Personal Branding Photography for Authors, Speakers & Mentors: A Colourful, At-Home Shoot with Sara

Sara Dalrymple is an author, speaker and mentor – who helps businesses show up, stand out, and promote themselves with confidence. Her book ‘More Sales Please’ is all about promoting your small business online, how to make consistent sales, and how to grow without the grind. I’m currently reading it and it’s brilliant. A must-have for my fellow small business owners.

Why Sara Needed Updated Branding Photos

Sara came to me wanting new branding photos because her previous ones were quite outdated (we’re talking COVID times!). We booked a date in within a few weeks and got to work planning the shoot. I worked with her web designer to understand the types of shots Sara needed for her new website (as she’s currently undergoing a re-brand) and we landed on doing a shoot at Sara’s home for authenticity and because it’s a beautiful space with lots of colour and character. Given her role as an author, Sara needed personal branding photography that showcased her personality. Sara is also booking more and more speaking opportunities and wanted images to showcase this with enough variety that the photos could also be used on podcast graphics, on the new website and in her social media content.

Let’s take a look at some of my favourite images below.

Natural light headshot of small business mentor Sara at home
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in colourful home setting
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in a colourful home setting
Lifestyle product photography of sales mentor Sara's book 'More Sales Please'
Author and speaker Sara smiling while sitting on a colourful chair during her branding shoot at home
Personal branding photo of Sara in a bright, character-filled home space
Author and speaker Sara smiling while sitting on a colourful chair during her branding shoot at home
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in a colourful home setting
Natural light headshot of small business mentor Sara at home
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in a colourful home setting
Candid personal branding photo of author and speaker
Candid portrait of mentor Sara Dalrymple holding her book 'More Sales Please'
Author and speaker Sara smiling while sitting on a colourful chair during her branding shoot at home
Author and speaker Sara smiling while sitting on a neutral chair during her brand shoot at home
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in a colourful home setting
Personal branding photo of Sara writing in a notepad in a bright, character-filled home space
Candid portrait of mentor Sara Dalrymple holding stacks of her book 'More Sales Please'
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in a colourful home setting
Candid portrait of mentor Sara Dalrymple holding her book 'More Sales Please'
Author and speaker Sara smiling while sitting on a colourful chair during her branding shoot at home
Candid portrait of mentor Sara Dalrymple holding her book 'More Sales Please'
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in a colourful home setting
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in colourful home setting
Personal branding photo of Sara working on her laptop in a bright, character-filled home space
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in a colourful home setting
Close up detail shot of colourful pink pencil with the words 'More Sales Please' embossed
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in a colourful home setting
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in colourful home setting
Lifestyle product photography of sales mentor Sara's book 'More Sales Please'
Author and speaker Sara smiling while sitting on a colourful chair during her brand shoot at home
Candid portrait of mentor Sara Dalrymple holding her book 'More Sales Please'
Candid portrait of mentor Sara Dalrymple holding stacks of her book 'More Sales Please'
Personal branding photo of Sara writing in a notepad in a bright, character-filled home space
Candid personal branding photo of author and speaker
Author and speaker Sara smiling while sitting on a colourful chair during her branding shoot at home
Candid portrait of mentor Sara Dalrymple holding her book 'More Sales Please'
Author and speaker Sara smiling while sitting on a neutral chair during her brand shoot at home
Personal branding photo of Sara working on her laptop in a bright, character-filled home space
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in colourful home setting
Vibrant personal branding photo of author and speaker in colourful home setting
Candid portrait of mentor Sara Dalrymple holding her book 'More Sales Please'
Personal branding photo of Sara in a bright, character-filled home space
Close up detail shot of colourful pink pencil with the words 'More Sales Please' embossed
Candid portrait of mentor Sara Dalrymple holding her book 'More Sales Please'

In Sara’s words

Here’s what Sara had to say about working with me:

“I have found my dream photographer – and Beth is it! From start to finish she made me feel so comfortable, the shoot felt like having a natter with a mate and the photos are phenomenal. If you’re looking for a true professional, who knows how to capture you at your very best without making it a chore, Beth is your woman. Run, don’t walk to book yourself in, she’s the best there is. Can’t wait for the next one! X”

Sara dalrymple

Looking for New Branding Photos? Let’s Chat

Are you an author, speaker or mentor looking for brand photos? If you’re someone who’s looking to create a fresh bank of image content because your current photos are out of date, then please reach out to see if I’d be a good fit for your brand. You can head on over to the contact page, or email me directly at hello@bethanylavinphotography.com to get the ball rolling. In the meantime, check out more blog posts and my personal branding gallery to view photography specifically tailored for authors.