The Brand Experience
No matter the size of your business, I bet you built it with a lot of heart
You are the face of your brand and the heart behind the business.
You deserve to share your light.
that's where I come in.
I work with small business owners, fellow creatives, and service providers who want something more with their images, more than a standard studio setup. They want their stories told and to feel like themselves in their environments. They want photos that represent them at the core: approachable, professional, and full of the real person behind the work. Because people hire people, and your photos are often the first hello.
as your Northern VA Brand Photographer
see the stories we create together
1. Send me a note
the brand story process
4. story creation
5. Your gallery arrives
3. Customize and Refine
Drop me a note and tell me about you and your business! How you started this baby, what the best part is about working for yourself, your favorite clients, unexpected delights. I genuinely want to know. This isn't a transaction — it's the beginning of a friendship.
Once we've connected and delighted in each other in our inboxes, I'll be sending you a brand questionnaire to help me fine tune and pinpoint what your exact needs are. Then I'll send over an invoice and contract to reserve your date, and then we're officially doing this.
Working with me is a collaborative process. I value your feedback, your energy, and your vision. Together we will nail down the timing, clothing choices, what brand elements to have ready, scenarios/actions you want captured, etc. We figure out the overall flow of our session to make use of our time wisely.
It's the big day! You have your outfit(s) and brand elements ready! You studio or office is primed for us.. You're excited and I'm excited and we're all excited! When we meet, we'll get settled in and do a quick review of our timeline/props/etc. And then, we'll start bringing your story to life!
You'll get a sneak peek within a few days. Your beautiful gallery preview arrives within 1–2 weeks. From there you'll select your favoritest images that fit your brand needs the best and download away when you're ready You can purchase any additional commercial licenses a la carte straight from your gallery.
2. make it official
6. Use your photos
You'll love your photos so much, you'll immediately start using them everywhere. No matter if it's your website, social media, LinkedIn, or what have you, you will start finding ways to sprinkle in these photos to help you tell your story more fully.
The Investment Details
The Gold Story
More time. More storytelling. More outfits — plus the whole gallery.
For the biggest bang to your buck, and more time to capture your story to its fullest, choose this.
INCLUDES
3 hours · all images with print+digital commercial licenses
· on-location within 70 miles RT
$2,500
More time to dive deeper into your world.
INCLUDES
2 hours · 60 images with print+digital commercial licenses
· on-location within 70 miles RT
$1,500
The Silver Story
Your studio or office. Your light. Your process.
We document you. We capture you in action. We tell your story in an authentically-you way and laugh throughout our time together.
INCLUDES
1–1.5 hours · 30 images with print+digital commercial licenses
· on-location within 70 miles RT
$1,050
The Bronze Story
Chances are, if you're here, you’re ready to level up your brand with storytelling imagery that truly speaks to who you are. You are the face of your brand—let’s bring your personality, your story, to play.
Below you'll find what I offer and how I love to work. If something speaks to you, I'd love to hear from you.
Denise was the perfect professional—she made our shy team feel comfortable, captured beautiful family photos with our company truck, and delivered branding images that exceeded my expectations. Her work brought our business vision to life, and we couldn’t be prouder to share these photos with our clients. The investment was absolutely worth it.
Handy Manny's Painting
Her work brought our business vision to life
I recently had the pleasure of working with Denise Van Photography for my branding shoot, and I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the very beginning, Denise’s professionalism and attention to detail stood out. She took the time to understand my vision and brought it to life beautifully, capturing not just the look but the energy I wanted for my brand.
Elevate It Now, Marketing & Branding
These images reflect my brand and personality in a way I didn’t think was possible.
I LOVED my branding shoot with Denise. Doing a branding shoot involves a lot more than a portrait session and as a jewelry designer, I needed action shots, headshots, in-studio shots, etc. There were a lot of pre-shoot preparation and communication in order to have a successful and productive shoot. Denise is very detail-oriented and understood what and how I wanted these photos to represent my brand.
Black Sand Designs, Jeweler
Denise went above & beyond my expectations. It was the best investment I made.
I booked Denise for updated branding photos. I was nervous about being in front of the camera and unsure what to wear, but Denise made the entire process easy and encouraging. She helped me focus on my brand personality and when it came time for photos, Denise quickly put me at ease. If you’re looking for someone who’s not only incredibly talented but also kind, supportive, and fun to work with, Denise is it!
Sarah Bercher, Travel Agent
Her ability to capture natural expressions is truly a gift.
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Denise and I couldn’t be happier! Denise has such a natural talent for making you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. She guided me through the entire shoot with ease, capturing not just a photo, but a moment that truly reflects who I am. The final portrait was stunning - beautifully lit, thoughtfully composed, & full of life.
Lotus Luxe Salon, Hair Salon
Her attention to detail and creative eye are unmatched.
Denise is one of the most talented and creative people I know. She is meticulous but also knows how to let things flow on a session, and that’s how she captures the magic. She and I have worked together on branding photos and she made the experience so easy and comfortable. When I saw the end result, I was floored that she captured me perfectly, but with a glow!
Temple Honey Healing, Reiki Master
I was floored that she captured me perfectly
I hired Denise to take pictures of our soups and broths at 100 Bowls of Soup, including a full catalog of our entire menu. She also took ingredient and mood shots using creative staging and props to help us tell our story. The quality of the photographs are outstanding, capturing the unique qualities of each soup and the love that goes into them. Denise was a pleasure to work with from start to finish, detail oriented, responsive, proactive and professional.
100 Bowls of Soup, Artisan Soups
Her use of creative staging and props Helps us tell our story
Denise has an amazing eye for details! I've worked with her quite a few times now and every time, I've been blown away by the care she puts into selecting her settings, the beauty of the shots themselves, and how friendly and responsive she is if I have any questions. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat!
Ten Thousand Dandelions, Textiles
Denise has an amazing eye for details.
I'm super happy you're here. In order to get more information about a session with me, please fill out this form and tell me more about yourself. I’ll be in touch!
