As you may (or may not) know, I don’t charge per image, I charge per session, so although we were after that one epic shot, we organised an hour of personal brand photography  focussing on headshots. We headed down to Frankston waterfront – a location that resonated with her.

I was very concerned about my photographs competition with her favorite photo. I felt the low resolution had something to do with the feeling of youthfulness which just wouldn’t occur in my images. I’m also not into retouching (unless its something transient like a pimple or coldsore) so that wasn’t going to help.  Plus we were going to be shooting in pretty bright sunlight – notorious for accentuating the shadows under eyes!

So why did I deliver 159 photos?

<gets out soapbox> I don’t like the traditional model in photography of a session fee and then a price per image – especially when you are delivering digital files.  I do the same amount of work whether you purchase one of my photographs or all 159 – so why should you pay more?!?! <slides soapbox to the side a little but keeps it within reach!>

I also understand that you are probably not going to use all 159 images.  I deliver a heap of locations and different poses but you get a couple of varients for some shots so you can chose which crop you prefer or which facial expression you prefer or which composition etc.

And we don’t waste any time going backward and forward because you don’t have to pour over the gallery then chose your favorites then send that info to me, then I have to deliver the chosen few images.

And its also super handy to have all those small variations so if you want to use the same kind of photo again next month on your socials – you’ve got one slightly different and don’t repeat yourself.

So Bernadine now has a new favorite shot to use everywhere plus a heap of other images to update the website, fill her socials and make her graphic designer/social media manager VA super happy!

 “Oh Miranda! I have never liked photos of myself and now I am finding it hard to choose which ones I don’t like. I love them all. Thank you so much!”

Would love to know if you have that one photo you love and use everywhere or do you like to change it up regularly?  And what is it about that photo that makes it the favorite?

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and its coming off the todo list

and you’ve sent the initial enquiry

– so what’s next!?!
 
 

Before the photoshoot

We start with a discovery questionnaire to better understand your brand and your audience. I’ll ask things like where you’ll be using your photos, what you like about photos of yourself, what colors and styles do people associate with your brand and checkout out all of your socials and website. We use this discussion to determine the photos required, the location(s)/backdrops we’ll be shooting at, your wardrobe and any prop choices.

Each photoshoot is tailored to your outcomes – we might be shooting in your home office and backyard or the local beach/park/café or a hired Airbnb – I’m very good at finding scenes whilst we’re out and about and I can also pack portable backdrops and lighting so we can recreate the studio in your home. There might be some shots of your tools of the trade, we might get a friend in to pretend to be a client, you might want photos of your products, some photos with the family or pets, photos of you doing what you love from making a coffee to journaling – we’ll work this all out.

I recommend 1.5 hours for your first personal branding shoot. 1 hour feels rushed and if you don’t love being in front of the camera 90 minutes is a good length.

I believe you need to feel comfortable and look like yourself in your wardrobe choices and there are no rules on what you can and can’t wear because these are not going to be printed and date hanging on the wall and its your business your way. If you want to get your hair and makeup done and hire a stylist, do it! If you want to throw on your jeans, favorite tops and a little mascara – do that! We want your photos to be genuine and look like you (with great lighting, clever angles and on a good hair day haha!)

On the day

Bring all the outfit changes and props and let’s have some fun.  Feel free to pack a friend to cheerlead and make you feel more comfortable. Pretend your a celebrity and trust me to implement your vision – I take the responsibility for telling your story authentically very seriously.

There will be some ‘action shots’ where I’ll probably ask you do it again slower or pause on occasion and there will be some more posed shots – that I promise don’t look awkward or posed! You’ll hear me say ‘chin down just a fraction’ waaaay too many times.

We’ll go from serious and thinking to hint of a smile, natural smile to laugh out loud. 

Just pretend I’m your ideal client and you’re telling me passionately about your business.

Bottom line: I promise to not stand you in front of the camera and just say ‘smile’.

Receiving your photos

I pride myself in a fast turnaround so you should have access to your online gallery within a week. Login and download the social res to use for anything online – your website, profile pics and socials.  And use the high resolution copies for printing, documents and where you might want to crop in tight without losing the clarity.

As you get all of the insta-worthy images you don’t have to flick thru hundreds of photographs and just choose your ten favorites. And I understand you won’t use them all – but you can choose which smile you prefer rather than the one I think you’ll prefer!

Plus when you want to post a similar images in a month or two’s time – you’ve got some variations so you don’t have to reuse the same photo over and over.

Your photos come with commercial use licensing too – so you can crop, filter, color, overlay, collage etc in whatever way best suits your business needs.

Anything else you’d like to know about planning your photoshoot or what to expect?  Send thru your questions!

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She’s quite experienced at avoiding a camera to the head whilst sitting in the carrier:

blends in with the most elegant of settings, minimising editing later:

networks and builds rapport with clients:

and will critique shots as required:

In all seriousness, I’m super lucky to be able to take my baby with me on photo shoots  – not an option in my previous 9 to 5 corporate life.  Big thanks to everyone that welcomes her in our photography travels.

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