Self Made and Seen - Brand Photography London

13/08/2026

Most photographers hand over a gallery. I hand over a gallery and a WHOLE STRATEGY for using it. 🤩

When you shoot with me, you receive a personalised ‘Client Strategy Portal’ alongside your shoot. Six sections. Everything you need to go from gorgeous gallery to actually showing up in your business with confidence.

Here’s what’s inside:
⭐️ A welcome page tracking your journey from shoot day to gallery delivery
⭐️ A quick-start checklist of everywhere your images should go
⭐️ Your images organised by type so you know exactly what to use where
⭐️ Over 20 content ideas ready to go the moment your photos land
⭐️ Video content ideas for your b-roll clips
⭐️ Quick tips on SEO, platforms, brand consistency, tools and more

Because beautiful images deserve to actually be used.

Comment CLIENT PORTAL for more info 👇

06/08/2026

Back when I first developed my ‘Client Strategy Portal’, I had no idea it would become one of the things my clients talk about most after their shoot… not just the photos, but knowing exactly what to do with them.

As the first brand photographer in London to offer a ‘Client Strategy Portal’, I’ve developed a powerful resource that very few photographers are offering yet, and I’m incredibly proud of what it adds to every shoot.

Because handing over a gallery never felt like enough. My clients needed a plan for using their images, not just the images themselves.

So every ‘Brand Refresh’ and ‘Brand Transformation’ now comes with a full ‘Client Strategy Portal’ - a space to actually help you use your photos with intention.

If you’re planning a shoot soon and want more than a gallery, let’s chat about what a Brand Refresh or Transformation could look like for you.

Send me a message or head to my bio for all my helpful links. 🔗

30/07/2026

Booking a brand photoshoot? The gallery isn’t actually where the value ends. 📸

Swipe through to see why the real difference is what happens after the shoot and how one client went from delivery to a live post within a single weekend.

Want a visibility plan built in to your next brand shoot? Comment ‘Portal’ to find out more.

28/07/2026

There’s something really special about photographing founders who are so deeply connected to what they do. 💙

A few weeks ago I spent the day with Elin Roberts and Dr. Ando Ahnan-Winarno, the co-founders of Better Nature, a brand on a mission to get the UK to give chicken the night off with delicious, protein-packed tempeh. Alongside his role at Better Nature, Ando is also building his personal brand, Dr Ando Ahnan-Winarno, where he uses his PhD in Food Science to share trusted, evidence-based advice that helps people understand and choose better protein.

Their vision was clear from the start: they wanted imagery that felt bold, vibrant, warm, approachable and unmistakably foodie. Not staged. Not corporate. Just authentic moments that reflected the passion, expertise and personality behind the brand.

The location couldn’t have been more perfect. The characterful kitchen gave us the ideal setting to capture cooking, conversation and all those delicious food-focused moments, while cosy seating areas, desk spaces and the garden let us tell the wider story, showing Elin as the strategic force behind Better Nature’s bold vision, Ando as the trusted expert behind The Protein Doctor, and the two of them collaborating to bring Better Nature’s mission to life.

One of the things I love most about personal brand photography is creating images that work hard. From social media and websites to PR, media features, cookbook pitches and everything in between, every photograph has a purpose, and every scene helps tell another part of the story.

Here are a just a few of my favourite images from the day. I’d love to know which one catches your eye first? 👇

📸 Photos of Better Nature & Dr Ando Ahnan-Winarno
by Lisa Gilby | London Brand Photographer

27/07/2026

Ever booked a brand photoshoot, got a gorgeous gallery… and then just never really used it?

You're not alone, and it's not your fault. It usually comes down to not having a plan for what to do with the photos once they land.

I wrote a new blog post about why the shoot itself is only half the story, and shared a lovely example of a client who went from gallery delivery to a live Instagram post within one weekend.
Read it here 👇

Booking a brand photoshoot? Learn why the real value isn't just the gallery - it's having a plan to use your photos and grow your visibility from day one.

24/07/2026

Flashback 🎬

The day before Better Nature’s brand shoot, this was on my screen: concepts, shot list, outfits, props, timeline - all mapped out.

This is included with every single shoot I do. It means everyone knows exactly what’s happening on the day, nothing important gets missed, and we can move fast and stay creative without losing track of the plan.

It’s a big part of why shoot days run so smoothly and why clients walk away with a gallery that actually works for their brand, not just nice photos.

Check my last reel to see how the shoot with turned out 👀

22/07/2026

Visible after 1 weekend 👀

Friday afternoon: gallery delivered.
Monday morning: already posted.

This is why I don’t just hand over a gallery and disappear. Every client gets a Client Strategy Portal alongside their photos…

A breakdown of exactly which images work where, plus ready-to-go content ideas.

No guessing. No photos sitting untouched for months. Just using them and showing up for your business!

Comment ‘Client Portal’ if you want photos that actually work for your business, not just sit in a folder. 📸

02/06/2026

New blog post is live!
I've been working on something for my clients for months, and I've finally written about it properly.

'Why I Created a Client Strategy Portal (And How It Helps You Make the Most of Your Brand Images)' is now on the blog, and it covers everything. Why I developed it, what's inside, and what every single client now receives alongside their shoot with me.

If you've ever had a brand shoot and not quite known what to do with your images after, this is the post for you.

Read it here → https://www.selfmadeandseen.com/blog/how-to-use-your-brand-photos-client-strategy-portal

And if you're thinking about booking a shoot, come and find out what's waiting for you on the other side

Wondering what to do with your brand photos after the shoot? London brand photographer Self Made and Seen, shares how she created a client strategy portal to help every client use their images with confidence and what's inside. Strategy, content ideas, tips and more included with every shoot.

27/05/2026

Opted for video in your brand shoot? This one’s for you. 🎬

Inside the client portal there’s a dedicated video content page packed with ideas and tips for turning your b-roll clips into Reels, stories and more.

Because those video clips are just as powerful as your images, and they deserve to be used just as intentionally.

Want all of this for your own brand content? Comment CLIENT PORTAL below 👇

25/05/2026

All the things I wish every single one of my clients knew from day one. 😉

How to optimise your images for your website. SEO tips. Brand consistency across platforms. Tools that make your life easier.

It’s all in the Quick Tips section of the client portal, because beautiful images deserve to be used properly.

Want all of this for your own brand images? Comment CLIENT PORTAL below 👇