PERSONAL BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY

PERSONAL BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY IN SURREY

Your personal brand is often the first impression people have of your business. Before you’ve had a conversation, replied to an email or picked up the phone, your photography is already telling your story.

That’s why creating authentic, strategic imagery is about so much more than taking a great headshot. It’s about capturing your personality, your expertise and the values behind your business, helping the right clients feel confident they’re in the right place.

My journey into personal brand photography began long before the phrase became part of everyday marketing. After starting my career in marketing and later retraining as a stylist, I spent over a decade creating the award-winning Notes From a Stylist blog, collaborating with brands including The White Company, Marks & Spencer, Barbour, Harrods, Astley Clarke, Rae Feather, Donna Ida and NEOM.

Working alongside some of the UK’s best-loved brands taught me how powerful thoughtful imagery can be. Every photograph needed to do more than look beautiful—it needed to communicate a lifestyle, tell a story and create an emotional connection with the audience.

Today, I bring that same experience to every personal brand shoot. Whether you’re a consultant, creative, entrepreneur or established business owner, we’ll create a collection of natural, editorial-style images that feel authentic to you and give you the confidence to show up consistently across your website, LinkedIn, PR, marketing and social media.

If your photography no longer reflects the business you’ve built, we’d love to help you create images that do.

Let’s tell your story.


YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW HOW TO POSE.

YOU JUST NEED TO BE YOURSELF…

You just need to be yourself.

We’ll take care of the rest.

Every personal brand shoot begins with a conversation. We’ll get to know your business, understand your audience and carefully plan every detail—from locations and wardrobe to styling and the kind of story you want your photography to tell.

By the time the camera comes out, the hard work has already been done.

Our job on the day is simply to help you relax. We’ll guide you naturally throughout the shoot so nothing feels forced or awkward, creating authentic photography that reflects your personality and your brand.

Most of our clients tell us they were nervous before arriving. Almost all of them tell us afterwards that it was far easier—and far more enjoyable—than they ever expected.

PRICING & PACKAGES

THE BRAND LAUNCH

Perfect for new businesses, start-ups or anyone needing a professional set of images to launch with confidence. A focused one-hour session creating everything you need to make a polished first impression.

£350

THE SIGNATURE BRAND SESSION

Our most popular session for founders, consultants and business owners looking to create a comprehensive image library that reflects both their personality and expertise.

£825

CLARE W, PHOTOGRAPHER

“It was so fun working with Sara & the team. I normally hate being in front of the lens, but I felt totally at ease and came away with some gorgeous images that I’m excited to start using on my social platforms.”

COLETT CLEGG, ARTIST

“I have had the pleasure of working with the team at Surrey Social Stock Photography when they helped me prepare high-quality photographs for my art business. They were very professional and had lots of creative ideas to help me tell the story of my art journey.”

CONTACT US VIA THE FORM BELOW FOR MORE ABOUT OUR GUILDFORD PERSONAL BRAND PHOTOGRAPHER TEAM

a personal brand photographer takes a photo in her studio

FIND OUT WHICH ONE OF OUR PHOTOSHOOTS IS RIGHT FOR YOU IN OUR FAQ’S BELOW…

FAQ

WHICH PHOTOSHOOT IS RIGHT FOR ME?

We have a choice of photo shoot sessions, and depending on what you’re after, one of them will be the perfect fit for you.

Personal Branding Photography is the all-encompassing big kahuna shoot that will give you headshots, lifestyle shots and product shots.

Business and Brand Photography is a great start to optimize your business and develop visual content to highlight your services. In this shoot, we capture vibrant images of your business and products in use which you can then roll out over your social media platforms or on your website.

The Instagram Bundle is perfect for building a bank of images to elevate your Instagram, and social media feeds and relieve you of the hassle of coming up with regular content for the gram. 

If you’re merely looking to refresh your portraits, then a headshot photoshoot is the one to plump for.

HOW WILL YOU HELP ME PREPARE FOR MY SHOOT?

We love being by your side to help you get the most out of our session with you. We’ll send you a guide to help you start thinking about your brand values/colours/style which we can then talk through at our initial consultation.

We can help with advice on styling, props and what to wear so all the angst is taken out of the shoot time and you can just relax and have fun with us.

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY OF A PERSONAL BRAND SHOOT?

On the day of the shoot, we want to capture the story behind you and your brand. From portraits of you doing what you do best, through to smaller details of anything from your hands at work to your workspace and your chill time.

We will take time to guide you through some simple poses which will capture your best side and help you feel relaxed in front of the lens during our fun shoot together.

You will end up with a bank of gorgeous bespoke images which you can roll out on your social platforms which will give you the confidence to grow your brand with flair.

WHEN WILL WE GET OUR PHOTOS?

You will receive an online gallery link with all your photos within maximum 2 weeks (sometimes less depending on the season we photograph your story). You can download all the photos from the gallery but also share them, choose your favourites, and order prints!

HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE FOR RETOUCHING?

If, after reviewing your images in your online gallery, you would like some simple edits, we review them together and give you the option to highlight any you wish and offer 1 free extra edit.

Beyond that we charge retouching at the following rates;

Full day – £440
Half-day – £260
Per hour – £55

WHERE ARE YOU BASED AND DO YOU TRAVEL?

Give us a holler and we can talk specifics.

WHAT ADDITIONAL COSTS MIGHT THERE BE?

Over and above the quoted prices for our shoots, additional costs can include any of the following:

* Hair & Makeup artists
* Location hire costs
* Additional travel costs (anything over 30 minutes of travel)
* Additional retouching beyond the first edit we provide in your package
* Extra digital downloads can be added to your package downloads for an additional cost
* Black & White conversion of images
* Business visibility training