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Bend Brand Photographer

Ditch the poorly lit selfies and (awkward) corporate headshots to establish how you want to be perceived with photos that reflect your personality, not someone else’s polish.

Howdy, I’m Gwen

With more than 14 years experience capturing love stories, I bring my intuitive approach and attention to detail in creating stand-out images for creatives, founders, entrepreneurs, & individuals in every chapter of life.

My goal is to make you feel comfortable and confident while delivering images that will amplify you and your brand.

about me

Personal Branding Planning Guide

Are you ready to elevate your business with images that speak to your target audience and you are excited about using?

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Personal Branding 101

After a personal branding session you’ll be able to:

Build trust with your ideal client.

Show up online easily and with confidence.

Increase revenue & repeat clients.

Elevate your brand & marketing assets.

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Why Work With Me

Experience

With more than 14 years experience capturing love stories, I bring my story-telling method to creating stand-out images for entrepreneurs, professionals & individuals in every chapter of life.

The Details Matter

My attention to detail and easygoing personality allows me to capture the unique personalities of my clients at every shoot.

It’s About You

My goal is to craft captivating images that tell your story and showcase how amazing you are.

Need an updated headshot and not a personal branding session? I can save you from your outdated headshot you’ve been dreading updating.

Next Steps

01. Reach out!

Reach out! Fill out the contact form and share more about your photo needs. Let’s jump on a quick call.

02. Chat Details.

I’ll send over a proposal for your personal branding or portrait session.

03. Book it!

A signed work agreement and retainer will get your date on the calendar and your session will be booked!

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Pricing & Information

Signature Headshot Sessions begin at $900

Branding Sessions Begin at $2,000

Is it time for an updated headshot but you don’t need a full headshot session? I offer express headshot sessions that begin at $450.

Reach out to book!

For more details on branding packages, please reach out and tell me about your brand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In a few sentences: It’s more than those corporate headshot sessions with forced smiles and plain backdrops. Personal branding photography is genuine imagery that breathes life into your business, showcases your personality and makes your brand stand out. Personal branding photography is perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners and everyday people!

Great question!

Branding sessions are more in depth, strategic sessions that tell the story of your brand, showcase your professional personality and demonstrates what it might feel like working with you. Branding sessions will include headshots, candid lifestyle imagery that feels natural and unposed and often times details of your brand or craft.

For example, if you are an artist, this may include images of you working at your craft, details of your tools and and images of your finished artwork.

A Headshot session is just that. Traditionally, a cropped photo of your face looking at the camera often against a seamless backdrop or outdoors with a simple background. Usually used on a corporate website, business cards, modeling promo or dating profiles.

Is it time to update your LinkedIn profile or your work profile page but you don’t need a full Signature Headshot Session? I offer a basic headshot session beginning at $450 which includes TWO final edited images of your choice and a session that will get it done within 30 minutes. These sessions are quick & easy!

Prefer a studio session? I use a couple local studios and can recommend the best fit for your session.

Additional images can be purchased separately if you are having a hard time selecting just two.

1.Reach out. 
Interested in booking a session with me? Reach out through my contact form or email me. Tell me about your project. We’ll set up a 15-minute discovery call and that’s when you’ll fill me in on ALL the details about you and your brand. How do you plan to use your imagery (social, website, print marketing)? 
How many images are you looking for (is this for a website refresh or a month’s worth of social media content)? Please include any hard deadlines for this project.

2. Custom proposal. After our discovery call, I’ll create a custom proposal unique to your brand and send it your way. Every session is customized including the location, length and number of final images you will receive. Your proposal will be designed to meet the needs of your project.

3. Book It! My husband and I have a new life motto, “Book it!” While this applies to planning a trip, booking a self care appointment or branding session- we say, “Book it!” Life is too short not to. After all, at least this one will be a tax write off. 

To secure a date, a $500 retainer and signed work agreement will get you on the calendar.

4. Let’s Get Creative. After your date is secured, I will get to know your brand, your goals and the vision you have for this shoot. We can talk about shoot logistics, best time of day to shoot, outfits, styling and props. I am happy to recommend other vendors if needed such as hair and makeup artist or stylist.

Turnaround time for headshot sessions are generally 7 business days.

Personal Branding Sessions galleries are often larger and are delivered within two weeks.

If you are an entrepreneur, you may want to book a branding session if:

  1. You are about to launch a new business.
  2. You are rebranding your business.
  3. Standing out online in a competitive market is one of your goals.
  4. You want to build trust with your audience.
  5. Your business has moved to a new location.
  6. Ready to take the next step? Reach out and book a discovery call.
  7. I recommend booking your branding session 4-8 weeks in advance. This will allow time to book any related appointments like getting your hair or nails done.

Why I’m Inspired By Working with Fellow Entrepreneurs

Working with fellow solopreneurs in Bend, Oregon is something I am proud to do. I know firsthand the importance of showing up online, how important first impressions are and the need to stand out to your ideal client.

Top locations for Photo Shoots in Bend

A list of my favorite locations for branding or portrait shoots in Bend.

Wardrobe Essentials

Everything you need to know on what to wear for your Branding Session in Bend. {Coming Soon}

How to Get The Most Out of your branding images

If you are planning a branding session in Bend, Oregon, here’s how to make your shoot a success!

Personal Branding Images

Check out some of my favorite images from past Branding Sessions

Testimonials

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    “I absolutely LOVED working with Gwen. Right from the beginning, she made us feel comfortable and excited – and it only got more fun from there!! We did group photos with five of us and individual shots, as well, and she truly captured the energy and vibe of each one of us. Gwen really listened to exactly what our intentions were for the shoot and then absolutely NAILED IT! She is easy and comfortable to be around, for anyone who is new to photoshoots and done many, she makes you feel GOOD. Thank you, Gwen.”
    -Lyndsay L.
  • “10/10!! I really enjoyed working with Gwen for my personal branding photoshoot. From the communication before the shoot, to the absolute fun we had during, and her even standing in the rain to get amazing window shots of me – I can’t say enough great things about my experience with Gwen. Plus, her editing was spot on!”
    Ashley
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    “I was so pleased with the branding work Gwen did for my small business. Couldn’t be happier.”
    Katie
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    “Gwen is INCREDIBLE! Not only is Gwen so easy and wonderful to work with, her photos are truly amazing! We did a 3 hour branding shoot and I am so so happy with the images she captured for me. Plus we had so much fun together shooting. She listened to what I wanted to create and really got me and my message. The images are so beautiful and so ME. Thank you Gwen! You helped make my new website and brand look fantastic.“
    Sarah N.

Get In Touch

If you’re looking for an awesome photographer and you connect with my work, reach out! [email protected].