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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.

My storytelling brand photography business is based in Somerset, but I work with wonderful humans all over the UK.

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This is for you if:

  • You’re entering a new era of business, but your current brand photography images no longer reflect your unique combination of values, skills and experience.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

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A young woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair, smiling and wearing a nose ring, sitting in a cozy home office or studio with a cluttered desk and photos behind her.
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A woman with curly hair wearing a dark green sweater stands outdoors near tall brown grass and reeds, smiling softly and looking at the camera.
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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 across 8-12 weeks from onboarding to our final strategy call.

This means you’ll take full advantage of my decade of experience in creative direction and storytelling integration.

This timeline is flexible to suit your lifestyle and support needs.

  • 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.

  • Voice & Vision

    A deep and intuitive dive into the very essence of your brand. Reflect on who you are, what you stand for, the impact you make and the story you’re here to tell with a thoughtful questionnaire.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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The Brand Story Experience is designed for creatives, founders, change-makers and leaders who are shaking things up

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It’s time for you to have portraits and lifestyle imagery that get you the attention you deserve

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It’s time to confidently say yes to career defining opportunities and with eye catching visuals that scream YOU

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It’s time to make art!

Yeah, I need this!

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 supportive planning process - the key differences are the length of the photography session, number of locations and images included.

Turn your included video clips into a Promotional Film for £500.

We can discuss all options, when you book a call with me.

Flourish

Features:

  • Half day photography session

  • 80 portrait, lifestyle & bespoke stock images

  • Short-form video clips

  • One main location anywhere in the UK

Always included:

  • Wrap-around support

  • Brand Story Handbook

  • Detailed Shoot Plan

  • Location scouting

  • Creative direction

£1500

Pay in full or over 3 months with a £500 deposit + 2 monthly instalments of £500

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Abundance

Features:

  • Full day photography session (option for 2 half days)

  • 150 portrait, lifestyle & bespoke stock images

  • Short-form video clips

  • Multiple locations anywhere in the UK

Always included:

  • Wrap-around support

  • Brand Story Handbook

  • Detailed Shoot Plan

  • Location scouting

  • Creative direction

£2000

Pay in full or over 4 months with a £500 deposit + 3 monthly instalments of £500

Book Abundance

Ready to find out more?

Book a Discovery Call - we can chat through the options together.

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Case Studies

BRAND STORY EXPERIENCES
A collection of selected projects

Kind Words From Past Clients

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"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

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"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

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"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:

  • 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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FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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. 

    This experience is designed to help your audience connect with the real person behind your work. I work with businesses and individuals across Somerset, Bristol, London and the rest of the UK to create relaxed, editorial-style imagery that feels natural, human and aligned with your values.

  • 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.

  • 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 resources available to help you choose another location if you're looking for somewhere else.

    We will decide on our shoot 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!

  • There are varied payment plans according to the photography package selected which we can discuss during the booking process. All bookings require a non-refundable deposit to secure your Experience.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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!

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