The Brand Story Experience
Personal Brand Photography for Founders and Creatives
Achieve true self expression within your business through a transformational photography experience. The Brand Story Experience is more than just a photoshoot, it’s a creative adventure where wild ideas, spirited passions and big feelings are actively encouraged.
In a glossy AI world, lead your movement with bold, real imagery.
I’m based in Somerset, and work all over the UK.
This is for you if:
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You’re entering a new era of business, but your current images no longer reflect your unique combination of values, skills and experience.
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You’re excited to embrace radical authenticity and welcome PR opportunities with open arms.
You need versatile, professional imagery that gets you published, invited onto podcasts and booked for your dream speaking gig for being exactly who you are - not who you think you should be.
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Your website feels flat compared to the depth of your work and your DIY content is uninspiring and time-consuming.
You need strategic storytelling visuals that reveal the human behind the brand, and post-photoshoot support to confidently use them on your website and social platforms.
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It’s time for iconic personal brand images that say: this person knows their shit. I need them in my life!
Just because you don’t fit the industry standard, doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a seat on the table - hey, let’s build our own!
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Someone who takes the time to understand who you are and what you stand for.
Who is confident in photographing different skin tones, body shapes and understands neurodivergent brains.
Who embraces your differences and will translate your story into impactful visuals that get you seen, trusted, and booked.
This is how we’ll co-create your dream photography session that will transform your brand presence and set you up for sustainable success.
Most of my clients work with me for 8-12 weeks.
Sandwiching the Photography Session between 6 weeks of planning and 6 weeks of reflection and strategy, means you’ll take full advantage of years of experience in creative direction and storytelling integration.
This timeline is flexible to suit your lifestyle and support needs.
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The Launchpad
This is where it all begins. Your welcome materials, next steps, and what to expect are neatly bundled up as we prepare to bring your vision to life.
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Voice & Vision
A deep and intuitive dive into the very essence of your brand. I’ll support you to reflect on who you are, what you stand for, the impact you make and the story you’re here to tell.
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Creative Alignment & Direction
This collaborative session via Video Call or in-person, will map the visual direction of your new brand imagery. It’s a powerful time to align energetically and lay the creative foundation for your shoot.
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Visual Blueprint
Your personalised Shoot Plan contains key information about our scenes, styling, and energy, so you know exactly what to expect at your Photography Session. Whilst a timeline will keep us on schedule, the all-important time for spontaneity is always included.
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Your Brand Story Photography Session
It’s time for your soulful day of creative collaboration! This is where purpose meets expression to produce future proof portrait and lifestyle images that will transform how you show up in your business.
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First Glance
Within a few days, you’ll receive a curated selection of early highlights as your brand story begins to unfold. Start using these images straight away to introduce this new era of visibility to your audience.
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The Legacy Collection
Open your private online gallery to find a complete, purpose-driven visual story that reflect your truth, your mission, and your message. This is accompanied by a supportive guide - The Viewing Ritual - to help you celebrate this exciting time.
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Celebrate & Strategise
A bespoke closing session via Video Call, or in-person to celebrate your experience, and give you all the tools and confidence you need to utilise your new Personal Brand imagery.
The Brand Story Experience is designed for creatives, founders, change-makers and leaders who are shaking things up
It’s time for you to have portraits and lifestyle imagery that get you the attention you deserve
It’s time to confidently say yes to career defining opportunities and with eye catching visuals that scream YOU
It’s time to make art!
Everything I do is based on a foundation of celebration, trust and respect
The Brand Story Experience boasts two packages.
They both include the same planning process - the key differences are the length of the photography session, number of locations and images included.
Make it your own with optional add-ons such as Promotional Films and short video clips.
We can discuss all options, when you book a call with me.
Flourish
Features:
Bespoke container with wrap-around support
Half day storytelling photography session
80+ portrait, lifestyle & bespoke stock images
One main location anywhere in the UK
£1500
Pay in full or over 3 months with a £500 deposit + 2 monthly instalments of £500
Abundance
Features:
Bespoke container with wrap-around support
A full day photography session
200+ portrait, lifestyle & bespoke stock images
Multiple locations anywhere in the UK
£2000
Pay in full or over 4 months with a £500 deposit + 3 monthly instalments of £500
Not sure which is right for you?
Book a Discovery Call and we can chat through the options together.
Kind Words From Past Clients
"I’m charging more, working the same, and already seeing a return on the investment."
Since updating my website with the new images, I’m now booking weddings for next year, which has never happened and I’ve even made it onto two more suppliers' lists!
The photos helped me really hone in on the message and look I want to communicate, and they’ve attracted a wider audience. The best part is that I’m charging more, working the same, and already seeing a return on the investment. People take me seriously now, all because I invested in professional brand photography.”
— Cat Piper, Pipers Bakery
"Celie instantly made me feel at ease."
I found Celie to be patient, fun, collaborative. thoughtful and sensitive. The process from start to finish was seamless and thoroughly enjoyable and that’s testament to Celie’s character. She instantly made me feel at ease when she came to my home to photograph me. Because of that, she captured my true essence and I’m delighted with the photographs!
Thank you, Celie. Our day together was one of my favourite days during a tough personal year. I now have stunning photos that capture that day AND help me show up in my business as the real me.
— Sadia Ghazanfar, Leadership Coach
"I felt so supported and excited every step of the way."
From the moment we first spoke about what I was looking for with my brand shoot, to the in-depth prep process and the actual shoot day, I felt so supported and excited about it every step of the way.
I'm incredibly happy with my brand photos and can see myself using them for a long time.
Celie was a gem to work with - if you're looking for a photographer who will help you embody your fullest self in front of the camera and not feel embarrassed about it, Celie is your woman!
— Dominique Marshall, Website Designer
Past clients have chosen me as their Personal Brand Photographer for:
Reflection + Clarity
Visibility + Confidence
Holistic Care + Nervous System Support
Exploration + Expression of Your True Self
Creative Direction + Co-Creation
High Quality, Future Proof Visuals
I Believe In:
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Pride and Celebration
Celebrating who you are, right here, right now.
My ethos is bringing your whole self to the shoot, so come as you are and make sure you bring some self kindness too.
I firmly believe in harnessing our differences and cheering you on as you do it.
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Mutual Trust
Our work together is a collaboration - no pedestals.
It’s a respectful two-way street where we’re clear about our boundaries and look out for each other.
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Art As Activism
It’s a fact that business is inherently political.
My work is grounded in my values. I know what I stand for and so do you.
Helping you take up space and tell YOUR story brings me joy and gives you confidence.
And those are defiant acts of rebellion.
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True Self-Expression
Supporting you to fully express your whole self and your vision is why I’m here.
I’m not a “good vibes only” photographer.
Together we will visually capture how you’re doing things differently.
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Being Inclusive AF
I welcome all of you and deeply cherish the abundance of brains, bodies, identities and backgrounds on this planet.
Accessibility is a top priority in my approach - from our communication to the locations we choose.
I’ll be here with all my lived experience, and you’re here with yours. Let’s lean into that version of you, no the masked one.
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Case Studies
BRAND STORY EXPERIENCES
A collection of selected projects
Ready for true self-expression?
FAQs
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Anyone who promotes their businesses with a website, social media page, professional networking page, online adverts or leaflets and brochures could benefit from bespoke, professional photography.
Whether you're a freelancer or own a small to medium sized business, bespoke images that reflect the work you do, and how you do it will always look better than stock photos or selfies.
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If you are an individual Founder, Entrepreneur, Business owner, Speaker, Change-maker or Thought Leader or identify with another business-y title, The Brand Story Experience is designed especially for you.
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Yes absolutely - I've worked all over the UK. For shoots further than 20 miles from Frome, a travel and possible accommodation fee will be added.
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The location of our shoot is one of the most important aspects as it needs to truly align with your personality and your work.
Often my clients house or workplace, or out in nature is a great place to start, but I also have lots of great resource available to help you choose another location if you're looking for somewhere else.
We will decide on our location together when we have our Planning Call, so we can make sure it fits in with our brief and suits any accessibility needs.
Read my blog post about how to choose a location to get started!
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There are varied payment plans according to the package selected which we can discuss during the booking process. All bookings require a non-refundable deposit to secure your Experience.
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The number of photos in your private online gallery will depend on the type of session booked and you can download all of the images you receive. For Brand Stories, you will receive a minimum of 80 photos.
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There are a couple of add-ons to the Brand Story Experience, to make the process even smoother and more fitting for you - see below, and let’s discuss during our Discovery Call, as I can advise on the best way forward.
Video Clips or a Brand Film
Add a selection of video clips, or a mini movie to your Brand Story Package, to make into your own reels, or use on your website.
From £400
Location Scouting
Need an expert eye to find the perfect location?
Sit back and relax while I find and source the best indoor and outdoor spaces for us to shoot in. (excl. booking fee)
£275
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Brand Story Experience clients will receive a Preview Gallery within a few days of our session, and the Full Gallery being around 4 weeks later.
They are always delivered via a beautiful, private online gallery where you can download Web and High Resolution images, making using them for various needs super easy! -
All final images will be individually edited to produce the best exposure and colour balance as well as little tweaks to improve the composition and remove distractions.
Because I truly believe that everyone is beautiful and deserves to be photographed authentically, I don't alter any permanent features like body shape or teeth.
If you are unfortunate enough to wake up with a raging spot on our shoot day, I will make sure that it's not in any of your final photos!
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The Brand Story Experience includes a Video Call a few weeks after the gallery delivery to reflect, celebrate and strategise the use of your new imagery.
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As wild as possible!
I’ve photographed folks naked in the sea, climbing hills at sunrise (not naked) and strutting their stuff in heels on the streets of London.
This is where the fun begins because you get to choose exactly what energy, atmosphere and mood is described in your imagery.
We’ll work closely together to design your dream Brand Visuals through a series of grounding exercises and mindful practices that unleash your true self-expression.
My work is documentary-led, true to colour and emotive, so you can expect all of these elements to come together in your final gallery of images.
If there’s a specific aesthetic you’d like to aim for, tell me in our Discovery Call, I’d love to hear about it!
Looking for less experience, more quick result?
Portraits are for you
Documentary-led portraits that capture real expression. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, launching something big, or simply reconnecting with yourself, let’s get creative with it.