hey, Friend.
We hear You’re Crushing it in your business
And we also hear you’re in need of a fresh collection of content that gives your people a real, intimate look into your life behind the screens. The good news is, you’ve come to the right place (yay!). Are you ready to make way for even more connections and opportunities? Let’s plan a brand documentary photography session to make it happen.
We’re jazzed you’re here, and we can’t wait to get to know you better!
If you still have questions after scrolling through this guide, don’t hesitate to get in touch! We’re here to be the storytellers of your brand.
info@chelsea-hall.com | 937.475.8111
The Lady
Meet Chelsea
Behind the Lens
I’m Chelsea, the owner and principal photographer of Chelsea Hall Photography. I’m a catlady, a thrifting addict, and a classic rock enthusiast. I love hiking, taking campervan road trips, and documenting lives!
After graduating with a degree in photojournalism, I started my own studio in 2012 and have never looked back! Based out of Dayton, OH, I’ve been documenting couples, families, and newborns for over 8 years.
I find perfection in the imperfect and I see beauty in the ordinary.
”From a distance it might look straight, but when you get close up, you can see the line waver. And I think that’s where the beauty is.”
- Margaret Kilgallen
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We love you for you. All rad humans are welcome here.
Branding Collections
That show the behind-the-screens of your business
the level up | $1,500
30 minute planning call with Chelsea
2 locations - Multiple outfits
high-res online gallery with the option to download and print portraits
the startup | $600
30 minute planning call with Chelsea
1 location - 2 outfits
high-res online gallery with the option to download and print portraits
Ask us about
Monthly Content Creation Packages
No matter your website, social media, or print needs, we’re here to help your small business create content that showcases what your brand is all about. Email us at info@chelsea-hall.com for more info.
“Not only is Chelsea freaking TALENTED at documentary photography, but she’s also a magical, kind human being. It’s a bonus that she’s fun to be around, too. She captured both my business (for a branding session) and my family (for a maternity session) SO well! Her eye for detail and light is truly out of this world. We will cherish all the moments she documented for many years to come and can’t wait to hire her for sessions in the future!”
—Carrie, Carried Away Creative Co.
Branding Session
What to Expect
Location
Your brand has a unique story, and we want to tell it! We suggest choosing a location that’s meaningful to you and your business. Maybe you have a favorite local coffee spot you love working from or a quaint office space? No matter the setting, let us know about it because, when you do, you can count on your brand portraits giving you life for months (maybe even years!) to come.
Scheduling
Sessions are scheduled 1-2 months in advance. Cancellations and reschedules must be made via email or phone at least 48 hours prior to your session.
Payment
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your session. The remaining 50% of your balance is due one week prior to your session.
What to Wear
Wear something that makes you feel comfortable and confident! We suggest choosing a color scheme you love (or one that matches your brand) for a cohesive, timeless vibe.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need help choosing your session location, outfits, or creating a shot list for us to work off of!
Branding session mood boards
There’s no business owner or brand like you. That’s a fact. While we’re not ones to work off of a shot list, branding sessions are different. We want to be sure we capture as much evergreen content for you as we can. So, we encourage you to make a branding session mood board using Pinterest or a Google Doc! Pull together things like specific color schemes, scenes, a list of must-have shots, and some portrait inspiration that speak to the imagery you want to achieve.
Tips to make the most of your session
Know your goals for the session & create a detailed shot list.
Think about where these portraits will be used. Will you feature them on your website, social media pages, blog posts, newsletter, print materials, and even in an online course? And what kind of story do you want the portraits to tell? Take some time to really think about it.
As soon as you've identified the intent for your brand photos, and created a branding session mood board, you can get to work to create a detailed shot list to capture the aesthetics needed to bring your vision to life. We'll print it off and use it to guide the day!
Gather & style all the details before the day starts.
Using your shot list, you can come up with a list of props and branded items you’ll need to create each shot. From there, we recommend gathering and styling all the details (ex. any flatlays) a day or two before your session. If you need to, be sure any printed materials or products are ready to go, too. That way, you can focus on getting ready for your time in front of the camera, and we can arrive ready to document your brand style.
Gather your people.
If you have a team and would like to include them in your session, be sure they’re clued in and ready to go for their big moment! This could also mean hiring additional assistance, such as a hair and makeup artist, or even a stylist. That way, some of the pressure is taken off of you to handle every little detail.
Celebrate!
While we’re with you every step of the way, we know it can be mentally exhausting to bring your branding session vision to life. So don’t forget to make time to celebrate this big win in your business! Pour up your favorite drink, put your feet up, and take a deep breath knowing you’ll soon receive portraits that’ll bring even more connections and opportunities your way. That’s just what our gut tells us. ;)
REMEMBER: WE’RE JUST HANGING OUT WHILE DOCUMENTING THE RAW + REAL OF YOUR BRAND. SO, KICK BACK, GIVE YOURSELF A PAT ON THE BACK FOR HOW FAR YOU’VE COME, AND ENJOY EVERY MINUTE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA.
