel safe, collaborative, and genuinely enjoyable, and to create images where you recognise yourself in the best way.

    Most of us are our own harshest critics. We zoom straight into that one wrinkle, roll, spot or hair that’s out of place, even though no one else would ever notice it.

    Here’s my honest answer: I don’t retouch bodies or faces.

    I lightly edit colour, tone, and light, and I may remove truly temporary distractions (like lint or a sudden breakout), but I’ll never change your actual features. I won’t make you thinner, remove wrinkles, or change your nose, because my work is rooted in authenticity, storytelling, and showing you as you really are. I truly believe that your audience and customers want to know you, not the perfect version, but the real one.

    What I do focus on is making sure you look your best in camera. That means choosing flattering angles, nice light, thoughtful composition, and gently guiding you into positions that feel natural and highlight your personality. Helping you feel comfortable, confident, and present so that your personality shines. This approach — combined with a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere — does far more for your confidence and the final images than any retouching ever could.

    If this brought up some feelings for you or you want to explore this more, I’ve written two posts that go deeper into this topic:

    Why I Don’t Retouch Your Photos:
     https://www.portrayyourstory.co.uk/no-retouch-natural-photography-london/

    What If I Don’t Like Myself in My Branding Images?:
     https://www.portrayyourstory.co.uk/i-do-not-like-myself-in-my-branding-images/

  • Can you include my team, family members, or pets in the session?

    Yes! I love when people bring the important people (and furry friends) into their session. Whether it’s your team for a collaborative brand shoot, family members who are part of your story, or pets who make your life brighter, they’re more than welcome. Including them can add personality, emotion, and fun to your images, and helps tell your story authentically.

  • What should I wear for my branding/headshot session?

    I completely understand, deciding what to wear is one of the most common questions I get!

    The good news? There’s no single “right” answer. Think about what you normally wear to work or meet clients, what makes you feel confident, or what reflects your personality and brand. Solid colours or larger patterns usually work best on camera, and it’s helpful to keep your locations in mind when choosing your outfits.

    Ultimately, the goal is for you to feel like you, so you can feel relaxed and confident, because that’s what really shines in your images.

    For a full guide with more tips on colours, textures, and prep, and what to avoid, check out my article: What to Wear for Your Professional Headshots

  • I have no clue what to do with my hands. Will you help me pose?

    I guide you gently, naturally, and in a way that feels like a conversation rather than a photoshoot. We might move around, chat about things you love, take a deep breath together, or I’ll use a soft prompt like “lean in a little” or “look toward the light.”

    The focus isn’t on performing, it’s on helping you feel like yourself.

    I also love capturing moments where you’re doing your thing — your craft, journaling, yoga, or whatever shows your personality and is a part of you and your brand, so posing isn’t even required.

    If you’ve been hesitating because you feel awkward or “not photogenic,” don’t worry. You just need to show up, and I’ll take care of the rest. Check out my full article: 4 Easy Posing Tips for Branding Photos

  • Can I add video to my brand photography session?

    Yes, absolutely. We can put together a package that includes both photography and film.

    Moving images are very important nowadays and can truly help you stand out, quickly building trust and a sense of familiarity. Video is a really great way to show more of who you are and how you work. 

    You might include:

    • short video clips for social media,
    • small, atmospheric moments for your website,
    • or a 2–3 minute short film that demonstrates who you are, what you do, and the passion behind your work.

    If you’re interested, you can send me an email, and we can discuss what kind of video would be most helpful for you and your business.

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Ready to show up with authenticity and confidence?

Check out pricing or send me a message to get started.

Let’s create brand photos and films that feel like you.

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