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Why you need more then traditional headshots on your website

July 31, 2023

Having a handful of professional quality business portrait images is a good start to launch a new business and website. It’s certainly better than using stock images.

However it will not make you stand out from the crowd.

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In Business Headshot, Headshots Tags Headshots, Brighton business photographer, Brighton photographer, Small business, New headshots, Profile picture, Business Headshot, Brighton female photographer, Brighton Headshots, Brighton Photographer, Sussex Photographer, Sussex female photographer, Personal Branding Portrait, Brand portrait photographer, Business portrait photographer
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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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3 easy ways to incorporate your business brand colours during portrait photoshoot

January 14, 2023

The trick is planning ahead. Yet, don’t be the person who does absolutely everything in their brand colour. As a Sussex based professional brand portrait photographer I have photographed hundreds of online female entrepreneurs from Brighton and London and learned what works best on the day of the photoshoot.

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In Branding, Branding Photography Tags Business brand portrait, Business headshots, Brighton photographer, London photographer, Brighton female photographer, Personal Branding Portrait photographer, Portrait photoshoot, Local small business, Brighton business, Female entrepreneurs, Women in business, Branding tips, Brand colours
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Expressive lifestyle personal branding portrait photo shoot in Brighton graffiti vibes

8 location spots you don't want to miss on your portrait photoshoot in Brighton and Hove Sussex UK

January 2, 2023

When it comes to your next business portrait photoshoot, location is a key!

As a professional female photographer, Brighton is a photographers dream city for colourful, unique and vibrant personal brand portrait photoshoots, business headshots and lifestyle portraits.

For that reason Brighton attracts, not only creatives, but many established online female entrepreneurs and freelancers who travel far for a business portrait photoshoot with me.

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In Brand Portrait Photograph Tags Brighton coffee shops, Brighton grafiti, Brighton headshots, Brighton portrait photographer, Brighton female photographer, Brighton photographer, Brighton Pier, Brighton beach, Brighton seafront, Brighton professional photographer, Personal Branding photography, Female 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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oga teacher class retreat event portrait photography Innerbloom Brighton Sussex UK

Yoga retreat photography at Innerbloom yoga studio Brighton

June 24, 2022

What do yoga practice and online business visibility have in common?

They’re both like a muscle that must be repetitively worked in order to progress, grow, and become strong. The more you practice, the easier it gets on the mat and in front of camera.

As a female Brighton based portrait and event photographer I am on a mission to help heart-centred women in wellness industry (yoga teachers) to be more visible online and on social media with story telling videos and images.

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In Event Photography, Female photographer Tags Event Photography, Yoga rereat, Yoga teacher, Sussex yoga retreat, Yoga studio, Brighton yoga photographer, Brighton event photographer, Brighton female photographer, Yoga photography, Brighton yoga photography
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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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Why person behind the brand is as important as the commercial product photography.

April 4, 2022

I see many small business owners with a brand new product range launching websites with beautiful stylised high quality traditional commercial product photography and no picture of the person who actually designed them and runs the business. As a commercial lifestyle product and portrait photographer with years of experience, I’ve learned that the person behind the brand is as important as the product or service being offered.

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In Commercial Photography, Product Photography Tags Lifestyle commercial product photography, Lifestyle product photos, Commercial photography, Commercial product photography, Brighton product photography, Sussex product photography, Sussex commercial photographer, Brighton commercial photographer, Brighton female photographer, E-commerce product photography, Product photography
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Brighton relaxed business brand portrait headshot photography

Relaxed personal brand business portrait photoshoot with Social Media expert from Brighton

March 10, 2022

Magdalena : “I've been using the same headshot for 2.5 years and I really need to change it up!”

Let me introduce you to Helen, an experienced Digital Marketer who booked a personal brand business portrait photo-session in my house photography studio in Brighton, Sussex UK.

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In Branding Tags Personal brand photography, Brighton headshots, Business headshots, Brighton portrait photographer, Brighton female photographer, Sussex headshots, Sussex photographer, Social media expert, Relaxed headshots, Personal brand portrait photographer
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Health nutrition female coach branding portrait photography Sussex

Brighton personal brand portrait photographer with Nutrition Health coach from Lewes

March 2, 2022

I absolutely loved creating unique personal branding portraits. As a female portrait photographer based in Brighton, I am on a mission to empower women in business to be more visible in the most authentic way.

Dace, Nutrition Health coach from Lewes Sussex needed professional brand portrait images to build credibility and visibility on social media.

I’m truly in love with what we captured together: beautiful, unique, yet expressive, business headshots and brand portraits in my home photography studio in Brighton.

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In Branding, Branding Photography, Business Portrait Tags Nutrition therapist photography, Nutrition portraits, Personal Brand Photographer, Personal Branding Photographer, Brighton photographer, Sussex photographer, Brighton female photographer, Brighton business, Lifestyle Brighton photography, Lifestyle portrait, Female photographer, Portrait photographer, Commercial photography, Business headshots, Health coach portrait photography, Health coach brand photography, Brighton photography studio, Sussex photography studio
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Business brand portrait of money business coach Brighton

Personal brand portrait photoshoot with Money Business Coach from Brighton

February 18, 2022

Why is money such an uncomfortable topic?

I asked this question to Margarita, a Money Coach and Entrepreneur from Sussex, during her professional personal brand portrait / informal headshot photoshoot with me at Projects co-working space in central Brighton.

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In Brand Portrait Photograph, Branding Tags Project co-working Brighton, Project meeting room Brighton, Brighton female photographer, Personal Brand Photographer, Personal Branding Photographer, Indoor brand photosession, Money business coahc, Business headshots, Brighton portraits, Brighton headshots, Brighton business, Brighton photographer, Sussex Photography, Sussex Headshots
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Relaxed lesbian outdoor engagement portrait photography in Brighton

Love is in the air! Spring couple portrait photoshoot with Brighton female photographer

February 8, 2022

Whether it’s a sunset walk on the Brighton and Hove beach, lunch time stroll in the local park near you, forest or countryside in Sussex, I will be there with my camera capturing your energy as a couple: laughing, walking, hugging, kissing… simply just being together.

Don’t worry, I will never ask you to force any poses which could feel uncomfortable for you both. When it comes to couple’s portrait photoshoots my approach is unique, when compared to other Brighton portrait photographers. Here’s how:

Quite opposite.

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In Brighton girl, Female Photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Outdoor photoshoot, Outdoor Portrait Tags Lesbian portait photography, Lesbian portrait, Lesbian engagement photography, Brighton female photographer, Brighton portrait photographer, Couple portrait photographer, Couple portrait photography, Brighton lesbian couples, Sussex couples photographer, LGBTQ photography, Spring photoshoot, Lifestyle couple portraits, Outdoor lesbian portraits
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Sunset outdoor brand portrait photo session with female photographer from Sussex

How to synchronise your visibility and business strategy with the rhythms of the Moon. By Sussex female photographer.

January 31, 2022

Do you set intentions and synchronise your business and visibility activities with the full moon or new moon phase?

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In Female Photographer, Lifestyle Photosession, Lifestyle photoshoot, Outdoor photoshoot, Outdoor portrait, Outdoor Portrait Tags Sussex portrait photographer, Brighton portrait photographer, Personal brand photographer, Personal brand portrait photographer, Female photography, Full moon photoshoot, Brighton female photographer, Brighton photographer, Spiritual photography, Spiritual photographer, Soulful photographer, Female portraits, Outdoor portrait photography, Lifestyle photoshoot, Lifestyle photographer, Woman photographer
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Professional event photographer Brighton Sussex UK

Why hiring an event photographer is an investment rather business expense? Brighton event photographer & videographer

January 20, 2022

Let me help you to change your mindset from seeing hiring an experienced event photographer as investment into your business visibility rather expense.

Here are 6 reasons to hire a professional event photographer and videographer for your upcoming business event:

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In Event Photography, Event video Tags Event Photographer, Event Videography, Brighton event photographer, Sussex event photographer, Brighton events, Brighton female photographer, Event photographer Videographer
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Professional brand lifestyle portrait headshots female photographer based in Brighton Hove Sussex UK working with female business owners

What is the best time of the month to have your portrait taken by female photographer?

January 15, 2022

There is a beautiful correlation between our menstrual cycle and how confident, radiant and outgoing we might be feeling on the day if the photoshoot is planed and timed right.

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In Branding, Visibility tips, Lifestyle photoshoot Tags Brighton female photographer, UK female photographer, Sussex photographer, Personal branding photographer, Portrait photographer, Menstrual cycle, Period and photoshoot, Best time to have photoshoot, Photographer in Brighton, Photographer in Sussex, Female headshots, Female brand photography
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Brighton relaxed personal brand portrait headshots photography

How long does the portrait or headshot photoshoot take? Sussex brand photographer

November 16, 2021

Do you offer a quick portrait brand photoshoot in Sussex area?

As a professional portrait photographer based in Brighton, sometimes I am asked if I can do a short 15-20 minute or “mini brand brand portrait photoshoot”. Unfortunately, I have to turn these enquiries down because my heart just isn’t into it. And this is why:

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In Branding, Visibility tips, visibility, photography tips, Female Photographer Tags Headshot photoshoot, Brand portrait photographer, Female photographer, Brighton headshots, Brighton business photographer, Business portraits, Sussex Portrait, Brighton portraits, Mini brand photo session, UK brand photographer, Brighton female photographer, Photography tips
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Indoor relaxed brand portrait photography of female entrepreneurs from Brighton

You must do this before uploading images on your website - Brighton brand portrait photographer

November 5, 2021

By following below 4 steps you can improve chance of your images on your website appears in a Google Image search, aka substantial source of traffics of visitors, potential clients.

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Tags Brighton portrait photographer, Sussex portrait photographer, Portraits and branding photoraphy, Sussex photographer, Female photographer, Female portraits photography, Brighton female photographer, Visibility tips, Online visibility coach, SEO tips, Website optimisation, Website SEO tips, Soulful portrait photography, Camera shy
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7 steps to capture soulful portraits with a spiritual female photographer based in UK Sussex Brighton

June 3, 2021

Some people call it personal brand and lifestyle headshots and portrait photography.

I call it soulful portraits capturing the essence of the person behind the brand, their story, their feelings, emotions and energy. Here are 7 steps I use to capture soulful portraits:

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In Authentic portraits, Branding, Soulful portrait images, Outdoor portrait, Outdoor photoshoot, Lifestyle photoshoot, Female Photographer Tags Outdoor Portraits, Outdoor branding, Branding, Soulful photographer, Soulful portraits, Spiritual photographer, Female Photographer, Brighton female photographer, Sussex portrait photographer, Brighton beach photoshoot, Soulful business, Relaxed portraits, Relaxed headshots, Soulful headshots, Freelance Photographer, Spiritual business, Sussex healer, Wellness business, Brighton therapist, Brighton and Hove beach, Brighton and Hove photographer, Portrait Photographer, Lifestyle Photography, Lifestyle portrait
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