It all starts with a vision and a story, followed by the courage to step in front of my camera. that’s how you become visible with me, soulful female brand portrait photographer & Videographer from Brighton.
let's bring your vision, passion and business to life!
Whether you need professional lifestyle & branding portrait images, headshots or “about me” promo video for your online small business, website, social media or dating profile, I’ve got you covered.
I’m based in UK, Sussex, Brighton & Hove, often in London too.
Limited availability:
I am only able to accommodate two photoshoots per week as it’s important for me to dedicate all my creative energy for each client and to deliver the final images & videos efficiently.
“be courageous” lifestyle BRAND portrait photo session from £499
•Up to 1.5 hour photo session (with a lot of laughs) at your ideal location to capture you in 2-3 styles & outfits (perfect option if it’s your first photoshoot or wish to update your images)
•30+ edited, high-resolution photos & web-ready versions including portraits, headshots, lifestyle, environmental and product. Quality over quantity! Including full commercial usage rights.
Your website & social media photos sorted!
**Professional Video add-on to your session: “About me”/ behind the scenes short brand promo video clip for your website starts from £350: up to 1min video, extra 30 min filming time. Travel costs not included.
“BE VISIBLe” half day brand portrait photo session from £799 (best value)
•Pre-shoot chat includes creative design of the photo session or video production and empowering visibility coaching support.
•Up to 2.5 hour photo session at up to 2 close by locations of your choice with multiple outfits changes
•70+ edited, high-resolution photos & web-ready versions including portraits, headshots, lifestyle, environmental, business storytelling, behind the scenes and product.
•Social Media mobile phone videos taken during photoshoot for your stories & reels
•Your half year worth visual content on social media, blogs and website sorted. Quality over quantity!
•Full commercial usage rights and freedom to edit photos to suit your brand.
**Professional Video add-on to your session: “About me”/ intro video, behind the scenes short brand promo video clip for your website starts from £399: up to 1min video, we will divid time between filming & photography. Travel costs not included.
“be bold” full day brand portrait photo session from £1,299
•Pre-shoot chat includes creative design of the photo or video production and empowering visibility coaching support before, during and after the session.
• Up to 4-hour photo session at 3 close by locations of your choice. Perfect option if your schedule is busy yet you’re looking for a year worth visual content on social media, blogs and website.
•120+ edited, high-resolution photos & web-ready versions including portraits, headshots, lifestyle, environmental, business storytelling, behind the scenes and product.
•Social Media mobile phone video footages taken during photoshoot for your stories & reels
•Full commercial usage rights and freedom to edit photos to suit your brand.
•Blog post on my website about you and your business (and how awesome you are) with links to where people can find you.
*** Professional Video add-on to your session: “About me”/ behind the scenes short brand promo video clip for your website starts from £399: up to 1min video, we will divid time between filming & photography. Travel costs not included.
Hear for yourself how THE magic happens:
THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO BRING YOUR VISION, PASSION & BUSINESS TO LIFE:
1. Chat
Get to know each other and answer any questions you might have
2. Brand message
We get clear on your brand and goals so I can tailor the brand photo session to your specific needs
3. envisioning
we get clear vision of your photoshoot with outfit, location, props and mood
Getting booked and learn more about Sussex, Brighton & Hove based professional brand portrait and headshot investment is supper simple. All you need to do is to fill in the form to tell me about yourself and how I ca help you!
Frequently asked questions:
+ Where will the photoshoot take place?
Every photo session is personaly designed around you, your personality and brand. Together we can decide on the perfect location to "tell your story". Whether it's your office, art studio, favorite cafe, local park near you or beach or my house studio... I will be there with my camera. I wrote a very helpful blog post on how to choose a pefect location, check it out.
+ What if rains on the day of the photo session?
What I love about living by the sea is that weather can change very quickly, from gloomy and rainy day to blue sky. I wrote very helpful blog post about best time of the photo session, check it out3.
For that reason, we'will reserve two days for your photo session. In case of rain, we can reschedule your photoshot to the second date.
+ What's the best time of the day for an outdoor photo session?
The common misconception is that sunny weather is necessary for outdoor personal brand portrait photo shoots.
Actually, it’s quite the opposite!
The best time is two hours after the sunrise and before the sunset. I wrote a blog post explainign in more details best time of the day.
On a cloudy day, we can do a photoshoot at pretty much any time of the day. Clouds, just like professional assistants or equipment in a studio, help to soften the light and diffuse it. Your face is bound to naturally radiate when the shadows are much softer and diffused. I wrote very helpful blog post about best time of the photo session, check it out.
+ What is the advantage of commecial licenced images?
Most photographers do not give you a commecial licence for your images. By working with me, you will recive personalised designed photosession experince and commecial licence for each image we create together.
This means you can use the brand image, almost, how you wish without creding me. You can apply your own filter, editing, text, logo to suit your brand design.
+ How long I have to wait to recieve final images? And can you tell me more about deposit payment?
50% of the deposit payment is due before our session to confirm the date, and remaining 50% of payment before or on the day of the photo session. Within 7 days from the moment of making selection of your photos, you’ll receive high resolution and small web size resolution images via wetransfer/link shared via email.
Relaxed business branding portrait & headshot photography
“It’s SO hard to get great quality, candid shots for websites, social media etc.
Working with Magdalena made me realize how easy it can be when you find the right photographer.
Someone who:
⭐️goes out of their way to understand your brief.
⭐️makes you feel totally at ease.
⭐️has lots of practical tips and tricks to help you look natural but full of good energy.
Huge thank you Magdalena! Can’t wait to see the edit!”
Helen Seashell Digital Marketer and Writer from Brighton Sussex UK
Professional brand portraits in Hove Photography studio
“I'm so thrilled with my photos.
Magdalena put so much thought, effort and creativity into the session to get the best photos for my new website.
I was so touched by her care and attention to my business and also to me to make me feel comfortable and relaxed so that I actually really enjoyed the whole session in a way which I would never have imagined!
I've always really hated having my photos taken especially in a professional way so I'm absolutely overjoyed with the images we took.
Magdalena talked me through the whole process so I knew what to expect and she is such a wonderful person to work with. I'd love to work with her again.
If you are a woman on a mission, Magdalena is your person!”
Victoria, Professional Performance Management Consultancy
pERSONAL BRAND PORTRAIT PHOTO SESSION WITH LIFE COACH FROM bRIGHTON UK
“Yesterday somebody asked me (for good reason) what I’m holding back or hiding about myself when it comes to showing up online.
Despite the images that appear on the grid, I don’t particularly enjoy social media and certainly don’t like putting my face, even more so my voice, out there.
Magdalena has helped me overcome some of my visibility issues!
I’m not a lover of being in the spotlight but Magdalena made me feel very relaxed and at ease. Her expert eye created the look and feel I desired, with very minimal styling.
Communication throughout the whole process was also excellent. Highly recommended.”
Justine Life Coach from Brighton Sussex UK
My Brighton & Hove professional photography studio is perfect for your indoor lifestyle and brand portrait photo session. Magdalena Smolarska Photography studio in located in Hove area.
Magdalena Smolarska Photography in central Brighton:
The most relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle headshot & portrait photoshoot in Sussex UK, Brighton beach
“When I realised I had to get some new headshots for work, the first thing I felt was abject terror.
Seriously!
Like loads of people, I HATE having my photo taken, and the thought of having to do any sort of photoshoot filled me with dread (I had actual nightmares about it…).
I know this is not uncommon, so if this is you, and if you’re prone to feeling flat-out awkward in front of the camera like I do, I would hugely recommend the lovely Magdalena who is surely the most patient and kind photographer (and person) around.
Not only did she put me at ease - an almost impossible task - but she was also energetic and creative enough to whizz us around different locations trying out various backdrops for our shots (forest, farm and sea).
She focuses particularly on women entrepreneurs and creatives, so do drop her a line if you’re in need of any photography.
Lizzie, Travel journalist and book author from London