Michelle Bailie Branding Photographer

16/09/2026

28/08/2026

Please help me choose. One, two or three? I'm still a sucker for B&W but might not be as impactful for a profile picture.

New profile picture loading thanks to kevin michael van niekerk - a quick week for some brand shoots and had a few minutes to get updated photos.

02/07/2026

One of my favourite shots for America 🍾

30/06/2026

This will only make sense if you’ve been feeling stuck.

I'm so big on planning and strategising your brand shoot so if you are feeling stuck this is 100% going to make this so much easier for you. I will prompt you to know the why, the when, the where and the how of your brand shoot and how this can propel your brand in 2026.

Plus who doesn't love coffee Platō Coffee®, Blackjack Media ?
MUA Tiffany Evelyn Nieuwenhuizen

17/06/2026

What can I say? Women trust me.... 🤷🏼‍♀️

11/05/2026

Most people think a brand shoot starts with showing up and taking photos.

It doesn’t.

When booked her shoot, she understood something most business owners miss:

If you want to be taken seriously online, your presence has to support the level you’re operating at.

She and her husband are both lawyers , and she’s also an estate agent — industries built on trust, credibility, professionalism, and perception.

So instead of just planning outfits the night before, we approached this strategically.

She invested in a professional colour and style analysis.
She updated her wardrobe.
We had a strat meeting to understand the brands.
They had custom mugs made.
Bought props that reflected their business and personality.
And every decision was made intentionally to strengthen the way clients experience their brand online.

Because authority isn’t only built through qualifications.

Through presentation and consistency.
Through the feeling people get when they land on your page.

And honestly?

A lot of business owners are incredible at what they do… but their online presence still looks like a side hobby they threw together three years ago.

So if you’ve been asking yourself:

• Do I want to be taken more seriously online?
• Does my current online presence reflect the level of my business?
• Do I struggle to consistently create content?
• Am I trying to build trust and authority in my industry?
• Do I have expertise I want more people to know about?
• Am I ready for my brand presence to match where I know I’m going professionally?

Then this is exactly why personal brand photography matters.

Not for vanity.
Not for aesthetics alone.

But because people make decisions based on perception long before they ever get on a call with you.

Your visuals are already communicating something.

The question is whether they’re communicating the level you’re actually operating at.

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04/05/2026

Here’s how I’d approach your brand if we worked together as someone who knows the importance of showing up online 👇🏼

01. We figure out what you actually stand for. Not the polished LinkedIn version. The real stuff people connect to. That’s the stuff that builds a following.

02. We simplify your content (a lot).
No more “what do I even post?” spiral.
We lock in a few core themes so everything you share feels consistent, intentional, and recognisable.

03. We don’t just take pretty photos.
Every image has a job.Where it’s being used, what it’s saying, how it’s making someone feel.
You walk away with marketing assets you can actually use, not just admire.

04. We get you comfortable on video. I know… not everyone’s dream.
But right now, video is doing the heavy lifting online. And no you don’t need to become an influencer. You just need to show up like a human, you don't even have to speak on camera.

05. We focus on the right people. You don’t need a massive audience. You need the right audience, the ones who trust you, get you, and are ready to buy from you.

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This is the kind of thinking that happens before I even pick up my camera.
Because if the strategy isn’t right, the photos won’t fix it.

13/04/2026

You don’t have to be stuck posting the same type of content over and over.

It’s all about mixing things up and showing the different sides of what you do.l and getting a gallery of photos and videos to use for months to come.

Sharing a variety of content lets your audience connect with you, not just your photos, but your process, your personality, and your perspective.

Here is some tips to ensure variety:
- lots of outfit changes
- background changes and/or locations
- props to show case your personality and skill sets
- MOVEMENT! Lots of movement
- and video helps your engagement a lot, be sure to ask for videos in your brand shoots

When we do your planning session, we will brainstorm ideas and shot lists.

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