A good branding session is shaped as much by what happens on either side of it as by the session itself.
Before: confirm the brief in writing, sort out what you’re wearing or bringing, and build in time either side of the session so there’s no rushing in or straight back out again the moment it wraps.
During: trust the direction. Most people relax within ten minutes.
After: review the proofing gallery properly rather than rushing a decision, and flag any specific retouching requests clearly so nothing gets missed in the final files.
See also: What a lot of photographers get wrong about a branding session.
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FAQs
Quick answers, no fluff.
What exactly is a branding session?
A longer shoot built around a business rather than a single portrait, covering multiple setups and locations. It delivers a full image library for a site and social channels in one go.
Can you shoot at our office or studio space?
Both, and often in the same session. Many branding shoots mix a couple of studio setups with candid shots of a team actually working.
Further reading
A handful of related posts.
- How lighting changes the result of a branding session
- What actually happens during a branding session, step by step
- What's different about a branding session for founders
- Do I need to prepare anything before my branding session?
- Hidden costs to ask about before booking a branding session
The steps
Broken down, it looks like this.
- Before. Confirm the brief in writing, sort out what to wear or bring, and build in time either side.
- During. Trust the direction you're given. Most people relax within the first ten minutes.
- After. Review the proofing gallery properly and flag retouching requests clearly.