5 Photos Every Brand Needs

Whether you’ve booked a 20 minute mini-session or a three hour photoshoot, it’s a good idea to go into the day knowing what you want. This list of 5 photos every brand needs is a great place to start your pre-shoot planning!

HEADSHOT

Your headshot is often the first thing a potential client sees, so it’s no surprise this pose is at the top of the list! Every entrepreneur needs a good headshot to show off the person behind the brand. But a headshot doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it shouldn’t be! Your headshot capture your personality. Because it’s you who makes your business thrive!

DETAIL

While a headshot shows you off, detail photos show off your brand. These photos zoom in on the special elements that make your brand what it is. This could be something as small as a logo or as big as an item you sell. Detail shots look different for every brand, just as every brand is unique!

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

A baker needs her whisk, an influencer needs her phone, and a fashion designer needs her sewing machine. You should have photos that feature the tools used everyday in your brand. These photos can be fun and playful, showing you at work in your element!

CREATIVE PROCESS

Whether you’re a baker, designer, massage therapist, or realtor, there’s a creative process that goes into your work. Photos that show this process will help your clients get a better idea of what you do and to better understand why they need your help! These photos show you doing what you do best.

CELEBRATORY

Being a business owner is hard work. Every accomplishment–no matter how small–deserves to be celebrated! A celebratory photo is a useful tool that can be used to announce exciting accomplishments, changes, and goals.

This mix of photos work together to give you–and your clients–a great understanding of your business!

Preparing for a brand shoot is important! Now you know the 5 photos you need for your brand, but what else should you do to prepare? Head over to the blog to read Choosing Props for Your Brand Shoot and 10 Things to Bring to a Brand Shoot!

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

I’m Marissa, your bubbly brand photographer and the owner of Evermore Place, a studio in Southern Maine. My goal is so much bigger than just taking pretty photos (though I’ll do that too!). Your brand is your story, and my job is to capture it in the most genuine way.

Here at Marissa Elise Photography, I love helping businesses owners confidently show off (as they should!) with elevated brand images.

I’d love to meet you & learn all about your business. Let’s chat!