Tanja Pleis Photography

Name: Tanja Pleis Photography
Address: Chicago, IL, US
Telephone: +17737919054

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SHE IS HERSELF by Tanja Pleis Photography
Empowering women through glamour, bo***ir and branding photography
Are you ready to join me and other women in this international movement?

10/18/2026

Side effects? Oh yes. And these are very welcome! 🔥

After years of photographing women as a female empowerment photographer, I’ve seen what can happen when a woman starts seeing herself differently. And I love bringing that experience into personal branding, because I’m no exception either!

Something changes when you see yourself in those images, as a woman AND a business owner.

Suddenly, posting content feels easy. You’re excited to put your face out there. And you connect with potential clients on a whole different level.

Because every shoot is also an opportunity to evolve your personal brand. Not just how others see you, but how YOU see yourself.

To me, that’s what EMBODIED BRANDING is all about.

Ok now let me know, which of these side effects would you want for yourself? 😊

10/09/2026

AI images. Let’s talk about it. 👀

The image you’re looking at is AI-generated.

Does knowing that change how you see me?

AI can make you look incredible. Perfect lighting, perfect skin, everything looks polished.

But does knowing an image is AI-generated change how you see the person or business behind it?

Would you buy from a business that uses AI images instead of real photography?

I had that convo with my husband yesterday. Does it affect your trust? Or does it not matter to you at all?

And are you using AI images for your own business?

I’m genuinely curious where everyone stands on this.

Drop your thoughts in the comments. I want to hear your perspective!👇

10/08/2026

Being visible takes courage. I know that.

But if you’re going to put yourself out there, make sure people get to see who you REALLY are.

Your personality. Your energy. Your expertise. All the things that make you different.

You don’t need just any brand images. You need the RIGHT ones.

Images that bring more of YOU into your brand.

How much of you is already in your images? Drop it in the comments!

10/07/2026

I made a mistake by posing my clients.

For years, I thought my job was to know exactly where to put your hands, how to angle your body, where to place your chin.

And yes, I still know all of that. And I‘ll still make sure you look amazing.

But I’ve realized that a great image isn’t created by getting the pose exactly right.

It’s about your energy and how you feel in front of the camera.

Because I can put you in the “perfect” pose, but if you feel uncomfortable, disconnected or like you’re performing, I will see it. And so will the camera.

So yes, I’ll guide you during your branding session. I create the space for you to move, breathe, laugh, be serious, take up space, be silly or be quiet.

Whatever feels like YOU.

Because I’m much more interested in what happens when you stop thinking about the pose and start being in the moment.

That‘s what we want to bring out in your images. More of you, not the perfect pose.

10/06/2026

Maybe you’re not “unphotogenic.”

Maybe you’ve just never had a photoshoot where you felt comfortable enough to stop thinking about the camera.

I know from experience how it feels to be on the other side of the camera.

Unsure what to expect.
What to do.
How to show the energy you want to bring across.
And then wondering what the heck the camera actually captured.

That’s why, for me, the work starts long before shoot day.

I want to know you. Your personality. Your energy. Your brand. Your vision. Where you’re going next.

We create the vision together, so when shoot day comes, you know what we’re creating. You trust the process. You can relax, have fun and just be YOU.

Because your personal brand doesn’t need another version of you performing for the camera.

It needs more YOU.

Your personality. Your energy. The person behind the expertise.

That’s the idea behind my Embodied Brand Experience.

Bringing more of YOU into your brand.

09/29/2026

This is why I do what I do ❤️

In Chicago. In Hamburg. And anywhere in the world.

Creating an experience where you feel seen, comfortable, confident and completely yourself in front of my camera, while bringing your next version to life.

And going forward, it’s getting even better with the Embodied Brand Experience. More depth. More intention. More of YOU in your images.

If you want this experience for yourself, message me and let’s talk about your vision.

📍Chicago, this is your last call!
My final round is October 13–26, 6 spots.

DM me if you had a session with me in the back of your mind. There is no „I’ll do it when she’s back“…just saying.

09/28/2026

Sometimes moving forward means letting go of something you worked really hard to build.

I’ve made the decision to close my Chicago studio. If you didn’t catch my stories last week, now you know my “big, emotional decision” w

Chicago is part of my DNA. I lived there for 12 years. It’s where my daughter was born, where I built my photography business, and made incredible connections.

For the past two years, I’ve been trying to hold onto that business while building a new one in Germany. And I realized: it’s too much.

Running a business in two countries, traveling back and forth AND being the mom of an 11-year-old means my energy is always divided. No matter what I do, I feel like I’m falling short somewhere.

After my head injury earlier this year, I knew I need to be more intentional about where I put my energy.

And I know where I want it to go.

Female empowerment is still at the heart of my work, but I’m taking it in a slightly different direction.

I want to focus on female founders and help them become more visible in their businesses.
I meet so many women who are incredibly good at what they do, but they don’t show it!

That’s why I created The Embodied Brand Experience.

It combines brand strategy, my work as an embodied coach and photography to create something that goes much deeper than a regular brand shoot.

And the part I’m most excited about? It can happen anywhere. 🌎

London. Hamburg. Chicago. Dubai. Wherever your brand takes us.

But first, one last Chicago round. ❤️

I’ll be back October 13-26, and I want to see as many of you as possible while I’m there!
I’m opening 6 sessions, and you can make yours whatever you want it to be.
If you’ve had a shoot with me somewhere in the back of your mind, now is the time to do it.

No more:

“I’ll do it when I’m less busy.”
“When the kids are out of the house.”
“When I’ve lost 10 lbs.”
“Next time she’s back in Chicago…”

Because after this, there is no “next time she’s back.”

Chicago will no longer be my second home base. It’ll be a destination, just like anywhere else my work takes me.

DM me if you want one of the 6 spots.

09/14/2026

Soooo…..how many of the did you say yes to?

Let’s take your brand images and social media presence the next level.

The Embodied Brand Experience:
Chicago: October 12-23
Hamburg: October 24-25

09/10/2026

What would you do if you were a “bad girl”?

This question came up in the audiobook I’m listening to, and I can’t stop thinking about it.

So many of us are raised to be the “good girl.” Be nice. Be polite. Don’t be difficult. Don’t be too loud. Don’t ask for too much. And definitely don’t BE too much.

Which creates a whole lot of conflict and pressure when you’re also trying to follow your passion, run a business, be a mom, a wife, a friend, take care of everyone and everything... while navigating midlife and perimenopause.

So what if you were a “bad girl”?

Not bad as in hurting people or being an as***le. :)

Bad as in what if you stopped following all those rules?

What would you do? What would you say no to? What would you say yes to?

I have to admit, some pretty unspeakable ideas came up.
Followed almost immediately by my own judgment.

So now I’m curious. What came up for you?

09/09/2026

Would you stop for your own content?

Be honest.

You have 1.7 seconds to make a potential client stop scrolling.

And that starts with your visuals.

If they’re strong enough to get her attention, she might read your post. Watch your Reel. Click through to your profile. Check out your offer.

And get the chance to discover how good you actually are at what you do.

1.7 seconds.

Now look at your images.

Do they have the potential to make someone stop?

Personal Branding | Female Entrepreneurs | Brand Photography | Visibility

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http://www.tanjapleisphotography.com/

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