It was my turn as a brand & product photographer to get images taken of me to promote myself! My business had evolved since the last time I had brand images taken about 9 months prior and I was entering a new season, it was time.
Goals for my Educator, Brand & Product Photography Session
My goals for my brand session was to capture what I wanted my business to look like over the next quarter and I wanted to continue growing my business as a Maryland & Washington D.C. educator and brand & product photographer. I had done a great job laying out the big picture and along the way made a list of things that I knew I wanted images of so that I could speak to my audience through my blog & on social media.
My shot list included the following storylines:
- Behind the scenes working in my planner & on my computer
- Working as a product photographer with my off-camera flash lights & props
- Power headshots
- Working on social media posts with phone
- Checking off my shot list
- Transitioning outfits
- Traveling with suitcase
- Listening to my favorite books
- Lifestyle favorites: books, drinks, planners
Props that I brought to my session
We were shooting in a blank studio with minimal furniture at The Real Food Studio in Leonardtown, Maryland. Because it was a clean canvas to work in, we had to bring in some props to ensure that I could make the session “mine”. Some of the props that I brought to my session include:
- Desk
- Desk accessories
- Stool/Chair
- Books
- Airpods
- Camera equipment
- Lighting equipment
- Product photography props
- Planner
- Computer
- Drinks to show lifestyle favorites
- Note cards
- Multiple changes of clothes (business casual to casual casual) w/ accessories
I had a great time working with my friend & fellow brand photographer, Melissa Barrick, on these brand images of myself. I cannot wait for the next one!!
My past brand sessions
