Grace Lager showed up to her branding session ready to launch a whole new era and we made sure the visuals matched.

When Grace Lager, a speaker, coach, and founder of The Speaker Spark reached out about a branding session, she knew she needed more than just headshots. She needed visuals that captured her in action, told the story of her rebrand, and reflected the confidence she helps other women tap into. We worked together for a two-hour session at SecondSol Studios, where Grace also opted to add on a custom 90-second video pitch to showcase her speaking presence. From styled setups to real-time coaching moments, the session was built to reflect exactly who she is: a bold, brilliant voice in women’s empowerment.

Grace chose to upgrade her session to include a video pitch, an option I offer to elevate personal brands ready for visibility on reels, websites, and virtual stages. In addition to branding photos, we filmed her speaking directly to the camera and photographed her interacting with models Miranda and Valerie, who represented real-life coaching scenarios to give her audience a taste of what it’s like to work with her.

She showed up in a variety of looks that reflected different aspects of her brand: casual-professional, speaker-ready, and even a few vibrant outfits that brought her personal flair into the mix. One of my favorite moments was when I asked her, “What items could someone bring to kidnap you?” and without hesitation, she said, “A suitcase.” That love for luggage isn’t just aesthetic—Grace is always on the move, traveling to conferences and workshops to help women step into their speaking confidence. So naturally, we leaned into that, styling parts of her session around her travel-ready lifestyle. She finished working with me with a versatile library of photos and video content ready to be used across platforms, workshops, and launches.

Grace elevated her brand by adding a custom 90-second video pitch

an optional upgrade available with any branding package. For someone like Grace, whose work is rooted in voice, presence, and connection, a video pitch wasn’t just a nice-to-have, it was essential. We crafted a short, dynamic video that introduced her and The Speaker Spark in her own words. She spoke directly to camera, shared her mission, and gave potential clients a glimpse of her energy and approach. Whether pinned to a homepage or shared on social media, this kind of video gives future clients more than just a first impression, it makes a lasting one.

"You’re the first photographer I’ve worked with who made me feel that comfortable.”

After the shoot, Grace left a heartfelt video testimonial that honestly made my day. She told me, “You’re the first photographer I’ve worked with who made me feel that comfortable.”

That kind of feedback means everything because that’s always the goal. I want every session to feel like a space where your personality can shine, your confidence shows through the screen, and your final images say loud and clear: you’re ready.