A headshot shows people what you look like. A branding session shows them what you do.
Branding Photography
One session. A versatile set of images.
Two hours, eight finished images, each with its own job: a headshot, working shots, your hands and your tools, and frames that fit a phone screen. Most people book because they have run out of things to post, or their website still uses a photo a friend took three years ago. Below is work for eight businesses. Tap any photograph to see it full size.
You don’t need to know how to pose.
This is the part everyone worries about, and it is the part I handle. I direct the whole session — posture, hands, chin, expression, where to look.
If you have never liked a photo of yourself, you are in good company — it is the thing I hear most. It almost always comes down to direction, and that part is my job.
What I settle with you before the day
Wardrobe
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Send me what you are considering and I will tell you what photographs well and what to leave at home. Bring more than you think — we choose together.
Location
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The Irvine studio, your own space, or somewhere that says something about the work. On location suits people whose environment is part of the pitch.
What the images are for
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A website header crops differently from an Instagram grid and differently again from a LinkedIn banner. Tell me where these are going and I photograph for those shapes.
The shot list
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Portraits, working shots, environment, detail. We agree what the eight images need to cover before we start, so nothing gets missed in the room.
How a session works
Plan
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A short conversation before the day to settle wardrobe, location and the shot list, so none of it is being decided with the clock running.
Shoot
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Two hours in the Irvine studio or on location, directed the whole way, reviewing on screen as we go.
Choose
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You see the images as we go and pick your eight before you leave, so the set that gets delivered is the set you chose.
Deliver
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Retouched files in an online gallery — ready for your website, your professional profiles and social media.
Branding sessions
Branding session
From $1,500 for two hours, in the Irvine studio or on location. The session is paid when you book and holds your date. Eight professionally retouched images included, delivered in an online gallery. I agree the shot list with you before the day.
“There are those who take photos professionally, and then professionals who are true artists. Reem is the latter.” — Mike S.
More images
Additional retouched images are $150 each, chosen with me during the session, so you see exactly what you are adding before you leave.
“Reem is brilliant. She has a unique ability to guide and direct during photo sessions.” — Tandi L.
Something larger
Multiple people, product alongside people, or a shoot across more than one location. Tell me what you have in mind and I will quote it. Email abousaif@icloud.com.
“Reem is a very talented photographer! She gave me the best photography experience. I would definitely recommend her.” — Zahra E.
Book your branding session
Pick a time below. We settle wardrobe, location and the shot list before the day.
Questions people ask
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A headshot session produces one strong portrait of your face, built to work at thumbnail size on a professional profile. A branding session produces a set — portraits, working shots, environment, detail — meant to work across your website, your professional profiles and social media.
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Bring more than you think. Send me what you are considering beforehand and we will narrow it down together, then work through the looks across the two hours.
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Yes. Sessions run in the Irvine studio or on location, whichever serves the images better. If your space is part of what you are selling, on location is usually the stronger choice.
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Unedited files aren’t part of the delivery — you receive the finished, retouched images you chose, because the retouching is part of the work.
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Yes — a friend, partner or colleague is welcome, and a second pair of eyes on wardrobe usually helps.
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Branding allows more range than a headshot does, but the fundamentals are the same: fit before anything else, nothing brand new, and colors that work with your complexion. The What to Wear guide has the details.
Stop rationing one photo.
Two hours, eight images, and a versatile set for your website, your profiles and social media. Questions: abousaif@icloud.com