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

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

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Let’s be honest—being in front of a camera can feel awkward AF. Maybe you’ve got a brand photoshoot coming up (or you know you need one, but you’re actively avoiding it 😬). And if the thought of posing makes you want to disappear into a hoodie forever, you’re not alone. I hear it all the […]

Brand Photography, Photoshoot Tips, Posing, What To Wear

How to Look (& Feel) Confident in Brand Photos—Even If You Hate Being in Front of the Camera

No more stiff poses, forced smiles, or generic vibes. Here’s how to make your brand photos look natural, feel on-brand, and actually work for your business. Ever looked at someone else’s brand photos and thought, Dang, that looks so freakin’ cool. Why don’t my photos feel like that? Maybe you’ve had a photoshoot before, and […]

Brand Photography, Photoshoot Tips

Brand Photoshoot Tips: How to Get Confident, Natural-Looking Brand Photos That Feel Like You

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