Laguna Beach · Orange County · Los Angeles
personal branding photography in orange county
Photos that look like you on your best day — for your website, LinkedIn, social media and everything you're building.
Questions? Call (949) 510-3862
Half-day sessions
from $3,000
Locations
studio, office or outdoors
Who it's for
founders, experts & teams
Experience
photographing since 2002
What is personal branding photography?
more than a headshot — the story of how you work
Personal branding photography is a planned photo session that captures you, your work and your personality, so your website, social media and marketing feel consistent and real. A headshot shows what you look like. A branding session shows what it's like to work with you.
Our all-women team at Blue Sky's Studio has photographed Orange County entrepreneurs, coaches, doctors, designers and executives since 2002. We plan every session around your brand colors, your audience and where the images will be used — then coach you through every pose, so you can relax and actually enjoy it.
Only need a polished portrait? Book an Orange County headshot session instead.
What you'll walk away with
a library of images for every place your brand shows up
Headshots, lifestyle portraits, you at work, and the details of your space — enough variety to post for months without repeating yourself.
Branding sessions
choose the session that fits your brand
Every session starts with a planning call and a brand questionnaire, and includes styling guidance, expression coaching and professionally retouched images.
Refresh session
by proposal
one location · 2 outfits
A quick, focused session to keep your images current without committing to a longer shoot.
Half day
from $3,000
up to 2 locations
Our most popular session — a full set of headshots, lifestyle and at-work images for your website and social media.
Full day
by proposal
multiple locations & looks
A complete brand library that tells your whole story — typically enough content for 3–6 months.
Annual membership
by proposal
quarterly shoots
Fresh, seasonal content all year, planned around your launches, campaigns and events.
Full days, memberships and multi-location shoots are quoted as a custom proposal based on your shot list. Request a proposal.
For companies
corporate branding & content creation photography
Corporate branding photography goes beyond individual headshots to show your whole business — your team at work, your office culture, your space and your products — so your website, recruiting pages and social media tell one cohesive story.
- Team & culture: candid collaboration, meetings and leadership portraits in your office.
- Spaces & launches: new offices, shared workspaces, galleries and showrooms for websites, brochures and ads.
- Social content: ready-to-post images sized for Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.
- Video (optional): behind-the-scenes clips, short reels and highlight videos from the same shoot.
Corporate branding sessions also start at $3,000 for a half day. Need matching headshots for the whole team? See team headshots or corporate headshots.
Branding by industry
personal branding for every kind of business
Real estate agents
Listing-ready portraits at the homes you sell.
see real estate
Creatives & designers
Galleries, studios and showrooms that show your eye.
see creatives
Health & wellness
Energy, movement and real moments for coaches and trainers.
see wellness
Doctors & med spas
Warm, trustworthy images for practices and dermatologists.
see medical
Coaches & consultants
Confident, approachable images that build trust before the first call.
see coaches
Financial professionals
Polished portraits for advisors, wealth managers and fintech.
see financialHow it works
planned around your brand
- 01
Discovery call
We talk through your goals, audience and where the images will be used, and send a brand questionnaire.
- 02
Shot list & styling
We plan locations, outfits, props and a shot list matched to your brand colors.
- 03
Session day
Relaxed, fully coached shooting — in our Laguna Beach studio, your office or on location.
- 04
Your gallery
Choose your favorites from a private online gallery; we deliver them professionally retouched.
Behind the scenes
personal branding to build your audience
See what a branding session with our team actually looks like — relaxed, coached and a lot of fun.
★★★★★“Kristin, thank you so much for the kind words and for featuring me! I'm just thrilled with these photos, had the best time working with you, and can't wait to shoot more in the future!”
Kaitlyn · Laguna Beach, CA
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personal branding photography questions
How much does personal branding photography cost?
Half-day branding sessions start at $3,000. Refresh sessions, full days, annual memberships and multi-location shoots are quoted as a custom proposal based on your shot list.
What's the difference between personal and corporate branding photography?
Personal branding focuses on one person — an entrepreneur, coach or expert — and their story. Corporate branding photographs the whole business: your team, office culture, spaces and products. Both start at $3,000 for a half day.
What should I wear for my branding session?
Clothing that matches your brand's personality and colors. Solid colors and layers photograph well, and we'll plan two or more looks with you during your consultation.
Can I include props or my workspace?
Absolutely. Your tools, products and workspace make the images more authentic — we'll build them into the shot list.
How do I prepare for my branding photoshoot?
We send a brand questionnaire to define your vision, then help with styling, locations and posing so the session matches your goals. You just show up ready to have fun.
How long does a branding session take?
A Refresh session is a short single-location shoot. Half days cover up to two locations, and full days cover several locations and looks. Corporate branding sessions typically run 2–4 hours depending on team size.
Can you create video and social content too?
Yes. We can add behind-the-scenes clips, short reels and highlight videos to the same session, plus images sized and ready for Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Where are you located, and do you travel?
Our studio is at 462 Bent Street in Laguna Beach, and we photograph on location throughout Orange County, Los Angeles and beyond. In Manhattan, see our NYC branding photography.
Let's build your brand
ready for images that feel like you?
Tell us about your business and where you'll use the photos. We'll reply within one business day with ideas, dates and a proposal.
book your branding sessionOr call (949) 510-3862