Personal Branding Photography & Headshots in Nottingham

Make Your Business Stand Out Online

Professional Business Portraits

My personal branding photography and headshot portraits are designed to capture you authentically helping you connect with your customers. Based in Nottingham, I work with clients across the East Midlands, creating a range of business portraits showing your personality and brand.

My sessions are tailored to your needs, many of which take place in outdoor locations, bringing a fresh and natural feel to your portraits. For those in Nottingham and surrounding areas, I offer the convenience of coming to your workplace.

headshot portrait of a business woman in Nottingham photographed by personal branding photographer Alison Edwards
woman laughing wearing white jacket on personal branding photoshoot in Nottingham
headshot portrait of a business woman in Nottingham photographed by personal branding photographer Alison Edwards

What is a Personal Branding Photography Session?

Personal branding photography has grown to be a key marketing strategy for small businesses whose online presence is essential to their success and growth. It’s more than your typical corporate headshot; it’s a style which reflects the business owner’s personality and brand. A personal branding session creates a collection of photos that showcase a business’s unique identity which can be shared on online platforms throughout the year. In comparison, a headshot is used more specifically for professional identification, typically featuring a close-up of the face and shoulders. It’s commonly used for corporate directories, LinkedIn profiles, or formal business communications.

The types of businesses that a branding session is suitable for vary from health and business coaches to wedding planners. Although it’s often independent businesses who book these sessions, it can also be tailored to any small business looking to take their online marketing to the next level.

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Benefits of Personal Branding Photography

By having a bank of branding photos you will:

  • Create a collection of photos ready for marketing on your website, social media, marketing brochures,
  • Showcase your personality and brand values
  • Establish a strong and consistent brand image.
  • Build trust and credibility with clients.
  • Stand out from competitors.

How Personal Branding Photos Are Used

Personal branding photos can be used in various ways to enhance your business presence:

  • Website headers and ‘About Me’ pages
  • Social media profiles and posts
  • Marketing materials like brochures and business cards
  • Press releases
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woman sitting on sofa holding cup of tea on personal branding photo session at The Createry Nottingham
female photographer looking at camera photographed on a branding shoot with Alison Edwards Photography
health coach sittin gon a tree next to the lake in Nottingham
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business woman standing in front of flowers on a personal branding photoshoot in Nottingham
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man smiling writing in his notebook with his lap top on a personal branding photo shoot at The Createry in Nottingham
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spiritual health coach praying in front of a tree on a personal branding photo shoot
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health coach sitting on sofa on business photo shoot in Nottingham
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fitness coach smiling in front of graffiti wall which says Hello
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HOW IT WORKS

1

Let’s Chat.

Tell me about your business, and what you need your photos for, i.e. your website, social media, or marketing materials. Between us, we can decide whether a Personal Branding Session or a Headshot Portrait Session is best for you. We can arrange a session date so that we can start planning. If you would like to hire a location, please have a look at my blog post of business photos at The Createry in Nottingham.

2

Plan and share your vision.

This is the exciting bit. As you’ve probably already searched the web and you will have an idea of the photos you like and don’t like, you can share a Pinterest board or WhatsApp me the style of photos you are visualising for your marketing. This is purely for inspiration so that I can see your vision and plan your session to get the most out of it.

3

The session.

You’ve got your outfits, your props (I’ll guide you here), your nails are on even brand (!) and now it’s time for your photo session. We’ll start by getting you comfortable in front of the camera and I will put you at ease so you are relaxed in your photos. By the end of your session, having your photo taken will be second nature.

“You have truly captured my brand throughout each image.”

Rohita P

Personal Branding Session – £450

Includes:

  • 3-hour photo session at a location of your choice (i.e. workplace, city centre locations*).
  • Phone consultation to plan your shoot and get the most of it for your business
  • Includes outfit changes and optional product photos if required.
  • Approx  60 high-resolution digital images for use on your website and social media platforms.  You will receive both colour and black and white copies (except for product photos unless required).

*Travel is included up to 30-mile radius of NG5 7NE.

£100 deposit with the balance payable once you have viewed your photos.

Mini Headshot Portrait Session – £200

Includes:

  • 45 minute photo shoot within a 10 mile radius of NG5 7NE.
  • Phone consultation to plan your shoot and get the most out of your photo session.
  • 10 photos for use on your website and social media platforms with printing rights. You will receive both colour and black and white versions of photos.
  • Monday-Friday only. Prices quoted are for one person. For team headshot sessions, please request a quote.

£50 deposit with the balance payable on the day of your photo session.

Read what my clients say about their branding photo session:

Sue H

“I needed professional photographs for my website and from the minute I started working with Alison I knew I had found the right person. From our first conversations, through to Alison’s prep work before the shoot, I was made to feel completely at ease and the flexibility to work around the British weather meant a lot. Alison made me feel totally relaxed on the day of the shoot and as a result my photographs look very professional and fabulous. I cannot recommend Alison highly enough.”

Simone C

“Wonderful experience shooting my brand images with Alison. She made me feel so at ease. She had researched my business beforehand and found the perfect locations that tied in with my brand colours and ethos. She brilliantly directed the best shots for me and listened to my brief on what shots I was keen to get. Had a fantastic morning, felt more like a fun day out. Would highly recommend..”

Meera M

“I recently worked with Alison for a branding shoot and it was such a pleasure. She made me feel completely at ease – it was as if I was working with a friend. She has a very natural style and makes the whole experience truly great!”

Sarah W

“Alison was wonderful. I really don’t like having my photo taken but she made me feel really at ease. I’d highly recommend her personal branding sessions! Having photos to use on social and my website is so helpful and really makes my brand stand out.”

If you would like a personal branding session or headshot portraits, I’d love to hear from you.

Contact Alison