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Brand Marketing

with KSP

Why do you need branding photos?

Authentic branding photos help to humanize your business by showing the people behind it. This builds trust and credibility with customers, who are more likely to engage with a business they feel connected to on a personal level.

Our Brand Marketing sessions are not just a simple headshot. Our branding sessions are about conveying professionalism, creativity and competence. Professional branding photos give potential customers confidence in your business's capabilities and help establish a positive first impression.

And you can say goodbye to the same old stock photos and hello to a vibrant array of imagery that truly represents your brand. (We go into more of this later.)

From professional headshots to lifestyle snapshots, candid captures, and behind-the-scenes images that feature more of your products and processes, we've got it covered. It's not just about showcasing your business; it's about letting your personality shine through every photo. So whether you're a seasoned pro or a brand new small business owner, more corporate or more creative, our sessions are here to help your customers connect with the real YOU and YOUR business in the most engaging way possible.




Kate took my business branding pictures. They turned out great! She captured my small business and me perfectly! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for any kind of professional photos.
— Ema V. Beauty


Why we say “no!”

to stock photos

Why give valuable real estate to stock photos on your website?!! Social Media is saturated with in-authenticity.

People want to see YOU, your team, your products and process. Stock photos are inexpensive, yes, but they lack the genuine connection your customers are craving!

However, the biggest risk when using stock photos is this: What if your competitor used the same stock image your business used for a Facebook ad?!!

Also, using stock photos can make people wonder: "What are they hiding?" Customers want to connect with real people, real products, and real experiences. Authenticity builds trust, and trust is the foundation of strong customer relationships.

Bottom line…your business is unique – so why settle for stock photos that anyone can buy? Show off your personality, your products, and your brand story with photos that are as one-of-a-kind as you are.

If the stock photo you’re using is at all similar to another website that created a negative experience for the visitor, they subconsciously project their negative experiences onto your stock photos, reducing trust and adding friction to the process.

This is likely the real reason why, when Marketing Experiments tested a real photo of their client against their top-performing stock photo, visitors who saw the real customer were 35% more likely to sign up.
— Tommy Walker | Published: Dec 26, 2022



Behind the scenes video of a Brand Marketing session with Kate Schwindt Photography. Features our Stylist, Selma Marold, whose contact info you find on our Kate’s Fav page.