brand photoshoot tips
My Top 7 Time-saving Tools For Brand Photographers
Today, I wanted to walk you through some of the tools that have saved me the most time as a brand photographer, so that you can start saving a few hours a week too.
5 Shot Ideas for your Brand Photoshoot Shotlist
Stuck for shotlist inspiration for your next brand photoshoot? I've got you! As a brand photographer who also gets to shoot for magazines, I build creative and useful shotlists with lots of brand photography shot ideas on a very regular basis. In this list, you will find the images I get asked for by my magazine editors, that my clients use heaps online, and that have helped my clients to land mainstream press coverage.
8 lessons from 8 years as a brand photographer
I’m Anna, and this month my business turned eight...and to celebrate, I thought I would share eight of the lessons I've learned since starting my business back in 2016.
How To Use B-Roll Content Clips In Instagram Reels
B-roll footage is useful, inspiring, and fun, but I see so many accounts using their clips just once and never repurposing them to their fullest potential. If you have been wondering how to use B-roll clips for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts or even LinkedIn, this guide is for you.
My Advice To Beginner Photographers
A few months ago, I was emailed by a photography student just before their graduation, to ask for my advice about getting started in the personal brand photography industry. I really enjoyed answering, so today I wanted to share that advice in case it comes in handy to any of photographers wanting to learn… this advice is especially for beginner brand photographers, so I hope you enjoy!
What to Wear for a Brand Photoshoot
Planning your next brand photoshoot and feeling stumped on what to wear? You're not alone! Choosing the right outfits can make a huge difference in how your brand is perceived. Here are my top tips to help you look and feel your best, ensuring your photos truly represent your brand.
BTS with group facilitator Mikaila Kelly
Mikaila Kelly is a community organiser, group facilitator, business advisor, and yoga teacher – here’s our beautiful Arthur's Seat session in Edinburgh!
6 Lessons From Shooting Magazine Photography
I've been a regular magazine photographer since 2022, and love shooting photography for publication. Here are my lessons from my published work!
#CreativeLeapClub – our Spring Prompts
We loved our month of creative prompts to help you fall back in love with Instagram this February! So, we are back for #CreativeLeapClub: a seasonal series of creative prompts to inspire you throughout the year.
BTS with Detail Movement Interiors
One of my fave parts of being a brand photographer is connecting with Edinburgh kin like Raluca from Detail Movement Interiors!
BTS with Treen founder Cat Anderson Edinburgh
Dive into a super inspiring chat with vegan boutique owner, Cat Anderson from treen, Edinburgh. treen's values of ethical and sustainable production shine.
East Lothian Photographer – Saorsa Psychology
This July I headed to East Lothian, to serve Saorsa Psychology as her brand photographer for a special branding shoot. Here’s a look behind the scenes!
a brand photographer adventure in aberfeldy
This weekend I took a break from my brand photographer work to visit beautiful Aberfeldy in Perth and Kinross! It was absolutely stunning… This trip took us up Ben Lawers (or partway up in my case, as I had my camera in tow) and to Loch Tay, not far from Aberfeldy. Here's my photo story of this beautiful trip!
i helped photograph my first book!
Today's post is just a wee celebration with you: this week I finally got my copy of 91 Magazine's beautiful new book and I'm so happy to have been part of this project!
on being seen by everyday writes
I could not be more honoured to be sharing an eassy written for us by my client Nadia of Everyday Writes today. It’s a beautiful, moving piece about Nadia’s experience of being seen as a queer, neurodivergent, Black business owner. Over to Nadia…
fife brand photographer – yarrow magdalena photography
This April I was lucky enough to photograph the wonderful Yarrow Magdalena, a creative advocate and web designer who joined me for a brand photoshoot in Fife, Scotland.
5 brand photography myths busted
Today, I wanted to share my top 5 brand photography myths with you; let me know if you've heard any of these myths yourself!
15 ways to use your brand photography
There is SO much you can do with brand photography if you’re ready to be brave with it! Feel free to use this as a master checklist to help you get the most from your brand photography… Let’s get to it!
why i moved my brand photography business to edinburgh
To celebrate six months as an Edinburgh-based brand photographer, I really wanted to share with you the reasons why I decided to up sticks and move here… and boy am I glad that I did!
what should you wear for a brand shoot?
Previous clients will know that I add multiple shoot prep guides to every client's portal, but if you have yet to work with me, here are my top tips for deciding on outfits ahead of your shoot.