3 Tips For Personal Branding Sessions At Home

Pictured: Our client, Jardae Davis, Founder & CEO of Childhood Dream Rentals and Llevate by Dae, in her beautiful home in Dyer, Indiana. Photography by Atir Above.

Jardae is a wife, mom, and serial entrepreneur planning to launch her new wellness coaching brand, Llevate by Dae. We were honored to play a role in her launch and grateful that she booked us to capture the essence of her new brand.

Jardae's initial vision for her photoshoot included a beautiful sprawling home as the backdrop. She originally planned to rent a home, via Peerspace, in neighboring Chicago not realizing that she was overlooking her own Peerspace-worthy home.

Realizing she "had Peerspace at home" she called an audible and we packed our bags and equipment, hopped on a plane and and brought her vision to life right from the comfort of her beautiful abode.

We even had a couple cameos from some of her favorites, pictured below!

Here are three tips to consider when using your home as your backdrop:

Tip #1 - Schedule your shoot around your next maid service appointment

If the thought of having your session at home gives you anxiety because you're concerned your place isn't pristine enough, this tip is for you. If you're already on a maid service cycle, then use that to your advantage and schedule your at-home shoot a day or two after your maid service handles business.

If you don't currently use a maid service, this could this be an opportunity to delegate, literally buy yourself some time, and eliminate angst. You're busy and juggling a lot.

You deserve the help and, no, it doesn't make you lazy. If you can afford it, it's actually a sign of wisdom. Who knows, it may turn from a one-time thing to the life hack you didn't know you needed!

Tip #2 - Eliminate Background "Noise"

After your home has been refreshed to your liking, you'll want to make sure you scan each space where pictures will be taken for any objects that you wouldn't want showing in the foreground or background of any of your images.

Don't chance it. If you can see, there's a great chance the camera will too.

Tip #3 - Pick Spaces That You Love

What are your favorite spaces in your home? Where do you spend most of your time, in general? Where do you spend most of your time building your brand? Put those spaces at the top of your shoot list and don't be afraid to rearrange some furniture and decor to make your backdrop pop!

At-Home Sessions Can Be A Vibe

They're not for everyone but when it works, it works. Talk it over with your photographer and get their expert opinion on whether or not they recommend using your home as your backdrop.

Not all spaces and are made equal, so please don't take it personal if they recommend finding a location outside of your home. Trust the expert as they partner with you to create an experience and results that you'll love.

Interested in booking your personal branding session with us? Schedule a complimentary consultation and we'll take it from there!

And, yes, we travel!*

*Note: Atir Above is based in Richmond, VA.