At Monica Browning Photography, we believe professional headshots should do more than just capture your image—they should reflect the true essence of who you are. Serving professionals in Manlius, New York, and the greater Syracuse area, we offer a highly personalized experience designed to highlight your unique personality and professionalism.
Whether it’s a single headshot for your business or a full team session, we’ll guide you through every step. Our goal is to create headshots that not only meet your professional needs but also leave a lasting impression of confidence and authenticity.
We aim to deliver portraits that you’ll be proud to showcase in your business or personal brand for years to come. From start to finish, we ensure the process is easy, enjoyable, and stress-free, so you can focus on looking and feeling your best. Let us help you create a headshot that captures your professional legacy.
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We begin with a quick phone call or email consultation to understand your goals and vision for your branding session. This is where we discuss what you hope to achieve with your branding images, explore your business or personal brand identity, and talk about how to capture that essence in a way that feels authentic to you.
Whether we chat on the phone or go back and forth via email, we’ll cover your style preferences, any specific shots you’re envisioning, and how to make sure your images align seamlessly with your brand’s message and personality.
1. Contact Us
the process
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Once we have a clear understanding of your vision, we’ll guide you through the preparation process. You’ll receive a personalized styling guide with tips on wardrobe choices, colors, and accessories that best reflect your brand. We'll also discuss location options, whether in the studio or on location, to create the perfect setting that complements your brand.
We ensure that every detail, from your clothing to the environment, works harmoniously to portray your professional identity.
2. Styling & Preparation
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The day of your branding session will be a fun and comfortable experience. We will guide you through every step, offering posing advice, and ensuring you feel confident in front of the camera. Whether you're in the studio or at your business location, we’ll create an environment where you can relax and showcase your authentic self.
Our goal is to capture images that not only look great but also authentically represent your business and personal brand.
3. The Portrait Session
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After the session, we’ll send you a private online gallery where you can view and select your favorite images. You’ll be able to choose the best photos that align with your branding vision.
We’ll help you navigate through your gallery, ensuring you pick the images that truly represent your brand's personality and professionalism.
4. Gallery Selection
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Once you've selected your images, we’ll provide the final high-quality digital files ready for use. These portraits will be edited and delivered directly to you, ensuring they meet your professional standards.
Our aim is to make the process smooth and efficient, leaving you with polished images that elevate your brand and leave a lasting impression.
5. Finalizing Your Branding Images
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We help you plan the perfect display for your corporate or branding portraits. After your session, we offer consultations to assist you in selecting the ideal location for your headshots or branding images, ensuring they are beautifully displayed in your office or personal space. Our goal is to guide you in showcasing your professional image in a way that enhances your brand, creating timeless artwork that will be a lasting reflection of your success.
Your corporate or branding portrait session is a seamless experience, with expert advice and support every step of the way. We ensure you feel confident and at ease, offering guidance with wardrobe, posing, and location choices.
Our goal is to make the entire process stress-free, allowing you to relax and enjoy the experience while we handle all the details. We’re here to ensure that you can focus on what matters most—capturing powerful, professional images that reflect your brand and personality.
We believe your corporate and branding portrait session should be as unique as your professional identity. From the initial consultation to your final portraits, we personalize every detail to reflect your brand and personality. We guide you through wardrobe choices, posing suggestions, and location options to ensure your session captures the essence of who you are. Our goal is to make the process easy and comfortable, helping you feel confident and natural throughout the entire experience.
Studio or on-location session
Personalized planning (branding sessions only)
Wardrobe styling guidance
Professional posing direction
Online gallery for image selection
High-resolution digital image delivery
Whether you're a solo professional needing a standout headshot or a company looking to update your entire team’s photos, we make it easy to get professional, polished, and approachable images that reflect your brand.
Individuals are welcome to book a quick studio session at our Manlius, NY location.
Teams and Corporations—we come to you. We’ll bring our mobile setup and photograph your staff at your location.
We also offer Full Branding Sessions for entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals looking for more than just a headshot. These sessions go beyond the basics to showcase your personality, your work, and your brand identity across multiple platforms.
frequently asked questions
Yes, for groups of 8+ we will come to a location of your choice for headshots. The mobile studio fee is $250.
Do you offer on location headshots?
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The short answer is yes. The longer answer is I think .003% of us actually like having our picture taken. Getting a good headshot is about lighting, posing and expressions. We do fully retouch all images, but you won’t need photoshop.
I hate having my picture taken. Can you photoshop me?
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YES! Most people don’t know how to pose, but we offer full posing and expression guidance on all headshot sessions. We will show you how to stand and position yourself to get the most flattering headshots and we will also help get authentic expressions.
I don’t know how to stand or pose during headshots. Will you help me?
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We have many backdrops to choose from. We also have the option to digitally manipulate the background to be different settings, depending on your preference. You will be sent a gallery with all of our options.
Do you offer different backdrops?
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Yes, we offer headshots for larger groups or teams. Many companies hire us to come on location to do the majority of their employees and then send new hires to our studio as they get hired.
Do you do large groups or teams?
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You should have the gallery the day of or the day after your session to choose from. Editing the final headshots usually takes 1-2 business days after you have made your decisions. If you need them sooner, just let us know and we can work with you.
What is the turn around time for headshots?
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Yes, we can do composites (taking photos of people individually and putting them together into one image) or group photos. Contact us for pricing.
Do you do composites or group photos?
Yes, we have a full style guide for headshots that we can email to you. I’m happy to chat on the phone as well if you need guidance.
I don’t know what to wear for headshots. Can you help?
Full branding sessions are great if you’re looking for something more than just a few headshots. We can do them in the studio with props and different looks or we can do them on location. We also offer videos for businesses and individuals as well. Contact us for more information!
What if I want a full branding session?
In-studio headshots typically take about 15 minutes. On-location corporate headshots range from 5–10 minutes per person, depending on the package. Full branding sessions are more in-depth and typically last 30 to 90 minutes.
How long is a headshot session?