Personal Branding Photographer
Brand photography for Houston business owners
PERSONAL BRANDING
One headshot can only do so much.
You’ve built something real. Now you need more than one good photo to market it.
Your clients want to know who’s behind the business. What you care about. How you work. What it’s actually like to work with you.
That’s where personal branding photography comes in. We’ll create a thoughtful, story-driven collection that shows your personality, builds trust, and give your marketing a lot more to work with.
A consultant and photographer in one.
“Megan was amazing from start to finish. She was very organized, had great ideas and an amazing eye! It was like a consultant and photographer in one. Her balance of creativity and attention to detail is unique. I am so happy with my photos - they are incredible. Highly recommend!”
Personal Branding Photo Shoot
A library of brand images, built around you.
Your personalized branding session goes beyond headshots to include working images, personality portraits, details, and lifestyle photos that show both the professional and the person behind your brand.
What’s included:
Brand style & strategy consultation
Professional hair & makeup
Half-day guided session in studio or on location
Up to 8 outfits
Mix of headshots, lifestyle portraits, & working images
Professional retouching
Option to include other people important to your story
Personal branding sessions start at $2800
Simple process. Strategic results.
Plan it
We’ll start with a planning meeting to talk through your business, visual brand, marketing goals, wardrobe, locations, and how you plan to use the images. From there, I’ll build a shot list around the must-haves, with plenty of room for ideas that come up along the way.
Create it
During your photo shoot, we’ll work through the plan efficiently, with guidance throughout. Headshots, personality portraits, working images, details, lifestyle shots. We’ll create enough variety to give you options without making the day feel like a marathon.
Put it to work
After the session, you’ll choose the images you love and build the collection that makes sense for your business. Then put them to work across your website, social media, email, speaking, press, marketing, and more.
Studio Personal Branding Portfolio
A studio branding session is ideal for creating a versatile image library with a clean, consistent look. In addition to headshots, we can incorporate props, styled sets, and additional people to show more of your personality, process, and brand story.
On Location Personal Branding Portfolio
When your environment is part of your story, photographing on location adds context. Along with headshots and lifestyle portraits, we can show where you work, how you work, and what it’s like to work with you.
Meet Megan, your branding photographer
Working as an engineer for 15 years taught me to be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in the corporate world.
Running my own creative business taught me to have more fun along the way.
You get both during your branding session: a clear plan, plenty of creativity, and images designed to actually work for your business.
One session. Months of marketing mileage.
With a little planning, we’ll create enough image variety in one day to keep your marketing materials looking fresh for months.
Use them for your:
Website & blog posts
Social media & online ads
Email marketing & newsletters
Speaker bios & podcast features
Press kits & media features
Presentations & proposals
Brochures & print materials
Launches, announcements, & more
A custom photo library, ready when you need it.
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A headshot session is designed for a few polished portraits. A branding session creates a broader image library for all the places your business shows up, from your website and social media to speaking, press, email, and print marketing.
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Branding sessions are available in my Houston studio (conveniently located between downtown and The Heights) or on location at your home, office, or outdoor location. We'll discuss the best location to highlight your business and personality.
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We’ll discuss this during our planning meeting. Choose outfits that align with your brand and make you feel confident and comfortable. Classic, tailored pieces in solid colors tend to photograph best. Variety is key, so bring 5-8 options in a variety of colors & styles.
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Don’t worry, I’ll guide you through every step with clear, easy direction so you feel relaxed and natural. Styling help, expert lighting, guided posing, and some laughs will make these your best photos yet!
Read more: get great photos even when you think you’re not photogenic!
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Yes! Because your personal branding session is personalized to you and your business, we can include team members, business partners, and even family.
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Not yet. We’ll brainstorm together at your planning meeting, and turn those ideas into a shot list that fits your business, your brand, and how you actually plan to use the images.
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Custom branding sessions start at $2800. Your total investment depends on session scope and how many images you ultimately need to market your business, with most clients spending $3000-8000 on their branding images. You only buy what you love!
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Simply reach out via phone, email, or contact form. We’ll discuss your marketing goals, photography needs, pricing, and availability.
Personal Branding FAQs
Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below. Have a specific question? Reach out and let’s discuss!
Your business is ready to be seen.
Let’s create the images that attract the right clients.