Why are photos so expensive? How much does branding photography cost these days? How much should I invest in branding photos? Trust me, I understand that the initial cost may be scary, but today we’re gunna break down what exactly is included in branding shoots as well as the cost of NOT investing with a professional.

How Much Does Branding Photography Cost?

As always you’re gunna find beginners to pros charging anything from $300-$3k+ depending on who you align with and the type of photography and experience you’re looking for! Of course that doesn’t really help if you’re looking for a quick headshot or fresh updates. To be honest, you can find a qualified photographer to snap a couple shots at any price point.

Let’s chat about what you’re looking for and some good price ranges for local photographers that can help in all stages of business.

What Type of Brand Shoot Are You Looking For?

As a professional photographer, of course I always suggest investing in a professional brand shoot at least once a year with a handful of content shoots sprinkled in between! As a small business dreamer I also know that we don’t always have the funds to support these big branding dreams.

Just A Quick Headshot – $

If you’re in a pinch and need something quick you can absolutely take your own photo! Phones these days work wonders and even our laptop cameras work pretty well. I suggest finding a clean, empty wall with the best natural light. Set up a tripod or ask a friend or one of your kids to snap a handful for you! That’s literally FREE to get started!

Maybe you’re ready to invest some, but not a lot? With a couple hundred dollars you can find a local photographer to book a mini shoot! These are awesome to help boost a fresh update for your website and social media. They’re typically only 10-20 minutes with a handful of digital images included.

I love to offer quarterly content days at my Lucky 13 events! They’re only $133 (price may go up!), but I try to keep them affordable – just a taste of what it looks like to work with me! These fun events are perfect for quick headshots and meeting new friends! You’re welcome to bring your own tripods to capture content, connect with new opportunities and make content without feeling goofy out in public! We all have a common goal of boosting business and showing up online.

Thinking About A Website + Social Media Make Over – $$$

Maybe you’re interested in investing a little more and prepping for a more personalized and intentional branding photography shoot. This will cost anything from $500-$2,500 depending on the location, your outfits, the photographer and any props needed.

This is why I created the Power Hour! These shoots begin at $997 and truly capture over a months worth of content in just an hour! I love including strategy and more attention to detail for these shoots. Together we brainstorm the perfect location for your shoot and help bring your visions to life!

These Power Hour shoots are perfect for the business owner on the go that simply needs a confidence boost, fresh photos and dozens of B-Roll and behind the scenes video clips for social media.

Maybe you’re launching something new, releasing a new product or have something exciting to share that just one headshot won’t cut it – Power Hours are great for updates and celebrating your business!

Ready For A Full Branding Shoot? – $$$$$

If you’ve recently experienced a pivot in your business, elevated your education or feel empowered with new energy it’s time to plan your new branding session! These shoots typically are scheduled at least once a year!

I love offering a three hour full branding session that I call – CRUSH YOUR CONTENT! This shoot begins at $3,333+ It may feel like a whirlwind of three hours of photographs and B-Roll, but it also includes a strategy call and prep call the week of your shoot! This “mackdaddy” shoot is designed for the next level business owner that’s ready to embody their next quantum leap! These shoots are very intentional and help capture not just your updated headshots and products, but also incorporates your client experience and aspects of your business that help attract your dream clients.

While we’re busy keeping our business on track, juggling family and trying to stay healthy – It’s important to forecast your business goals and visualize yourself achieving those goals TODAY.

It’s truly my passion to help you laser focus your goals and capture your thriving business, while still creating the visuals and opportunities that you’re calling in.

What Should I Book First?

If you’re starting from scratch I suggest getting started with a favorite local photographer to help elevate your online presence. If you want your clients to invest in you, starting with investing in yourself and your business will boost brand awareness and call in those dreamy clients. It’s not always about what’s in your budget! Even if you’re ready to invest, sometimes the Power Hour or a mini session is exactly what you need to book this season!

If you’re curious about where to start, send me an email! I’d love to connect with you and help answer any of your questions! Now is the perfect time to book your branding photography shoot!

What’s The Cost of NOT Booking A Branding Photography Shoot?

If you’re considering waiting, I completely understand. There’s always a reason to wait. Sometimes it’s schedule conflicts, budgets, finding clarity and needing time to find the time during your busy season. There’s always a genuine reason to wait.

Let’s chat about the cost of NOT booking a brand shoot. The longer you wait to step in front of the camera and to be seen, the longer and harder it’ll be for your dream clients to find you!

Trust me, I believe in divine timing and whatever is meant for me will find you and whatever is meant for you is already yours! But I also believe how important it is to rattle the universe and to create energy around yourself and your business!

Booking A Branding Photography Shoot Is The Easiest Way To Market Your Business

Feel annoying or salesy posting online? Oh, I understand that!!! Think about how fun it can be to simply be yourself and to celebrate your business with a photoshoot! Together we’ll capture the hype planning for your shoot as your prep for it, document a TON of B-Roll and Behind The Scenes during your shoot and then you’ll wrap up with months worth of content to simply post and share at your fingertips!

The longer you wait, the longer you’ll wait to make an impact.

The longer you wait, the more your clients feel frustrated.

The longer you wait, the longer you’ll wait to live out your highest potential.

Just start.

Pull out your phone and set up your tripod. Search a local branding photographer you love. Hint. Hint. If you’re local to Arizona and love my work, I’d love to connect with you! I even travel! Start shopping and prepping! Begin pinning photos and brand shoots that you’re drawn to. Start envisioning yourself in those photos!

Just get started dreaming and making a plan!

The cost to hire a pro may be expensive, but the cost of waiting is even MORE.

Now Booking Content + Branding Photography – Let’s make it happen!!!