Unlock Your Brand's Story: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide
A Closer Look at My Brand Photography Process
Have you spent hours looking through Google for the perfect Brand Photographer? Are you worried about whether your brand vision is actually going to be reflected in reality?
Are you over – thinking to figure out the best way to market your business while making sure your content aligns all over channels?
You came to the right place. I’m Samantha, and I want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what you can expect when we work together BEFORE you decide to embark on your branding project,
What you need to know before we start our Journey?
Lets be real, I may not be the best fit Photographer/Videographer for everyone. Guess what thats okay! But if you’re ready to take your brand to the next level with meaning and strategy
behind every piece of content, we’ll be a perfect match. Here’s why:
- Passion with Purpose: Every shot, every frame has purpose. I don’t just create content; I create stories that connect with your audience.
- Collaborative & Fun: I want you involved! Let’s get creative together and have fun during our sessions, I want you feel comfortable to think outside the box when we our creating your images for a campaign
- Strategic Roadmaps: Together, we’ll craft a strategy and roadmap that aligns with your brand’s goals.
- Authentic Connection: I value real, meaningful connections with my clients. We’re not just creating content—we’re building something together.
Step 1. Our Initial Chat: contact me
Our journey begins with filling out our email contact form. This is the best way to get started! This is where I get to learn about your business and YOU. I want to know what drives you, your mission, goals, your WHY.
This helps me customized concept for your brand project. We’ll be able to brainstorm ideas, choose locations, and decide on the overall vibe of your photos, videos, or both. My aim is to create a Visual/Marketing strategy that aligns with your brand’s personality and sets you apart from the crowd.
I work with beginners for content guidance and marketing strategies, as well as established brands with visual guidelines. Here are some questions to help you think about your project
Here are some things to consider?
I’m excited to hear about how you envision using the content we create together. Are you looking to use this project for internal or external purpose? Thinking of featuring it on your website, social media, using it in print materials, or maybe something else? Knowing how you plan to use it will help me craft something that fits perfectly with your goals.
Knowing exactly what you’re looking for helps me create the perfect package for your business. While many think I only do photos, that’s just one part of what I offer at Sllama Productions. I specialize in stop-motion videos, creating training content for your staff, and helping streamline communication. Our video content can inspire new hires and ensure your sales messaging is consistent. Having an idea of what type of content is essential to creating a plan, but don’t worry if you don’t have all the moving pieces, I will help you in every step on the way.
To make sure that the content we produce aligns perfectly with your goals, we can help you develop a comprehensive marketing roadmap. Additionally, we offer specialized Branding and Content audits to assess your current strategy and identify opportunities for improvement. Having this in place helps us understand how you’ll use and promote the content, so we can tailor our approach for the best results.Let’s collaborate to develop a strategy that achieves your business goals!
Close you eyes for a moment and truly ask yourself what you see when you think of your project idea coming to life. What moment stands out to you. How do you envision your company brand image connecting to your audience. Now ask yourself: does the content we create together become the missing puzzle piece that drives your company to the next stage?
Step 2: Follow up + Quote
After receiving your initial email, I’ll get back to you within 48 hours to schedule a phone call. This step is super important to me because I want to learn more about you and ensure we’re the right fit. Our brand packages do more than just capture content; we also deliver a strategic roadmap to ensure you leverage it to its fullest potential.
It’s also your chance to ask any questions you might have about working together. During our chat, I’ll walk you through the best packages tailored to your needs.
If you’re just looking for prices without sharing details about your project, we might not be the right fit. I believe in making sure you fully understand what you’re getting, with no cutting corners. This process helps me understand where you are in your business journey, and there’s NO RUSH to decide.
I want to be completely transparent with you before you make your decision.
Step 3: Finally it's Booking Time!
Now we’ve reached the exciting part—booking your branding session with me! This is the easiest step of the process. To make things seamless for my clients, everything is done digitally, so you won’t miss a thing. You’ll receive two emails from me: one with the project agreement to sign, and another with details on how to pay your invoice. For most projects, I require a 50% non-refundable retainer to secure your booking date.
Step 4: The fun Part is the Project Planning
Not every branding project is the same—if it were, my life would be way easier! The reason every project is different is, YOU. You’re what makes this project unique and stand out from the rest. During this phase, I really dig deep into what makes your business tick and, most importantly, get to know the person behind it.
This is one of my favorite parts because it’s where we get to collaborate. We’ll dive into the details, like who’s going to be involved, the locations you’re envisioning, props, and shoot dates.
In some cases, we also will be sitting down with our partner InAltum Strategy a marketing Strategist that will help you craft a unique voice that resonates with your audience and stands out in the market. Don’t worry—I’ve got a checklist to make sure we cover all the bases and nothing slips through the cracks.
Step 5: Shoot day + Delivery
The big day is finally here—SHOOT DAY, my favorite part of the whole process! This is where all our planning comes to life. You might be wondering how long you’ll have to wait for your images or videos. For most projects, I offer SAME DAY IMAGE SELECTION. That means, right after our shoot, we’ll sit down together to review and choose your favorite photos.
Once you’ve selected your images, I’ll have them ready for you within 2 weeks from the shoot. If we’re working on a video project, you’ll get a sneak peek behind the scenes during the shoot, but the final video will take 2-4 weeks, depending on the type of content we’re creating.
Step 6: Project Wrap-Up and Next Steps
Now that your content is ready and you’re putting your personalized marketing strategy into action, you might be wondering what comes next.
Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere! I’m here to support your content creation needs, whether that’s on a monthly or quarterly basis. As your brand evolves, think of me as your go-to resource—I’ll be ready to jump in whenever you need.