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One of the things I hear a lot when someone steps in front of the camera is “I don’t know what to do with me hands on a shoot”! And while I’ll guide you into flattering poses that work for you, I thought I’d share what I get my clients to do, for those occasions […]

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One of the things I’ve loved seeing coming back to life are in-person retreats and events –  and retreat photography! There is nothing quite like meeting new people, making connections and creating lasting relationships.   I’ve had the pleasure of attending a few events and retreats over the years, especially in my capacity as a retreat […]

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Hello again!   I know I’ve been sharing lots of tips on where to have your brand shoot, but you might be wondering when do you actually need a brand shoot?!  I know it’s something that is on the to do list of so many business owners, but it often gets pushed down the list […]

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Hello!   Hope you’re having a great summer so far!  Now, for those of you that have followed me on Instagram for a while, you’ll know that I love a shoot house.  But before I get into why it’s a great investment for your shoot, I should explain what a shoot house is…  A shoot […]

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Hello!   Ok, so we’ve all seen those brand photos in cafes on Pinterest – you know the one, sat with a cup of coffee in a cute café, laptop to the side, looking down at the cup or laughing just off camera.  And the truth is, for a lot of businesses this sort of […]

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Well, Summer brand shoot season is here and I am so excited for the shoots that I’ve got booked in – there have been lots of planning calls, moodboards created and shoot plans put together!  On top of that, I’m planning my own brand shoot too for next month, so lots going on.   And […]

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Whether you had your business and marketing plan for 2022 sorted at the end of last year or you’re working on it now, it’s such a valuable exercise to do for your business.  There’s a statistic about how writing a plan will make you more likely to hit your goals, but I can’t remember what […]

Brand shoot for Shelly Shulman Strategist sitting on a yellow sofa with her phone. Image by London brand photographer AKP Branding Stories

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I get asked a lot if there is a colour that someone should wear to their brand shoot, and my top 3 tops on what colour to wear is as follows:   Wear colours that you know suit you – if you don’t know what suits you, then I would recommend working with a stylist […]

4 images of ladies wearing green for their brand shoot. images by London brand photographer AKP branding stories

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Now, this may seem like a bit of a random topic, but honestly the last few shoots I’ve had have all involved a pet, which is great, as they are so often part of the family and part of your brand story.  Some people’s pet’s are even known on social media, almost in their own […]

Kirsty Knight with her dog on a brand shoot, taken by London branding photographer AKP Branding Stories

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