Want to know what Jamie here did in 2020 while we were all stuffing our faces and trying not to touch anything? She started her own wedding dress design company. I mean, C’MON! I was like, “Ok, wow, well…I made sure my Amazon box sat by itself for an hour before I opened it, which was REALLY HARD!” haha!

Amazing productivity, inspiration and creativity aside, I was so excited to work with Jamie! So often my brand photography clients are online entrepreneurs, meaning the bulk of their business is done online - course creators, coaches, and marketers for example - so it can be a really fun way to mix things up when I have a client that creates physical products.

Jamie had a room rented in a co-working space that was actually in the back of a large church. It was old and had been painted white and was filled with natural light, so even though her space was small, it was still beautiful to photograph. We also got to use the church, which was SO COOL and worked so well as a backdrop for a wedding dress designer - I mean, that’s where so many weddings take place! It was super cool to be able to bring in the moodiness of the dark old church and combine it with the brightness and light of her space and her dresses. Really helps tell a full story!

We also had access to common spaces, which was perfect for those “I’m designing, talking to clients and in my creative zone” shots. As I do in all my brand photography sessions, we made sure to get great headshots, mid-length shots, full body shots, shots of her working, the space itself, and fun details. A great variety for your final brand photography gallery is so important!

One of Jamie’s biggest concerns was the same that most women come to me with - she didn’t really like photos of herself that much, especially after some of 2020 comfort eating if you get my drift. BUT, I was super proud of her because, while she felt those things, she was still willing to show up for her business and put her face out there. Her dream was more important than her fear and I’ve got to applaud that!

So, here’s the question: when you look at her photos, do you see anything awkward or uncomfortable? Nope. I only see a gorgeous woman. If you’ve put yourself in the “I don’t like photos of myself” or “I’m not photogenic” category, know that you aren’t alone. And also know that it’s highly likely that others are only going to see a beautiful woman, especially if you work with the right photographer who can not only help you find angles that feel good, but who will speak goodness and beauty over you as well!

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