Personal Branding Photoshoot FAQs

What is Strategic Personal Brand Photography, and Why Is It Essential?

Strategic Personal Brand Photography goes beyond mere visuals to meticulously craft images that encapsulate your essence, personality, and the unique qualities that distinguish you. These images serve as a strategic asset in articulating your story, showcasing your values, and setting you apart in a crowded industry. The aim is to cultivate a profound and genuine connection with your ideal audience, those soulmate clients who are a perfect match for your brand, while naturally repelling those who aren't aligned with your vision. By communicating your personal brand with such precision, you attract clients who not only value your work but are also a joy to collaborate with, thereby building fulfilling partnerships and steering clear of potential mismatches.

Can I Contribute to The Creative Direction of My Photoshoot?

Absolutely, clients are encouraged to be actively involved in setting the creative direction for their photoshoots. While we provide expertise and guidance as creative directors, we highly value our clients' input, preferences, and vision.

Collaboration is key to ensuring that the photoshoot accurately reflects the client's brand identity and messaging. Together, we work in partnership to achieve a cohesive and impactful visual narrative that resonates with the target audience and effectively communicates the client's brand values.

Do You Use Photoshop for Editing the Photos?

Absolutely, we do use Photoshop, but in a way that enhances your natural beauty without altering your true self. Our primary focus is on subtle skin smoothing and minor touch-ups to ensure you look your best while still looking like you. We aim for a polished yet natural finish that aligns with the high quality of our work. Rest assured, our editing process is designed to make you shine in the most authentic way possible. You won't end up looking like a wax statue, instead, we celebrate and elevate your unique features.

How do You Design a Personal Branding Photoshoot?

A photoshoot with us is a comprehensive brand-building experience, strategically crafted by four hands: Carol, our expert Brand Strategist, and Phil, our talented Photographer.

After booking, you'll complete a workbook, take a brand personality test, and create a mood board. This will give us and yourself clarity about your own brand. Then, you'll have access to our masterclasses and a pre-shoot strategy call to finalize details. We aim to shape your brand identity, not just take photos.

What if I'm Uncomfortable in Front of the Camera?

Phil himself is a camera-shy, so we understand the feeling. Rest assured, we have various techniques to help you feel at ease and look your best. Just relax and let us guide you.

What's Your Photography Style?

Our style is flexible and rooted in Brand Strategy, ensuring each photoshoot uniquely reflects the client's brand and personality. Unlike the one-size-fits-all and generic approach of other photographers, we adapt to highlight each client's distinct qualities, making every session and image uniquely compelling. We spare no effort to make each photoshoot unique!

How Do I Choose a Package?

We'll discuss this during our initial call. Once we understand your specific needs, we'll recommend the package that best meets your objectives.

What if My Home or Office isn't Photogenic?

No worries! We can suggest alternative public or rented locations. Note that rental fees are separate and not included in our package prices.

What Should I Wear?

Choose outfits that align with your brand. We recommend comfortable, neutral, and solid-colored clothing. We'll offer more detailed advice during the planning stage and pre-shoot call.

How Should I Prepare?

You'll receive a checklist and guidelines from us. Success hinges on your willingness to follow our expert advice. On the day before the shoot, aim for good sleep, light meals, and hydration. We'll cover more in our Pre-Shoot Consultation call.

Will I Get High-Resolution Files?

Yes, each package includes both low and high-resolution files, complete with download permissions and a commercial use license.

Can I Have Raw or Unedited Files?

Short Answer:

No! Raw and unedited images do not represent our finished products.

Long Answer:

Editing is where all the magic happens in Phil's artistic work, of which he is very proud, and we only release handpicked, edited, and finished photographs.

All our photos carry our encrypted digital signature and copyright registration, emphasizing that we cannot share our work without its final touch, as it would damage Phil's reputation as an artist.

Similar to how a book writer wouldn't sign off on an unfinished manuscript, or a caricature artist wouldn't place their signature on an incomplete sketch, we commit our works to the highest standards of completion and perfection, treating each photo as a signature masterpiece.

Do You Travel? Do You Charge a Travel Tee?

Absolutely! Travel is our love language. Our photoshoot packages include coverage throughout Ireland, For locations outside Ireland, we're happy to provide a custom travel quote.