You’ve booked your brand photography shoot (hell yes!), but now you’re standing in front of your closet wondering if anything you own screams “next-level CEO” or just “Tuesday at Target.” You’re googling “brand photo outfit ideas,” but everything you see is blazers or casual tees (and nothing that feels quite like you). Sound familiar? You […]

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Why You Should Hire a Stylist for Your Brand Photos

You want brand photos that speak to your dream clients, support your next launch, and make you look like the CEO you are. But when clients like you book a session with their favorite Iowa City brand photographer (it’s me, hi!), those kinds of results don’t happen by accident. Instead, everything happens strategically, with the […]

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The Strategy Behind a Brand Photography Session

When Val, owner of Free to Breathe Fashion, reached out for a brand shoot for her boutique, she had a powerful mission and just one thing missing: the content to go with it. Her clothing line out of West Des Moines is full of eco-friendly, fair trade pieces that help women feel confident, comfortable, and […]

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Brand Photos for West Des Moines Boutique | Free to Breathe Fashion

When Erynn of Embody Bridal booked her brand shoot, it was a big moment. After years of running her stunning bridal boutique in Cedar Rapids without professional photos, she was finally ready to show up online in a way that actually reflects the experience her brides get in person: approachable, elegant, inclusive, and just the […]

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Inclusive Bridal Boutique Photoshoot | Embody Bridal, Cedar Rapids

Embody Bridal owner standing between racks of wedding dresses

Wondering if it’s time to book brand photos? Here are the clear signs you’re ready to level up your visuals—and why waiting could be costing you opportunities. Let’s be real: at some point, every business owner hits that moment when their DIY selfies, outdated headshots, or random stock photos just aren’t cutting it anymore. (If […]

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How to Know When It’s Time to Schedule Brand Photos