Thursday, October 23, 2025 | By: Colleen Neel Photography
The end of the year comes with a lot of celebrations- both holiday related and celebrating your own accomplishments both personal and professional. This can make it the best time of year to get professional photos taken!
Most people feel nervous in front of the camera, and hate getting their picture taken- but know they need an update. Being prepared and knowing you'll be helped and guided every step of the way makes getting photos a lot less stressful and, dare I say, even fun!
What to wear is a huge question and one that may have you putting off getting photos taken. I get not wanting to figure that out!! For individual sessions I schedule a zoom with you and we go through your closet and figure it out!
I have a prep guide I send out for ALL types of sessions, including team headshots on location with wardrobe tips.
Wardrobe can truly make your session, so it's a priority of mine to help you with that so you are confident in what you are wearing to your session.
Feeling confident in what you are wearing helps you show confidence in your photos.
Number 2 is getting professional makeup done. I include this in all my regular sessions for those for whom it is relevant. You just show up as you are and don't have to worry about having the right makeup for your skin tone and for on camera. My makeup artist applies makeup in the style you prefer and you get to enjoy the pampering!
I even encourage professional makeup for smaller sessions too and have info on how to get that.
You don’t need to think about posing or even expressions—I direct you every step of the way. From positioning to angles to finding your most confident looks, I make sure you feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
I take a variety of angles and sides, find what looks best for you and work from there.
I even coach your face and expressions to get natural looks that are confident and approachable.
Your confidence in your business presence both online and out in the world will soar when you have current photos that really reflect and show who you are and where YOU and your company are at now.
Branding photos can also showcase and illustrate promotions, product launches, new services, personal achievements, and so many more updates.
Updating your images at the end of the year shows your growth and accomplishments, making your brand feel current and polished as you move into the new year.
Getting updated team headshots can be fun and confidence inspiring when everyone is doing it together. The end of the year is often a perfect time as teams are gathering for holiday parties including employees that might work remotely or outside of Nashville. These are done at your location or at the studio for smaller teams where you all hang out and encourage each other!
Fresh personal branding and team headshots and branding photos create a cohesive, professional and contemporary look for your website, marketing materials, and social media, as well as capturing personal milestones and career growth.
I would love to take your branding or headshot photos or headshots and branding photos for your whole team!