Branding Portrait Photos for Business Owners

Designed with you in mind

Customized, thoughtful photo sessions for heart-centered and liberation-focused small businesses.

For products, too

Product-focused photo sessions for Etsy shops, plus-size apparel and the merch side of your website.

Body and fat positive

Support your body while supporting your business.

Book session » For entrepreneurs & professionals For retail & e-commerce

Your business is quirky. It’s heart-centered. You’ve distilled your heart and soul into your offerings. Reflect that pouring out of spirit in the images you use to represent yourself and the changes you’re making in the world.

Body Liberation Photography small business visuals sessions are a blend of headshots, portraits and product/commercial photography. You and I sit down and figure out exactly what images you need to make your branding, social media profiles, website and printed materials sing, then spend our session time filling in the gaps.

For Entrepreneurs & Professionals

“Lindley has an amazing ability to make you feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. She walks you through everything and is super considerate.” » M, Tualatin, OR

These sessions are designed for professionals, solo entrepreneurs and small teams.

They’re Health at Every Size-friendly and perfect for HAES therapists, nutritionists and dietitians, as well as fat activists, authors, designers, stylists, fatshionistas, influencers, writers, subject matter experts, public speakers, and fellow photographers.

This type of session is also good for folks with brick-and-mortar locations to show off (yoga teachers, coffee shops, healthcare providers, therapists with offices, fitness professionals, personal trainers, law firms, tech startups, here’s looking at you).

Business Visuals Session

Starts at $699

Includes:

Initial consultation + email support
Customized guidance on choosing your location, outfits, colors, types of shots, etc.
2-3 hours of session time (Seattle metro)
10 globally-edited, high-resolution images

Add a model to interact with for $50/hr.

Open to people of all genders, presentations, and levels of fitness/ability
Hair and makeup services available (optional)
Get extra support by adding SEEN.

Get a free consultation »

For Retail & E-Commerce

“I would say Lindley is lighthearted and professional. She’ll make you’ll feel at home and you’ll get a great deal!” » E, Seattle, WA

These sessions are designed for people with physical products to sell.

Your goods might include jewelry, clothing, books, zines, artwork, buttons and pins, tiaras, coffee mugs, and so on. And would they absolutely shine with a model to show them off? If you have a model in mind (or want to model yourself), or would rather skip the humans and just have product photos, there’s also an option built for you.

Retail 1: No Model

Starts at $249

Not every product photography session needs a model. This is also the session for you if you’d prefer to mail product samples to me to be photographed. Includes:

Initial consultation + email support
Customized guidance on choosing your location, outfits, colors, types of shots, etc.
2-3 hours of session time (Seattle metro)
10 globally-edited, high-resolution images

Add a model to interact with for $50/hr.

Open to people of all genders, presentations, and levels of fitness/ability
Hair and makeup services available (optional)
Get extra support by adding SEEN.

Get a free consultation »

Retail 2: Model

Starts at $499

A good package for those who need a model, but not a highly-polished look. The model will choose what, if any, makeup and hair styling to wear (unless you request a no-makeup look).

(Seeking a more polished/high-fashion look? Inquire for options.)

Initial consultation + email and phone/Zoom support
Model scouting + logistics
Set styling and staging + props
60 minutes of session time with model (Seattle metro)
20 globally-edited, high-resolution images

Open to people of all genders, presentations, and levels of fitness/ability
Hair and makeup services available (optional)
Get extra support by adding SEEN.

Get a free consultation »

Session FAQ

“Lindley knows photography. She knows what you need in the moment and is skilled at making you feel comfortable and that you are unique and special.” » T, Portland, OR

I like details! Hope you do too.

General

For all my business sessions:

Customizable: All sessions can be adapted to fit your particular business.

Turnaround time: Approximately 15 business days from session to delivery of proofs, and 10 business days from choice of proofs to final image delivery.

Downloads: Digital images are delivered by Dropbox and are available for re-download for one year.

Travel: Yes, I’ll travel! Please inquire for travel rates.

Retouching: See my policy on retouching here.

COVID policy

COVID Policy

Our mutual safety is my top priority. There is no penalty or fee for rescheduling due to not feeling well or a positive COVID test result at any time right up till your session. Please reschedule if you are not feeling well, have been exposed to COVID or have any positive results or other contagious illness in your household.

I’m vaccinated (J&J one-dose) and boosted, and you must be vaxxed and boosted as well. I take a rapid test less than 24 hours before each client photo session, and I ask that you take one within 24 hours before your session as well. (last updated 2024)

Weather Policy

As you likely know, weather in the Pacific Northwest tends to be rainy. Very, very rainy. And very, very gloomy.

That might be exactly what we’re envisioning for your session, but if it’s not, there’s a chance it will present a problem.

To ensure that we have the most appropriate weather for your session, I’ll check the forecast the day before your session. If inclement weather will prevent me from giving you a great experience, I’ll contact you to reschedule.

Payment & Contract

The first half of your session fee (your deposit) is due when you book so that I can reserve your session date and time. The second half of your session fee can be paid any time between booking and when I release your digital images/album after your reveal session.

Every client must sign a contract and model release, and fill out a questionnaire. The contract protects both of us in all of our interactions. The model release allows you to choose the level of privacy you’d like for your finished photos. And finally, the questionnaire gives me the information I need — including any mobility and/or mental health needs — to make your session safe and fun.

(If you haven’t paid your deposit and filled out your forms by your session date, you WILL NOT be able to have your session and will need to pay a $50 rescheduling fee.)

Your Session

What to Expect at Your Session

Working with me is a friendly, fun and laid-back experience. I’ll welcome you and show you a private space where you can put your things and change.

There’s no need to be nervous or to know anything about posing. I’ll walk you gently through several poses with each backdrop that work for your career, personal style and personality. (And, of course, respect and honor any mobility limitations you might mention.)

I use my home as my portrait studio to ensure that your session is comfortable and private, though we may meet on location elsewhere. Either way, we’ll discuss expectations beforehand so you know what to expect at any location where we meet.

Outfits

Expect to use one outfit (or “look”) per approximate half-hour of your session. For example, we’ll likely go through two outfits for a 60-minute session, three for 90 minutes and so on.

Go with your gut when choosing outfits for your session. If you love the way you feel in it, you’ll be comfortable in a way that will come through in your images. I hereby release you from bringing clothing you think you “should” wear. Bring your favorites!

That said, please don’t bring suitcases full of clothing. One look for each setting, plus 1-2 alternate looks if you’d like my advice in person, is plenty.

No matter what you bring, your clothing should be:

Free of stray threads and tags that show through fabric
Clean and ironed or pressed as needed to be wrinkle-free
Free of stains, pilling, snags, holes and runs

After Your Session

After your session, I’ll contact you with an online proof gallery from which you can choose the photos you’d like to keep. You can keep as many as you like; any images beyond the ones that come with your session will be reflected in your final invoice.

Once you’ve had a chance to choose your final images, I’ll send you an invoice for any remaining balance on your account. When your account balance reaches zero, I’ll do any final edits on your photos and send you your digital images.

Retouching

How much retouching do you do? What if I have a giant zit?

Short answer: I do little to no body retouching, depending on the type of session. I’ll remove some acne and minimize temporary traits like nervous flushes (did you know lots of folks’ ears turn red when they’re nervous?), but I will not erase wrinkles or other “blemishes” or give you china-doll skin.

I do, however, make global edits — changes to the entire photo or parts of the image to adjust color balance, lighting, shadows, and other non-body aspects.

For headshots and certain professional portraits, I may also choose to do light skin smoothing, since these types of images affect your professional reputation.

Can you make me look thinner?

No.

I do not digitally alter the framework of your body. Instead, I’ll get a sense of your personality and use that to plan poses specifically for you.

Take a look at the sessions here on the site. Each person has had light posing guidance but is otherwise present in their entirely natural forms.

What are you going to do about my problem areas?

I say this with a great deal of awareness that lots of people won’t agree with me, but screw problem areas. There’s no such thing. The fact that there are areas on every body that won’t meet impossible standards of mainstream beauty ideals does not make them a problem. Here’s a piece I wrote on underarms.

Products

What resolution will my digital prints be in?

You’ll receive high-resolution images, which in general are around 4,000 by 6,000 pixels (slightly smaller if I’ve done any cropping). That’s more than enough resolution to print up to 40″ wide.

How long will you keep my photos? Do they ever get deleted?

Photos are kept for five years after your session; after that time, the files are purged (for sanity, cost, and server space reasons) and cannot be purchased.

Do I have to buy prints through you or can I use my preferred service online?

You can do whichever you prefer! I’m of course happy to order as many prints from your images as you like.

If you’d prefer a DIY approach, your best bet is to purchase the digital files from your session. Remind me when you get your files and I’ll give you a list of sites that I recommend for high-quality printing.

What if I decide I want more prints or an album later?

I’m happy to order prints, albums, or art products for you any time for up to five years after your session.

Hair & Makeup

For photo sessions with me, you may choose to have professional hair and makeup done, do it yourself or go makeup-free.

Should you get your hair and makeup done for your session? That depends on you. My clients come to me with full faces of makeup, clean bare skin, and everything in between. There’s no wrong answer, so go with what feels most comfortable to you.

Since not everyone wants makeup/hair services, they’re not included in your session fee. Don’t want it? You’re all set; just show up for your session how you’d like to be captured.

Do want hair and makeup help? I’ll arrange to have the makeup artist there for your session. You’ll pay them directly, and I’ll let you know beforehand what their fee is.

And yes, men and people with more masculine presentations are welcome to take advantage of hair and makeup services, too!

Session Themes

Session Looks

A “look” is a single outfit.

What should you wear for a photo session? The sky is the limit! Seriously. I’ve had clients come in for sessions with everything from incredibly intricate outfits with corsets and garters and stockings, to a pretty top and jeans.

For body liberation sessions, any clothing that makes you feel amazing works. For business sessions, you’ll want to pick something that goes along with your branding and the look and feel you want to present for your business.

In general: If it makes you feel great, it’s a good choice. Fuck flattering.

Should I bring a change of clothes? Can I wear more than one outfit?
Yes! The number of outfits we’ll be able to take advantage of depends on the length of your session, but you’re welcome to bring a few options. We’ll also be discussing clothing options beforehand — I’ll guide you through choosing a great outfit.

I hear you have some loaner accessories?
I’m always picking up new things to add to my studio collection of accessories, jewelry, props, tiaras (YES INDEED) and some limited wardrobe and costume items. Ask me about them when you book your session.

Do you offer a client wardrobe?
Though I have jewelry and accessories available for clients to wear, I don’t keep a studio wardrobe because I’m committed to inclusion and it would be very difficult to source and store enough fabulous lingerie and clothing so that every single body I photograph would have great options.

If you’re having trouble finding the right outfit for your session, let me know and I’ll help you source one.

Payment Plans

If you want your own Body Liberation Photos session but your budget is tight, this is the place for you. I’m making sessions more financially accessible by offering payment plans.

My payment plans are pre-payment, so you build up credit in your account until it covers the session(s) and any product credit you choose. Only then do we schedule your session. This way it’s fair to everyone: You have all the time you need to budget for your session, and you don’t have me bugging you for months after the session for payments.

How do I sign up for a payment plan?
Contact me for instructions.

How does pre-payment work?
I’ll walk you through choosing your session and any product credit.

You receive a confirmation email with your payment schedule and a link to your client portal.

You receive payment reminders each month for four months. You can also visit your portal to pay more at any time. (So you could, for example, pay every two weeks when you get your paycheck instead of monthly.)

I’ll contact you once your balance is paid off to schedule your session.

What is the payment schedule?

Deposit ($25) due at time of pre-payment purchase.
25% of the remaining cost due each month for four months.

Does a payment plan cost more than paying all at once?
Nope! There is no extra charge for using a payment plan.

What happens if the price of sessions or products increases while I’m paying over time?
You’ll be locked in with the prices advertised at the time you start pre-payment. No sneaky price increases.

(Caveats: Makeup and hair service pricing is out of my control; see below.)

Can I pay for makeup and hair using a payment plan?
Yes, but be aware that prices do occasionally change a bit for makeup and hair services, which is out of my control. If my makeup artist increases the cost of their services before your session date, you’ll be responsible for paying the difference at your session.

Ouch, if I’m already tight on budget, paying for everything at once might be a problem. Can I budget for that in advance too?
Absolutely! You can always add product credit to your pre-payment plan.

What if I don’t use all my products credits? Will I get a refund?
Yes, you’ll receive a refund if you don’t want to spend all your credit after your session.

What if I don’t want to continue pre-payment, but don’t have enough paid into my account for a session?
You can stop your pre-payment at any time and will receive a refund of the money you’ve paid in, minus a 20% processing fee.

Can I use a payment plan for a business session?
Sure! Once your balance owed is $0, I’ll schedule your session.

Refer a Friend

Share your love for Body Liberation Photos with your friends with the Refer-a-Friend program.

It’s the world’s simplest referral program. There’s nothing to sign up for and no codes to keep track of. Just share any Body Liberation Photos website page or social media post with your friends.

Every time a friend books a session and lists your name and email address as their referral, you get $50 USD. It’s that simple.

Here are the rules:

» Your friend must provide your first name, last name and email address (so that I can contact you for payment).

» Your friend must book a full Body Liberation Photos photo session. Mini sessions, mini gift sessions, headshot sessions and parties do not qualify for the refer-a-friend program.

» Your referral must list you on the pre-session survey, pay all fees on time, and attend their session.

» There’s no limit to the number of people who can list you as a referral, but each person who books a session can only list one referral.

» Any spamming or other inappropriate behavior in pursuit of referrals will disqualify you from receiving refer-a-friend payments. Seriously, behave.

» Payments are made via Paypal within 10 business days after your friend completes their session and reveal appointment and pays all outstanding balances.