Content Creator Branding Photos

Brand Photography

May 5

an iphone sitting in a stand captures video of a woman sitting in a bright studio with her hair blowing in the wind during branding photos

All you content creators and marketing experts do some AMAZING work. It is truly so valuable as a business owner that (unfortunately) isn’t an expert at everything. BUT if you are using stock photos, you are majorly missing the target. I hate to break it to you but the stock photos are NOT it. Every time you use a stock photo instead of your own personalized branding photos, a brand angel loses its wings.

So much about business has to do with being personal. At least to some degree. People need to trust you—and trust that you aren’t a robot. Using stock photos feels generic and cold every time. There isn’t much point to using imagery that doesn’t help communicate your value. Trust me, book the branding photoshoot.

an iphone in a stand open to the camera takes video during a branding photos shoot for a content creator with a desk in front of a white curtain with a laptop and vase and lamp

a laptop sits on a desktop surrounded by candlesticks and flowers during branding photos for a social media content creator

an open notebook lays next to a phone and in neat handwriting reads “people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it”

a woman stands behind a desk holding a laptop in one hand and a phone in the other during branding photos

a woman looks to the side while smiling as she sits behind a desk at her laptop during branding photos in central illinois

a black and white photo of a woman sitting behind a desk during branding photos with a central illinois photographer

Maverick Marketing Branding Photos

Abbe owns Maverick Marketing and does social media content creation for other businesses! She is all about helping business owners with content writing, content creation, strategy calls, audits, and full on social media management. She is newer to business and BOY did we make an impact with this shoot. We created loads of mockup type photos, headshots, flatlays, and even took to the streets.

a black and white blurry flatlay during branding photos with a social media content creator where a phone, candle, sunglasses, microphone etc, lay on a piece of seamless paper

a woman sits on a white cube in a white studio

a woman smiles while looking over her shoulder during branding photos

a black and white flatlay for branding photos for a social media content creator

a flatlay for branding photos for a social media content creator featuring sunglasses, a camera, a cell phone, a notebook, a tiny microphone, etc

a woman smiles confidently as wind blows through her hair in a white studio for her branding photos

branding photos for a social media content creator, she sits on a white cube in a white studio as wind blows through her hair while she leans forward and looks to the side

We started with this SUPER cute styled desk setup at The Studio on Sampson. She brought loads of props with her which made for a session that is wildly unique to her brand. We popped a phone in a tripod for some B roll AND some shots that really show Abbe at WORK. They immediately help to communicate what she does.

I pulled out the tower fan for an editorial feel for some of her headshots and it was AMAZINGGG. I loooooooooooove. Those photos feel so high end. We did a mix of headshots like that which are simply, classy, clean and some shots that show her in action. The combo makes for a really useful gallery.

a sony camera sits on top of a stack of notebooks during branding photos for a social media content creator

a cropped image of a woman sitting on a white cube wearing denim and heels holding her phone in her lap

a woman stands with her phone in hand in this black and white photo

a cropped image of a woman standing in a white studio with a phone in a stand next to her

a woman stands in a white room with a phone in a tripod

a woman holds a camera in front of her face during branding photos

a girly flatlay including sunglasses and a tiny microphone during branding photos for a social media manager

during branding photos, a woman sits on a white cube next to her laptop and iphone in a tripod as she kicks a leg out

a woman in a white tee and jeans stands in an all white room while smiling during branding photos

a woman smiles during branding photos while wearing a white tee and jeans with one leg resting on her other knee

a woman walks across an all white room smiling over her shoulder

a woman smiles with a hand tucked in her pocket while leaning against a wall during branding photos

a cropped image of a woman wearing jeans and heels with her legs bent and one foot raised

a woman walks across a white room recording something with her phone in one hand and her laptop in the other

a woman smiles while leaning back on a stool in this black and white image

a black and white image of a woman smiling with her head arched back during branding photos

Outfits + Details

She’s got a little bit of florals going on on the table, the sunglasses, her HEELS?!?!??? All of her props and her outfit details are so on point (if you need outfit inspo, this post is for you). I did some black and white edits because they fit so well with her brand.

We got loads of gorgeous photos in front of the white curtain. Those are some of my faves. They feel so soft and feminine while still feeling powerful.

a woman looks down at her phone in hand while sitting on a couch behind a coffee table

during branding photos, a woman looks over her shoulder while sitting on a couch phone in hand behind a coffee table with her laptop open

a woman smiles while resting her face on her hand

sheets of paper that read maverick marketing co in varying shades of blue lay sprawled on the ground under a phone, camera, and tripod

a woman sits in a bright white room with one leg tucked in

a photo of a woman smiling brightly in front of a curtain holding her leg to her chest during branding photos

a black and white image of a woman smiling at her phone

a woman smiles while looking over her shoulder sitting on a stool with a leg tucked in behind her arms

during branding photos, a woman sits in a chair with her laptop in her lap and rests her softly smiling face on her hand

a black and white cropped branding photos of a woman sitting on a stool with one leg tucked in with her phone resting on her thigh

a woman sits on a stool in front of a curtain with a phone in her hand

a woman smiles while holding her hand under her face while wearing a charcoal blazer in front of a curtain during branding photos

a woman stands facing away from the camera holding her phone in front of her face during branding photos

a woman smiles with a hand resting on each side of her open blazer while standing in front of a curtain

a woman’s legs stick up from the bottom of the image next to a phone sitting in a tripod while wearing jeans and heels

a woman sits backwards in a chair with a camera in front of her face

Outdoor Branding Photos

We were absolutely BLESSED with a warm day so we got outside for some photos and it gives her gallery SUCH an expansive range. Even without tons of outfits, Abbe had loads of variety in her photos. I had her out there filming content, looking through her (stunning) sunglasses at her phone, and strutting the streets like she runs this town. She totally killed it doing her thing. The outdoor photos feel very “Abbe in the wild”. They feel more lifestyle, personal brand, influencer IRL.

a woman sits on a sidewalk smiling down at her phone with a reusable coffee mug in her hand and a camera in a tripod next to her

a woman smiles at her phone while sitting on a sidewalk with a coffee cup in her hand

for branding photos a woman sits on a sidewalk recording a video of her legs and coffee cup in hand

a woman types on her phone while holding her bag on her wrist which is full of light purple flowers

a coffee cup and phone sit on the sidewalk in front of a brown leather bag

a woman sits on the sidewalk tucking her hair behind her ear with a camera and bag at her feet

a woman stands outside of a building while holding a camera in a tripod during branding photos

a womans hands hold a camera held in a tripod while in front of a building during branding photos

a woman walks on the sidewalk while looking down at her phone with a bag on her shoulder

a black and white image of a woman walking across a street

a woman rests a hand on her sunglasses and the other hand holds a camera in a tripod

during branding photos a woman sitting on a sidewalk reaches into her bag with a camera in a tripod behind her

a woman sits on the sidewalk and reaches into the bag at her feet

a woman sits on the sidewalk in front of a phone in a tripod recording b roll and reaches into her bag during branding photos

Central Illinois Branding Photos

As of right this very instant, stock photos are OUT. They don’t do anything to help your brand. Personalized branding photos are IN. Especially for marketing focused service providers, it is so important for your audience to be able to connect to YOU. They need to see your face, feel your energy in the imagery you use. I have had clients that say their audience immediately viewed them as an expert in their industry, as more trustworthy after posting their brand photos. It makes a difference. Your people see you more clearly with photos that are JUST yours.

Investing in a branding photoshoot can be a big step. But always remember that NOT booking the shoot has a cost too—all those future connections and sales that won’t be strengthened by the photos that illustrate you and your brand so clearly. Book the shoot. Bring the ideal version of your business to life.

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