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About Our Industry-leading Editorial Portrait Process

Elevating Charlotte’s Professionals with Editorial Branding Imagery

At BURNS Media Productions, we believe your professional image should work as hard as you do. That’s why we create editorial-style portraits designed to position you — and your business — for next-level growth.

Because in today’s visual world, professional isn’t enough anymore.

Your audience expects connection, credibility, and confidence before they ever shake your hand. Whether you’re building trust with clients, leading a team, or defining your executive brand — your imagery should reflect your authority and ambition.

Because Professional Isn’t Enough Anymore

In today’s visual world, a basic headshot doesn’t cut it. Your audience expects more. They’re looking for personal connection, credibility, and confidence—before they ever schedule a call, shake your hand, or click “book now.”

We specialize in crafting editorial-grade portraits that give professionals and growing brands the market-leading edge they need to stand out in saturated industries. Whether you’re building trust with new clients, attracting top talent, or preparing your leadership team to be seen as industry authorities—your imagery should speak your brand’s language with clarity and confidence.

Because a phone snapshot or outdated studio portrait isn’t going to open those next-level doors.

This is the type of intentional branding imagery you deserve for yourself.

What Makes Us Different?

We blend luxury photography principles with business strategy, giving you more than just a “new profile picture” — we create a visual asset for you that elevates your personal and professional brand.

Editorial Precision, Business Impact
We bring magazine-level production to every session — from lighting design and posing to personalized coaching — ensuring imagery that feels authentic, powerful, and unmistakably you.

Brand-Forward, Scalable, Seamless
From founders to full teams, we deliver consistent, on-brand imagery without disrupting your workflow. Whether for LinkedIn, PR, or your website, our work ensures your visuals match your company’s excellence.

Our Signature Process

Every portrait is engineered with intention — from lighting and wardrobe to background and expression.

Lighting That Shapes Presence
We use light to define confidence, craft depth, and give your portrait cinematic polish. Nothing here is generic or accidental — it’s designed for impact.

The Leader’s Portrait
Your session feels like a mini brand shoot. You’ll receive:

  • Creative pre-shoot planning tailored to your goals

  • On-set direction and real-time image review

  • High-production lighting and staging

  • Consistent, editorial-caliber results — whether for one executive or 200 team members

When your portrait looks like it belongs in a business magazine, that’s not luck — it’s our process.

Ready to look like the leader you are?

Book Your Session or Contact Us to get started.

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