What you’ll gain from working with me:
A fully guided experience so your photos truly reflect you
Beautiful, genuine images that help you show up with confidence and ease
A collection of photographs that represent the heart, quality, and value of your business
Time-saving visuals that free up space for what matters most
A deeper connection to your purpose, and maybe even a new-found ease in being photographed
And the bonus — it’s a business expense you can claim
Headshot or Brand Photography – Which Do You Need?
A headshot is a simple, professional portrait – great for LinkedIn, your website bio or when you just need one strong image of yourself. Brand photography, on the other hand, gives you a full library of images that tell the story of your business – from who you are to what you do and how you connect with your clients. These photos are perfect for your website, social media, and all your marketing, helping you stay consistent and visible without scrambling for content.
If you only need one portrait, a headshot is enough. But if you want images that really support your marketing and show the bigger picture of your brand, brand photography is the way to go.
FAQs
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I live in Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland. I serve clients in Fife, Perth and Dundee areas, also in Edinburgh. I am also available to travel (additional cost might apply towards travel cost)
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Have a look at the INVESTMENT page for all the details. Corporate photography requires custom quotes, so it’s best to get in touch HERE.
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I wrote and article about this, you can find it HERE
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No, I choose not to keep a studio. I prefer photographing my clients in locations that best represent their brands. If a “studio look” is important to you, I can bring a mobile studio set up: with a white, grey or black backdrop.
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Sometimes we just don’t have any proof that we can look good in photos! Few years ago, Helen, a lecturer and public speaker, contacted me saying: I need a new portrait for my speaking engagement announcement. I like myself and everything, I just don’t photograph well, so I am not expecting much.
Here is what she emailed me after she saw her gallery: “Unbelievable. I was hoping for one usable photo, and I actually really like most of them, for the first time in my life”.
When we work together, I will ask about parts of your body that you don’t want highlighted, we all have something we don’t like about our looks. The more honest you can be, the better your photos will be.
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We will plan this together, but here are few main points:
You must feel comfortable to look comfortable.
Always take a short video, using your mobile phone, to see how your clothes look on your body. Do not trust the mirror, as our mind has a way of making us look the way we want to. Do a little catwalk to see yourself from an objective point of view.
Bear in mind the type of fabric you wear and how it works with the mood you are hoping to achieve, eg. linen creases easily and is best worn when you want very casual portraits; heavy knitted pieces are very cosy and bring comfort to the images, but do not work well for more formal portraits.
Wearing oversized pieces in black to hide any extra weight you may carry , most often results in your body looking heavier than it is. We can’t see the details in the black fabric and it creates more volume, than slightly fitted pieces would.
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Whether you decide to book a professional makeup artist or do it yourself, keep your makeup matte for a natural light photoshoot. Avoid contouring, which might look great straight on, but is likely to be very prominent from side angles. Don’t get too adventurous with new colours that you haven’t worn before, you might be uncomfortable and worried about results.
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AI created images are quick, easy, and inexpensive to make, they unfortunately lack your energy. There is so much more to branding photography than the LOOK. What comes across in your photographs is your values, your energy, what kind of person or brand you are.
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Then you belong to the “I hate having my photos taken” club along with 50% people and 90% women.
We focus on WHY you are doing it, WHO you are doing it for. You get to see the back of the camera as often as you want, so that we are co-creating, adjusting, communicating.
And the feeling of accomplishment after we have finished? PRICELESS!
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If you are just starting your business or getting your first website, it is very likely that you have no idea what photographs would be most helpful to have. I will guide you with questions around activities and content you are planning to create.
You can also READ THIS article listing types of photographs useful for any website.
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