You’ve got a beautiful spark.
Show it off with a gorgeous polished portrait.
Branding Blitz
I provide the space.
It’ll feel like yours for
20 power-packed minutes.
Warning: These are not your boring corporate headshots.
⚡️each session includes 3 magazine-ready RETOUCHED portraits selected from your gallery of 15. you can always purchase more. there’s ZERO-PRESSURE to do so.
People often put off scheduling portraits because:
they worry about how they’ll look in photos.
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 – even the people behind the camera. I help minimize this by learning about you beforehand, playing your power playlist, and giving you (un)posing tasks. Most people leave saying they had fun.
they don’t have extra time.
I completely understand lack of time! This is why I provide the location, the look book, the planning checklists. All you really need to do is block off the 20 minutes in your schedule.
“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
My super power is
finding the beauty and authenticity in every human in front of my camera.
Here’s how it happens.
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.
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 schedule a call.
How do you make it personal to me?
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 pictures of each venue in the scheduling below.
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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