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Business headshots vs Personal branding portrait photography

July 8, 2023

What’s the difference between headshots and brand photography? As a portrait photographer I’ve worked with numerous women in business from the Brighton and London area and most of them ask me the same question.

So I decided to write this blog because personal branding portrait photography is so much more than just traditional business headshots…

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In Branding, Business Headshot, Female Photographer, Brighton Photographer, Headshots, Portrait Photographer Tags Brighton photographer, Brighton headshots, London brand photography, Women in business photography, Female portrait photography, London photographer, London headshots, London female photographer, Brand portraits photography, Brighton female photographer, Personal Brand photography UK, UK photographer, UK Brand portrait photography, Female entrepreneurs, Hove Headshots, Brighton business, Women in business, Photography service, Photography studio, London photoshooot, Melanie Schilling
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4 tips to help you find your perfect brand colours for your upcoming brand portrait photoshoot

April 23, 2023

4 easy yet powerful tips to help you find your perfect brand colours for your upcoming brand portrait photoshoot by UK Sussex Brighton based female photographer

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In Branding, Branding Photography, Brighton business, Brighton Photographer Tags brand photography, Portrait, Headshots, Brand colours, Brand photoshoot, Brand portrait photographer, Brand photography, Personal Branding, Personal Brand Portrait, Brighton photographer, Hove Photographer
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Personal branding portrait photographer in Shoreham beach with an artist

Personal branding portrait photographer in Shoreham beach with Brighton artist

July 22, 2022

As a Brighton based professional female photographer I am always inspired by my clients stories. As an visual artist I am inspired by nature. Combining both elements perfectly defines my photography style: story telling, expressive, authentic, relaxed, documentary. Saying NO to boring traditional business headshots.

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In Branding, Outdoor portrait, Outdoor photoshoot, Lifestyle Photographer, Headshots, Female Photographer, Brighton Photographer, Brighton beach Tags Shoreham photographer, Shoreham beach, Brighton artist portraits, Artist brand photography, Creative photography, Brighton female photographer, Brighton portraits, Brighton photographer, Sussex photographer, Personal brand photography UK, Personal Branding portrait photography Brighton, Lifestyle portraits Brighton, Brighton portrait, Outdoor portrait photography, Brighton beach photoshoot, Shoreham beach phototshoot
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Brighton street vibes lifestyle branding portrait photography

Brighton city vibes portrait photo session even if you are camera shy with female photographer

April 20, 2022

You might think having a professional lifestyle portrait photoshoot in a busy town like Brighton and Hove would be difficult and embarrassing but . . . it doesn’t have to be that way.

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In Branding, Brighton girl, Brighton Photographer, Female Photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Lifestyle photoshoot Tags Brighton headshots, Brighton photographer, Brighton female photographer, Brighton vibes photography, Lifestyle photography, Brighton grafiti, Brighton street art, Brighton local caffe, Sussex photogrpaher, Brighton Hove photographer, Female photographer, Lifestyle portrait, Hedshots, Relaxed headshots, Relaxed portraits
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Brighton female portrait photographer empowering women in business

Brighton female photographer on a mission to empower women in business to be more visible.

December 13, 2021

In my job, as Brighton based professional portrait photographer, I’m empowering others to be more visible, but if I’m honest, there are times when I’m reluctant to face the camera myself…

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In Branding, Brighton business, Brighton Photographer, Camera shy, Female Photographer, Lifestyle Photosession, Personal story, Personal Journey Tags Female Brighton photographer, Female Sussex photographer, Female brand photographer, Women empowering women, Women in business pictures, Brighton portrait brand photographer, Sussex female photographer, Personal Branding Photographer, Brand photography for women, Visibility with female brand photographer, Camera shy, Visibility blockages, Female networking, Empowering womxn
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15 reasons to invest in a professional brand photo session - Sussex female portrait photographer

15 reasons to invest in a professional photo session - Sussex portrait brand photographer

September 22, 2021

If you have answered any of below with “YES” …than maybe now is a good time to invest in the professional brand photos and videos for your social media channels and website:

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In Branding, Brighton Photographer, Female Photographer, Hove photographer, Outdoor photoshoot, Professional Photographer Tags Brand portrait photographer, Professional Photographer, Brighton photographer, Sussex Photographer, Photo session investment, Portrait Photographer, Videographer, Headshots Brighton, Headshot photographer, Female photographer, Visibility tips, Social media portraits
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Relaxed outdoor lifestyle brand portrait photoshoot with a travel journalist and author in Brighton Sussex

Relaxed outdoor headshot photoshoot with a travel journalist and author in Sussex area

September 14, 2021

I have a chance to meet and work with truly inspiring creative women entrepreneurs from UK, London and Sussex area who (like me) are not necessarily comfortable having their picture taken.

Lizzie is one of them.

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In Branding, Brighton beach, Brighton Photographer, Camera shy, Commercial Photography, Outdoor photoshoot, Outdoor portrait, Personal Branding, Women photographer Tags Award-winning author, Travel journalist, Seven Sisters Cliffs, Outdoor portrait photography, Female Portrait Photographer, Relaxed headshots, Publication photography, Sussex coast, Sussex portrait photographer, Brighton portrait photographer, Personal Brand Photographer, Women entrepreneurs, commercial headshot, Commercial brand headshot, Beach portrait photoshoot, Photographer near you, Women photography, Women photographer, Photosession in nature, Relaxed headshot, Outdoor headshots, Author headshots, Sussex headshots, Brighton headshots
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Soulful and relaxed professional female personal brand portrait and headshot photography UK Sussex Brighton and Hove

3 steps to make your small business visible online - Sussex Professional Photographer and Videographer

August 17, 2021

What if Instagram or Facebook shut down tomorrow? All your amazing content & followers (aka potential clients) disappear over night! Read this… I have few solutions for you.

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In Branding Photography, Branding, Brighton Photographer, Business Networking Event, Commercial Photography, Female Photographer, Visibility coaching, Visibility tips, Corporate portraits Tags Brighton photographer, Small business, Sussex business, Brighton business, Online business, Visibility tips, Commercial Photography, Personal Brand Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Female Networking, Female photographer, Local business, Brighton and Hove, Brighton portrait, Headshot photographer, Commercial photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Business coach, Small business online, Online business owner
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Relaxed soulful professional branding portrait and headshot photographer Brighton Hove Sussex UK

What if it rains during outdoor portrait photoshoot? Sussex Brighton Photographer

August 2, 2021

I am all about embracing all weather conditions during the outdoor photoshoot in Sussex, Brighton and Hove locations. Wether its in Brighton & Hove centre, beach, woodland or open field.

Together we play with the sun and shadows, we embrace the wind rather than fighting with it.

However, when it comes to rain…

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In Brighton beach, Brighton Photographer, Brighton girl, Female Photographer, Headshots, Hove photographer, Outdoor photoshoot, Outdoor portrait, Personal Journey, photography tips, Sussex photographer Tags Outdoor Photography, Sussex photography, Brighton Hove Photography, Portrait Photographer, Professional Photographer, Female Photographer, What if rains during photoshoot, in nature photography, Relaxed portraits, Relaxed headshots, Headshot photography, Brighton headshots, Sussex Headshots, Beach portrait photoshoot, Brighton girl, Brighton, Hove, Headshots, Female photographer, Professional headshots
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Camera shy Brighton Sussex Portrait Photographer

Camera shy? Advice from a professional portrait photographer

July 25, 2021

We have it all: education, talent, vision, credentials ... yet we’re paralysed! We are not stopped by something on the outside but something on the inside. But what if I tell you…. no more silencing your gift, talent, passion and vision!
It’s time to use your voice.It’s time to lean in. It’s time to be more VISIBLE.

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In Branding, Authentic portraits, Brighton Photographer, Female Photographer, Outdoor Portrait, Personal Journey, Personal story, Visibility tips, Visibility coaching, Women photographer, Camera shy Tags Brighton portrait photographer, Hove portrait photographer, Sussex portrait photographer, Female Portrait Photographer, Camera shy, Camera shy tips, Headshots Brighton, Brighton Hove photographer, Female portrait photographer, Brighton and Hove, Website headshots, New headshots, Professional photographer, Sussex freelancer, freelancer photographer, Visibility tips, Camera shy advice, Professional Photographer, Woman photographer
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Relaxed soulful professional branding portrait and headshot photographer Brighton Hove Sussex UK

Professional outdoor brand portrait photo session with Psychotherapeutic Holistic Coach for Women in UK Sussex Brighton and Hove

July 14, 2021

Do you know the one thing that most of my beautiful clients have in common?

It’s something most heart-centred women can relate to, including myself….we have found our PURPOSE!

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In Authentic portraits, Brand Portrait Photograph, Branding, Branding Photography, Brighton beach, Brighton Photographer, Female Photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Lifestyle Photosession, Lifestyle photoshoot, Soulful portrait images, Sussex photographer, Women photographer Tags Camera shy, Outdoor headshots, Outdoor portraits, Female photographer, Outdoor portrait photosession, Brighton portrait photographer, Photography studio, Photography studio Hove, Photography studio Brighton, Holistic coach, Personal brand photographer in Brighton, Photography for website, Outdoor Photoshoot, Commercial portrait, Photographer for women, Relaxed headshots, Authentic portraits, Soulful portraits, Soulful headshots
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Relaxed soulful professional branding portrait and headshot photographer Brighton Hove Sussex UK

Lifestyle Brand Portrait Photosession with Interior Designer from Brighton Sussex UK

July 5, 2021

As a Brighton based female portrait photographer, I was incredibly excited when another local Brighton-based female business owner got in touch about a lifestyle brand photoshoot for pictures to use for her interior design company website & social media, Elixir.

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In Brand Portrait Photograph, Branding, Branding Photography, Brighton business, Brighton Photographer, Business Headshot, Business Portrait, Commercial Photography, Female photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Sussex business, Women photographer Tags Interior Designer, Local business Sussex, Lifestyle Brand Photography, Lifestyle headshot, indoor portrait photosession, Indoor brand photosession, Indoor portraits, Sussex local business, Brighton local business, Small business, Headshot photographer, Female photographer, Female Portrait Photographer, Designer, Hove photographer, Hove portrait photographer, Hove small business, Commercial Photography, Business headshot, commercial headshot
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Relaxed soulful professional branding portrait and headshot photographer Brighton Hove Sussex UK

3 ways to make your communication more impactful by UK TV presenter and Tedx speaker coach

June 9, 2021

Does the idea of public speaking or facing a camera make you want to curl up in a ball and hide? Perhaps you need to speak in front of an audience at work, or have a message that is close to your heart - whatever it is, below tips will help you to be a clear communicator:

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In Branding, Brighton business, Brighton Photographer, Commercial Photography, Corporate Headshot, Female Photographer, Female Networking, Headshots, Lifestyle Photosession, Personal Branding, Photographer equipment, Portrait Photographer, Relaxed photo session, Sussex business, Visibility coaching, Visibility tips Tags Commercial brand headshot, Commercial portrait photographer, Brighton based, Brighton Hove Photographer, Brighton photographer, Personal Brand Photographer, Female Photographer, Sussex Headshots, Brighton headshots, Communication coach, Public speaker, Tedx Speaker coach, Tedx coach, Tedx talk, Brighton Tedx, Branding Photographer, Photographer near you, Brighton and Hove photographer, Hove heashots
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Relaxed soulful professional branding portrait and headshot photographer Brighton Hove Sussex UK

5 tips to improve your marketing communication- Brand Portrait Photoshoot with founder of Marketing Pickle based in Sussex Brighton & Hove

May 25, 2021

When it comes making your business visible on social media, combining visual brand images with well-written marketing communication is the key to be seen and heard.

But where to start?

Sharing with you super helpful 5 tips to improve my marketing communications, social media posts & ad copy, here they are:

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In Branding, Branding Photography, Brighton Photographer, Business Portrait, Comercial Photography, Female Photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Outdoor photoshoot, Personal Branding, Outdoor Portrait Tags Brand portrait photographer, Commercial portrait photographer, Sussex Portrait Photographer, Professional Portrait photographer, Female Portrait Photographer, Marketing communication, Visual brand images, Re-branding, Launching website, Small business Sussex, Online business Sussex, Brighton Hove Photographer, Brighton Hove Portrait Photographer, Brighton Portrait Photographer, Hove Photographer, Relaxed portraits, Lifestyle Photographer, Marketing agency, Marketing strategy, Website images, Local small business
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How much you should spend on personal brand portrait photoshoot in UK

May 12, 2021

Whether you are a yoga teacher, holistic therapist, business coach, virtual assistant…. purpose driven business owner like me, I invite you to put aside a budget for a professional brand portrait photo session. And here is my WHY:

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In Branding, Brighton business, Brighton Photographer, Brighton Videographer, Business Networking, Commercial Photography, Female Photographer, Hove photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Personal Branding, Personal Journey, Personal story, Professional Photographer, Sussex photographer, Sussex business, Sussex Videographer, Visibility coaching, Visibility tips Tags Website brand images, Website images, Commercial Photography, commercial headshot, Profile picture, Re-branding website, Brighton Headshots, Brighton photographer, Sussex brand photographer, Brighton and Hove photographer, Personal Branding Portrait, Personal Branding Photographer, Female photographer, Visibility coach, Visibility mentor, Small business Sussex, Sussex small business, Sussex business, Brand photoshoot prices, Portrait photoshoot price, Personal Brand Photography price
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Sussex Brighton and Hove Female Lifestyle Brand photographer

Top 5 Sussex green locations for your portrait brand photo session with female photographer

April 20, 2021

A sense of safety and intimacy during the brand portrait photo sessions is essential for me and for my clients. That’s why I choose green areas: forests and woodlands above city vibes as photoshoot locations.

Here are my top 5 favourite green locations for relaxed headshots or portrait photo sessions near Brighton & Hove, Sussex area:

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In Outdoor photoshoot, Female Photographer, Commercial Photography, Brighton Photographer, Brighton business, Branding, Lifestyle Photographer Tags Outdoor Portraits, Sussex location, Sussex photographer, Lifestyle portrait, Lifestyle Brand Photography, Female photographer, Relaxed photoshoot, Stanmer Park, Preston Park, Brighton and Hove photographer, Headshot photographer, Portrait branding, Photosession in nature, Photo session in forest, Forest photoshoot, Forest photoshoot location
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Stepping confidently in front of the camera with Brighton female portrait photographer

April 14, 2021

I have made it my mission to make people feel at ease during a shoot. I work to enhance and empower people, so that they can step into their own limelight and shine in their own unique way.

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In Branding, Authentic portraits, Brighton Photographer, Brighton business, Comercial Photography, Female Photographer, Outdoor Portrait Tags Camera shy, Women in business, Sussex women in business, Sussex Portrait Photographer, Brighton Female Photographer, Brighton Portrait Photographer, Brighton and Hove Photographer, Brand Portrait, Saltdean beach, Undercliff Saltdean beach, Commercial Photography, Portrait Photographer
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Lifestyle Brand portrait photo session with female photographer  from UK Brighton Hove Sussex

Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Portrait Photosession with blogger and writer from Brighton, Sussex UK

February 15, 2021

Hester is a writer and actress, so we set out to capture some new headshots, as well as some lifestyle pictures for her website and blog.

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In Authentic portraits, Brighton Photographer, Female Photographer, Inspiring stories, Lifestyle Photosession, Personal Journey, Outdoor Portrait, Portrait Photographer, Women photographer, Hove photographer, Lifestyle photoshoot, Blogger, Sussex photographer, Professional Photographer, Branding, Soulful portrait images, Brighton beach, Brighton blogger, Brighton actor, Brighton girl, Relaxed photo session Tags Outdoor Photography, Outdoor branding, Personal Brand, Branding, Female photograpehr, Inspiring stories
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Brighton's top headshots portrait female photographer and videographer working with purpose driven business owners from Sussex

How to Start 2021 with Inspiration and Vision 

December 22, 2020

Because of my corporate background and journey to become full time visual artist, photographer and videographer I am all about being inspired and not instructed. Rather, than setting up 2021 goals, business plans, strategies, missions, or New Year resolutions, every year I choose a magical word (or words). For 2021 I have decided to choose…

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In Branding, Brighton Photographer, Personal story, Personal Journey, London Portraits, Female Photographer, Inspiring stories, Visibility coaching Tags Leading word 2021, Visibility tips, online visibility, envision 2021, 2021 manifestation, Female photographer, Sussex small business, Brighton small business, Hove small business, Brighton and Hove photographer, Brighton photographer, Heart centred business, soulful business, Personal Branding photography, Sussex Photography, UK female photographer, Outdoor Photo session, Inspiring stories, Inspiring vision, Small business, Small business videographer, Small business photographer, Inspiration, Business idea, Business vision
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Relaxed and authentic professional corporate headshots and portraits in Sussex Brighton Hove London by female photographer videographer

How to make your corporate headshots pop

December 12, 2020

Forget about boring, bland, unimaginative business & corporate headshots!

You can express who you are with engaging portraits that are full of personality, whilst also staying true to your brand.

This is the new way: authentic and engaging headshots and portraits full of personality

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In Business Headshot, Corporate Headshot, Comercial Photography, Headshots, Outdoor Portrait, Brighton Photographer Tags Business headshot, Corporate Headshots, Sussex Headshots, Brighton Headshots, Brighton Portrait Photographer, Sussex portrait photographer, Personal Branding Portrait, female photographer, Outdoor Photoshoot, Hove photographer, Brighton and Hove, Portrait Photoshoot, Linkedin picture, Online dating portraits, Business portraits
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