Branding Photographer in Chichester — Personal Branding & Headshots

I’m Ania, a branding photographer in Chichester. I photograph business owners, freelancers and small teams across West Sussex and Hampshire — at work, in their own space, doing what they actually do.

My branding photoshoots are relaxed and gently directed, and you come away with a library of photos for your website, social media, LinkedIn and Google Business Profile. I have been photographing people since 2007, most of whom told me at the start that they hate having their photo taken.

Branding photos that show what you actually do

A headshot tells people what you look like. Branding photos tell them what it is like to work with you: your hands on the product, you mid-conversation with a client, the workshop, the treatment room, the laptop on the kitchen table. That is often what makes someone choose you over the next name in their search results.

I photograph a mix: a few polished headshots, your workspace and tools, you at work, and the details of what you make or do. That gives you enough variety that your website, Instagram and LinkedIn are not all showing the same three photos for the next year.

“Ania really put me at ease having my photo taken”

I used Ania Photo to take some headshots for my company’s website and Linkedin profile. … She really put me at ease having my photo taken. The proofs and final shots were turned around very quickly, and I was pleased with the result which was natural and professional. Highly recommended.

Who branding photoshoots are for

• Coaches, therapists and consultants — people buy you, so they need to see you
• Makers and creatives — florists, bakers, designers, artists and their work in progress
• Salons, studios and small shops — your space, your team and your customers’ experience
• Service businesses and trades — the real people behind the name on the van
• Small teams — consistent headshots and group photos for your website

Business headshots

If you only need headshots — for LinkedIn, a company website, a speaker profile or press — the photoshoot is shorter and simpler. For teams, I keep the light, background and framing consistent, so everyone looks like part of the same business. I can photograph your team at your office, so nobody has to travel.

How a branding photoshoot works

Before the photoshoot

Before a Brand Starter or Brand Full session, you fill in a short questionnaire so I can understand your business, who you want to attract and where the photos will be used. For Brand Full, we also have a planning video call and I send you styling guidance. Headshot sessions need no special planning; we just agree a time and place.

On the day

I come to your workplace, your home office or an outdoor location around Chichester. I direct you gently — where to stand, where to look, what to do with your hands — and much of the time you simply carry on working while I photograph around you. Behind-the-scenes photos are included.

After the photoshoot

You receive all the edited photos from your photoshoot in a private online gallery, ready to use on your website and social media.

“Ania helped me overcome my nerves and relax”

Ania is very friendly and highly professional. At the beginning of the photo session, I wasn’t sure how to pose. Ania helped me overcome my nerves and relax. She gave me great guidance on what to do, which resulted in perfect photos.

Branding photoshoot locations around Chichester

Your own space almost always works best, because it tells your story. If you work from home, or want some variety, we can add a location nearby:

• Chichester city centre — streets, doorways and cafés for a relaxed, local feel
• Bishop’s Palace Gardens — green, calm and right in the city
• Bosham and Chichester Harbour — water and open skies, good for wellness and outdoor brands
• West Wittering — beach and dunes for coastal, lifestyle and wellbeing businesses

What to wear and bring

Wear what you would wear to meet a good client, and bring two or three options. Your brand colours work well as accents rather than head to toe. Bring the tools, products and props that show what you do, and tidy one working area — not the whole house. For more ideas, read my 10 tips on how to prepare for a business branding photoshoot.

“She completely understood the style of photo I was looking for”

I had a really lovely morning with Ania. She made me feel at ease and comfortable immediately. It felt like meeting with a friend. She completely understood the style of photo I was looking for and I was so pleased with the final photos!

Businesses I have photographed include Design F9, Glowing Potential, D&A Projects, Rainbow Designs, Project Cargo Network, ocean storyteller Kira Coley of ECO Magazine, and coach Agnieszka Dambska Wardega.

“The results far exceeded the expectations I had”

Ania was great at making me feel comfortable and relaxed. The whole session was fun and enjoyable and the results far exceeded the expectations I had before the session. I am genuinely grateful and delighted. The booking process was also very efficient and Ania is extremely responsive and flexible.

About me — your branding photographer in Chichester

I’m Ania, a branding photographer based near Chichester. Since 2007 I have photographed families, couples and business owners — mostly people who don’t enjoy being in front of the camera.

I run a small business myself and I have trained in digital marketing, so I think about where your photos will actually be used: the homepage banner, the LinkedIn profile, the Instagram grid, the Google Business Profile. More about me.

Questions about branding photoshoots

How much does a branding photographer in Chichester cost?

Headshots are £150, a Brand Starter session is £295 and a Brand Full session is £695. Returning clients can rebook Brand Starter for £250 within 12 months of their first session. Full details of what is included are in the prices section above.

What is the difference between headshots and branding photos?

Headshots show your face. Branding photos show you at work, your space, your products and your process, so potential clients can picture working with you.

Where does a branding photoshoot take place?

At your workplace, your home office or an outdoor location around Chichester. I don’t have a studio, and your own space usually tells your story better anyway.

I hate having my photo taken. Will this work?

Yes. Most of my clients say the same. I direct you through every photo, and much of the time you are simply working while I photograph.

How many photos will I get?

You receive all the edited photos from your photoshoot, not a small selection.

Can you photograph my team?

Yes. I photograph staff headshots and group photos, and I keep them consistent so your team looks like one business.

Which areas do you cover?

As a branding photographer in Chichester, I cover the city and West Sussex, including Bognor Regis, Arundel and Littlehampton, plus Hampshire, including Portsmouth, Havant and Fareham. See also my business photography in Portsmouth and Hampshire.

Book a branding photographer in Chichester

Tell me about your business, where you will use the photos and roughly when you would like the photoshoot. I will get back to you within one business day.

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