NORTH DALLAS
PUBLISHED DALLAS BRANDING + LIFESTYLE + EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER
photogenic is a state of mine
BRANDING
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ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS
Scale your online presence and grow your business with visual content. Invite your potential clients to engage with you and your business by posting professional enticing images. Showcase captivating images that tell your story without having to read words. The key is sophisticated and intentional imagery that is carefully planned down the every detail. Each pose, prop, color, expression tells the story of YOU. A personal branding photo session is all about creative direction, strategic posing, and providing ideas about how to tell your story in each image. The quality of your images should mirror the quality of your business and what it offers, meaning you should expect nothing but the best!
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WHAT IS BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY?
Personal branding photography is a rapidly growing trend in the world of marketing and social media. With the increasing importance of online presence and the need for individuals to stand out in a crowded digital space, personal branding photography has become an essential tool for building a strong personal brand.
Personal branding photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing YOUR individual's personality, style, and essence. The goal of personal branding photography is to create a collection of images that tell YOUR story about who you are as a person and what you stand for. This type of photography is often used for social media, websites, and other marketing materials to create a consistent brand image.
WHO IS BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR?
Branding photography sessions are vital for:
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Entrepreneurs and founders
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Small business owners and creatives
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Coaches, consultants, and service providers
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Professionals building a personal brand
If you understand that professional branding photos are a strategic investment, not an expense, this experience is designed for you.
You’ll walk away with a cohesive image library that allows your brand to show up confidently, consistently, and authentically — without scrambling for content.
THE BRANDING PROCESS:
Branding photography with me is a strategic, guided, all-inclusive experience designed for entrepreneurs, founders, and creatives who need professional branding photos that actually work for their business.
This is not a quick photoshoot. It’s a full branding photography process — from discovery to delivery — built to create a cohesive, versatile image library you can use across your website, social media, marketing, press, and brand partnerships.
STEP 1: DISCOVERY CALL
Every branding photoshoot begins with a brief discovery call. This conversation is designed to make sure we’re a good fit and that a branding session is truly the right type of shoot for your needs — before you book.
This is your opportunity to:
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Ask questions and better understand my process from start to finish
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Share a high-level overview of what you’re looking to create
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Walk through how you plan to use the images (website, social media, marketing, press, etc.)
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Get clarity on what type of session will best support your goals
During the call, I explain the full branding photoshoot experience, outline what’s included, and answer any questions you may have. I’ll also ask a few targeted questions to better understand your vision and help determine the appropriate session length and approach.
STEP 2: BRANDING QUESTIONNAIRE
Once your branding session is booked, you’ll receive my in-depth branding questionnaire. This is a critical part of the branding photography process.
Your responses help define:
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Brand voice and messaging
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Visual style and inspiration
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Wardrobe preferences and comfort level
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Lifestyle elements that add authenticity to your images
This information allows me to develop a cohesive creative strategy so your branding photos feel aligned, elevated, and unmistakably you.
STEP 3: CREATIVE DECK
Your custom created visual roadmap using insights from your discovery call and branding questionnaire, I create a custom 'Creative Deck' for your session.
Your Creative Deck may include:
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Visual mood and tone
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Scene concepts and set styling
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Outfit flow and wardrobe guidance
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Posing style and on-camera energy
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Recommended studio props and environments
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What to bring and how to prepare
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How to plan outfits for maximum variety
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Grooming and styling recommendations
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How to feel confident and camera-ready
You don’t need modeling experience — full posing and direction are provided during your session. This ensures shoot day runs smoothly, efficiently, and with clear creative direction — no scrambling, no uncertainty.
STEP 4: PHOTOSHOOT DAY
Your branding photoshoot takes place either in my exclusive North Dallas natural-light studio, featuring curated sets, furniture, and props designed specifically for branding photography -or - a previously agreed upon location depending on your brand identity.
On shoot day, you’ll receive:
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Professional posing and expression coaching
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Guided outfit changes and scene transitions
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A relaxed, professional studio environment
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A mix of full-body, standing, seated, and lifestyle images prompts
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A sense of total confidence while reviewing some RAW images
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A super fun experience from A to Z
Most branding sessions include up to four outfit changes, depending on session length, allowing for variety without losing cohesion.
STEP 5: EDITING + FINAL GALLERY
After your branding photoshoot, all images are professionally edited and retouched to maintain a polished, natural, and elevated look.
Your final branding images are delivered in approximately 2 weeks in a curated online gallery, ready for immediate use across:
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Websites
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Social media platforms
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Email marketing campaigns
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Brand partnerships
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Press features and speaking engagements
INVESTMENT
Branding sessions with Atali Samuel Photography do not begin and end with time in front of the camera. The two-hour photoshoot is only one part of a much larger, intentionally designed process.
Branding photography is a strategic, start-to-finish experience that includes extensive planning, creative development, professional execution, and detailed post-production—all working together to produce images that elevate your brand and support your business long after shoot day.
Branding Sessions begin at $1,800—reflecting the full scope of work involved. Your full customized experience is an investment with strong, long-term returns. These images support your credibility, visibility, and trust across every touchpoint of your business.
My clients often see returns through:
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Increased engagement and conversions online
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Stronger first impressions with potential clients, partners, and media
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Opportunities that come from showing up consistently and professionally
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Less time (and money) spent scrambling for content later
When done intentionally, one branding session can support your business for months — even years — making it one of the highest-impact investments you can make in your brand.
PRO TIPS FOR AN EFFECTIVE BRANDING SHOOT
If you're considering personal branding photography, here are some tips to help you get the most out of your session:
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Define your brand: Before your photo shoot, take some time to define your personal brand. What do you stand for? What are your values? What makes you unique? Have you clearly identified your concept, theme, and vibe? This will help you to create a clear vision for your personal branding photography and ensure that the images accurately reflect your brand.
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Choose Atali Samuel Photography Studio as your Dallas Brand Photographer: It's important to choose a seasoned photographer who specializes in personal branding photography, creative direction, styling, and posing. Look through my galleries to make sure you like what you see re: vibe and style. It’s vital to work with a professional who knows what they are doing to capture your unique brand image.
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Plan your wardrobe and props: Your wardrobe and props should reflect your personal brand. Choose clothing that makes you feel confident and represents your brand's colors and style. Consider using props that reflect your brand, such as a book if you're an author or a camera if you're a photographer.
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Location: Choose a location that reflects your brand's values and style. If you're a fitness coach, consider shooting at a gym or outside in a park. If you're a writer, consider shooting at a library or a coffee shop. If you’re not sure, we cover this in the discovery call, 90% of my clients shoot in my natural light studio.
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Be yourself: It's essential to be yourself during your personal branding photography session. Your photographer will capture your unique personality, so don't try to be someone you're not. Be authentic, and your images will be more powerful.
