Let’s Tell Your Story
The creation of visual stories for established and emerging brands interested in connecting deeper with their client.
“Belen is a problem solver and a big picture thinker. As a photographer, she thinks outside the box and approaches all of my photography projects with curiosity and crazy attention to detail. As a creative director, she comes with a strategic mindset and an innate talent for storytelling.”
-Kassina Folstad - Owner, Hello Norden
Commercial Lifestyle Photography
Having high-quality images on your website and social media platforms helps you stand out and quickly capture people's interest while giving them a glimpse of the level of what they can expect from you.
I love helping my clients create a curated set of powerful images that dive deeper into the story of who they are and connect them with their audience in a meaningful way.
Commercial photography projects are tailored to your needs and designed for your brand. Because each project is different, we will work together to create a visual strategy and a plan well before photo shoot day.
“Belen is a problem solver and a big picture thinker. As a photographer, she thinks outside the box and approaches all of my photography projects with curiosity and crazy attention to detail. As a visual brand strategist, she comes with a strategic mindset and an innate talent for storytelling.”
Headshots
A great headshot is simple, powerful and creates an invaluable connection between you and your potential clients, current customers or colleagues in your organization. First impressions these days are now made online. Having an image that truly represents who you are is not only necessary—it's crucial.
“I always thought headshots had to feel stiff and posed, but working with Belen totally changed my mind. I was laughing throughout the session and because of Belen’s thoughtful direction and skill with natural light, my headshots now let both my personality and my professionalism shine through naturally.”
-Katy Flatau, Owner Mindful-U
Food Photography
Storytelling for the senses. Creative styling and food photography for blogs, websites, magazines and books. There’s a reason everyone always gathers in the kitchen…
"Belen is able to capture the most incredible images that fit perfectly with my vision. One thing I really like about working with Belen is that she asks great questions and really listens to the answers. She is an absolute joy to work with and we collaborate well. I always look forward to our sessions together! Her brand and strategic marketing background along with her photography skills are invaluable in helping me tell my story."
— Emily Maxson, Chef and Author of Emily's Fresh Kitchen: Cook Your Way to Better Health
Photography by Belu Photography
The Process
Photography is an important investment. I take time to understand my clients and their desired outcome as well as all of the potential ways their photography will be used across their brand. My background of 18+ years in strategic brand marketing and sales to small businesses allows me to draw on many diverse experiences and projects to help support all of my photography clients.
My visual strategy approach to all photography projects, big or small includes the following steps, based on the level of my client's needs:
1
Get to Know your Brand
A deep dive into your brand to help tell a wider story through your images that goes beyond just what you offer or sell. This step will help you create a true connection with the people who interact with your brand through imagery that resonates with them and sparks their interest in your brand.
2
Create a Visual Strategy
More than 80% of the information transmitted to our brain is visual. Together we will categorize the key messages and emotions that should be emphasized to support your brand across visual platforms and define important visual elements so that you can approach your social media, website content and promotions strategically and consistently.
3
Capture Custom Images
Photo shoot day! With a clear plan mapped out, we will create tailored images that visually communicate the who, what, where and why of your product or brand. You will have a variety of cohesive images you can use across all of your visual platforms that connect with the viewer and support your brand story.