Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
If you have a business and youโve never done a professional photo shoot for it, you may be missing one of the easiest ways to instantly improve your branding and online presence. In this video, Iโm sharing how my very first business photo shoot completely changed the way my brand looked online.
Iโll walk you through exactly how to plan a business photo shoot, how to find the right photographer, what to wear, how much it typically costs, and how to get photos that make your website and brand look dramatically more polished and professional. Weโll also talk about why professional photos are so much more impactful than DIY photos and how strong visual branding can help build confidence, credibility, and trust online.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 How a professional photo shoot changed my business
03:27 Why professional photos instantly improve branding
04:08 Typical cost of a business photo shoot
07:41 How to plan your business photo shoot
09:04 Choosing outfits and colors for your brand photos
11:08 How to find the right photographer
14:43 Sending inspiration photos
15:45 Why business photography is worth the investment
๐น Want to watch my newest videos before theyโre released publicly on YouTube? Get early access here: gillianperkins.com/early-access
๐น Watch my free YouTube workshop to learn how to get your first 1,000 subscribers in just 3 months: creatorfasttrack.com/workshop-registration
๐น Want to see exactly how my most profitable funnels work? Watch me break down one of my $100K sales funnel here: gillianperkins.com/bts
๐น Get my Small Business 101 course for FREE: gillianperkins.com/free-training-small-business-101
// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- what to focus on in the FIRST WEEK of starting an online business: youtu.be/O8wIhknoQpk
- 5 Practical Steps to Start Your First Business (as a Stay-at-Home-Mom): youtu.be/gvGLoRQUQe8
- Why I'm RADICALLY Changing My Business Model for 2025 (and maybe you should to...): youtu.be/SySD3KaMJ7E
// LINKS
Learn more about Gillian and find resources to build your online business:
gillianperkins.com
Follow Gillian on Instagram to get a BTS look at what it's like to be a digital entrepreneur: instagram.com/gillianzperkins
// FILMING EQUIPMENT
Main camera: amzn.to/3rhibrl
Clip-on lav mic: amzn.to/46DwN4n
Tripod: amzn.to/2w7sIJ6
Main light: amzn.to/3HHHhFX
Other lights: amzn.to/2OKhzEv
RBG light strip: amzn.to/3WmuPiR
NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!
If you have a business and youโve never done a professional photo shoot for it, you may be missing one of the easiest ways to instantly improve your branding and online presence. In this video, Iโm sharing how my very first business photo shoot completely changed the way my brand looked online.
Iโll walk you through exactly how to plan a business photo shoot, how to find the right photographer, what to wear, how much it typically costs, and how to get photos that make your website and brand look dramatically more polished and professional. Weโll also talk about why professional photos are so much more impactful than DIY photos and how strong visual branding can help build confidence, credibility, and trust online.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 How a professional photo shoot changed my business
03:27 Why professional photos instantly improve branding
04:08 Typical cost of a business photo shoot
07:41 How to plan your business photo shoot
09:04 Choosing outfits and colors for your brand photos
11:08 How to find the right photographer
14:43 Sending inspiration photos
15:45 Why business photography is worth the investment
๐น Want to watch my newest videos before theyโre released publicly on YouTube? Get early access here: gillianperkins.com/early-access
๐น Watch my free YouTube workshop to learn how to get your first 1,000 subscribers in just 3 months: creatorfasttrack.com/workshop-registration
๐น Want to see exactly how my most profitable funnels work? Watch me break down one of my $100K sales funnel here: gillianperkins.com/bts
๐น Get my Small Business 101 course for FREE: gillianperkins.com/free-training-small-business-101
// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- what to focus on in the FIRST WEEK of starting an online business: youtu.be/O8wIhknoQpk
- 5 Practical Steps to Start Your First Business (as a Stay-at-Home-Mom): youtu.be/gvGLoRQUQe8
- Why I'm RADICALLY Changing My Business Model for 2025 (and maybe you should to...): youtu.be/SySD3KaMJ7E
// LINKS
Learn more about Gillian and find resources to build your online business:
gillianperkins.com
Follow Gillian on Instagram to get a BTS look at what it's like to be a digital entrepreneur: instagram.com/gillianzperkins
// FILMING EQUIPMENT
Main camera: amzn.to/3rhibrl
Clip-on lav mic: amzn.to/46DwN4n
Tripod: amzn.to/2w7sIJ6
Main light: amzn.to/3HHHhFX
Other lights: amzn.to/2OKhzEv
RBG light strip: amzn.to/3WmuPiR
NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!
![How to Get Started and MAKE MONEY as a Virtual Assistant [Get Started Online - Episode 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pT5abWD4GUI/mqdefault.jpg "How to Get Started and MAKE MONEY as a Virtual Assistant [Get Started Online - Episode 2]
This week I want to introduce you to my Virtual Assistant, Tiffany. I am so excited to have Tiffany with me today to share with you all how she got started as a Virtual Assistant!
Are YOU a virtual assistant, or interested in becoming one? If so, check out this excellent training from my friend Abbey Ashley about how to become a booked-out VA: https://gillianperkins.com/virtualsavvytraining
0:00 Intro
0:56 How did you learn about working online?
1:50 How did you start looking for online jobs?
3:25 How did you learn about becoming a VA?
4:36 How did you get started as a VA?
5:35 How long did you have to learn before becoming a VA?
6:20 How did you get clients?
10:51 What was the vision for your business?
11:50 How did you grow your business?
๐น Download the FREE Online Business Quickstart Guide:
https://www.gillianperkins.com/online-business-quickstart-guide-download/
// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
How to Get NOTICED on YouTube (Grow Your Channel from 0 to 100,000)
https://youtu.be/s6kcMwdNFTM
How Much YouTube Paid Me In 2020 With 450K Subscribers (2020 Income Report)
https://youtu.be/y39SCh5GqFs
Everything you need to know to start a YouTube channel in 2021 (Complete Beginnersโ Guide)
https://youtu.be/Ksn5s14jijM
How to Start Your Own Business in 2021 | Episode 1 - Small Business 101
https://youtu.be/Z-tWViGvrFc
5 PROFITABLE ONLINE BUSINESSES YOU CAN START TODAY https://youtu.be/aC7nkrWZji8
How I built 5 income streams in my 20s that earn $41,000+ per month https://youtu.be/yO_GPiU6OnQ
// LINKS
Learn more about Gillian and find resources to build your online business:
https://www.gillianperkins.com
Join our private Facebook group! https://gillianperkins.com/community
Follow Gillian on Instagram to get a BTS look at what its like to be a digital entrepreneur: https://www.instagram.com/gillianzperkins/
// FILMING EQUIPMENT
My main camera: https://amzn.to/39myvZB
Great (more affordable) alternative: https://amzn.to/3pqHSyV
Microphone: https://amzn.to/39qpqiA
Tripod: https://amzn.to/2w7sIJ6
Ring light: https://amzn.to/39h9oaC
Other lights: https://amzn.to/2OKhzEv
NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!")
