Derek Nielsen Photography

Portrait Photography

Portrait Photography

Headshot or Personal Brand Photography

At the heart of every brand, commercial or personal, is an identity screaming to be shared with the world. I help capture the exact messaging and lifestyle you want to share.

How do you want to be seen in the world?

We only get to make one first impression. A powerful headshot or portrait, though, can leave a lasting impression. These beautiful moments where you are looking your best are frozen in time. Use them to get the next job or promotion. Add them to your profiles so everyone can see your beautiful confidence.

 ” Branding is the art of differentiation ” 

-David Brier

My superpower is helping people and brands showcase their personalities and messaging through imagery and storytelling.

With a successful career in fine art photography, I can help your brand excel through visual messaging. A picture says a lot more than a thousand words, it is our lasting impression on the world. I work with businesses or individuals to sculpt the exact story you want to tell. Branding is all about storytelling.

Where to start?

Send me a message to begin your free consultation

What is the Cost?

Personal Brand Platinum Package

$2299

  • 5-hour shooting session
  • 6-10 different locations
  • 6-10 clothing changes
  • 20 professionally retouched images
  • All full-resolution photos
  • Color and Black and White images

Personal Brand Gold Package

$999

  • 3-hour shooting session
  • 4-6 different locations
  • 4-6 different clothing changes
  • 10 professionally retouched images
  • Color and Black and White images

Personal Brand Essential Package

$749

  • 2-hour shooting session
  • 2-3 different locations
  • 2-3 different clothing changes
  • 5 professionally retouched images
  • Color and Black and White images

Headshot In A Hurry Package

$499

  • 30min to 1-hour session
  • 1-2 location
  • 1-2 different clothing changes
  • 2 professionally retouched images
  • Color and Black and White images

When do I get the images?

Brand sessions have a 2-5 day turnaround time, depending on the size of the package and the number of images taken.

What is a personal brand?

Who needs a personal brand?

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Hello! I'm Derek.

DEREK NIELSEN PHOTOGRAPHY RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THE GLOBAL NEED FOR CONSERVATION THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY AND DONATES UP TO 15% OF ALL SALES BACK TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD.