6 Tips for a Successful Brand Photoshoot
You’ve finished your branding and now you’re ready to bring it to life through a brand photoshoot…
Here are my top tips!
HAVE A COMPLETE BRAND BOARD
Remember it’s a BRAND photoshoot, so do yourself (and your wallet) a favor by investing in your brand first.
Once you have all of your branding elements (logos, color palette, fonts, etc), then you can start planning a shoot that will capture the vibe & essence of your brand.
2. DEFINE THE PURPOSE OF YOUR SHOOT
Clarity is key. So what do you need the photos for?
Whether it’s for social media, website, or product pictures to add to your e-commerce…
Make sure you create a list of all the shots you need, and take it with you to make sure you get every single shot you need.
3. CREATE A PINTEREST BOARD OR SHOT LIST
Whether it’s on Pinterest or Instagram, create a board with different poses, locations, and outfits for inspiration.
Make sure to share these with your photographer so they can see your EXACT vision.
4. CHOOSE OUTFITS, PROPS, AND LOCATIONS THAT GO WITH YOUR BRAND, COLOR PALETTE, AND AESTHETIC
Pick outfits & props in your brand colors, and make sure that your locations actually reflect you, your brand, and your audience.
So if you hate coffee and always work from home, why are you taking photos at a coffee shop? Be true to YOU.
Sounds obvious, but actually shoot in places you LIKE.
Or if you’re down for a little manifesting… Shoot in places you aspire to be in, like the sexy 5-star hotel that’s been on your vision board for ages.
5. MAP OUT YOUR SHOOT IN ADVANCE
To make the most out of your photoshoot you need to have a PLAN.
Create a list of what you’re going to wear in each location, what props you need, and what poses you want to do.
Always leave a little room for magic, but this will make sure that you get all of the photos you need.
6. CONFIDENCE
The key to amazing photos is CONFIDENCE! It all starts in your mind, so before you get in front of a camera give yourself a pep talk in the mirror. Remind yourself of the gorgeous, sexy, badass QUEEN that you are.
Also, make sure to pamper yourself and go all out! Get your hair, makeup, and nails done. Wear clothes that make you feel sexy + powerful.
Trust me… When you feel gorgeous & confident, it will shine through your pictures! *sprinkle sprinkle* 😉
