The branding photography process

Our Approach, Pricing & Process

A Collaborative Approach to Visual Brand Storytelling

First, we have a free discovery Zoom or in person chat to make sure we are aligned and sparking some joy in each other! If so, we start with a comprehensive brand audit, followed by a clear pre-session mood board and blueprint, edit and curate with bespoke toning and intent, and offer optimization and integration services to ensure your visual messaging is on point for you ideal client avatar.

What Does a Brand Photographer do?

Personal and business branding photography and videography is the art of capturing the heart of your unique company or service culture and brand promise beyond words. We’ll convey both your expertise and give your clients a glimpse of the full person beyond your performative self.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, author, coach, speaker, healer, teacher, shaman, luminary or conscious influencer, having aligned, authentic imagery can really open doors without you having to say a word. I am on this planet for finding ways to evoke your divinity and walk away with something to show for it. That may take the form of a photograph, phrase, video, or a more embodied and expressed sense of all you aspire to be. You will feel it and your clients will too.

Pricing starts at $650/hr and most clients spend $995 or more on a suite of branding images and retouching and tailored usage rights for online and print publication.

The First Rule Of Beauty Is Truth.” –Peter Lindbergh

Branding Photography & Videography Process

our 6 step process
Step 1 Discovery Session
Tailored and bespoke branding images require extra planning, thought and intention. We will guide you through our alignment/brand discovery process to both find ways to catalyze and elevate your brand and fill any gaps or missing pieces that may be diluting or adding noise to your message.
our 6 step process
Step 2 Choose your Packages & Extras
While we offer three branding packages that meet most personal and company branding needs, we can mix and match and add video, various types of styling and locations to match your exact needs. Extras include hair and makeup, studio and green screen rental, voice and somatic coaching, and prop and fashion styling.
our 6 step process
Step 3 Gather ideas & inspiration
We use moodboard software to gather images, color swatches, music and even music and video to convey/capture the look and feel of what you and your clients will most resonate with.
our 6 step process

Step 4


Rock the Session Locations

The creative session day is pre-scripted with a planning timeline, supplies and location sequence so you don’t need to muss or fuss. We will help with the hair and makeup, movement/breath, music, noshables, stretching and other techniques to keep you relaxed and your energy level and mood high.

our 6 step process
Step 5 We Cull, Edit & Tone to Suit
Using our moodboard and discovery questionnaire allows us to create multiple visual vignettes/stories and we filter through those with rigor on huge color-calibrated monitors to ensure your images are sharp, professional, on point and exactly conveying your brand message. We deliver only the curated selects so what you receive is all thriller and no filler.
our 6 step process
Step 6 Images delivered
We use a private/online sharable and ratable online gallery with a slideshow and other tools to help you choose and download your initial favorites to flag for retouching and online/promotional use.

THE LUMINARY

HEART & SOUL

SUPERNOVA

Half Day, Day, Nonprofit, Student and Volume Headshot Pricing also Available

Prop + Fashion Styling, On Set Hair and Makeup and Video Available

That Guy Who Made The Photo Is SO TALENTED!!! I Am Getting So Many Compliments, It Is Already Embarrassing...Not Really;)
Eva H, Executive Coach
He Puts A Lot Of Effort Into Getting To Know You And The Purpose Of Your Project Before The Shoot. I Love His Willingness To Collaborate And Think Creatively. He Makes The Session Itself Fun And His Edits On The Finished Image Is World Class.
Jasen E, Author And Thought Leader
Doug Provided Great Direction While Also Allowing Me To Just 'Be' So That He Could Capture My True Essence. And The Library Of Photos That I Received Afterward Is More Than I Could Have Ever Dreamed! Will Definitely Solicit Doug's Services Again!
Courtney Smith
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