Personal Brand Shoot with Brand & Graphic Designer - Make It Pretty Creative
When your client also happens to be the talented designer behind your own brand, it makes a shoot feel extra special. Sammi, the creative force behind Make It Pretty Creative, recently rebranded her business, and we worked together to refresh her brand photography to match her new direction.
We shot at Studio Snaps in Cambridge, a light-filled, modern studio with clean backdrops and plenty of space to experiment.
About Make It Pretty Creative
Sammi works with female-led small businesses and wedding industry creatives, helping them elevate their branding as they move from start-up to established. Her approach is thoughtful, personable, and modern, perfect for businesses who want a luxury, high-end feel without losing their authentic voice.
As she was stepping into this next stage of her business, it was time to create a bank of images that truly reflected her brand: professional yet approachable, luxe yet warm, with plenty of creative energy running through every shot.
The Vibe
For this shoot, we wanted to balance professional headshots with more casual lifestyle imagery. Think: warm and approachable portraits, full-body confidence shots, and plenty of creative detail shots that bring her process to life.
To keep everything aligned, Sammi created a Pinterest moodboard, which became a great reference point for us both. It helped shape the tones, styling, and overall aesthetic of the shoot, ensuring the final images felt consistent with her rebrand while leaving plenty of room for creativity on the day.
The Shoot
We started with headshots and portraits, from close-up profile images to relaxed full-length shots - capturing Sammi’s warmth and professionalism.
From there, we layered in lifestyle and detail imagery:
Sammi pinning her signature coloured postcards to the studio wall
Flatlays featuring her tools of the trade, Pantone postcards, colour wheels, her iPad and Apple Pencil
Close-up moments, like coffee in hand, working at her laptop, or thoughtful faceless details that add depth and variety
To round things off, we included personality-led shots: relaxed, candid moments that showcase her approachable, creative energy.
These bring heart to her visuals and give her content that’s versatile across her website, social platforms, and marketing.
The Final Gallery
What we created was more than just a set of photos, it was a visual toolkit for Sammi to carry into this next stage of her business. The gallery reflects everything Make It Pretty Creative stands for: modern design, thoughtful branding, and a creative business owner who knows how to bring ideas to life.
You can check out Sammi’s amazing work by visiting her website: https://www.makeitpretty.co.uk/
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“I came to the shoot feeling my most confident... and left wanting to do it all again.”
About your photographer
Trish is a brand photographer, creative storyteller, and proud dog mum who helps small business owners show up with clarity, confidence, and calm.
She’s passionate about capturing imagery that feels like you, real, relaxed, and rooted in purpose.
When she’s not behind the lens, you’ll find her in the garden tending to her veggies, sipping cacao, or enjoying something wholesome and grounding.