Case studies
Want to see some full personal branding shoots?
Here are a few of my faves!
Hilary Ellis
Talent for Change
I was delighted to be asked to work with Hilary Ellis, a Brighton based career coach, on her recent re-brand. I delivered new website copy, headshots and blog posts which bring out her warm and friendly approach, whilst emphasising her professional skills and expertise. The project involved collaborating with local brand designer Chloe Upton, who delivered a new visual identity, logo and website design.
The result is a bold, bright new look with headshots and copy that complement Hilary's new brand.
"I so enjoyed working with Lauren. I'm thrilled with the portraits she took for my new website, which absolutely capture the look and feel I was hoping for. Lauren also did a great job writing and editing my website copy and blog posts. Whether in words or images, she knows how to bring out what's really important - the essence of who you are and what you want to say. I definitely recommend her services."
Hilary Ellis
Career coach, Talent for Change
Hannah Dossary
Shiny Happy Digital
It’s always a total pleasure to work with Hannah Dossary, a Sussex based web designer with her own business, Shiny Happy Digital. Hannah works with creative small businesses to design websites that are as unique as they are.
We shot Hannah’s photos on location around Brighton. We started Hannah’s shoot in a beautiful hired room and Hannah brought one of her lovely clients along. If you want to include clients or friends in your photos, I encourage it! I’ll ask you to have a real conversation to keep the photos relaxed and natural. Hannah included plenty of fun props, including confetti and a camera. And afterwards we headed out around Brighton’s lanes for some colourful outdoor headshots.
The shot of Hannah blowing confetti into the air ended up on the front cover of Freelancer Magazine!
“Lauren was fantastic! She made me feel so at ease right away and I LOVE my professional brand photos! Highly recommended.”
Hannah Dossary
Web Designer, Shiny Happy Digital
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Health & Performance Coach
One of my regular clients is Lauren Stoney, a health and performance coach who helps people bounce back from burnout, anxiety and chronic illness.
For Lauren’s most recent shoot, she wanted to inject humour, personality and quirkiness into her brand photos. She chose a fantastic range of props, including a Sherlock Holmes outfit, a replica brain, a mountain of paper ‘admin’, and a giant inflatable boot, amongst other wonderful things! This allowed us to get really fun and creative on the shoot. We chose two different venues; the Brighton co-working space where Lauren is based, and a park. I loved working with Lauren to create different scenarios in her photos, which she has used to tell stories about the transformation she offers her clients. For example, the mountain of paper represents ‘overwhelm’. The giant inflatable boot illustrates the firm but compassionate way in which Lauren motivates her clients. It’s been a joy to see Lauren bringing her social media posts to life with these creative and unique brand photos.
“I worked with Lauren for a recent personal brand photography shoot and it was honestly the best and most fun experience. It’s not always easy being centre stage, but Lauren brought so much of her skill, creativity, intuition and words of encouragement along the way – it was an absolute joy.
It’s so important to work with someone who you have good rapport and connection with, and Lauren is not only brilliant at what she does, but just so good at putting you at ease and bringing a natural ‘flow’ to the experience.
Thank you so much Lauren – until the next one!”
Lauren Stoney
Health and performance coach
Charlotte Young
Copper Moth Design
I loved working with Charlotte Young, a Sussex based graphic designer with her own design studio. Charlotte started Copper Moth Design in 2017 after seven years of working in a range of design agencies in London. Her goal is to provide a direct designer to client service.
We shot Charlotte’s photos on location around Brighton. You never need to worry about having a location for the shoot - I will work with you to find the perfect shoot venue for you.
Charlotte wanted photos of her working and engaging with her clients, as well as some relaxed headshots she could use in her marketing, and to supercharge her social media. We shot the first half of the shoot in a beautiful hired room in Brighton’s lanes. For the second half of the shoot, we headed outside to ensure we injected plenty of colour and personality!
“Lauren is a wonderfully talented photographer who was able to capture some fantastic new photos for my business. She made me feel incredibly at ease when I was feeling uncomfortable, and that really shows in the final product. I really recommend Lauren.”
Charlotte Young
Brand Designer, Copper Moth Design
Jo Murfin
Career coach
Brighton based leadership coach Jo Murfin asked me to work with her to create some headshots for her new website and brand.
I met with Jo and her brand and website designer Richard Excell to ensure the photo shoot would be on brand. I was able to capture Jo's brand colours in some of the backdrops.
The result is a set of headshots that reflect Jo's personality as well as her professional brand.
"Working with Lauren was an absolute pleasure. I wanted something colourful and energetic, which reflected my personality and my professional brand at the same time - Lauren certainly achieved that! The shoot was outside and Lauren put me at ease. It was so much fun, and her energy and expertise meant that we got lots of varied shots. The pictures are excellent quality, just what I want. I highly recommend Lauren for creative and professional photographs.
Jo Murfin
Career coach