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Melissa McCann Photography

Greenwich portrait photographer specializing in high school senior photography. Wife and Mom to four kids and a shih tzu.

11/02/2026

Last week I had an incredible branding session with theitalianbloom, the amazing woman behind delicious artisan olive oil from Puglia, Italy. 🇮🇹🫒

As I looked through her gallery, I was inspired to share 10 shots I make sure to capture at every personal branding session.

Here are the first five:

1. The Cover Shot – The scroll-stopper that makes people take notice.
2. The Modern Headshot – Your go-to image for LinkedIn, your website, and beyond.
3. Behind the Scenes – A glimpse into the person and process behind your business.
4. The Lifestyle Shot – A more relaxed, personal side of you.
5. Tools of the Trade – The details that help tell your brand’s story.

The best branding galleries give you variety, so you always have the right image for what you want to share.

Part 2 is coming next!

10/06/2026

Of course I want your brand photos to be beautiful. But that’s only part of my job.

Before a branding session, I spend a lot of time learning about your business. What do you do? Who are you trying to reach? What makes working with you different? And just as importantly — where do you actually need photographs?

From there, we plan a session that gives us variety. We think about locations, outfits, props, activities, details and all the different ways you might use your images.

Because there’s a big difference between having a folder full of pretty pictures and having a library of photographs that actually helps you market your business.

So yes the photos will be beautiful but better yet - they will be useful.

09/23/2026

I sometimes get inquiries from people looking for “a few headshots” when what they really need is a personal brand session.

There is absolutely a place for a great headshot. I offer headshot sessions and think every business owner should have an updated one.

But a headshot and a brand session serve very different purposes.

A brand session gives you a much larger library of images that can show what you do, how you work, your personality, your space, your products, your process—and what it might actually feel like to work with you.

If you’ve been relying on the same headshot everywhere, it may be time to think bigger.

09/17/2026

Scenes from another fabulous senior session!

There are so many reasons to schedule a personalized senior session. You get to choose a location that means something to you, wear outfits that feel like you, and incorporate your sports, hobbies and other favorite things.

But one of my favorite reasons? Your pet can be part of it too! 🐾

I always love when a family pet makes an appearance. They’re part of this chapter of your senior’s life too, and years from now, I think these are the kinds of photographs that become especially meaningful.

I have just a few senior session spots left for October. Please reach out soon if you’d like to get on my calendar.

09/14/2026

Your business has changed. Has your photo library changed with it?

A great headshot is important, but your business needs more than one good photo of you. A personal brand session gives you a library of images that shows who you are and what you do. It lets potential clients know why they should choose to your business.

Think website, social media, newsletters, speaking engagements, press features—and all those times you suddenly realize you need a photo right now. I’ve been there.

That’s why I plan brand sessions around your business and how you actually need to use the images. The goal isn’t just beautiful photographs. It’s a collection of intentional, on-brand images that you can keep reaching for.

If your business has evolved but your photos haven’t, it may be time for a refresh.

09/10/2026

When I get inquiries for personal brand sessions, I’m often asked, “Have you photographed someone in my profession before?”

I completely understand why people ask. But here’s the thing: that’s not really what matters.

What matters is whether your photographer has a process for understanding your business, your brand, your clients and how you plan to use your images.

Before every brand session, we plan together. We talk about what you do, who you serve, the message you want to convey and where you need photographs to show up in your business. From there, we create a shot list designed specifically for you.

That process works whether you’re a realtor, attorney, designer, entrepreneur, physician—or something I’ve never photographed before.

Because a personal branding session shouldn’t be about recreating what I did for someone else. It should be about creating the right images for you.

And BTW… yes, I have photographed realtors. 😉

09/02/2026

September always feels a little like a fresh start, so it seems like a good time to reintroduce myself

I’m Melissa, the photographer behind Melissa McCann Photography. I started my business in 2019 photographing high school seniors and over the years expanded into headshots and personal branding.

When I’m not photographing clients, I’m usually still taking pictures. I create conceptual self-portraits, photograph just about everything when I travel, and our Shih Tzu Daisy is without question my most photographed subject.

A few other things about me: I’m a former tax attorney, mom of four, slightly obsessed with Lilly Pulitzer and Slim Aarons, love to travel, read, shop and take barre classes. I also just dropped my third child off at college, which means we are somehow down to just one at home. I’m still trying to figure out how that happened so quickly!

Photography started as something I loved and has grown into a second career I never could have imagined when I first picked up a camera. I feel incredibly lucky that I get to spend my days photographing people at such exciting times in their lives and careers.

Whether you’re here for senior photos, headshots, personal branding, photography, senior photos, tips, behind-the-scenes peeks—or the occasional appearance by Daisy—I’m so glad you’re here. Thanks for following along!

08/19/2026

How many outfits do you really need for a branding session?

I usually recommend 2–4 looks — but they don’t all need to be completely different outfits.

Think about having:

• one polished, professional look
• one more relaxed, everyday look
• one or two looks that show a little more of your personality

And sometimes the smallest changes make a big difference. Add a blazer, lose the jacket, change your earrings or shoes, and suddenly you have a completely different set of images.

The goal isn’t just to have a lot of photos. It’s to create a library of images you can actually use — on your website, LinkedIn, social media and beyond.

This is something we plan together before every branding session, so you don’t have to figure it all out yourself

08/13/2026

Time for new team headshots?

Updating your team’s headshots is one of those things that is very easy to keep putting off.

Everyone is busy. Schedules are complicated. And suddenly you realize the photos on your website or LinkedIn profiles are several years old—or your team has changed and the images no longer look cohesive.

That’s why I bring the studio to you.

For office headshot sessions, I set up professional lighting and a backdrop right at your workplace and photograph each member of your team individually. I help everyone with posing and expression (because almost no one walks in saying they love having their headshot taken!) and keep the process moving so there is minimal disruption to the workday.

The result is a collection of polished, consistent images that look like they belong together—while still allowing each person to look like themselves.

I work with medical practices, law firms, financial professionals, real estate teams and other businesses.

If your team’s headshots are due for an update, reach out. I’d be happy to talk about what would work best for your office.

Address

49 Baldwin Farms S
Greenwich, CT
06831

Website

http://www.melissamccannphotos.com/

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