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Brand photography in Surrey: a guide for business owners
For many business owners, showing up online is one of the hardest parts of running a business. You know your work inside out. You care deeply about your clients and the results you create. But translating that into photographs and content that genuinely represent your...
How often should you update your brand photos?
Brand photography isn’t something most business owners think about very often. Many people book a shoot, receive their images, update their website and social media… and then don’t think about new photos again for several years. But businesses grow and evolve. And...
Your first 5 social media posts after a brand shoot
Receiving your brand photos is always exciting. Suddenly you have a whole library of beautiful images that actually reflect you and your business. The challenge then becomes knowing where to start. Many people save the photos, feel slightly overwhelmed by the...
Why photos alone aren’t always enough for your brand
And why adding video can help you attract the right clients Beautiful brand photography is incredibly powerful. Strong images help people understand who you are, what you do and what your business feels like. They bring warmth and personality to your website, your...
How Studio Content came about
The story behind our workshop for business owners Studio Content started in the same way many good ideas do — in conversation. Claire and I had been working with business owners for years, each in our own way. Claire as an Instagram coach, helping people...
Behind the scenes of a brand shoot with a Surrey yoga teacher
One of the things I love about brand photography is capturing people in the spaces where they naturally work. Recently I photographed a yoga teacher based in Surrey, and it was a lovely reminder that the best brand photos often come from the simplest moments....
Behind the Scenes of a Personal Brand Shoot in Surrey
A brand photography story with a garden designer One of the things I love most about brand photography is the chance to step into someone else’s world for the day. Every business has its own rhythm, environment and personality. Capturing that authentically is what...
10 photos every business owner needs for their website
One of the questions I’m asked most often before a brand photography session is: "What photos do I actually need?" Most business owners know they want better imagery for their website and social media, but it’s not always obvious which types of photos will be the most...
Top 5 shoot locations in Guildford
The best locations for brand photography in Surrey One of the questions I’m asked most often when planning a brand shoot is: “Where should we take the photos?” The location you choose plays a big part in the overall feel of your images. Some businesses want something...
What to wear for your headshot session
Advice from Surrey Headshot photographer One of the first questions clients ask before a headshot or brand photography session is: “What should I wear?” The good news is you don’t need a completely new wardrobe. The aim is simply to choose clothes that feel...
7 Top Tips to make your instagram stand out
Surrey Headshot Photographer meets Social Jo As a Surrey headshot photographer I love working with other people in the industry so am pleased to invite Jo from Social Jo - social media manager and all round brilliant poster of content for her top tips on how to use...
Rebranding: from Hester B to Hester Barnes Photography & Film
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Brand photography in Surrey: a guide for business owners
For many business owners, showing up online is one of the hardest parts of running a business. You know your work inside out. You care deeply about your clients and the results you create. But translating that into photographs and content that genuinely represent your...
How often should you update your brand photos?
Brand photography isn’t something most business owners think about very often. Many people book a shoot, receive their images, update their website and social media… and then don’t think about new photos again for several years. But businesses grow and evolve. And...