Personal branding photographer Johannesburg
More photographs. More possibilities. Still you.
Personal branding gives us more room than a traditional headshot.
We can change clothing, expression, lighting and composition to create a collection of portraits for the different places your work appears.
Some may be formal.
Some more relaxed.
Some may need to command a page. Others simply need to introduce you.
But they should all still look like the same person.
You.
Before your session
We start with where the photographs need to work.
Your website. LinkedIn. An article. A speaker profile. Social media. A book jacket. Perhaps something we haven't thought of yet.
That tells us what we need to photograph.
We will talk about clothing, backgrounds and the different photographs you need before you arrive at the studio.
From there, I'll work out how we make them.
What happens in the studio
All personal branding sessions take place in my Johannesburg studio.
I will direct you throughout.
Where to stand.
What to do with your hands.
Where to look.
When to move.
And when to stop trying so hard.
We can change clothing, lighting and background as we work, giving the photographs variety without turning the session into a production.
We make the photographs you actually need rather than simply making lots of them.
You don't need to know how to pose
Very few people walk into my studio knowing what to do in front of a camera.
I don't expect you to.
Small changes in posture, expression and body language make an enormous difference in a portrait, and I will guide those throughout the session.
You don't have to perform.
You just have to turn up.
Clothing
Bring several options.
Simple, well-fitting clothing photographs beautifully.
Jackets, shirts, blouses and different necklines can change a portrait considerably.
We will discuss what to bring before your session so that your choices suit both you and where the photographs will be used.
Lighting and backgrounds
My studio gives us complete control over the light.
We can make subtle changes in lighting and background to give different photographs a different feeling while keeping the collection recognisably yours.
I have worked this way for more than twenty years.
The equipment matters.
Knowing when enough is enough matters more.
Retouching
Every portrait you select is individually retouched by me.
I remove temporary distractions and refine what needs attention without removing the things that make your face yours.
You should recognise yourself.
So should everyone else.
Who personal branding is for
Personal branding works particularly well for:
- business owners and entrepreneurs
- executives and consultants
- speakers and authors
- specialists and advisors
- creatives
If you need only one or two straightforward professional portraits, a headshot session may be all you need.
If you regularly need photographs of yourself in different professional contexts, personal branding gives us more room.
When your face is part of your work.
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The studio
I have specialised in portrait photography since 2005 and am one of only two Master Portrait Photographers in Africa accredited by The Portrait Masters.
My Johannesburg studio is fully equipped with professional lighting and backup power.
It is private, quiet and built for portraiture.
Everything we need is here.
Personal branding pricing
Personal branding sessions begin with a R3,000 session fee.
Your portrait collection is selected when you book because the number of final photographs helps determine how much we need to create during the session.
Foundation
A smaller collection for someone who needs a handful of strong professional portraits.
Signature
More photographs and greater variation for someone who needs portraits for several different uses.
Legacy
A larger collection for someone who regularly needs a broader range of portraits.
Additional portraits can be purchased after your session.
→ Begin your personal branding enquiry
Frequently asked questions
I will direct you throughout.
Ready when you are
You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what photographs you need. That's my job.
Tell me a little about yourself, what you do and where the photographs need to work.
We'll take it from there.
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JOHANNESBURG PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
One Moment. One Portrait. Forever
© 2005–2026 Bridget Corke Photography
Blairgowrie · Johannesburg · South Africa
International Master's in Portrait Photography
One of only two in Africa.