Do you have a personal branding photoshoot coming up and don’t quite know what to do? Read on for branding photoshoot inspiration from what the wear, where to shoot, and how to pose!
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Where to shoot for a branding photoshoot
The first step for branding photoshoot inspiration is the location. When you choose the location for a branding photoshoot, first consider what you are trying to communicate with your imagery to potential clients.
Outside
For outside locations like a city street, look for a quieter area or shoot early in the morning to avoid people. Consider what a location would convey to a potential client and make sure it’s representative of your personal brand.
Indoor
If you do a job that has you inside most of the time, consider shooting in a similar setting. If you do not have your own office or studio space, you can always rent a Peerspace that represents the space you want to be conveyed in.
Studio
For formal headshots or branding photos on a plain background, consider shooting in a photo studio with a photographer experienced with studio photoshoots.
What to wear for a branding photoshoot
When preparing what you’re wearing for a branding photoshoot, here are my do’s and don’t:
Do’s
- Wear clothing you are comfortable and confident in
- Choose neutral or muted colors that won’t draw focus away from your face
- Dress according to your profession or niche – what would you wear to work? To meet a client?
- Make sure your clothes are clean and wrinkle free
- Consider getting a fresh haircut or color
- If you wear makeup, keep it neutral, natural, and minimal
Dont’s
- Wear loud or complicated patterns that have the potential to not photograph well
- Wear soiled or wrinkled clothing
How to pose for a branding photoshoot
One of the most important steps in gathering branding photoshoot inspiration is what poses you will execute during the shoot.
Standing Poses
My go-to poses for standing are:
- Leaning against a wall
- Wide stance power pose with hands on hips/in pockets
- Arms folded with ankles crossed
- Sink weight into one hip and push hair behind ear
Sitting Poses
My favorite sitting pose prompt is to ask my client to sit and address me as if I was a client during a meeting. I also love to have them lean towards the camera and give me their best fake laugh.
Motion Poses
My absolute favorite pose prompt is have my client move! My go-to motion prompts for branding photoshoots are:
- Walk towards the camera looking side to side
- Walk away from the camera and look back
- Walk across the camera and look behind you
