getting to know a small business owner

Let me introduce you to the lovely Ika from Stella Moissanite. She’s the beauty and the brains behind the amazing jewellery you’ll see in some of these photos from our recent in-home personal branding photo shoot.

Professional working at home office desk with laptop, notebook and succulent plant in turquoise pot.
Close-up of hands writing in notebook next to laptop with jewelry box containing ring.
Woman enjoying coffee while looking at phone in bright modern room setting.
Woman in magenta sweater pouring hot water from kettle into teapot on dark counter.
Person shopping online for jewelry on laptop computer with visible website display.
Woman in burgundy sweater writing in notebook with striped teacup on reflective surface.

We got together on a lovely summer’s day in Parkhurst, Johannesburg to get some “story telling” images for her brand. These are the types of photos that she can use to share the personality behind what (and who) makes Stella so unique.

More info on Stella? Head on over to their website here.

Close-up of white fluffy dog resting on carpet with head down.
Black dog relaxing on grey couch with companion in white shirt.
Relaxed lifestyle scene with burgundy sweater and grey pillow on couch.

Doing an in-home branding photoshoot is always a lovely idea especially for ladies who work from home because all your usual comforts are right there.

And, you can include the rest of the “team members” into a few of your photos as well – trust me, they LOVE the attention.

Elegant indoor portrait against beige curtains wearing white blouse.
Stylish portrait showing engagement ring with white shirt and beige background.
Collection of jewelry and rings displayed on wooden surface with blurred background.
Casual indoor scene with striped teacup and white blouse.
Manicured hands with red nail polish holding delicate jewelry pieces against grey fabric.

I like to encourage using your products as props in your shoot as it serves as an added bonus for product-based brands. These photos add a bit of character and are perfect for social media, blogging, and other marketing campaigns.

Professional portrait of someone in a crisp white blazer and black top smiling at the camera.

And, then it was time for a change in location! So, we found ourselves a little spot at the wonderful Kolonaki Greek Kouzina on 4th Avenue, and dug into some pita and dips in between shots.

You can find out more about them on their IG Page.

Person writing in notebook while talking on phone at outdoor cafe.
Business professional talking on phone while seated at wooden table in restaurant.
Overhead view of someone writing in planner with colorful plates and dishes on wooden table.
Person in white blazer holding refreshing drink at outdoor cafe setting.
Casual business portrait of someone in white blazer enjoying drink at outdoor venue.

I like to do as much planning as I can before each shoot so that, on the day, we get to just “hang out”. That way I know that we’ll get amazing shots AND have a good time together – it’s all about the experience. 

If you need any help with your brand photography, feel free to leave a comment or send a mail here.

Thanks for popping in!

K