We had the pleasure of working with Anne and Michelle with Luxury Mountain Living on their new professional brand marketing photos late last year. Their session took place inside a gorgeous model home in Windsor, Colorado and it was the perfect backdrop for their style and brand. 

They brought a great mix of wardrobe options and I absolutely loved their style! Lots of cool shoes, stylish jackets and pops of color. 

Why should headshots and branding photos be boring?! One of my favorite things is working with entrepreneurial women who want something that shows off who they are, in and out of their business, for their websites and social media. When Claire reached out we started chatting about various location ideas, wardrobe options and the general look and feel she was going for. I was thrilled when she decided on two locations. The RiNo Arts District would give her that fun, unique, urban feel she really wanted and her warm and inviting home which was perfect for showing off all of the wine-tasting goodies. 

​Keep scrolling to learn more about Claire, Wine Bound and some tips and tricks to putting together the perfect charcuterie board. 

Tell us about your business...
Adventure Beyond the Bottle. Claire provides both private and corporate bespoke wine experiences through virtual or in-person tastings, guided wine travel, as well as Fine Wine cellar management and procurement consultancy services. With over 10 years of international wine industry experience, Claire seeks to make the world of wine more approachable to all through storytelling. She believes that behind every bottle, behind every label, there is a story to be told. Her goal is to share those with anyone willing to sit down with a glass for a tale of adventure beyond the bottle. Get ready to be transported with a taste of intrigue and scandal - maybe even danger - and be left feeling thirsty for more!

I have had the privilege of photographing Heather's professional branding headshots multiple times in the past year and I have absolutely adored working with her! 

Professional branding sessions are perfect for a variety of reasons - you can use these on your website, blogs, social media, banners, fliers, business cards and more. It's also more personal when it's you and your products rather than buying generic stock images. I like to ask clients about their business and who they are so it will help us collaborate on a variety of poses, props to bring and location.  

Here is a little bit about Heather....

Tell us about your business
I help people make changes that seem impossible. I offer psychotherapy services to CO residents, intuitive coaching to clients worldwide, professional speaking, astrology & numerology readings, and books.

Tell us a bit about you
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, holistic healer, certified clinical anxiety treatment professional, intuitive coach, and recovering MBA, who empowers individuals to transform their lives, mind, body and soul. A trusted thought leader in the self-help space, I am a professional speaker, video creator, and Amazon International #1 Bestselling Author who is defined by love and authenticity. I have produced over 500 videos and launched her own subscription-based Internet TV show HeatherHansTV, ranked in the top 1% of social media influencers 2016-2018, and have been featured by PopSugar, Forbes, and Fast Company, among other media outlets.

What are some things you love to do, outside of your business?
Read, travel, be a mom, run, and spend time with loved ones.

What is your website
www.HeatherHans.com

Where can people follow you on social media?
@heatherhanstv (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)

I love working with local small businesses on their marketing and professional branding photos! Each business is a little different and I enjoy collaborating with them to create amazing photos for their website, marketing and social media that represent them and their businesses.  

Teaming up with 212 Degrees Fitness in Littleton, Colorado was no different. Getting to know the team of trainers and their clients was a lot of fun! 

A little about their business... 
At 212° Fitness in Littleton, we specialize in small group fitness classes, boot camps, kickboxing and personal training with results! We are a non-intimidating, fun, and motivating community that welcomes all fitness levels. We take the time to get to know each and every one of our members. We will greet you by name and we will listen to what YOUR goals are. You are not just a number. You will not be just another face in the gym. We promise to work side by side with you and support you through your health and fitness journey. We are a community. We are a team. We are a fitness family.

As a small business owner, I know just how competitive things have become! 

The old idea 'if you build it, they will come' is no longer enough. I've been chatting with some of my colleagues and contacts, fellow small business owners, and hear these same things over and over. 

Real Estate agents are finding that competition for listings is fierce, even in hot markets full of potential sales.

Creatives are finding that their 'dream job' is so much more than designing websites while wearing PJ's at home. 

Independent boutiques are finding that it's not enough to simply open a storefront, they also must find a way to connect with their community in an authentic and unique way. 

I get it. As a wedding & portrait photographer, I've been through all of this myself. Hey, us small business owners have to stick together!

Today, we're talking about setting your work apart, and the importance of presenting yourself both personably and professionally as the face of your business.