When it comes to personal branding, the choice of location for your photoshoot is more than just a backdrop – it's a strategic element that contributes to the overall narrative of your brand. The right location can enhance your story, convey your personality, and set the tone for how you want to be perceived. Here are five unique branding shoot location ideas to think about!
Urban Oasis: Embracing the Energy of the City
Choose an urban location for your branding shoot. Cityscapes, modern architecture, and vibrant street scenes can convey a dynamic and energetic personality. Utilize the city's unique features, such as iconic landmarks, bustling streets, or trendy neighborhoods, to infuse a sense of modernity and ambition into your visual brand.
Nature Retreat: Channeling Tranquility and Connection
Escape the hustle and bustle by opting for a nature-inspired branding shoot. Whether it's a lush green park, a serene lakeside, or a secluded forest path, natural settings can evoke feelings of tranquility and connection with the environment. These locations are ideal for those who want to convey a more down-to-earth, grounded, and approachable side of their personality, fostering a sense of authenticity in their brand.
Home Sweet Home: Intimate and Personal
Your own home can be a powerful and intimate setting for a branding shoot. This option allows you to showcase your personal space, giving your audience a glimpse into your daily life. Capture candid moments in your favorite room, surrounded by elements that reflect your hobbies, interests, or accomplishments. A home-based branding shoot creates a comfortable and authentic atmosphere, fostering a sense of relatability with your audience.
STUDIO OR RENTAL
Don’t love your workspace? Is your home not quite photo ready? If a well-decorated, well-lit, on-brand home isn’t your story, don’t sweat! Part of planning your session involves choosing an appropriate backdrop for it all- if your home isn’t “on-brand,” we still have a ton of other options. A lot of clients end up choosing an off-site location for their session.
The top places I recommend looking are Airbnb, VRBO, WeWork, Sonder, Avvay and Peerspace. If there’s an event venue in your area that immediately comes to mind, it doesn’t hurt to reach out and ask if they have an hourly rate for a session in the middle of the week. If you go the Airbnb or VRBO route, you’ll most likely need to reserve two nights to give us enough time for prep + shooting.
I also have a studio space that can be used for some or all of the photos depending on our chosen aesthetic.
