Personal Branding
Photography
for Founders &
Entrepreneurs
Personal branding photography for NYC professionals who want their image to communicate authority, attract opportunity, and reflect the work they are building.
Founders are not
hidden behind logos.
Your face is on the website.
Your name is on the pitch deck.
Your image appears in interviews, press features, and investor updates.
Personal branding is not aesthetic content.
It is business infrastructure.
Branding sessions at MJ3Eyes are designed for founders whose visibility directly influences revenue, partnerships, and growth.
This Is Not a
Headshot Add-On.
Branding photography requires a different level of intention.
At MJ3Eyes, personal branding sessions combine executive-level polish with environmental storytelling.
Strategic planning before the session
Defined brand narrative
Controlled lighting with cinematic depth
Intentional wardrobe alignment
Multi-use image creation
Our branding photography services are structured to produce a comprehensive visual asset library used across websites, press features, social platforms, and investor communications.
Trusted by
Some of the Executives &
Founders we've worked with
Built for Growth-
Oriented Founders
Tech & Startup Founders
In early funding stages, visual assets help signal innovation, confidence, and credibility.
We create branding photography that founders use across pitch decks, press kits, product launches, and investor communications.
0102Agency Owners & Consultants
Your reputation is your business.
Personal branding images should reinforce expertise and approachability while maintaining a strong executive presence.
CREATORS & THOUGHT LEADERS BUILDING HIGH-VALUE BRANDS
For authors, speakers, educators, creators, and thought leaders, your image must scale across platforms while maintaining consistency, clarity, and professional polish.
03Strategic Branding Process
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Brand Positioning Call
We clarify:
• Your target audience
• Your authority positioning
• Your growth direction
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Visual Strategy & Planning
We map background environments, wardrobe direction, mood references, and usage platforms.
Every personal branding session in NYC is structured before the camera clicks.
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Guided Direction & Presence Coaching
We guide posture, hand placement, movement, and expression to project calm confidence and strategic clarity.
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Asset Delivery Built for Scale
You leave with images designed for real business use:
• Website hero images
• Social media authority shots
• Speaking engagement photos
• Press-ready portraits
WHAT SETS US APART
Founders & Entrepreneurs choose MJ3EYES because:
They value image as a strategic business asset
They understand perception influences opportunity and valuation
They want a strategic partner — not just a photographer
They require visual consistency across platforms
They appreciate cinematic depth without artificial polish
MJ3Eyes branding photography is built for leaders who understand image as leverage.
Personal Branding Photography
THE BRAND LIBRARY
Begins at $2,000
For founders and public-facing leaders building a cohesive visual presence across platforms. These sessions are designed to create a versatile library of images used across websites, press features, investor materials, social media, and brand storytelling.
- Strategic creative direction
- Studio and environmental portraits
- Multiple wardrobe looks and visual setups
- 10 fully retouched images
Additional retouched images
- 5-image bundle — $575
- 10-image bundle — $950
Session Details
and Investment
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All Sessions Include:
Initial consultation to understand your goals, industry, and how your images will be used
Guidance on wardrobe, background selection, and hair / makeup considerations
An expansive selection of studio backdrops to support different tones, moods, and professional contexts
Custom lighting calibrated to your features and skin tone
Creative direction and expression coaching throughout the session
Studio assistant support to monitor details beyond the lens
Private proof gallery for image review and final selection
Sessions take place in our Brooklyn home studio — a private, controlled environment designed for focus, comfort, and carefully crafted portraiture.
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During Your Session You’ll Have Access To:
Private changing area with clothing rack for wardrobe changes
Private bathroom with mirror and outlets for grooming and touch-ups
Professional garment steamer for wardrobe preparation
Light refreshments during the session
Curated in-studio audio — you're welcome to bring a playlist that sets your tone
To ensure every client receives dedicated time and attention, studio sessions are intentionally limited to six per month.
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Your portrait often introduces you before you speak — in a casting room, on a company website, or across a professional network.
Every session is approached with intention, precision, and respect for what your image represents.
We work with two primary groups: Performers refining their casting identity. Executives and founders communicating leadership and credibility.
Each session follows the same carefully directed process while tailoring the outcome to the client’s professional environment.
To maintain focus and quality, the studio accepts a maximum of six sessions per month.
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THE BRAND LIBRARY
Begins at $2,000
For founders and public-facing leaders building a cohesive visual presence across platforms. These sessions are designed to create a versatile library of images used across websites, press features, investor materials, social media, and brand storytelling.
Strategic creative direction
Studio and environmental portraits
Multiple wardrobe looks and visual setups
10 fully retouched images
Additional retouched images
5-image bundle — $575
10-image bundle — $950
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On-location sessions are available for clients who prefer portraits in their office, workspace, or a location meaningful to their brand.
On-location sessions begin at $500 above standard session rates, depending on location and production needs.
Team and company headshots are available. Custom proposals can be prepared for organizations requiring portraits for multiple employees or leadership teams.
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A $200 retainer is required to secure your session date.
The retainer is applied toward your total investment.
Sessions may be rescheduled once with at least 48 hours’ notice.
Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice will forfeit the retainer.
The remaining balance is due on the day of the session.
Zelle is preferred for retainer payments.
FAQs
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Personal branding photography is a portrait session designed to create a cohesive visual representation of your professional identity. Instead of producing a single headshot, these sessions generate a library of images that can be used across websites, press features, social media, speaking engagements, and other professional platforms.
The goal is to create images that communicate who you are, what you do, and how you lead in your industry.
Personal branding photography goes beyond a single portrait. These sessions are designed to create a library of images that communicate your professional identity across multiple platforms.
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While a traditional headshot focuses on one polished image, branding sessions explore environment, wardrobe, and visual storytelling to produce versatile images for websites, press features, social media, and speaking engagements.
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Most branding sessions include two to four wardrobe options that reflect different aspects of your professional identity. Clients often bring outfits suited for websites, media appearances, speaking engagements, and everyday brand communication.
Before the session, you’ll receive guidance on wardrobe, color palette, and visual tone so your selections support the goals of the shoot.
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Most personal branding sessions last between 90 minutes and three hours, depending on the number of looks, environments, and images being created.
These sessions move at a thoughtful pace to allow for wardrobe changes, lighting adjustments, and guided direction.
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Branding sessions can take place in the Brooklyn studio, on location, or in a combination of both. Many clients choose a mix of studio portraits and environmental images to create a more dynamic visual library.
Location options are discussed during the planning phase of the session.
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Yes. Direction is a core part of the MJ3eyes process. Clients are guided through posture, movement, and expression so images feel natural, confident, and aligned with their professional presence.
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Personal branding sessions at MJ3eyes begin at $2,000. These sessions are designed to produce a comprehensive library of images that can be used across websites, press features, social platforms, and brand storytelling.
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Most professionals update their branding images every one to two years, or whenever there is a meaningful shift in their business, role, or public visibility.
Professionals who create regular content for social media, press, or digital marketing often schedule branding sessions multiple times per year to maintain a fresh and consistent visual presence.
New ventures, promotions, speaking engagements, media features, or website redesigns are also common moments to refresh your imagery.
Plan Your Headshot Session
Complete the form below to begin planning your session. We’ll review your goals, intended use, and visual direction before confirming your session date.