AUSTIN BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Polished. Confident. Professional.
Your brand deserves to be seen clearly.
Austin-based, serving Central Texas & beyond
Whether you're building your personal brand or representing a major company, powerful imagery makes all the difference. I offer customized branding photography for businesses of all sizes — from corporate teams to entrepreneurs, podcasters, authors, interior designers, yoga instructors, wellness brands, and creatives.
We’ll create intentional, authentic images that capture your story, showcase your services, and connect with your audience — whether you need fresh content for your website, social media, or press features. For larger companies, I offer tailored team shoots, brand storytelling sessions, and high-volume content days to meet the needs of fast-growing businesses.
For streamlined, corporate-style headshots and volume team photography, please visit the Headshots page.
Looking for more editorial or creative portrait work?
View selected Editorial Portraits →
- PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES -
BRANDING SESSION
Perfect for small businesses, entrepreneurs, authors, podcast hosts, and creatives looking to elevate their brand. These sessions are customized to capture your personality, values, and vision through professional imagery you can use across your website, social media, and marketing materials.
RECURRING BRAND SESSIONS
Monthly, Bi-Monthly, or Quarterly Content Packages
Choose a monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly session to keep your marketing, social media, and website updated year-round. A consistent visual presence helps build brand trust and engagement over time.
CORPORATE CONTENT DAYS
Designed for larger businesses, startups, and agencies that need a full refresh of branded content. Team photos, office lifestyle shots, leadership portraits, behind-the-scenes moments, and brand storytelling—all in one efficient session - can be hourly, half-day, or full-day.
CREATIVE PORTRAITS
Editorial-style portraits for artists, musicians, models, and creatives looking for expressive, personality-driven imagery. Ideal for portfolios, press, announcements, or personal projects that don’t fit a traditional branding session.
- BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS -
1. Inquiry & Discovery
Submit an inquiry so I can learn about your business and goals. I’ll follow up with a few quick questions to align on your brand and vision.
2. Pre-Shoot Planning
Once booked, we’ll finalize the details — location, wardrobe direction, shot list ideas, and overall look. I can bring professional lighting and backdrops to your space or help coordinate a studio if needed.
3. Shoot Day
I’ll guide you through natural, relaxed direction to capture polished portraits and lifestyle moments that feel confident and on-brand — all in an easy, efficient session.
4. Image Selection & Delivery
You’ll receive a proof gallery to choose your favorites. Final, professionally retouched images will be delivered in a clean, marketing-ready gallery.
- CLIENT EXPERIENCE -
“My partner and I just did a branding photoshoot with Melissa for our business, and it was amazing! We needed fresh content for our website and social media, and she captured exactly what we needed to upgrade the look and feel of our brand.
Not only did the photos turn out perfect, but the photoshoot itself was a lot of fun, and Melissa made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera. We highly recommend working with her!”
“Having the opportunity to work with Melissa was amazing! This was my first photoshoot and the support that I received was so comforting. I expressed my brand to Melissa, along with the type of photoshoot I wanted to do. Not only did she help me find a location, she sent me tips for picking an outfit and guided me along the way with my poses.
She was extremely professional throughout the entire process and helped my first shoot be a success. I have actually booked her on a continuous basis to have social media content and branding/product photos. If you are looking for a photographer and are a newbie to photoshoots, book with Bordeau Photo!”
“Melissa is amazing and my go-to photographer for the past 4yrs! I have my own interior design business - Jenny Welton Design - and whether it’s headshots, branding, or shooting my design projects, Melissa always does an outstanding job! She is so easy, fun, & knowledgeable to work with, and her photos are always incredible. I’m so proud to share what she captures on social media & my website! ”
- CONTACT -
Melissa@bordeauphoto.com
Ready to elevate your brand visuals?
Let’s plan a shoot that works for your brand and timeline.
You’ll receive a response in less than 24 hours with availability and a custom quote.
Let’s work together!
- FAQS -
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Branding sessions focus on telling the full story of your business — your personality, your process, your products, and services. As an Austin branding photographer, I design sessions that feel authentic to you. Headshot sessions are typically shorter and focus more on capturing professional portraits for LinkedIn, websites, and marketing materials.
Not sure which session is right for you? I am happy to help you decide based on your goals!
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Branding photography is strategic and story-driven. As an Austin branding photographer, I design these sessions to create a cohesive image library for your business or personal brand, with intention behind wardrobe, locations, posing, and how the images will be used across your website, social media, and marketing materials.
Creative portraits are more expressive and editorial in nature. They focus on mood, personality, and artistry rather than brand strategy, and are ideal for creatives, musicians, artists, or individuals looking for striking imagery without the structure or scope of a full branding session.
If you’re building or refreshing a brand and need polished, versatile visuals, branding photography is the best fit. If you’re looking for a standout portrait with a creative edge, a creative portrait session is perfect.
Not sure which session is right for you? I am happy to help you decide based on your goals!
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Yes! Whether you're an entrepreneur needing branding photos for your podcast or an established business planning a corporate branding day, I offer flexible packages. As an Austin brand photographer, I work with a wide range of clients — from local startups to larger corporate teams.
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Absolutely. I offer a full location guide featuring indoor studio spaces and iconic outdoor spots around Austin that are perfect for branding photography. I’ll help you pick the best backdrop based on your brand style and goals.
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Yes! As an Austin headshot photographer, I always encourage including updated professional headshots during your branding session. We can capture a mix of posed and lifestyle portraits that match the look and feel of your brand.
