Dawn Aiello Photography

09/06/2026

Headshots vs brand photos - what’s the difference?

I had a potential call yesterday who inquired about headshots but after we talked for a few minutes, we realized that a branding session was more of what she was looking for.

Your headshot is a very functional close-up (usually mid-torso and up) photo of you, often smiling and often looking at the camera. It’s great for profile photos, author photos and for being a quick intro to you on your website. It’s a way for people to start to get to know you.

Brand photos, on the other hand, start to tell more of your story so that your customers get to not just know you, but like you and trust you! We include more of your personality and possibly a peek behind-the-scenes as your work. These photos can be used in all sorts of ways: on your website, in your newsletter, on your social media, in custom graphics, on event posters, etc.

For Heather’s photo shoot, we did a little of both so she had maximum flexibility in her marketing her books (she’s an awesome author) moving forward.

So if you know you want photos of you for your business, let’s set up a time to chat so we can find out what you really need and build a custom shoot just for you!

09/03/2026

Holiday mini session registrations are open! 🌲🎁📸

These photos are from a private event I photographed last year, but this year’s sessions will be similar!

November 1st will be at an indoor studio in Longwood. The studio has three different sets, one styled in navy and green, one in champagne and gold and one with a holiday wreath/front door style. The sets will have neutral colored benches and couches we can use, but we can do standing photos as well. The inspo pics for the styling are included in this post.

November 15th is our outdoor option at Moss Estates | Wedding & Event with a cute wooden bench, lanterns, candles and wrapped presents under a gorgeous oak tree. We can even step to the side for standing poses and have a fully natural backdrop with just the oak tree and farmland. The picture included is our actual set!

Sessions are 15 minutes each and will include 20+ edited images per session. The registration link is in the comments but message me with any questions you have!

09/02/2026

With the holidays approaching, I thought I would share my tips for large multigenerational photos, especially if everyone will be staying at one of the popular vacation rental resorts in town!

Are you bringing your whole family to Reunion Resort in the Orlando area? Don’t forget to book your family photo session to commemorate everyone being together! This is a full guide to scheduling those large family portrait sessions.

09/01/2026

One part of my soul loves the incredible high of perfectly capturing a single exquisite moment in time. But another part is transfixed by the emotion you can capture even in a short video clip. Which is why we started offering videography for weddings, mitzvahs and other events. You can add traditional videography or content creation to any of your photography packages, creating a perfectly balance record of your special event!

08/29/2026

I can’t believe there are only 16 weekends until Christmas! Our holiday mini sessions are scheduled so you’ll have plenty of time to create your holiday cards and get them mailed out to family and friends.

November 1st we’ll be at an indoor studio in Longwood that has three different holiday sets we can use.

November 15th we’ll be outdoors at Moss Estates and for a few hours we’ll even have a highland cow that can be in your photos! 🐮

Registration is now open - link in bio or you can find it on www.dawnaiellophotography.com

See you soon!

08/27/2026

Celebrate National Just Because Day by taking a photo “just because” - don’t worry about whether your hair is perfect, whether that angle makes you look pudgy or if you’re in scrubby clothes. Take a picture with a friend, a pet, or a loved one today - just because! You’ll never regret having that memory captured. And then share that picture in the comments!

08/25/2026

We had such a great time celebrating Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah at CRJorlando and The MEZZ this weekend! Zohler Sobel Entertainment kept everyone on the dance floor all night!

08/24/2026

Eating is in fact my hobby

08/20/2026

Running through some FAQs about our holiday mini sessions for this year! 🧑‍🎄 If you'd like even more information or if you're ready to book, visit https://www.dawnaiellophotography.com/2026-central-florida-holiday-mini-sessions

08/19/2026

Happy World Photography Day! I truly love being a photographer and can’t believe this gets to be my job! I think it’s so special that we can capture split-second moments of life to remember forever. 🩵