…more than just a headshot

Personal branding photography and headshots both serve professional purposes, but they differ in scope, purpose, and execution:

• Scope and Variety: Headshots are typically a single, tightly framed portrait focused on the face, often with a neutral or simple background, designed for formal use like business cards, LinkedIn profiles, or company websites. Personal branding photography is broader, encompassing a variety of images (portraits, lifestyle shots, action shots) that showcase your personality, work environment, or creative style across multiple settings and contexts.
• Purpose and Storytelling: Headshots aim to present a polished, professional image with minimal context, emphasizing your face and expression. Personal branding photography tells a story about who you are, what you do, and how you connect with your audience. It conveys your vibe, values, and unique qualities, making it ideal for marketing, social media, and creative portfolios.
• Execution and Customization: Headshots are standardized, often shot in a studio with consistent lighting and minimal props. Personal branding sessions are highly customized, involving in-studio or on-location shoots, props, wardrobe changes, and creative direction to align with your brand. They may include dynamic compositions, environmental elements, or thematic visuals to reflect your profession or personality.

For example, a headshot for an attorney might be a clean, suit-and-tie portrait, while their personal branding photos could include shots in a courtroom, meeting with clients, or working at their desk, showcasing their expertise and approachability. At Shipman Photography, our personal branding sessions are tailored to creative professionals, musicians, and business professionals, ensuring your imagery resonates with your audience and amplifies your brand.

Personal Branding for Business Professionals

Attorneys, realtors, physicians, and other business professionals rely on trust and personality to connect with clients. At Shipman Photography, we create Personal Branding Photography that showcases your unique vibe and professionalism, helping you stand out on LinkedIn, social media, and professional websites. Whether it’s a polished headshot or dynamic lifestyle imagery, our photos convey confidence, approachability, and expertise to elevate your brand and build lasting connections.

Personal Branding for Artists, actors, Authors, models and other creative professionals

For artists, authors, designers, models, actors, and other creatives, your visual identity is an extension of your craft. At Shipman Photography, we collaborate closely to create Personal Branding Photography that reflects your artistic vision and tells your story. Whether you need striking imagery for book covers, gallery promotions, or design portfolios, we tailor each session to capture your creative essence. From bold, conceptual shoots to clean, professional portraits, our photos help you connect with your audience and elevate your presence in the creative world.

At Shipman Photography, we specialize in Personal Branding Photography that captures the essence of creative professionals, artists, musicians, models, and personality-driven individuals. Your brand is your story, and we’re here to craft custom, personalized imagery that amplifies your unique vibe for promotion, branding, PR, and marketing. Whether you’re launching a new project, building your portfolio, or elevating your public presence, our photography is designed to make you stand out in a visually competitive world.