You’ve got a beautiful spark
Show it off with gorgeous polished portraits.
Branding Blitz
I provide the space and
It’ll feel like yours for
20 power-packed minutes.
Warning: These are not your boring corporate headshots.
⚡️each branding blitz includes 3 magazine-ready RETOUCHED portraits selected from your gallery of 15. you can always purchase more and there’s ZERO-PRESSURE to do so.
People often put off scheduling brand portraits because:
They worry about how they’ll look.
I never expect you to be a professional model. I’ll guide you throughout your session. My goal is always to make you look good.
They feel awkward in front of a camera.
You and most everyone. I help maximize your comfort by learning about you beforehand, letting you know what to expect, playing your power playlist during the session, and by giving you really easy (un)posing tasks. Most people leave saying they had fun…and how it really felt confidence-boosting.
They don’t make time.
I completely understand having too much on your plate. This is why I provide the location, the look book, the planning checklists. All you really need to do is block off a tiny part of your day.
“Maija is a brilliant photographer.
She is amazing at branding and making sure you are true to yourself and your business image. Maija is so professional, but she makes you feel so confident and comfortable in front of the camera. I recommend her to everyone!
~Lisa Jindu of Streets of London Salon
My super power is
finding the beauty and authenticity in every human in front of my camera.
Here’s how that works
Connect
When you book, you’ll complete a short questionnaire. I’ll take a peek at your socials and wherever else you want me to learn more about you. Even though it’s a short session, it’s still about YOU.
I’ll also send you planning tips and a link to my prep guide. You’ll walk in feeling ready to go!
And I’m always open to answering any questions you have along the way.
Collaborate
I’m here to work with you.
Talk to me. Give me feedback. I’m looking for what makes your spark shine throughout your portrait experience.
I can only do that with you.
Celebrate
Within 2 weeks, pour yourself a choice beverage and celebrate you!
You’ll receive the link to select your favorites from your online gallery. You can download them and put them to work right away.
FAQ
If you have more I’m always happy to answer any and all. Send me a note or click, get in touch.
How do you personalize a branding blitz?
Branding Blitz sessions are taken within a versatile environment selected for maximum variety. I encourage you to bring items that reflect your work and/or brand environment – laptops, a few desk accessories, framed artwork to quickly add to the wall or a bookshelf, pillows – whatever you need to make it more personal. I’ll send you more ideas within my prep guides.
You’ll also complete a questionnaire when you book. Your responses will help me create some personal touches within your photos as well.
If you need photos that are more even more personalized and strategized to you, consider a personal branding session.
Where is this event located?
I rent studio spaces and partner with local businesses to provide a variety of locations for these events. I switch up locations to keep your images looking fresh and unique. I have photos of the venues below in the scheduling.
Will you Photoshop my wrinkles and slim me down?
I believe you are beautiful the way you are right now. I encourage everyone to look at their photos through the eyes of their best friend. I will work with you to find the most flattering (un)poses throughout and give you guidance beforehand so that you walk-in feeling confident and photo-ready.
My retouching includes some skin smoothing (because my camera is SHARP!), removing large flyaways, healing blemishes, altering a color (in the same color family) so that it’s on brand, and really just polishing up your image to make it look magazine-ready.
Will there be a hard sell when I see my images?
Absolutely not! You’ll receive your images via an online gallery with instant access to download your 3 retouched images. If you want more, you’re always welcome to add more at that point. There is zero expectation to do so. I just want you to walk away with portraits that you love and that will serve you whatever endeavors you encounter.
Branding Blitz Investment
Includes:
$350
Perfect for
A social media refresh, a corporate or personal website, resumes, etc.
Calendar & Venues
WEST SIDE VINTAGE COOL ~ This West Side Chicago Studio has amazing possibilities and is adaptable to most branding goals! There’s a more neutral den space with a brown leather couch, an arch cutout that evokes European architecture, a wall of lights that can be customized to your brand’s colors, and textured linen backdrops.
Pulaski & Lake ~ Full location details are shared a week prior to the date. ~ Easy and free street parking.
BRIGHT WHITE AND BLUE MODERN HOME VIBE ~ This studio has amazing possibilities and is adaptable to most branding goals! If you are a health oriented brand, we can make use of that gorgeous kitchen! The table makes for a great desk and/or “meeting” space. Not to mention, there‘s a neutral sitting area, a row of gorgeous filtered light windows, and a beautiful barn door that makes for a pretty textured backdrop. If the weather is nice enough, we can also go outside for a few urban looking images.
Pulaski & Irving Park ~ Full location details are shared a week prior to the date. ~ Easy and free street parking.
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I’ve been making photos of
amazing humans just like you since 2015.
I will guide you so that it feels relaxed and fun.
Your portraits will be electric with your beautiful, authentic spark.
You belong here & I’m here to cheer you on.