Unlock your inner camera confidence
Empowering your unique story through the lens
ABOUT ME, YOUR FRIENDLY LONDON BRAND PHOTOGRAPHER
LET’S UNLEASH YOUR INNER POWER ON CAMERA & EMPOWER YOU TO SHINE ON SCREEN
You’re supposed to be a woman of authority, but look into a lens and your lips dry up and tremble.
Mine did too! I absolutely have your back. Yes, I take good brand photos. More importantly though, I’m here to guide you to delight in who you are, conquer your fears and get inspiring photos that actually do you justice.
Hello, I’m Frances…
…your London brand photographer.
illustrate your value
make marketing easier
get noticed by clients
Because you’re a changemaker who has a millisecond to grab attention, let’s create impactful images that get you noticed.
Why your personal & brand photography is important to me
The light blinded me so much I put my hands up
to my eyes and squinted, grimacing. “That’s great, stay there” he said. I laughed yet cried on the inside as my heart pounded almost audibly. Could everyone watching hear it beating too? At least my red face wouldn’t show in black and white, I thought.
That day I learnt that I had to overcome my terrifying fear of the camera. But I also learnt a wealth of tools, that I have since developed and added to, so that you don’t have to suffer for your photos too.
Why let your fear of the camera stop you from being seen & your message from being heard?
I’m a published photographer with an eye for detail, life-long feminist and have a warmth best known when I’m working with people one on one.
You’ll understand my passion for purpose over profit when I tell you my career began in women’s rights, mentoring hundreds of women to become the best and most skilled versions of themselves. I retrained in creative photography after motherhood – becoming first a wedding photographer, garlanded one of the best in London, to then launching We Are Spirited.
Brand photography helps me to find a creative angle and show off your project in all its well-lit glory. I love that it allows me to gift you the ability to feel bolder and project yourself with confidence. Then I can sit back and watch you promote what you do unflinchingly.
5 things you might not know about me…
01.
I LOVE COLOUR
From the moment I lived in Mexico City many moons ago, I have loved to fill spaces and photos with colour! I will gently encourage you to dress colourfully too if it lends itself to your images. (It will).
03.
MY FRIENDS TELL ME I’M THE MOST LATINA BRIT IN EXISTENCE
Maybe due to the many years living in or working with Latin Americans, or feeling far too affectionate to pass as British? Or just the love of the colour, music, and tacos.
02.
I’M HAPPIEST COOKING FOR THE PEOPLE I LOVE
This is my happy place, creating food & celebrating friendship!
04.
FAVOURITE PLACE TO WHILE AWAY AN AFTERNOON?
Taking in an exhibition at the Tate or my all time favourite, the National Portrait Gallery.
05.
OH, AND I DO LOVE A GOOD HUG!
Which is not very British, but like I said…
WHY ‘WE ARE SPIRITED’?
I work with those, who as little girls were called spirited – and then we grew up.
YOU WANT TO MAKE THE LEAP BUT DON’T WANT TO JUMP
Brand photography done for you
It shouldn’t feel awkward
You don’t have to feature everywhere on your website. There’s always the selfies. But if you’re going to make a difference to your marketing, that all-important first time, then you need to take the leap.
It shouldn’t feel awkward. Your hands shouldn’t sweat. And …
Your photos should be all you, well lit, naturally posed, resonate with your audience, create stunning visual impact and tell your story.
So that you don’t struggle to find the photo that fits.
Want all this?
THE CHANGE I CAN MAKE FOR YOU
IN MY CLIENTS’ WORDS
“We ended up with all the shots we wanted and more”
Brand shoot – Small & Wild TeasFrances was a lovely, calm but organised presence on the day.
She worked seamlessly with our product stylist and also sympathetically with the kids. The shots that resulted demonstrated how comfortable everyone felt with her there.
Her organisation meant we ended up with all the shots we had hoped for and more.“A story behind every single one”
Personal portrait shoot – Lorena
The photos are amazing!!
I could write a story behind every single one.
Frances really touched my soul, she is an artist! She’s really sensitive and knows how to connect with people, personally I felt like she took me by the hand the whole way through.“Social media is so much more enjoyable”:
Brand shoot – Wellness with GabyFrances Carlisle is my personal brand photographer and who I credit for helping me
get rid of my crippling fear of being in the public eye and my camera shyness.
Through working with Frances, I was able to get crystal clear on my branding
and have a portfolio of pictures that I love and represent my authentic self and brand.
It has made marketing and social media more enjoyable and efficient.
Frances is much more than a photographer!
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WANT ALL THIS FOR YOUR PHOTOS?
Take the plunge and let’s pick out some outfits & have some fun!