Branding Sessions

This is not a rush and done process. From your first inquiry through the Contact page it may be a few weeks before you are infront of the camera. It depends on availability and how quickly we go through the onboarding process.

From your initial contact form you will

1. be sent a link to book a 30 minute discovery call
2. followed by a discovery form to give me a few details about how I can help
3. from our call, a proposal will be sent based on the needs of your shoot
4. once the proposal is accepted, the contract signed, and the deposit paid, the calendar to book your shoot date will be sent
5. shortly after booking, you will receive a copy of my custom What to Expect guide with tips on wardrobe, props, locations and the shot list.
6. I recommend an inspiration board of photos that have the style you are looking for (Pinterest is great for this).
7. we will book a final call to go over all the details & fun stuff we want to have in place so our shoot time is best utilize capturing images.

Brand Photography is an investment in your business. There is no set industry price, but when I Googled it, it came up $1200-$5000 (I presume that is USD). Don’t panic, I may be worth it, but the East Coast lifestyle isn’t ready for it yet!

How much a brand photographer charges will be based on several factors. Education & training. Photography experience. Experience in the niche. Final assets of the package. Location & 3rd party fees . . .

Download my most recent Pricing Guide.

All photo shoots are done on location. This may be your place of business, a local cafe, park or agreed on rental space. The key is lighting. I look for lots of natural ambient light.

A list of suggested rental locations is included with the Pricing Guide.

I want to be sure we get the photos we need, not set a timer. Each shoot is different, but half day is typically 3-4 hours (ish).

For personal branding sessions under an hour that produce a handful of photos, a Mini Session Day is for you.

Mini Session Days are preplanned events with back to back sessions to make the most of my schedule, and your budget.

Want to know when the next one is, join the Waitlist.

I am not a videographer. I do provide raw short form B roll video from my iPhone 13 Pro so you can have extra content for reels or a website hero banner.

Raw (unedited) short form (15-60 seconds each) video (iPhone 13 Pro 1080p 60fps) gives you B roll style video footage from your personal branding session that you can cut up to create reels and other video content.

They are behind the scenes, not scripted

The number of videos depends on the session you book.

They are not offered in shoots under 1 hour.

Of course. Business happens. Weather happens. Kids get sick.

When you first confirm your shoot a non refundable deposit is required. That will be kept if you cancel, however when shit happens (for either of us) I will do my best to reschedule as soon as possible. You have 3 months, within the same calendar year, to rebook with your initial deposit

Props can be overwhelming. Be sure they add to the story of your brand rather than add clutter. We will talk about it in our planning call, but rule of thumb is all your props should fit in a medium size tote.

When you go through your proofing gallery, they are download ready.  Corrections will have been applied to the scene and enhancements, such as skin softening to subjects.

Unless you have a very specific request (that may include an extra fee) manipulative photoshop is not done. I want your photos to be authentic to who you are.

Digital files are uploaded into a secure online gallery. Login details will be emailed to you.

Once you select your custom gallery, those images will be made available for download.

The secure gallery is only available a couple weeks. It is your responsibility to download & back up all your files on a cloud or external hard drive.

Video files are sent via WeTransfer for download. If you are a fellow iPhone user, request AirDrop for immediate delivery at the end of the shoot.

Absolutely! Your package investment includes a set number of pictures with non-exclusive Commercial User License.

If you chose to purchase more, details will be provided for individual ($50) or package options with your initial gallery.

As a digital product to elevate your website and social media, all images are high res/web ready at 2048px.

That means they will be small enough to load quickly, and large enough for small format printing for brochures or pamphlets.

Your online gallery has the option to order individual images at high res (4800px) for larger print requirements.

Need CMYK files for publishing? They can be special ordered.

NO!

You will have non-exclusive Commercial User License that permits you to use the photos and video to promote your products and services throughout your marketing strategy.

This also ensures you can alter your images with your own brand elements.

As the photographer, I maintain copyright which protects creatives like photographers from having others profit from our work.

For example, in the instance of a Brand Photography contract

• You can not use our photos as a puzzle and sell the puzzle as a product.
• You can write a book, put our photo on the cover, and sell the book. Your customers are buying your words, not our images. 

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No. Original files, including raw, are the property of Dandelion Digital.

Unlike family photography that may include a complete gallery to share with family & friends, Personal Brand Photography is an investment in your business growth. Your Commercial User License will include the number of images based on the package you select. If you require (or simply want) more, not a problem. You can order more directly in your gallery.

YES! The short version of the 16 page document covers Bodily Injury & Property Damage Liability

100%.

Based in central Nova Scotia, I have easy access throughout Nova Scotia.

Mileage outside of HRM (Halifax Regional Municipality) will apply.

Trips throughout the Maritimes that require overnight stay will also require accommodations and meals.