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The BuildHer Co.

Welcome to The BuildHER Company where we elevate and empower women in life and business through custom photography and design!

Hey there - I'm so glad you're here! I’m Brianna Wellman, a custom photographer in the Quad Cities offering a boutique photography experience, along with custom digital design services for work and home! I love creating an amazing and unique experience for my clients, and they love it too! The BuildHER mission is to elevate + empower women, which we accomplish through high school senior portraits,

women’s headshots, and partnering with women-owned brands to make their products shine, and elevate their branding to match their unique personal style. While I love and adore spending my time owning The BuildHER Company, I’m also a farmer’s wife, girl mama, HGTV enthusiast, and pediatric occupational therapist! The BuildHER experience is so unique, so please visit our website to see the sessions we offer and get started in planning for your pre-session consultation! When you’re ready – contact us via phone, email, or chat and we will connect in making your vision come to life, or help you create a vision that fits your needs! Brianna Wellman, Owner
[email protected]
563.370.6894

04/04/2026

You’ve seen them…
AI headshots are everywhere right now 👀

And listen, I get the appeal. They’re quick. They’re easy. They feel like a shortcut.

But here’s the thing…people know.

Whether they can fully explain it or not, something feels a little off, which makes it a lot harder to build real trust with the people you’re trying to connect with.

Your brand isn’t just about looking polished…it’s about feeling real. It’s about showing your personality, your energy, the way you actually show up for your clients.

Why? Your dream clients aren’t just hiring your service - they’re choosing you. If your photos don’t reflect that, you’re making it harder for them to say yes.

This is exactly why we create brand images that feel natural, aligned, and actually you - not a version of you generated by a robot.

If you’re ready for photos that actually build connection (and not confusion), let’s plan your session 📸

03/30/2026

Your product photos shouldn’t just be pretty…they should sell.

Here’s the truth, how you photograph your products directly impacts how people perceive their value and what they’re willing to spend.

In this shoot with - we didn’t just take photos, we made intentional choices to:
✨ highlight upgrades
✨ show off premium features
✨ create images that guide the buyer’s eye

And that’s where the magic happens.

When your visuals clearly show the difference between your base product and your upgraded version…your customers don’t just see it, they start to want it.

More value → higher perceived worth → bigger cart totals

This is exactly why strategic product photography isn’t an extra…it’s a sales tool.

If your current photos aren’t helping you upsell, increase conversions, or elevate your brand, it’s time to rethink the strategy behind them. You can also check out our blog to see more session images from this gallery and why they sell so well.

Ready to create images that actually work for your business? Click the link in my bio to book your next session 🤍

03/21/2026

Your product photos shouldn’t just live on your website.

When used strategically, they become powerful marketing tools that help your brand show up consistently across social media, email, ads, and your website. One photoshoot can fuel months of content when you use your images intentionally - check out how puts their images to work. If you want ALL the details on how our clients are using their images, check out our blog post on this topic by clicking the link in our bio.

📸 Ready to build a product photo library that works for your brand everywhere? Book your product photography session today.

03/11/2026

A quiet moment with purpose ✨

We recently photographed the Women’s Daily Examen Prayer Journal for during a BeginHER session, creating a collection of styled images plus a video clip package to bring this beautiful journal to life.

From soft, peaceful flatlays to detail shots of the pages and design, every image was created to reflect the intention behind the journal…slowing down, reflecting, and making space for prayer in the middle of everyday life. The video clips added movement and storytelling that static images simply can’t capture on their own.

Because today’s marketing isn’t just about photos - it’s about creating content that works everywhere.
 Think: product listings, Instagram reels, website banners, email launches, and Pinterest pins…all from one shoot, because when you combine photo + video, you instantly multiply how your brand shows up online.

Ready to elevate your next launch with content that works harder for your business?

📸 Book your product session with photo + video add-ons and create a content library you’ll use all season long.

02/14/2026

Spring is about to POP 💛

This infant romper from is giving all the fresh, happy, sunshine-on-your-face energy and I am here for it. We created flatlays for the upcoming February 26th drop, with a focus on pulling out the bold colors to make it scroll-stopping for spring.

When you’re launching a seasonal collection, your photos have to do more than “show the product.” They need to feel like the season while still feeling cohesive and on brand.

If you have a new collection dropping soon, let’s make sure your visuals match the moment. Head to the link in bio to book your product photography session and get on the calendar before the season fills up! 📸

01/22/2026

Ten years ago, my life looked completely different. Different seasons, different priorities, different dreams - and honestly, this life is WILDLY different than I would have ever imagined.

What started as small steps, side projects, and a whole lot of learning slowly turned into something bigger than I ever imagined…and eventually became what you now know as The BuildHER Co.

The growth hasn’t just been in business...it’s been in my family, my confidence, my purpose, and the way I get to show up for so many incredible brands and women-owned businesses every single day. I am so unbelievably grateful for every client, every yes, every lesson, and every person who’s been part of this journey.

Looking back was fun, but looking ahead is even better. Here’s to the next decade of building, dreaming, and creating something even bigger than we can see right now ✨

Thank you for being here, it means the world to me. -Bri

01/10/2026

Meet Laura! We are so excited to officially welcome her to The BuildHER Co. as our Digital Content Assistant!

Laura will be supporting our blog and behind-the-scenes content systems, and I couldn't be more excited to have her as part of this next season of growth. As BuildHER continues to grow, one of my biggest goals is not just to elevate the women-owned businesses we serve, but also the amazing women on our team too!

This business has always been about building more than just pretty things...it's about building opportunities, building confidence, and building futures - together.

So grateful to have you here, Laura. Welcome to the BuildHER family!

11/21/2025

Holiday content hits different — and your audience knows it 🎄 They’re already in full-on “save, shop, gift, repeat” mode… so giving them fresh, festive photos every year isn’t just cute, it's some of the highest-converting content you’ll share all year.

Filming this fun holiday flatlay for reminded me how much seasonal imagery stops the scroll. People want to see your products in the holiday magic… and when we work together to give it to them? Engagement goes up. Sales go up. Brand trust goes up.

If you want next year’s holiday visuals to be extra scroll-worthy, sparkle a little brighter, and actually help grow your business… 📸 Let’s kick off the new year with a professional photoshoot for your brand - 2026 is your glow up year!

11/08/2025

Still can’t get over this news! Huge congratulations to for getting their planners on the shelves at ❤️

I discovered their products at a small local boutique - shout out to and their planners will now be lining the aisles of a national retailer! The thought, detail, and heart pours into every design truly shows...and seeing it recognized like this is so well-deserved ✨

If your products are ready for their own big debut, let’s capture them in a way that tells your story just as beautifully.

📸 Reach out to book your next product photoshoot - I’d love to create something magical with you!

11/04/2025

🎬 Stop motion in progress!
Bringing accessories to life — one frame (and a whole lot of patience) at a time 💫

Between the magnet wallet, Kindle case, and lanyard wallet, this little stop-motion took about 25+ photos, a few edits, and plenty of creativity to make it flow just right ✨ The final version is coming soon… and it’s so satisfying!

🎥 Want to elevate your next gallery with video content like this?
📩 Book your session and add on custom reels or stop motions to make your products move — literally.

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http://www.thebuildherco.com/

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