Name: Your Brand, Your Image Workshop + Headshot
Start: 2025-11-29T12:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-29T16:00:00-06:00
Location: 4220 Gannett St, St Louis, MO 63116-1404, United States

Your Brand, Your Image Workshop + Headshot
Saturday, Nov 29th, 12:30-4:00pm
Monday, Dec 2nd, 10a-4:30pm
Location: RFC, 4220 Gannett Street, St Louis, MO 63116
A workshop that teaches you how to plan, style, and show up confidently on camera… and a professional headshot two weeks later to prove it.
This interactive workshop helps business owners create visuals that truly represent their brand. You’ll learn from three experts how to plan, style, and prepare so you feel confident, comfortable, and camera-ready.
✅ Includes your seat at the 90-minute workshop and a professional headshot session scheduled two weeks later. (A regular headshot with Abbie Takes Pictures is $349 — this is an incredible value.)
You’ll learn how to plan, style, and prep for your brand photos, and then have two full weeks to put what you’ve learned into action before stepping in front of the camera. You’ll
Hosted by:
Abbie Rudolph: Abbie Takes Pictures & Believe In Branding
Featuring Guest Experts:
Sisi Surgent: Professional Stylist
Ashley Nance: Professional Makeup Artist
Evening Schedule
🕡 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Networking & Check-In
• Light refreshments + mingle with other business owners
• Find your seat, grab a worksheet, and get settled
🕡 7:00 PM – 7:10 PM | Welcome & Intentions (Abbie)
• Quick intro & overview of the night
• Pass out worksheets: Icebreaker: “Describe your brand in three words”
• Explain the headshot schedule & prep timeline
🕡7:10 PM – 7:45 PM | Plan Your Shoot Like a Pro (Abbie)
• The power of brand imagery & first impressions
• Planning your shoot with strategy (locations, props, energy, colors)
• Translating your brand personality into poses & mood
• Mistakes to avoid before your session
• How to feel natural and confident in front of the camera
🕡7:45 PM – 8:05 PM | Style with Strategy (Sisi)
• Outfits that align with your brand message
• What fabrics, colors, and fits photograph best
• Mixing comfort and confidence on camera
🕡8:05 PM – 8:25 PM | Camera-Ready Confidence (Ashley)
• Skincare & makeup prep for professional photos
• Simple techniques for a polished, camera-friendly look
• Day-of-shoot tips to stay fresh and confident
🕡8:25 PM – 8:45 PM | Q + A Panel Discussion (All Speakers)
• Open audience questions on styling, makeup, posing, or confidence
• Each expert shares one “pro-tip” for shoot-day success
• Abbie wraps up with final reminders about headshot sessions
🕡8:45 PM – 9:00 PM | Closing + Group Photo
• Quick recap & thank-you
• Group photo for social media
• Pack-up and lights out by 9 PM
📅 Headshot Scheduling
When you purchase your ticket through Little Black Book, you’ll choose your headshot date from a link you’ll get after you purchase your ticket.
Two headshot dates will be available, each with limited time slots. (Location: All White Studio in Downtown STL)
• Monday, Nov 25th, 10a-4:30p.
• Saturday, Nov 29th, 12:30-4p.
• If neither of these dates work, contact Abbie directly and she will accommodate!
You’ll receive an email from Abbie Takes Pictures confirming your chosen date and providing a link to select your exact time slot.. You’ll also get a 1:1 Style & Planning call with Abbie before your shoot!
✨ The Two-Week Advantage
After the workshop, you’ll have time to:
• Finalize wardrobe choices
• Schedule grooming, hair, or makeup
• Practice posing & expressions
• Gather props or tools that represent your brand
By your headshot session, you’ll know exactly what to wear, how to convey you & your brand’s personality, and how to show up confidently as the face of your brand.
💼 Your Headshot Works Harder Than You Think
You’ll use these professional images across every touchpoint of your business:
• Website & About page
• LinkedIn & email signature
• Flyers, business cards, and brochures
• PR features & speaking engagements
• Social media content & ads
Because your headshot isn’t just a photo… it’s your first impression.