What's included in your signature personal branding photoshoot?

Enjoy a full personal branding photoshoot experience! With a prep guide to help you prepare for your photoshoot, professional hair & makeup, photoshoot at our Granville studio, 1 digital image or apply $500 credit towards an image bundle or collection. All of this is a $1500 value, on us!

What should I wear to a branding session?

Your wardrobe should reflect your brand's style and messaging. Whether it's modern professional, approachable creative, or bold and fashion-forward, we'll select looks that help you stand out while staying true to your brand. You'll receive an easy guide to help you plan every aspect your photoshoot, including wardrobe.

Can I preview my branding images before purchasing?

Yes! You'll get to view all your images in a private ordering appointment shortly after your shoot. We'll guide you in selecting the best branding images to match your marketing needs, website, and social platforms.

What's the difference between headshots and branding photos?

Headshots typically focus on one polished image from the shoulders or waist up. Branding photography goes much further — it's a full story of your brand, personality, and values. With outfit changes, props, different settings, and a creative narrative, branding sessions produce a library of content for your business.

Is professional hair and makeup included with a branding photoshoot?

Yes! Hair and makeup services are part of every branding photoshoot, even our Personal Brand Spotlight. Our experienced beauty team ensures you're camera-ready for your session, making it one less thing to worry about on shoot day.

What makes a great branding photo?

A great branding image is more than just a beautiful photo—it's a visual message that connects with your audience. Our approach blends professional lighting, location strategy, styling, and thoughtful posing to ensure every image reflects your brand's voice, vibe, and goals.

What types of people get branding photography?

Branding photography is essential for professionals across all industries - from CEOs, authors, and wellness coaches to realtors, creatives, doctors, and service providers. Whether you're building a personal brand or representing a team, these images help build credibility, attract ideal clients, and support your marketing across all platforms.

Columbus area

Women in Business

Win a $1500 Personal Branding

Photoshoot Experience

We're celebrating 3 years in our Granville OH studio

To thank our community for the incredible support since opening our Granville studio in 2023, this month we’re gifting 10 entrepreneurs our signature personal branding photoshoot experience valued at $1500. This experience is designed to elevate your brand and give you powerful, scroll-stopping images that attract your dream clients.

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CPP Certified · Est. 2008

If you’re still using outdated selfies, pieced-together Canva graphics, or repurposed content from three years ago, you're not showing up the way your dream clients expect...

...but we can help!

It's time to position yourself as the expert you are

Apply for our signature personal branding experience that elevates your image, helps you attract higher quality clients and makes you more money.

This is our way of giving back and empowering local women in business to show up online with confidence and clarity.

Only 10 spots available this month

Apply here:

Your complimentary personal branding photoshoot includes:

Your photoshoot will include multiple wardrobe changes, styles and sets. Our photographers will guide you through each pose, making sure look fabulous and the photos represent your brand and personality.

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This image shows a smiling woman, Erin Gehring owner of More Than Style, with blonde hair styled in loose waves. She is wearing a black leather jacket over a leopard print top. The background is plain gray, allowing the focus to remain on her friendly expression and the details of her outfit. The overall mood is confident and approachable. - Professional Columbus Photographer - Desired Focus Photography

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Refundable deposit required to book your complimentary photoshoot.

To secure your personal branding photoshoot experience our studio requires a $250 refundable deposit. The deposit is 100% refundable on the day of your ordering appointment or can be applied towards additional images.

A deposit is required as it ensures you show up for your photoshoot and our team is compensated if you decided to cancel or no show.

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Blonde with a large smile and curls smiles and leans forward. She has a black blazer, cream top and jeans on. - Professional Columbus Photographer - Desired Focus Photography

This is for you if...

You're ready to stop playing small in your business

You're a service provider, entrepreneur, or small business owner.

You know you need to show up online but you keep putting it off.

You feel stuck or overwhelmed when it comes to content.

You want better clients, more visibility, and real authority.

You're willing to invest in your business and yourself.

Apply NowFor the ultimate personal branding experience

Why professional branding images matter

Brands that show up consistently can increase revenue by up to 23%.
46.1% of people judge a website's credibility by its overall visual design.

Content with strong, relevant images get 94% more views.

Because before people read what you say...
...they see how you show up.

We’re excited to spotlight Dawn Finch, a Central Ohio Realtor known for making real estate feel simple, strategic, and stress-free. Dawn partnered with us to update her brand visuals with images that reflect the strength she brings to her work.

Sarah was amazing! I love that we reviewed the images as we went. She was strategic and patient with me. I loved our moment of prayer! The lighting and the creativity on Sarah’s part was unparalleled.
- Dawn Finch

Clients love us and we love them too!

Over 100 five-star Google reviews

We take immense pride in delivering an outstanding experience, and it’s truly an honour to receive such glowing feedback. Explore our 100+ five-star reviews on Google, where our clients acknowledge us as one of the best photographers in the Columbus OH area.

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Krystine Monnett
18 hours ago

Sarah and Natalie were a pleasure to work with and really listened throughout the session to understand what I wanted out of the images. It was a...
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Candis Paoli
4 days ago

Sarah was so incredible with my recent shoot! Beginning with the provided hair and makeup, everything was curated and I couldn’t be more thrilled with...
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Deborah Helldoerfer
4 weeks ago

My experience with Sarah and her business Desired Focus Photography was amazing. She was so easy to work with and very professional. I loved what I...
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Jon Baughman
a month ago

Sarah is exceptional; she takes immense pride in capturing memorable photos that truly let your personality shine.
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Angie
a month ago

It is with immense gratitude and admiration that we reflect upon the exceptional photographic artistry Sarah provided for our recent wedding. Her...
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Amanda Wendorff
2 months ago

I desperately needed updated business headshots. However, I really don't enjoy being in front of a camera so dragged my feet as long as I could until...
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Abby Frick
3 months ago

Sarah is absolutely amazing! She was professional and informative in communication, very quick with turn around, and the results are out of this...
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Cassie McClung
3 months ago

Sarah provided a great experience from start to finish. She made me feel comfortable and confident, and I loved that she walked me through the photos...
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Google rated: 5 of 5 with 121 reviews.
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We’re excited to spotlight Natalie Wilcox, the founder of La Prima Beauty, offering luxury on-site hair & makeup services. She has a passion for making women feel beautiful and has been voted TheKnot.com’s best of weddings 7 years in a row!

Desired Focus Photography are the ultimate pros! They knew just what to do to make me feel at ease during my photoshoot. The team took the time to ensure they captured aligned shots to the intended use for my website and branding, so i left with exactly what i needed.
- Natalie Wilcox

Frequently Asked Questions

We're selecting 10 women entrepreneurs this month who are ready to elevate their brand. Here is what to expect:
• You'll apply through the form
• We reach out if you've been selected
• You'll schedule a call with our team to book your spot and collect your deposit
• Enjoy your personal branding photoshoot
• Choose the images you love

We're passionate about supporting our community — especially women in business. Making personal branding more accessible is a big part of our mission.

To secure your spot, we require a $250 deposit. It's fully refundable at your ordering appointment, or you can choose to apply it toward additional images — totally your choice!

If you decide to purchase more, we offer a variety of image bundles at different price points, along with flexible payment plans and financing options to make it easy to get everything you love.