Take Your Brand Seriously in 2022

Take Your Brand Seriously in 2022

Personal Branding photography is becoming one of the most important marketing tools in an increasingly visual world. Building your brand with attention grabbing and scroll resistant?imagery is crucial in a very crowded field. I have worked with many brands, large and small over my career as a professional photographer and I have to admit that in almost all cases they get their personal branding right and they get results!?

Real Estate Professional looking at camera for personal branding photography. Sitting at desk working on a computer.

When you think about celebrities, their PR teams try to ensure that their brand/client is at the forefront of our minds with very clever marketing. They consistently use high quality photographs to feature clients in newspapers, magazines and on billboards worldwide. Do celebrities control these images? No, but they do make sure that a positive looking image is captured knowing that the end result is publicity for their personal brand. They know what generates publicity for their personal brand. You may not have the media presence of a Celebrity or a PR team to back you up but you can control the way you and your business are seen through positive professional photography.

Physician dressed in business formal looking at camera for professional headshots. Wearing a dark jacket against a mid-gray background shot on location with mobile studio set up.

Do You Have a Personal Brand Photoshoot Booked? If you think that branding is simply a logo think again. Branding is everything your customer thinks, believes, feels and imagines about your business. If you want to build an amazing brand then your brand messaging needs to be consistent.?

Building a brand that suits everyone is next to impossible! Often businesses think they just want to sell to anyone who’ll pay for their services or goods. When this happens you don’t really have a brand or uniqueness and you don’t particularly appeal to anyone. To build a truly great brand you need to have your ideal customers in mind and focus your brand and your offer on what it is they really want. Brands like Cartier, Mercedes Benz, Nike and many more, have on-brand photography and branding to attract their clients. It's these brands you should be emulating. If you want to aim high then your message and profile image needs to reflect that. I’ve helped clients create amazing marketing materials by simply taking the first step and getting a photo session scheduled, then?shot and retouched!

Business professional posing for professional headshot and branding photography. Medical professional wearing a formal gray jacket against a gray background in

People buy from people they like and connect with. To that end, it's important to come across as warm, confident, approachable and knowledgable.?Authenticity is key! Show your clients and prospective clients who you are by starting with an eye-catching Professional Headshot and add a few different looks that will help you on your way to branding success.




I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Brand is something I’m very passionate about and I’m always happy to help.

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 904.333.2420


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About the Professional Headshot Photographer

Chris Cottrell is a Jacksonville, Florida based professional portrait photographer. He obtained a Graphic Arts Degree from Brunel Technical College in the United Kingdom and he has been practicing the art of photography professionally for over 20 years. His experience ensures you receive the beautiful images you are seeking.


Andrea Barlak

Proud Wife, Mother, Rotarian, Girl Scout Leader and current PTA President of Loretto Elementary #ServiceAboveSelf

2 年

What a great headshot! It looks fabulous!

Chris Cottrell

Captivate, impress & stand out with headshots that speak volumes!

2 年

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Clemency Wright - Keywording Consultant

?? Optimising visibility to online visual content through strategic Keywording to increase engagement

2 年

Great post Chris, all the best for 2022.

Pete Jenkins

Rugby Union Photographs from the last two decades of the 20th Century

2 年

Some lovely portraits there Chris ??

Jeff Brown

?? Photography Mentor & Best Selling Author ? Photography Business Mentoring, Accountability, & Support. I Help You Build a Highly SUCCESSFUL Photography Business ?? FOLLOW MY HASHTAG #CreatingSuccessfulPhotographers.

2 年

Great advice Chris, personal branding is so very important in the online world. You've got to make the right first impression.?

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