Personal Branding Photography and Food Photography for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Business Owners
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PERSONAL BRANDING & FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CREATIVES, SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS

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DETAILS

 
 

PERSONAL BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY

Your ‘brand’ is your reputation. It’s what people say about you when you’re not in the room. Whether it's for your business website, social media, your personal blog, or a dating site profile, we all need authentic, flattering, professional photos that weren't shot on our bestie's iPhone. My personal brand photography sessions focus on creating images that tell a story, showcase what you have to offer the world, and allow you to connect with your tribe authentically.

Personal Branding Photography packages begin at $1800. All sessions include pre-shoot consultation & planning, multiple stories & locations, fully edited, high-res photos in addition to files that have been optimized for your specific online channels, and a commercial use license to use the photos in whatever way best serves your business.

Let's show the world your brilliance, professionalism, creativity, and general awesomeness through fabulous, and flattering images of you and your work! Feel free to use the Contact page here on my site or email me directly at stephanie@stephaniecourt.com to get the process started.

 

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

I am available for restaurant photography, custom food stock photography, brand collaborations, gluten-free recipe development, and social media content creation. If you have a fun & delicious idea in mind and you’d like to work together, I would LOVE to hear from you! Feel free to use the Contact page here on my site or email me directly at stephanie@stephaniecourt.com for a custom quote.

 
 
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TESTIMONIALS & KIND WORDS

 
 
 
Testimonials
"CAN'T BELIEVE IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO ACTUALLY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL TO DO THIS!"

"Stephanie is amazing and got all the photos edited and delivered so fast! They are beautiful. I'm so happy with the results. Looking at them, I can't think of a single element I would want different. Can't believe it took me so long to actually hire a professional to do this! Thanks again for all your hard work. You are wonderful!" -Jordana Paige, designer, entrepreneur, & business coach

"IT WAS THE BEST PHOTO SESSION I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED."

"I needed some personal branding photos taken and, because I’d had head shots done so many times in the past with mediocre results, I was dreading the idea of another session. I was familiar with Stephanie’s work and always loved her photography. It was the best photo session I’ve ever experienced. I felt so at ease with her because she’s calm, respectful, confident, and passionate about what she does. My favorite thing about working with her was how open she was to my suggestions and ideas. I felt soooo comfortable with her which in turn, allowed me to relax and be myself in front of the camera. She’s also great at giving direction which is incredibly important when working with a photographer. I don’t always know how my body reads on camera and I need guidance, otherwise I feel awkward and too self-aware. Stephanie’s incredibly talented and truly a pro. I absolutely love how the photos turned out. We ended up with such a diverse set of photos! It's hard to believe they all came from the same session. I hope to shoot with her again someday in the future." - Samantha, voice-over artist & actress

"I'LL BE USING THESE AS MY NEW HEADSHOTS AND AS MY MAIN PHOTO ON IMDB!"

"I love these photos so much!!!!! Thanks so much for doing my personal branding shoot. I'll be using these as my new head shots and as my main photo on IMDB! Thanks, again!" -Trieste Dunn, actress

"PEOPLE ARE RAVING ABOUT OUR SITES!"

"Oh my gosh the photos are so pretty! People are raving about our our two new websites with all of your amazing photography! You did such a wonderful job! LOVING THEM!" -Michelle, Owner of Bloom Retreat & The Practice for Women

 
 
 
 

FAQs

 

1. WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? I'm based in San Francisco but will happily travel just about anywhere for great photos. I’m ready to put my passport to use!

2. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR SHOOTING STYLE? Vibrant, editorial, minimal, cinematic, and authentic. I use primarily natural light in all my work and love to incorporate elements of nature whenever possible. I know it’s awkward being in front of the camera so I also provide direction when shooting portraits to capture you in the best way possible. Shooting over 100 weddings -and dozens more families- has definitely helped refine those portrait-directing skills!

3. WHAT IS PERSONAL BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY? To me, personal branding photography (PBP) is editorial photography with a personalized touch. It's a way to tell the story of your brand through professional, high-quality imagery. It’s the behind-the-scenes story of you at your workspace, professional on-brand portraits, and styled photos of your products or services in action that communicate your brand's mission and purpose. Read more about how I see Personal Branding Photography here.

4. CAN YOU SHOOT SOME STOCK PHOTOS FOR MY INSTAGRAM FEED? Absolutely! Customized stock photography is one of my favorite things to shoot and I incorporate that into every PBP session. I love creating connections between brand and client through elevated, personalized stock imagery. Plus, all my PBP sessions include both the high-res files and files that have been optimized for your preferred social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, personal blogs, etc).

5. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY PHOTOS BACK? Depends on your shoot. Most sessions have a very short turnaround time (approx. 1-2 weeks) while more elaborate shoots can take up to 4 weeks for final delivery. If your project has an urgent deadline, I’m more than happy to work with you on that and prioritize a faster turnaround time whenever possible.

6. SO, HOW DO I BOOK? WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT? WHAT ABOUT PAYMENT PLANS? A client is officially ‘booked’ once the contract is signed and the retainer has been paid. Checks are preferred but credit cards are also accepted via PayPal if that's easiest for you. I do require a retainer of 1/3 of the session fee up front but we can work out a payment plan for the remaining balance if needed.

 
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