Brand Photography for Musicians in the Chicago Area
A headshot tells people what you look like. A brand session tells them who you are. For musicians, that difference matters more than almost any other profession. Your images need to capture two very different sides of who you are - the performer on stage and the teacher in the studio. Both are real. Both need to show up in your photos.
Two looks, two audiences
Performance portraits and teaching portraits require completely different energy.
Your performance images need drama, presence, and the sense that something is happening - the kind of photo that makes someone want to be in the audience. Your teaching and studio images need warmth, approachability, and the sense that this is someone students and parents would feel comfortable working with. A well-planned brand session covers both so you have the right image for every context.
Do you shoot during actual performances?
No - and you don't need to.
Ann's studio in Barrington is set up to create dramatic, professional performance portraits that capture the energy and presence of a live performance without the logistical challenges of shooting at a venue. We plan the looks, lighting, and moments in advance so you walk in knowing exactly what we're creating together.
Professional musicians, music educators, and performers in the Chicago area who need images that reflect the full range of what they do. Whether you perform with an orchestra, teach private lessons, or both - your photos should work as hard as you do.
Who this is for
A personal connection
I actually learned how to shoot when I was doing field research for her degree in Ethnomusicology.
I may not be a working musician, but I love it and am a big music nerd at heart. There is nothing that makes me happier than helping support musicians while also filling my studio with music and dance.
faq's
What types of musicians do you work with?
Ann has photographed violinists, conductors, harpists, vocalists, double bassists, French horn players, and more. If you make music professionally or teach it, this session is built for you.
Do I bring my instrument?
Yes - your instrument is part of your brand. We incorporate it throughout the session in both performance and portrait moments.
How many images will I receive?
60-80 fully edited images. Every image from your session is included - no selection process.
Where do you shoot?
Our home studio is located in Barrington, Illinois - a private, mid-century home on five acres, 45 minutes northwest of Chicago. On-location shoots in the Chicago area are also available. We also shoot on-location if you have a studio or a performance venue that matches your brand.
What's the investment?
The Signature Brand Session is $4,000, all-inclusive.
WANT IN?
Ready for images that capture every side of your musical life?
