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My mission is to craft magazine-quality imagery of your brand that leave a lasting impression.
IN AN INSTANT
Because let's be real:
It takes less than a second to make an impression online.
Long before AI composites became trendy, in 2015, I was creating visuals like this extreme wide-angle entirely in camera.
These techniques were instantly recognized (and appreciated) by award-winning design agency owners like Joana Galvão.
While AI can be incredibly useful for developing visual assets,
it can't prepare you for a keynote, a live webinar, or a camera pointed at your face.
It can't guide your body language.
It can't calm your nerves or read your energy.
And it certainly can't make you feel ready to be seen.
That's the difference between a digital image and a true branding experience.
Branding Light
- 60-minute Session Design Appointment
- Hair & Makeup
- Shoot at a studio in Manhattan or your office
- Shooting time: 60 min
- Up to five outfit changes
- 5 professionally retouched images
- Digital images delivered via a cloud storage platform
Branding Standard
- 90-minute Brand Vision & Session Design Call
- Hair & Makeup
- Shoot location(s) determined during your Brand Vision & Session Design Call
- Shooting time: up to 3 hours
- Unlimited outfit changes
- 25 professionally retouched images
- Digital images delivered via a cloud storage platform
Branding Luxe
- 90-minute Brand Vision & Session Design Call
- Hair & Makeup
- Shoot location(s) determined during your Brand Vision & Session Design Call
- Shooting time determined during your Brand Vision & Session Design Call (may be spread over a couple of days)
- Unlimited outfit changes
- 75 professionally retouched images
- Digital images delivered via a cloud storage platform
- Priority scheduling
- Website audit — an expert read on why your website isn't converting at the level you need it to
Add-Ons Available
- 60–90-second video business card
- Website build, using modern, conversion-focused best practices
- Ongoing website maintenance and timely updates
Magazine Quality, Unmistakably You
Hi, my name is Katya Nicholas. I learned photography when I was 9 years old and took it straight to school to photograph my friends, classmates, and teachers.
Even without proper training, I knew already then how to capture people in their element.
I attribute that innate skill to my emotional empathy, which still helps me a great deal now, more than the technical study of photography.
This emotional empathy is what makes my clients feel safe and comfortable in front of my camera.
In branding photography specifically, I also draw from my years of experience as an executive advisor to women who've held senior roles at companies like DocuSign, LinkedIn, Uber, Cloudflare, etc.
Before you and I start developing your visual strategy, I run the same inquiry I do in my coaching work to understand what is in your zone of genius, what motivates you to be in business, and how we can translate that into unignorable imagery.
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"Katya's photography is equally alive with zesty creativity and professional precision. She considers her client's audience, purpose and style with each session and finetunes her approach accordingly. I left her session feeling empowered as a person and deeply valued."
"Katya knows how to make you look good. Period. What stood out to me was her ability to make me feel at ease. She was explaining all the ins and outs to me, not making me feel like I was an idiot for not knowing this stuff."
"I tend to be a bit camera shy, so choosing a professional photographer was nerve-racking. I was in awe of the results! I could feel the energy behind the different looks, and I was proud to share these pics on various media!"
"We did the session in a relaxed setting and I felt very comfortable. Katya intuitively assessed which poses were most natural for me. As soon as I received the photos I immediately changed all my profile shots and received tons of positive feedback."
"I've truly never had more fun in a photo shoot in my life! I just knew Katya was going to capture some great images. Not only did I leave with some modeling secrets and hot magazine-quality shots, I left with a new friend!"
"Katya did my headshots for my website. One of the greatest advantages of working with her is her deep professional knowledge. She knows tricks to make you look so much better than you do in the party pics your friends take."
Tell Me About Your Brand
If you're rebranding, launching something new, or simply ready for a new set of images, I'd love to hear about it. Every project starts with a conversation — where we get to know each other. I learn about your goals for the visuals and tell you how we'll approach it.
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I respond to all inquiries within two business days with a link to schedule an introductory call.