The moment I thought about creating a "Mini" Branding Photography Session for local Small Business owners, I thought of Storyhouse Bookpub and how Abbey Paxton is the type of busy entrepreneur that would benefit from a short session format right in her store. She's a new mom with limited time that's been giving it her all...and always with a welcoming smile. I love that she has created such a wonderful independent bookstore and community space for Des Moines readers of all ages and identities. And I was thrilled when she agreed to testing out this new brand session format for me. I was even more thrilled that she played her ukulele for me during the shoot! We had a wonderful (short) time together before she opened her shop for the day. I loved creating some personal branding photos that showcase how warm and welcoming she is as a Des Moines small business owner.

Just because you're limited on time, doesn't mean you'll be limited on the variety of photos I can capture. Mini branding sessions work best when your location is photo-ready and we have planned what we want to capture in advance. That way I basically just show up and shoot multiple angles of you in a few different spots, as well as capturing some details and the overall environment. (And the outside of your storefront as well, so first time visitors know what to look for!)