VERA GOŠIĆ
portrait & branding
PHOTOGRAPHER for women
portrait & branding photographer for women entrepreneurs
Founders. Coaches. Creatives.
Women building something real.
Based in Long Beach, serving Los Angeles and Orange County.
You’ve put so much of yourself into your work. Your photographs should reflect that. I create relaxed, editorial branding photos for your website, social media, and LinkedIn. With guidance throughout, you'll feel comfortable in front of the camera and leave with images that feel like you.
selected WORK
personal brand photography for women ready to be seen
Every portrait here started with a conversation
A stylist ready to grow.
A makeup artist opening her own studio.
A coach stepping into something new.
Each one is an editorial portrait shaped around her work, her style and her brand identity. Real branding photos for small business owners who need images that keep up with their growth.
about the ARTIST
PORTRAITS FOR WOMEN WHO'D RATHER REMEMBER HOW IT FELT.
For a long time, I thought photography was about beautiful images. Learning to feel comfortable in front of the camera myself changed how I photograph other women. With patience. With curiosity. With care.
Whether you’re building a business, exploring something new, or simply wanting photographs of yourself, you don’t have to arrive feeling confident or knowing how to pose. We’ll take our time and find what feels natural to you.
I’m Vera, a portrait and personal brand photographer with 15 years behind the camera. If you’re ready for photographs that feel like you, I’d love to hear what you’re creating. We can start with a simple conversation.
with love,
more about me →
branding SESSIONS
Three ways to work together. Every branding session includes hair and makeup, and a viewing session where we choose your favorites together.
The Portrait
2 hours
A focused personal branding photoshoot. Fresh images for your website and LinkedIn.
Best for: a new website or a fresh LinkedIn profile.
The Story
3 hours
More time, more looks, more of your brand story. For launches and rebrands.
Best for: coaches launching a new offer and businesses ready to grow.
The Collection
5 hours
A full library of personal brand images for every part of your business.
Best for: founders who need content for every channel.
EVERY WOMAN
is at a different point in her story
Some come for branding photos to launch a business. Some need clean, confident headshots for LinkedIn, a speaking bio or a press feature. Others want their workshop or event captured as it really felt, not just who stood where. And some simply want a beautiful fine art portrait of themselves, for no reason other than they deserve one. Whatever brings you here, the approach is the same. We slow down. I guide you. You leave with images that feel honest and look like they belong to you. You can see it all in the full portfolio. My personal work, made for the love of it, lives in my projects.
Add a personal stylist for a fully styled session. Pricing is shared on our call.
also offering headshots · events · fine art portraits
the SESSION
Every woman I photograph has a moment. A shoulder drops. A laugh slips out. She stops posing and starts talking about her work. She forgets the camera. That’s the image.
I love this part. The moment a woman realizes she doesn’t have to perform. Most of my clients arrive sure they’re not photogenic. I hear it every time. So we slow down. We talk about your work, your day, your story. I guide every pose so you never have to think about your hands or your angles. Personal branding sessions, headshots, a fresh look for your business. You just show up. I’ll make you feel at ease, and the images follow.
how it WORKS
Say hello.
Book a complimentary video call. We talk about you, your work, and what you need.
We plan.
Outfits, location and mood. Hair and makeup are included, so you just show up.
We create.
A relaxed, guided session. Then a private gallery of images made to use everywhere.
good to KNOW
Personal branding photography tells the story of you and your business. We photograph you working, connecting and being yourself, in different looks and settings. Headshots are simpler: a few clean portraits for LinkedIn, a speaking bio or a press feature. A branding session gives you a full library of images. A headshot session gives you a few strong ones.
What is personal branding photography, and how is it different from headshots?
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Is a branding session right for me and my business?
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If you're a coach, a creative or one of the many women entrepreneurs building a business around who you are, yes. It's for anyone who needs more than one photo to show up online. If you just need a profile photo, a headshot session may be the better fit. We'll figure it out together on our call.
What's included in a branding photography session?
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Every branding session includes a planning call, hair and makeup, a guided branding photo session and a viewing session where we choose your favorites together. A professional stylist is available as an add-on.
How much does a personal branding session cost?
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It depends on the session and any add-ons. I share pricing on our complimentary call, once I know what you need.
Will you help me plan the session and decide which photos I need?
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Yes. Before your personal branding photoshoot, we talk about your goals, your audience and where the photos will live. Then I build a shot list around your brand story, so nothing gets missed.
What should I wear, and can I bring multiple outfits?
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We plan outfits together on our call, and I'll help you choose looks that match your brand colors and still feel like you. A professional stylist is available as an add-on.
I'm uncomfortable in front of the camera. Will you guide me?
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Most of my clients say this at first. I guide every pose, every look and every moment. We slow down, talk and breathe. You never have to wonder what to do with your hands.
Where will the photoshoot take place?
In a studio, on location or in your own space. We choose the setting that fits your brand identity best.
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How long does the session last?
Branding sessions run 2 to 5 hours, depending on the one you choose. We'll pick the right fit together on our call.
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Where can I use my branding photos?
Anywhere your business shows up: your website, Instagram, LinkedIn, newsletters, press features and launch materials. These are personal branding photos made for every channel.
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what they REMEMBER
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Francesca Scognamiglio - Permanent Makeup Artist
Where do i begin??? Vera is not just a photographer….she is THE photographer! I used her initially for my business headshots and i was blown away with the way she introduced me into something completely different from what i thought. I thought head shots were just about coming to my office taking pictures and making them pretty. Instead, I had a first meeting with her where she wanted to see my vision and then I had a second meeting where we met on Zoom and here is where she educated me on what actually works what people want to see in your business and she also recommended outfits and locations! We rented a space to take my business photo shoot and when I see my pictures, I still Can’t believe it turned out that well! I will also be using her for my family photography soon. 50 stars not five! 💯 recommended!
Thank you Vera! -
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Heather Chee - Personal Stylist
From our very first conversations, she immediately understood my vision. On set, she created an environment that allowed me to fully relax and show up as myself, something I haven’t experienced with many photographers. Her simple breathing guidance helped me release tension and truly settle into the moment, which completely transformed the shoot experience. I’m genuinely grateful for her talent, presence, and the level of care she brings to her work.
shall we BEGIN?
There is usually a moment when hiding becomes more exhausting than taking up space. If you've reached that moment, I'd love to meet you there.