Personal Branding
by alise black studios
Alise Black Studios would love to help you tell your story through personal branding photography.
Our expert team specialises in crafting emotive and sophisticated branding photoshoots.
We specialise in helping executives, small business owners, creatives & public speakers.
Creating quality Personal Branding images since 2003
At Alise Black Studios, we provide professional Personal Branding photography. We specialise in creating dynamic images that help you tell your story and promote yourself in the best light. Our experienced professional photographer, Alise Black, has more than 20 years of industry experience and has photographed over 15,000 clients.
As we work with a diverse mix of professionals, such as small business owners, creatives, authors, podcasters, and public speakers, we have a range of photoshoot options to suit everyone!
In brief, we offer:
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30, 45, and 60 Minute Headshot Sittings — Perfect for frequent updates
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3 Hour Private Session — 3 diverse personal branding photoshoots with all-inclusive services, photography, studio hire, styling, hair and makeup, digital retouching
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4 and 5 Hour VIP Experiences — The ultimate experience for clients investing in their brand for public relations, self-representation, and social media.
We understand that quality personal branding images are essential for websites, social media, and public relations. Our Private Sessions and VIP Experiences include a personal styling consultation with Stylist Treia, covering your brand colours and clothing ideas, so your images authentically reflect your personality and help you stand out. Expert hair and makeup services are also included, using Kryolan high-definition photographic makeup, for a flawless, camera-ready finish.
"I highly recommend Alise Black Studios... the hair and makeup was perfect for what I wanted and I had a wonderful experience... photoshoot for my social media accounts and personal website... Thank you so much."
Joan Amudu
5 Star Google Review
"Absolutely amazing, I totally recommend the VIP Branding package... lots of fun and support even if you are not confident in-front of the camera, your photos will be amazing.... Consultation on what to wear, great advice during the shoot, Alise and Treia make you feel so comfortable. I will be back."
Jane Dawson
"I highly recommend Alise, who knew exactly how to create 'the look' I wanted as an author, with the minimum of fuss. I was amazed at the results. She knows what she's doing, alright."
Louise Wilson
Do you want images that feel like you, that are polished, refined and reflect your personality?
Our goal is to help you create imagery that you're proud of! Personalisation is of the utmost importance when creating images that reflect you, your work and personality.
We guide you every step of the way to make it fun, efficient and easy.
We have the technical equipment, studio settings and experience to capture your personality in the best light. Studio Sessions and VIP Experiences allow us to refine your look with professional clothing, hair and makeup styling. These services are personalised so you still look and feel like yourself, yet in a refined way. It's really important to have the appropriate hair & makeup styling, coupled with expert natural retouching, to ensure the images are a polished reflection of you.
Our diverse range of clients understand the value of putting themselves out to the public in a polished, professional and friendly manner. We are here to guide you every step of the way.
"Alise and Treia did their utmost to make my shoot a thoroughly positive and memorable experience... their encouragement and guidance, I felt confident and reassured during the session... true professionals offering the absolute best customer service. Thank you ladies."
Kristen Burt
"Every part of my experience with Alise Black Studios was exceptional. From my first phone call the team were responsive and interested to learn about my requirements... enjoyed having my makeup and hair done... impressed by Alises's ability to get the right photos in a time efficient, professional, but fun way. The photos surpassed my expectations..."
Monica Agius
"Want to know what your best self look like, without hiding behind a thick mask of makeup? As the door slid open, I could feel my hesitation and anxiety melting away. Alise and her dedicated team of professionals provide an unparalleled VIP experience with results that will leave you speechless. Yes, the craft can be taught, but true passion and talent is rare."
Dee Anevska
Tailored Branding Experiences with images ready to go for publications
Our clients are people from all walks of life, established professionals and start up businesses. Creating diversity in the imagery is our speciality.
Some clients want more than a simple headshot or Studio Session. This is where our VIP Branding Photoshoots are fantastic. You may incorporate studio photography, lifestyle, natural light and location photography. This style of photoshoot experience is suited to people who need a collection of social media and editorial images, ready to go for publication.
Business owners and creatives are more often than not, time poor. Therefore, it's important to us that we make your photoshoot experience easy and efficient from start to finish. We provide a same day viewing of your collection of images where you can select your favourite shots on the spot. You also have the option to make any additional retouching requests prior to receiving your order.
"I had a branding photoshoot with Alise and am very happy with the whole experience. Both Alise and Treia made me feel very comfortable on the day and worked with me to produce not just image I love but images that I feel are a true representation of my brand and professional persona."
Dhilshara Fernandes
5 Star Google Review
"It was the professional experience that I had hoped it would be... professional images that I could use for personal-branding on my website and for editorial purposes... Treia greeted me with a huge smile and instantly had me at ease - going through my selection of outfits and choosing what would work best for the camera. Alise understood immediately what I was after... being photographed made me feel rather special!"
Write Speak Fly
"Alise and Treia are absolutely amazing! I would recommend the VIP package to anyone. Both ladies make you feel relaxed and pampered throughout the day, and give you all the guidance you need to feel confident when you're in front of the camera."
Elise Aricheta
Personal Branding Photography is essential and we are here to help make it easy and fun!
We are here to help you successfully achieve professional and personalised Branding imagery that you are proud to showcase to the world. At Alise Black Studios we will make sure you experience a welcoming, friendly environment and your images have the attention to detail that is needed for your brand.
On the day, enjoy learning about professional makeup application for photography and the importance of styling. Relax as we direct you throughout your photoshoots into a range of positions and natural poses. With Alise's expert guidance, you will never be left to awkwardly pose by yourself.
We offer transparent pricing prior to every booking, plus professional photography may be a tax deductible item for many business owners. View our Services below or simply call or write to us to find out more. Once you have spoken with us and received all the preparation guidance, we are quietly confident you will be excited to create your Personal Branding imagery.
OUR SERVICES
From quick headshots to full VIP days, we've been creating fun and relaxing branding photoshoot experiences since 2003. Choose from Headshots, 3 Hour Private Sessions, VIP Experiences or Commercial Hire.
Alise Black is formally trained at SIT and RMIT with over 20 years of professional photography experience. Collaborate with her on your ideas or simply relax — she'll guide every shot with precision and ease.
Our premier studio is based in Sydney, with shoots also available in Melbourne and Brisbane. Photoshoots are thoughtfully designed across studio, lifestyle, natural light and on-location settings to maximise your range.
Every booking includes a personalised phone styling consult and a detailed styling guide sent before your appointment. Outfits, colour themes and layering options are all discussed so your looks are diversified.
Whether you have a signature look or want to explore variety, our team creates styles tailored to you — beach waves, soft curls, volume blow-outs, sleek straight or fashion-forward looks that photograph beautifully.
We use professional high-definition photographic makeup with micronising foundations for a flawless, camera-ready complexion. Personalised colour palettes are created to complement your unique features.
Natural retouching — including removal of blemishes and body marks — is applied before you see the images. A retouching menu is also available for additional refinement or specific requests.
Capture your personality beyond the still image. We create styled behind-the-scenes video reels from your photoshoot — perfect for social media, public relations and personal branding.
FAQs Personal Branding Photography
If you’re searching for a personal branding photographer in Sydney, you’re likely starting a new business, rebranding or levelling up your brand visuals. Your branding photography needs to be current, polished and unmistakably you.
At Alise Black Studios, we create branding photoshoots with a refined, guided process that helps you feel confident in front of the camera—whether it’s your first professional shoot or a strategic update.
How is personal branding different from LinkedIn headshots?
A LinkedIn headshot is usually a small set focused on one strong profile image. Personal branding photography is broader: multiple looks, settings, and image types so you have a complete library for your brand.
I’m not comfortable being photographed. Can you help with direction?
Yes. We guide you through posture, expression, and natural posing so the experience feels calm and the results look confident and authentic.
Can we shoot in studio and on location?
Yes. Many personal branding clients choose a mix: studio for clean, controlled hero images and lifestyle/location settings for approachability and story.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Browse our general price guide for an overview. Once you reach out, we'll provide tailored pricing matched to your goals.
Book a personal 15-minute consultation to discuss your photoshoot, ask questions and receive tailored branding pricing.
Simply call or SMS us on 0403 177 814, or send us a message online — we'd love to hear from you. Let's start your experience!