Choosing a Location for your Branding Session

Inside? Outside? A Studio? A public space? Where you choose to have your session says a lot about your brand. Let’s take a look at how to choose the best locations for your brand, as well as some popular and out of the box ideas!

The location that you choose for your branding session is just as important as what you wear or the props that you bring along. It’s really one of the three pillars of an amazing branding session! So, how do you choose a location that is right for you?

First, let’s think about your brand aesthetic. This goes along with your brand keywords. Is your brand traditional? Quirky? Timeless? Boho? Knowing your brand identity inside and out is the first step to figuring out where you should have your session. 

Next, dive into that list we made in How to Prepare for your Branding Shoot: First Steps. If you don’t have a physical location, or you want to add other locations, think about these questions: What kinds of photos do you need? Do you need office photos? Maybe a kitchen shot? Or do you need a great mountain view? Matching your locations with your list will help you narrow it down.

Now that you have some solid ideas on what you need, it’s time to get specific and think about things like rental fees, accessibility, weather, etc. How much are you willing to invest in the perfect location? Are you willing to travel? If it rains, is there an easy contingency plan? 

Once you’ve answered these questions, it’s time to scout your locations and start making those bookings, if necessary! It’s also a great idea to call these locations and make sure they allow photography, what, if any, their fee is, and if you need a permit! (If you’re working with me, we do this during your discovery call and then I scout all of your locations for you, so no need to overwork yourself!)

If you’re feeling stuck, here is my list of some locations that are both traditional and a little out of the box! Hopefully this will get your brain wheels rolling and help you choose the best location for you!

40 PHOTO LOCATION IDEAS FOR YOUR BRANDING SESSION

1. Home Office
2. Your Business Location
3. Coworking Space
4. Coffee Shop
5. Laundromat
6. City Streets
7. Zoo
8. On a Bus
9. Botanical Gardens
10. Beach
11. AirBnB
12. Hotel
13. Studio
14. Flower Shop
15. Alleyways
16. On a Boat
17. Empty Warehouses
18. Paris (I will travel)
19. Parking Garage
20. Farmers Market
21. On a Train
22. Art Gallery
23. A Staged Home for Sale
24. Library
25. Plant Nursery
26. Mountains
27. On a Ferris Wheel
28. Fields
29. Rooftop Bar
30. Ice Cream Shop
31. Cabin
32. Museum
33. Arcade
34. Amusement Park
35. City Steps
36. Bridges
37. Aquarium
38. Retail Stores
39. Concert 
40. Donut Shop

Looking for more tips on planning your branding session? Check out What to Wear to Your Branding Session!

If you’re not already working with me, and you’re thinking YES! I need someone to help me through this process, I would love to chat! JMCC is not booking Full and Half Day Branding Sessions, as well as memberships and coaching options. Want to learn a little more? Check out my services!