Atlanta Brand Photographer for Freelancers, Thought Leaders, and Small Businesses

The best brand photos are planned long before the camera comes out.

For business owners ready to look as good as they are at what they do.

Most people come in knowing they need images. Fewer know where those images are going, how many they actually need, or what their brand is trying to say.

That’s exactly where we start.

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Branding Photography Built Around You. Built Around Your Business.

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Your brand has a feeling. A personality. A point of view that makes the right people stop and take notice.

We find that together. Then we put it on camera.

The result is a cohesive library of cinematic, personality-driven images that make your ideal clients think: I need to work with this person.

You don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need to know what to wear. You don’t need to show up with anything figured out. That’s my job, and by the time we’re done, you’ll wonder why you ever dreaded this.

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The Investment

Choose Your Experience

Every session includes a planning meeting, professional hair and makeup, the location of your choice, and detailed retouching with up to three rounds of revisions. The only difference is how many images you walk away with.

Brand Suite: $3,500
Up to 5 looks, 30 finished images, and a second location. A full library for a launch or a rebrand.

Presence: $2,500
Up to 5 looks and 20 finished images. Built for weeks of consistent social content.

Foundation: $1,500
Up to 3 looks and 10 finished images. Enough to refresh your website and LinkedIn.

Need a little more? Add 5 images or a second location for $500 each.

Not sure which fits? That’s exactly what the consultation is for. Book a free call and I’ll help you figure out what makes sense for your goals.

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The Best Part is Still Ahead

When your gallery lands in your inbox, something shifts. You stop seeing yourself the way you always have and start seeing what everyone else already knew was there.

These are the photos your colleagues forward to each other saying ‘this is so you.’ The ones your clients see and immediately understand who you are, what you do, and why they should care.

And I don’t disappear after the shoot. Some clients prefer to select their favorites on their own. Others want to go through the gallery together, picking images based on exactly where they’ll live and how they’ll be used. Either way, I’m there until every image has a home and nothing sits in a folder collecting digital dust.

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“Mike Glatzer is one of Atlanta’s most talented photographers! After glancing at his extensive portfolio, I just knew that I had to hire him for my dance website shoot and I could not have made a better decision.

Mike is the perfect blend of professional and friendly, he was always on time for all our pre-shoot meetings (where he laid out all the steps) and he was able to execute my vision flawlessly. During the shoot, he was calm and focused but also made the whole process feel light and fun.

He was very knowledgeable when it came to props (we were working with chiffon fabric which can be super tricky) but Mike pulled it off like a champ and was very patient as I got into each pose. He also really knows how to get you to relax in front of the camera, especially helpful for someone like me who is camera shy.

Mike is a genuinely warm person, a sheer delight to collaborate with and I cannot recommend him enough!”

– Moksha Rao

The Branding Portrait Process

Step 1

Inquiry Consult

We’ll connect over Zoom so I can learn about your brand, your goals, and your vision. It’s also a chance for both of us to make sure we’re the right fit.

Step 2

Custom Proposal

Every business is different. I’ll put together a custom proposal tailored to your specific needs, goals, and the scope of your vision.

Step 3

Contract & Invoice

Once everything looks right, you’ll sign a contract and pay a 50% deposit to lock in your date.

Step 4

Planning Meeting

We spend an hour getting every detail sorted: wardrobe, styling, hair and makeup, location, props. The goal is to walk into shoot day with nothing left to figure out.

Step 5

Shoot Prep

I’ll send practical prep guidance covering everything from wardrobe to timing. Show up relaxed. I’ve got the rest.

Step 6

The Session

After hair and makeup, we get to work. I’ll guide you through every pose we planned, and because we shoot tethered, you’ll see yourself on a large screen in real time. Most people are surprised by what they see.

Step 7

Culling

I go through every frame and pull the absolute best. You’ll never have to wonder if you’re seeing the right shots. You are.

Step 8

Proofs & Editing

Your proof gallery goes live for selection. Once you’ve chosen your favorites, I get into detailed retouching: skin, stray hairs, clothing, the works.

Step 9

Delivery & Close Out

Your finished images land in a private online gallery, ready to go to work for your brand. If anything needs a tweak, just ask. This is your investment and it should be exactly right.

You can also watch the video below to see the process in action!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brand sessions start at $1,500 for the Foundation package: a planning meeting, professional hair and makeup, up to 3 looks, and 10 finished images. Presence ($2,500) includes 20 images, and Brand Suite ($3,500) includes 30 images plus a second location. You can add 5 more images or another location for $500 each.

Curious how those numbers compare across Atlanta? How Much Does an Atlanta Brand Portrait Photographer Cost? breaks down every tier, from budget to editorial.

Every session is built around your business goals. That means intentional planning, professional hair and makeup, guided posing, multiple looks and setups, and imagery created for long-term use delivered via a private online gallery for your website, social media, speaker one-sheets, and marketing materials.

By the time shoot day arrives, the big decisions are already made. The planning meeting covers styling, props, shot list, mood, lighting, and location. What’s left is making sure you show up feeling your best. I’ll send a prep guide covering the practical details: when to get your haircut, how to prep your skin, what to do with your outfits the night before, and everything else that helps you walk in confident and ready to go. For a deeper walkthrough, How to Prepare for Your Photo Session: A Complete Guide has everything you need.

Yes, and you’re not alone. Most brand clients feel exactly this way. Posing and expression are fully guided throughout the session so you look confident, comfortable, and natural on camera. How to Pose Naturally for Brand Photos is a great read if this is on your mind before we meet.

Your wardrobe should reflect your brand personality and speak to your audience. During the planning meeting we’ll talk through colors, layers, textures, and outfit changes so everything works together visually. What to Wear for Your Portraits: Tips is a helpful starting point while you’re preparing.

All selected images receive professional color and exposure adjustments. Detailed retouching covering skin, stray hairs, clothing, and more is applied after you choose your final images, with up to three rounds of refinements so everything feels polished and natural. Curious about the full workflow? The Image Editing and Delivery Process breaks it down step by step.

Proof images are delivered within about one week of your session. Final retouched images are typically delivered within about one week per ten images selected.

You choose your final images from the full proof gallery, so nothing you don’t love makes the cut. During the session, you’ll see every image on a large screen as we shoot and can adjust posing, expression, lighting, and props in real time. After delivery, you can request up to three rounds of refinements on every image.

Yes. Brand portrait sessions are built around high-resolution digital files designed for web, marketing, and print use. Every image is created to support a cohesive, intentional visual presence for your business. Want to understand how it all fits together? What Is a Strategic Brand Image Portfolio is worth a read.

Have more questions? Full answers on scheduling, rescheduling, weather, and logistics live on the FAQ page. Or just reach out directly.

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Your brand deserves images that make the right people stop, take notice, and think: I need to work with this person.

Let’s make that happen.

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