Chicago Personal Branding Photography

Personal Branding and Corporate Business Photography Options
Studio Personal Branding Portrait
A Personal Branding portrait includes more variety in posing, including full and half body images, and a variety of props such as different seating.
This session allows much more time to change clothes (up to 5 outfits), AND more importantly, to relax enough to be yourself on camera! You can add a second background/set for even more variety.
You'll get images that look different and can be used in more ways. It's a great way to show more personality and build a personal brand when done strategically.
You'll get an in-home consultation, plus advice and resources to prepare for a great outcome (photos you love).
You'll actually have fun and perhaps even erase those negative feelings about how you look in photos!
This Chicago branding photography studio option is located in the West-Suburban suburb of Downers Grove.
Studio Headshot Mini
According to Forbes, "The research showed that you make your decision to trust someone within 100 milliseconds of seeing their face. Talk about the importance of making a solid first impression, right?"
Best not to rely on a substandard shot (ie; your friend and a cell phone camera) when you have so little time to prove yourself!
THE HEADSHOT MINI
A headshot mini is a shorter version of the full personal branding portrait session...when you want to show your professionalism, but don't need a full hour and lots of variety in poses and looks.
It's great for your profile on the company's website, linked-IN, and anywhere really.
It's offered on select days each month in our studio located in the west suburban Chicago suburb of Downers Grove, and includes up to 30 min photography and an outfit change, plus 2 finished images.
NEW! Headshot Monthly Marathon Day!
Are you looking for a quick, budget-friendly headshot session for your profile photo on linked-IN, or similar? Then HEADSHOT MARATHON DAY might be perfect for you! Each month on ONE DAY ONLY, we're offering 10 minute session+1 digital image for the low sale price of $199 (save over 40% off our mini headshots).
2023 DATES
6/29 7/21 8/17 9/15 10/12 11/10 12/7
Location Branding Portrait
This session is like the studio personal branding photography portrait, but adds the element of environment.
I travel to your designated location in the Chicago area, and capture you there.
It might be an office, your shop, a rented location, etc. It could be outdoors.
During our consultation, we figure that out. I can offer ideas that you may not have thought of once I get to know your goals for the session.
Like the studio portrait, this session allows plenty of time to change clothes and create a variety of looks using posing.
The result is images with a lifestyle vibe.
Story Brand Sessions
Need to build trust online? Are you looking for a Chicago-area personal brand photographer?
"Story Brand" Sessions can be a powerful tool to help you do it.
It's about you...but each shoot is based on intentional stories (personal or professional) that you want your audience to know about you. This create connection and reveals the things that are important to your clients and potential customers.
Your personal brand stories build trust--and ultimately help you make more money in your business.
Imagine you have a folder filled with curated images that are perfect for your needs and always at your fingertips!
Instead of worrying about taking pictures, spend your time growing your business and let me create your visual content.
Subscription plans for recurring needs are available as well.
Corporate Sessions at the workplace
Does your company need fresh images for the website? Perhaps you'd like a more consistent look for your associate directory and profiles.
For business photography needs at your location, Deb Wesley Photo can bring the studio to your location.
- Associate and leadership headshots
- Groups (ie; work teams, leadership)
- Lifestyle and working photos
- Hair/Make-up artist can be added
Instead of relying on generic stock photos, elevate your marketing with authentic professional photography of your people.

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What It's Like To Work With Me
I've photographed Chicago area authors, CEO’s, attorneys, bankers, realtors, ministers, actors, technology professionals, doctors, business owners..and more. You'll find my name in Verge Magazine's TOP 18 Headshot Photographers.
Headshots and Portrait Personal Branding Portfolio
Story Branding Portfolio
Corporate and Small Business Portfolio
Not only did Deb take fantastic images of me, she also helped me to create a clear vision of what I needed. The end result is a portfolio of many images I am sure I will use for several years to come I submitted two photos Deb shot to accompany an article I wrote for publication and the publisher was so impressed with Deb's images, she put one on the cover of the magazine. --J Pate (yoga business)
Deb did headshots for me and my business partner. The photos turned out great! Deb was fun to work with and had lots of ideas to capture the look and feel of the photos we were trying to get. --S Szewczyk (Strong Selfies)
We hired Deb Wesley photography to get updated headshots and a group photo of the partners of our consulting firm. We were being featured in a business magazine for our recent growth and success Deb did a fantastic job and we are very happy with the photos! She made our team feel comfortable during the shoot, was very professional, and provided many options to choose from. We highly recommend Deb fand plan to use her again in the future! --C Gatowska (Maven Wave Partners)

Corporate Photography Clients
