Branding Photography

Why branding photography wins over Stock photography

Branding Photography is what puts one thousand words on the page before you have even opened your mouth! Let’s be honest, you’ve got about 3 seconds to convince someone you’re not just another faceless business hiding behind generic stock photos. You know the ones – overly smiley people pointing at laptops, or that woman laughing at her salad.
When someone lands on your website, they’re not just buying your service – they’re buying into you. And if all they see are the same stock photos everyone else uses, well… you’re just another face in the crowd, aren’t you?

Stock Photos vs The Real You

Here’s the thing about stock photos – they scream “I couldn’t be bothered to get proper photos done.” Meanwhile, authentic photos of you actually working say “this is a real person who knows what they’re doing.”
It’s not rocket science. Business owners (especially those of us over 40) want to see who we’re dealing with. We want to know you’re a proper person, not some fly-by-night operation. A decent headshot or a photo of you in your workspace does more selling than pages of fancy copy ever could.

The Photographers We Work With

Look, I’ve been doing this since 2000, and we’ve learned that partnerships matter. That’s why we work with three brilliant photographers who understand what businesses need:

Michelle Richards;

She’s based in Bromley and specialises in brand and property/interiors photography for businesses. If you’re selling a luxury location or a high-end property, she’s the photographer for you. Michelle gets it. She creates photos that tell your story without all the corporate nonsense.

Warren King Photography;

Warren King is based in SE London. He works with clients to illustrate their business in the best possible way and stand out from the crowd. As well as being the ‘King of Headshots’, he shoots brand photos, marketing campaigns and corporate events. He operates from a studio and also shoots on location.

Andrew Dunsmore;

Special events, on location, national newsworthy goings on in London and the South East and a family portrait expert.

What Kind of Brand Photos Actually Work?

Proper Headshots

First impressions count. Get a decent photo of yourself that doesn’t look like it was taken in your kitchen.

Behind-the-Scenes Shots

Branding Photography can be used to show people your workspace and process (if not business-sensitive). It builds trust because people can see the real person behind the business.

Your Work in Action

Whether it’s your products, your workspace, or you doing what you do – these photos prove you know your stuff.

You Being You

Environmental shots that show your personality. People buy from people they like, after all.

How It All Fits Together

Your photos aren’t just decoration – they work across everything:

• Homepage that actually makes an impression
• About page that shows the real you
• Social media that doesn’t look generic
• Email newsletters that feel personal

Why Choose Our Photography Partners

When you work with one of our photographers, you’re not just getting photos. You get the full package:

• We handle all the techy stuff (uploading, optimising, making sure they load fast)
• Photos optimised for our lightning-fast servers (under 1.8 seconds loading time)
• Properly sized for your website, social media, wherever you need them
• SEO benefits (yes, photos help with Google rankings too)

What It Costs and How It Works

The Process is simple:

• Have a chat about what you need
• Plan the shoot (what photos, where, what to wear)
• The actual photography session (usually 2-4 hours)
• Professional editing
• We upload everything to your website

Investment:

• Basic headshots: From £200
• Full branding session: £500-£1,500
• Ongoing support: We’ll work something out

Ready to start on your branding photography and ditch the stock photos?

Look, you’ve put blood, sweat and many sleepless nights into building your business. Don’t hide behind generic photos when you could be showing the real you. Brand Photography puts one thousand of your words in front of your audience.

Next steps:

Once your website hosting has been migrated over to our network and you have a maintenance plan in place, drop us a line or give us a ring on 0800 5 999 404 – let’s have a chat about what you need.

We’ll match you with the right photographer to get photos that actually convert visitors into paying clients. You’ve worked hard to build something proper. Your photos should reflect that, shouldn’t they?