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Creating personality-driven images for entrepreneurs, realtors, and businesses to connect with your ideal clients.
Northern VA Branding and Headshot Photography for Creative Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Serving Northern VA. Maryland & Washington, DC
and beyond!
Whether it is filling your website with AUTHENTIC images of you and your business (no boring and impersonal stock photography!), curating your social media feed with professional, yet fun and personal images, think of me as your visual branding and marketing consultant. When we work together, it is more than simply a photo shoot. From planning and tips documents, to branding consultations and mood boards, every image is calculated to benefit your end goals and reach your ideal client.
If you Are you ready to take your business images to the next level, I'm here to help!
The Personal Branding Photo Experience
In other words, I make the process of preparing and getting your headshots or branding photos taken PAINLESS and fun! I am passionate about helping my clients get the best images for their purposes. That means, starting out with a consultation call to discuss your session goals and needs; from there, I develop a plan, select a location, and I walk you through wardrobe selection, tips for how to feel comfortable in front of the camera. By the time we are ready for the session, we are ready to have fun!
I work out of Northern VA and serve the metro DC area - and am available to travel!
photographer · story teller · headshot "whisperer"
You found your visual branding partner!
you can stop looking...
Meet Melissa!
"She puts me at ease during our sessions, keeps the process fun, and reveals my true essence in the images. Melissa is a seasoned professional, with fresh ideas each time I hire her for a branding refresh or promotional work."
- Martha B. Certified Mental Fitness Coach
"Working with Melissa as my branding photographer is the gift that keeps on giving!"
- Jodi B
Realtor
"Melissa took the time to work with me and take the images that are important and impactful."
"Melissa took branding photos for me and I was so happy not only with how the photos turned out, but how comfortable she made me feel during the process. Her level to detail is incredible."
- Terri P., Podcaster, Social Media Consultant
"A session with Melissa is like having fun with a friend who knows how to bring out the best in you!"
"It’s totally your photos and the little tweaks I’ve been doing with my branding thanks to your photos - hugely significant!"
- Lisa W, Flower Designer
"I’ve gotten more likes, follows, and messages for orders than ever before..."
"She is the only one who can make me feel so comfortable in front of the camera (not an easy task). Her natural ability to pose and her expertise is why I highly recommend this amazing creative!
- Linda McCarthy, Portrait & Boudoir Photographer
"As a portrait photographer, I can honestly say Melissa is my go to for headshots..."
A bright color attracts the eye as your potential client scroll through a linkedIn Profile or Instagram header. It also adds color to your website...
Don't Be Afraid of Bright Colors for Outdoor Headshots
Imagine a digital package of on-brand images that reflect who you are as an entrepreneur and what makes your brand unique.
What is a Branding Session and How Would I use the Images?
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Think your business will benefit from professional and targeted images, but not sure what your brand is and how to begin defining it?