Capturing brand photography for author Alison Woods was such a treat! She never intended to write books. Frustrated when she couldn’t find a series with an African American girl as the lead character to share with her oldest granddaughter; she sat down with her notebook and started to write. This was the beginning of her journey as a self-published children’s book author.

Planning & Styling

Alison admitted that she hadn’t taken pictures in a while. In her words ‘she’s not fancy,’ but let us tell you…she is fabulous! Her brand perfectly matches her personality and story-telling style: bright, vivid, and unique. Based on our consultation, we planned three concepts for the session: lifestyle, interacting with her grandchildren (the inspiration for her books), and business portraits.

Based on Alison’s goals and priorities, we wanted to really hone in on the release of her newest book, My Name is Kash. One of our main goals as brand photographers is to help you be more profitable in your business. The launch of a new product is prime time to update brand photos.

Alison booked our Standard Brand Photo Shoot which gave us 2 hours to capture lots of content. This is enough for at least 3-6 months of consistent posting without feeling overused. Alison’s home provided the perfect backdrop for headshots, business portraits, and lifestyle photos featuring her grandchildren.

Some of our favorite shots

Can we also just talk about how cute Mrs. Alison and her grandchildren are? Our session resulted in great brand photography for author, Alison Woods. If you’re a mom with young children or someone who loves books and knows the importance of representation, then check out Alison Woods Writes for some great additions to your library.

Want to learn more about brand photography?

See more about our branding services or grab a copy of our Personal Branding Guide to get even more details about our brand photography experience.