brand portraits

Polished, confident portraits that show the way you want to be seen

A brand portrait session gives you a collection of images for your website, speaking, press, and social media, all in one guided session. It’s designed for women i n businesses who are stepping into what’s next in their 40s and beyond.

From San Rafael studio sessions to on-location Bay Area photoshoots, I’ll guide you through an easy process that builds your confidence. Before your session, I’ll help you consider clothing, colors, and style. On the day, you’ll be styled by a professional hair and makeup artist to bring out your glow. Once you’re camera-ready, I’ll bring out your best self with guided posing and refined lighting. I’ll have your back every step of the way.

What to expect

We talk through your vision, who you want to reach, and where the photos will be used.
We choose a location together, and I’ll help you think through what will work best.
I guide your wardrobe over Zoom so your outfits feel like you and photograph well in that setting.
On shoot day, a hair and makeup artist gets you camera-ready, and I guide you through poses, movement, and candid moments. You don’t need to know how to pose.
Within two weeks, we review your photos together on Zoom and choose your favorites.

See Brand Portrait Experience for details and pricing

Want candid moments in a real-life setting, like your workplace or home? Take a look at my Lifestyle Branding work.

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A woman with a shoulder-length bob haircut sitting on a modern white lounge chair in a black and white photo. She is wearing a white blouse, black pants, and leopard-print high heels, with her left arm resting on a small side table that has a plant o

A woman with short curly hair seated on a dark background, wearing a vibrant pink suit and black loafers, smiling at the camera with her hand resting on her chin.

Woman sitting on stairs in a hallway, wearing black clothing and white combat boots, with jackets hanging on a nearby rack and a banjo and shoes on the floor beside her.

A woman in a maroon suit sitting on a green leather sofa in a cozy, industrial-style room with large windows, a vintage rug, and modern lighting.

A woman with long blonde hair sitting on a white cushioned chair in front of large sliding glass doors with a view of a balcony and green trees outside. She is wearing a black outfit and high-heeled sandals, looking at the camera.

A woman with long curly black hair, glasses, and a blue blazer tossing yellow rubber duckies in the air against a bright yellow background.

A woman with blonde hair sitting at a table in a cozy, well-lit room with plants and shelves in the background.

branding portrait in studio - venture capital investor

A woman with red hair, wearing a blue blazer, black top, black pants, and high heels, standing in the middle of a city street with shadows cast by nearby buildings and trees.

A woman leaning forward outdoors during daytime, smiling at the camera, with autumn trees in the background.

A woman with gray curly hair sitting on a black stool with her legs apart. She is smiling and wearing a patterned blazer with embroidered flowers, brown pinstriped pants, and dark brown boots. The background is beige.

A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black sleeveless top and a gray skirt with a side slit, standing in the middle of a sidewalk in an urban area with trees and buildings on either side, smiling at the camera.

A woman with brown hair, wearing a black blazer, white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers, sitting cross-legged on a white background, smiling and resting her head on her hand.

A woman sitting behind a glass display case filled with jewelry, in front of white shelves filled with various crystals and mineral specimens, with an award badge reading 'Portrait Masters Image Awards 2022 Bronze' in the lower right corner.

Co-founders of Wellness Center and Retail Store

Woman with blonde hair with purple tips, wearing a black sheer polka dot blouse, smiling, seated with arms resting on a white chair, jewelry visible, including a necklace, earrings, and a nose ring, against a white background.

Verna - CEO and VP of Diversity Inclusion at Netflix

Sallie - Founder of House of Colour Santa Rosa

A woman with short dark hair and blonde highlights, wearing a blue blazer over a white shirt, standing with her arms crossed, looking to the side. She has jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, and a watch. A badge on the wall to the right reads 'po

A smiling woman with wavy brown hair standing indoors, wearing a green sweater and dark jeans, in a room with a dining area and large glass doors showing greenery outside.

A woman wearing a white blazer and matching pants, accessorized with a pearl necklace and earrings, standing against a white background.

Janis - Partner and Co-founder of Marketing, Tech and Wellness

An older woman with long gray hair sitting on an ornate wooden armchair in a photography studio. She is smiling and wearing a black blazer, dark pants, and blue and black heels. Beside her is a small round wooden table with a black bowl and two books

A woman with dark hair and bright red lipstick smiling, wearing a light pink and multicolored tweed jacket, earrings, and a smartwatch, standing with her arms crossed against a plain beige background.

Business woman leaning against conference table smiling

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a black jacket, gray hoodie, and jeans, crosses her arms and smiles at the camera against a dark background.

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a pink satin blazer, a matching pink top, light blue ripped jeans, and pink nail polish, smiling and pointing upward with her right hand, standing against a white background.

A woman standing in a room with art frames and fabric samples on a wooden table, showcasing textile art or fabric design.

A woman with brown curly hair and a yellow and green sweater, resting her head on her hand, sitting at a table with a glass of red wine and a floral arrangement. There is a certificate or award on the wall in the background that says "The Portrait Ma

Laurie has been my go-to photographer for years, and she’s also photographed my family, which says everything about how much we trust her. She’s kind, fun, and incredibly upbeat, and she truly wants you to feel confident and look your best! She has an amazing eye for what compliments you and makes the whole experience feel easy and natural. I wouldn’t go to anyone else and can’t recommend her enough.

Sage H.
Laurie Bishop is great! She’s fast, professional, easy to reach and schedule with, and creates an easy, comfortable atmosphere in her studio. Her warm, engaging presence makes the whole session smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend her and her work!

Lou
LAURIE'S PHOTOS ARE EXQUISITE. I could praise many more things - like how joyful, organic, natural and FUN it is to work with someone at top of their craft like Laurie, or how prompt and attentive and professional she is, or how the space she holds feels extraordinarily supportive, healing, and safe. I've done 2 photo shoots with Laurie now, and her images are everything I could possibly have asked for, and then some. Five stars!

Anna

Your portrait session experience includes

Pre-session consultation to discuss your style and location
Hair and makeup by a professional artist
Multiple outfit changes
2 – 3 hour portrait session
Multiple backdrops and lighting techniques
Posing guidance from beginning to end 
Full retouching of selected images
Online Zoom reveal and photo order session

San Rafael In-studio Portrait Session Fees start at $735.
On-location Portrait Session Fees start at $975.

Photo packages purchase separately.

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brand portraits

Laurie Bishop is great! She’s fast, professional, easy to reach and schedule with, and creates an easy, comfortable atmosphere in her studio. Her warm, engaging presence makes the whole session smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend her and her work!

Your portrait session experience includes