[type of] BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE WOMAN WHO [identify her]

[type of] BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE WOMAN WHO [identify her]
BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY IN STOCKTON, LODI & SACRAMENTO
FOR the woman WHO BUILT IT
AND IS READY FOR a brand that shows it
enter:
your brand photographer

INTENTIONAL  BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY

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You know that when your images match the caliber of your work, the right clients say yes faster and stop questioning your prices.

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You make decisions all day and don’t want to art direct your own shoot. You want someone to take the vision off your plate and exceed it.

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You send people to your website and hope they don’t look too closely at the photos, because those images fit the business you had a few years ago.

THIS is FOR YOU if

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You’ve been saying “I need new photos” for over a year. Since then, you’ve raised your rates and grown your business, but your images stayed put.

We start with a strategy call to clarify your goals, your audience, and exactly how your images will work for your business. I lead the creative direction from there — you'll receive a planning questionnaire, styling guide, and personalized prep guide before we ever shoot.

01

the intention

By session day, you'll know exactly what to wear, where we're going, and what to expect. My job is to direct everything — so you can stay present, and that ease shows in every image.


02

the session

Within two weeks your full proofing gallery is ready. Once selections are finalized, your edited images are delivered shortly after — ready to go to work across your website, social, and marketing immediately.


03

your visual library

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

the PROCESS

CONSIDER THESE NON-NEGOTIABLE

every SESSION includes

✔ A brand deep dive — so every image reflects exactly who you are and who you want to attract.

✔ A fully customized shoot plan — wardrobe guidance, location scouting, shot list built around your specific business needs.

✔ A pre-session strategy call — we get clear before we ever pick up a camera.

✔ Full creative direction on the day — you just show up. I handle the rest.

✔ Your gallery delivered and ready to use — on your website, your social, everywhere they need to see you.

WORK WITH NICOLE HODGSON

BRAND photography SERVICES

INQUIRE
Your business is well past the building stage. You’re running multiple offers, maybe a team, and your audience expects to see you everywhere. The VIP Experience is for the woman who wants a full year of imagery and video created in one fully supported day, so her brand always matches the level she’s already operating at.

WHAT YOU GET, AND WHY IT MATTERS:
  • Everything in the Signature Experience, plus a full day of shooting.
  • Six styled storylines with outfit changes. The range to market every offer, your team and ongoing launches without your content ever looking repetitive.
  • Up to three locations. Every side of your business captured in one day, from your workspace to the settings your brand lives in.
  • A three-hour personal styling session with my stylist. Every outfit is pulled together with you ahead of time, so getting dressed is the easiest part of your day.
  • A content planning session. A clear plan for using every image and clip across your launches and social calendar, so your gallery gets put to work.
  • A full year of content in one day. A library deep enough to market every offer and platform for twelve months and beyond.

Begins at $6,000

the VIP EXPERIENCE

The Signature Experience

WHAT WE DID:

THE SIMPLE HOUSE
Featured Brand Client

Calm • Elevated • Organized • Luxe • Inviting • Functional

keywords:

  • Lux
  • Inviting
  • Functional

The Vibe:

  • Calm
  • Elevated
  • Organized

Meet the Brand:

Chelsea, the owner of Stockton-based home organization company The Simple House, brings a calm, transformative presence into every home she touches. Her work blends elevated design, functional systems, and a warm, nonjudgmental approach that helps families feel both supported and inspired. She believes an organized space can change the rhythm of a family—and she approaches each project with intention, customization, and care.

LET'S TALK

Not everything has to be figured out before you reach out.
Tell me about your business and where YOu're HEADED —
I'll point you in the right direction.

UNSURE of WHAT to BOOK?

Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Every session includes a personalized styling guide and wardrobe direction. For clients who want full glam, I can connect you with trusted hair and makeup artists in the Stockton and Sacramento area.
Locations are chosen during our strategy call based on your brand, your audience, and the story we're telling. Studio, on-location, or both — we decide together, and I handle all the scouting.
My calendar typically books 4–6 weeks in advance — each session is thoughtfully planned, so I encourage you to reach out early. The best way to secure your spot is to complete the inquiry form. Once you're booked, we'll begin the planning process behind the scenes immediately. After your session, your proofing gallery will be ready within two weeks, with your final edited images delivered within one week of your selections.
Yes. A 25% deposit is required to hold your date, with the remaining balance due before your session. If you'd prefer a different payment schedule, I'm happy to work with you — investing in your brand should feel intentional.
Because we figure out what the images need to do before we take them.

Most unused galleries skipped that part. Every shot in this process has a purpose and a place to go — so by the time you receive your gallery, you already know exactly what you're doing with it.

Answer:

I've done brand sessions before and ended up with photos I never used. How is this different? →

Do you offer payment plans? →

What does the timeline look like? →

Where will my session take place? →

Do you help with hair, makeup, wardrobe, props, etc? →

Because we figure out what the images need to do before we take them.

Most unused galleries skipped that part. Every shot in this process has a purpose and a place to go — so by the time you receive your gallery, you already know exactly what you're doing with it.

I've done brand sessions before and ended up with photos I never used. How is this different?

Yes ! Every session includes a personalized Style & Confidence Guide with outfit recommendations, prop guidance, and on-camera styling notes tailored to your brand. For hair and makeup, I can refer you to trusted local artists whose work I know photographs well.
Locations are chosen during our strategy call based on your brand, your audience, and the story we're telling. Studio, on-location, or both — we decide together, and I handle all the scouting.
Yes. A 25% deposit is required to hold your date, with the remaining balance due before your session. If you'd prefer a different payment schedule, I'm happy to work with you — investing in your brand should feel intentional.
My calendar typically books 4–6 weeks in advance — each session is thoughtfully planned, so I encourage you to reach out early. The best way to secure your spot is to complete the inquiry form. Once you're booked, we'll begin the planning process behind the scenes immediately. After your session, your proofing gallery will be ready within two weeks, with your final edited images delivered within one week of your selections.

Do you offer payment plans?

What does the timeline look like?

Where will my session take place? 

Frequently
Asked Questions

Do you help with hair, makeup, wardrobe, props, etc? 

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