Have you ever wondered what is the experience of being photographed?
We are very excited to introduce Behind The Scenes Videos as well as Moving Portrait for websites into our offer!
Here's a look behind the scenes of Anchelaa Thiru's Personal Branding Photoshoot.
Hair & Make-up: Sara/Elegant Make-up
Photography: Agnes Kiesz/PURE studios
The He/She Project is Daniel Pillai's celebration and acceptance of all the experiences that have led him to this point of self-expression.
Daniel was bullied as a child in school and at home with his family. Often times whenever he experienced and faced this unacceptance it was through derogatory terms such as "He/She" to distastefully highlight his feminine characteristics as an innate abnormality.
This photo editorial is an attempt to reclaim the phrase "He/She" and any variation associated with it, across any language and culture.
Today Daniel uses the phrase which was used to malign him and his spirit to celebrate himself through images.
"I am proud to be HE. I am proud to be SHE" - Daniel Pillai
Creative Concept: DANIEL PILLAI & Pure Studios
Photography & Design: Agnes Kiesz/Pure Studios
Dupattas: Mani Jassal
#theHeSheProject
Last month I had an experience that really made me want to write about self-value. I had a beautiful woman cry from happiness during her Portrait Reveal. Since she started having kids, she avoided the camera and did not feel beautiful because of what her ex-husband had told her. Seeing this great woman in front of me, seeing her tears and hearing about her experience I could not be more surprised...
Where do you get your sense of self-value and confidence from? Is it from other people or from within yourself, from knowing you are a good person and that you are worthy? If you get it from others, it is a matter of Luck, it is a matter of what people you will meet on your journey. Do you appreciate your body simply because it is healthy and strong? Do you feel bad about yourself because skinny models are on the pages of magazines and then seven years later you do not feel curvy enough, because now the trends have changed?
When I first became a professional photographer, it astounded me how many people were scared of the camera. Many people take photos when they HAVE to, way less people take photos to create a legacy for themselves and for their family. People would call me and say mostly: “I HAVE to take new headshots” or “I NEED photos to put in my new project”.
Exist in photographs, do not hide behind the camera.
Why?
You are good enough Now. Not when you loose weight, not when you have fancy wardrobe, not when you get your dream pair of shoes. Now.
When photographers take a photo of someone, although we are taking the photo of their outside-self, it is the energy of the person and their inner beauty that we see – that is our guide when we take the photographs of people. And every human being deserves to be seen!
While on the subject of self-value, I just HAVE TO mention The He/She Project which we had the pleasure of working on with Daniel Pillai - it was such an honour to be a part of Daniel's journey to self-acceptance. Here is a look behind shooting The He/She Project!
love always,
Agnes
The Belle Method is the creation of Pilates Instructor and professional Dancer Nikki Bergen. Belle is Fitness Philosophy designed for women that combines the core technique of Pilates, the intensity of bootcamp and the zen of yoga. Belle is about feeling strong and beautiful inside and out!
Photography: Agnes Kiesz/PURE studios
Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.” ~ Tom Peters
When people think about getting their professional photos done, they often check what all other professionals have and they go for the exact same thing. Many use their photos only as LinkedIn Profile Picture and for business cards. Having your professional photos done is an investment of both time and money, so it is good to have a plan in mind to get the most value out of them.
Personal branding photos ensure a consistent message if they are used across all platforms:
Social Media:
LinkedIn Profile Photo
LinkedIn Article
Facebook (both Personal and Facebook Page)
Your Website:
About Profile Photo
Contact Us Photo
Website Design
Newsletter Design
Profile Photo for Articles
E-mail:
E-mail Signature Photo
Print:
Business Cards
Marketing
Advertisement
Fliers and Pamphlets
Magazines:
Magazine Features
Magazine Advertisement
Your Articles in Magazines
Other:
This is your chance to stand out of the crowd!
A powerful presentation with your photos, your bio and description of your services
Your Office Business Portrait – do not underestimate the value of first impressions!
To be able to use your personal branding across all platforms, it is crucial to capture a variety of looks, both on a more professional and business casual side.
Your personal branding photos are a strong, visual voice, they should tell the story of who you are and what you do. And they should always leave people wanting to know more.
So have fun with it, because personal branding is letting your personality shine!
Recent re-branding photo shoot for very talented Tazeen Khan, a Hair & Make-up Artist. I was so in love with every look she created, they were fresh like a midsummer night's dream...
Hair & Make-up Artist: Tazeen Khan/Fresh Face Make-up
Models: Klaudia Dz, Leann W (B&M Models)
Photography: Agnes Kiesz/PURE studios
as seen in: The Wall Street Journal, Globe & Mail, Living Luxe, HuffPost, Revive, Kismet, Anokhi and more
“I invite you to a Personal Session with me. It will change the way you see yourself!”