Brand photography
Brand photography for businesses, founders and people with something to say
Most businesses do not need more random photo - they need images that make them look clear, credible and recognisably themselves.
Brand photography is for businesses, founders, consultants, creatives and teams who need a bank of images they can actually use - across their website, social media, LinkedIn, proposals, campaigns, press features and marketing material.
Not stiff.
Not generic.
Not another awkward photo of someone pretending to type on a laptop.
This is planned photography that shows who you are, what you do, how you work and why people should trust you.
Photography that makes your brand feel real
Good brand photography does more than make you look professional - it helps people understand you faster.
It can show your personality, your process, your environment, your team, your products, your details and the feeling behind your business.
For some clients, that means confident portraits and clean website imagery. For others, it means behind-the-scenes shots, working moments, product details, lifestyle images and content designed specifically for LinkedIn, campaigns and social media
For businesses, teams &personal brands
Brand photography works well for:
founders and business owners
consultants and coaches
professional services firms
creative businesses
makers and product-led brands
hospitality, food and drink businesses
fitness, wellbeing and lifestyle brands
agencies, studios and independent professionals
teams that need better website and social media imagery
For larger business, the focus may be on your senior team, the people, culture, workplace, services, your clients and client experience.
For a personal brand, the focus may be more on you - your personality, your story, your expertise, your way of working and the things that make people want to work with you.
Either way, the purpose is the same - to create images that feel considered, useful, real and true to the brand.
What can be included
Every shoot is planned around what you actually need the images for - but a typical brand photography shoot can include:
founder portraits
team portraits
people-at-work imagery
behind-the-scenes shots
website banner images
social media content
LinkedIn profile and post imagery
product or service details
workspace and environment shots
lifestyle imagery
campaign-style images
images with space for text, headlines and design use
Before the shoot, we’ll talk through your business, where the images will be used, what you want to communicate and what definitely needs to be avoided.
The goal is not to create a random gallery of nice photos.
The goal is to create a set of images with a job to do.
TESTIMONIAL
“What blew me away from the shoot was how many great photos I had, and actually wanted to use - I look (and felt) so much better than I was expecting to, thanks to Alex.”
MegDoesMarketing
Branding photography gallery
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Branding photography packages
Explore some of my personal branding photography packages. Optional extras include: specific location booking, make up and hair, personal styling support and creative input. Travel for up to 50 miles round trip included from Cardiff. Additional miles at £0.50p per mile.
Package 1
Brand starter
A focused shoot for individuals, founders or small businesses who need a strong set of professional brand images without a huge production.
Best for personal brands, consultants, coaches, creatives or small business owners who need better images for their website, LinkedIn and social media.
Includes:
pre-shoot planning call
up to 90 minutes of photography
one location
2–3 outfit or setup changes
a mix of portraits, working shots and detail images
25 professionally edited images
online gallery
commercial usage for your own marketing
Ideal for:
LinkedIn profile and posts
website about page
simple personal brand refresh
social media content
speaker profiles
press images
from £550
Package 2
Brand story
A more complete brand photography session for businesses and personal brands that need a varied library of images across several uses.
This is the best option for most clients.
Includes:
planning call and shot list
up to 3 hours of photography
up to 2 nearby locations
multiple setups, outfits or scenes
portraits, working shots, details and lifestyle imagery
60 professionally edited images
online gallery
commercial usage for your own marketing
Ideal for:
full website refreshes
LinkedIn content
founder-led businesses
professional services
campaign imagery
small team photography
brand launches or repositioning
from £950
Package 3
SignaturePlus
A deeper shoot for businesses that need a complete image bank for their website, campaigns, social media and ongoing marketing.
This is designed for brands that need more than a few good portraits. It gives you a proper working library of images you can keep coming back to.
Includes:
planning session and creative direction
detailed shot list
up to 6 hours of photography
multiple locations or setups
portraits, team shots, process, environment, details and campaign-style imagery
120 professionally edited images
online gallery
commercial usage for your own marketing
image selection guidance for website and social use
Ideal for:
businesses launching a new website
larger personal brands
teams and organisations
agencies and professional services firms
product and service-led brands
businesses needing months of content from one shoot
From £1550
Need something more bespoke?
Some shoots need a little more planning.
If you need multiple locations, additional people, products, models, props, a stylist, video content, or a wider campaign concept, I can build a custom quote around the brief.
I also work with businesses that need photography and video together, which can be useful if you’re planning a website launch, brand refresh, campaign or content push.
Why work with me?
I’m not just looking at the image.
I’m thinking about where it will live, how it will be used and whether it actually helps your business communicate better.
That means considering things like:
website layout
social media crops
space for text
consistency across a full image set
how confident you feel on camera
what your clients need to see
how the images support your wider marketing
You do not need to know how to pose.
You do not need to arrive with a perfect plan.
I’ll help shape the shoot, direct you properly and create images that feel polished without making you look like a stock photo version of yourself.
Book your free 15min online consultation
Pick the time that suits you and get a Google Meet link. We’ll chat through you and your brand, what you want from the shoot, location ideas, your objectives and the vibe you want in your personal branding photography.
Personal Branding FAQs
How is personal branding photography different to a headshot or corporate portrait?
How can I prepare for a personal brand photoshoot?
Preparation is essential for personal branding shoots - from clothing selection through to colours, location and overall ‘vibe’. During our initial consultation we’ll work together to plan the shoot. Also - use my photoshoot preparation guide to help you prepare.
Ready to build a better image library?
If your website, LinkedIn or marketing feels like it is being held together with old headshots, cropped event photos and random phone pictures, this is probably the shoot you need.
Let’s create a set of images that actually feels like your business.
— I’m based in Cardiff and shoot in a variety of locations, from rural through to hyper-modern urban environments - we’ll match the best space and location to your needs.
Text / WhatsApp 07949 712813
(please message first to arrange time to chat).
Cardiff, South Wales, UK CF64 2UW
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