If you want to become your brand photographer’s favorite kind of client (or any photographer’s for that matter), it’s often easier than you think. Here’s how to do it.

With so many wonderful photographers out there, it can be tempting to jump around and try every flavor, BUT if you’ve found a photographer that you love and vibe with, here are some very good reasons why you should stick with them for the long run. 

Is your business or brand ready for brand photography? A brand photog shoot will be a huge asset to your business, but you need to be READY for it to get real results. Learn the 8 signs it’s time for you to invest in a brand photo shoot, and 3 sure fire ways to know you’re not ready just yet.

How much do brand photographers charge and how much should you expect to spend on an Austin Brand Photo shoot? These factors will help provide an overview of what influences a personal brand photographer’s base rate.

Brand motion is short brand video clips (like b-roll) that are magnetic, value-adding, and enhance any website or feed by. Think of it brand motion as moving photography to complement your brand photography and brand story-telling! Each Brand Motion clip matches and complements your brand photography so all the visuals on your site work in tandem and further share your brand story.

Recently, a client expressed to me her disappointment when I didn't do more retouching to her photo than I had. But the things she wanted to change gave me pause. To change these things would feel…dishonest.

Luckily, I already knew how I stand on the issue. But there was a time when I didn’t. Now by having a clearly defined sense of my business ethics, it was easy for me to respond accordingly. I knew exactly where the line was drawn.

If you’re a business owner, it’s a good idea to define your business ethics ahead of time… before you face pushback. Here’s how I decided how much photo editing is too much (for me), and what steps to take to define your own sense of ethics in your business.

You’ve booked your first brand photoshoot, or you've considered booking it, but you see we also provide hair and makeup. Unexpectedly, you start to feel concerned. You think you’d feel more comfortable doing your own hair and makeup or going to a makeup artist that you’ve visited before.

Can’t I just do it myself? Or go to Sephora? Why isn’t that the same thing?”

As it turns out there are actually some pretty scientific reasons why DIYing or getting outside help for your hair and makeup won’t be the best decision for your photoshoot, and five BIG reasons why you should just go ahead and trust your photographer’s team.