Preparing for your brand session

Wondering what needs to be prepared prior to your branding session with me? Here are a few things to think about organizing about 1-2 weeks prior to your session. Download your free Branding Checklist!

Clothing

Make sure your clothing, accessories, and shoes are planned and organized. I recommend to clients that they prepare 2-3 tops/outfits together for our session to provide diversity to your galleries. Think about your brand as a whole–showing your professional and personal style. Here’s a more in-depth blog on Clothing for your Professional Branding Session.

Props

Procure props that represent you and your brand to include in your session. Many clients bring their laptops, planners, mugs, and work tools/materials. Use props based around your daily routine and work operations. Pro tip: Less is more to create a clean visual feed. Here are 5 Things that should be included in your branding session.

I love making sure to capture you creating your magic. Plan for at least one round of you doing your craft.

Pamper Yourself

About a week prior to your session, start treating yourself to services that add to your appearance and confidence–hair cut/color, facial, mani/pedi.

Makeup & Hair

Consider having your hair and makeup done prior to your session by a professional stylist. Gari-Ann can make arrangements for a stylist to meet you at your home the morning of your session. Here’s why I think having your hair and makeup is so important: Go Pro w/your Hair & Makeup.

Finalize the Plan

Make sure you’re good to go with your session plan–timeline, locations, details. Make sure to download our Branding Session Checklist!