Business Details
Your Trusted Personal Brand Photographer in Stanhope Gardens
Melinda Hird Photography & Video specialises in creating high-impact visual assets for speakers, authors, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs. With a focus on personal branding, we deliver tailored photography and video production services that amplify your message and enhance your online presence. Our approach combines strategic visual storytelling with a deep understanding of client needs, ensuring every shoot captures authenticity and professionalism. We provide comprehensive support, including moodboard development, visual strategy checklists, and collaboration with copywriters to ensure cohesive branding. Our team prioritises client comfort and confidence, transforming what can be an intimidating process into an enjoyable experience.Backed by testimonials from satisfied clients, including industry leaders, we have established a reputation for excellence in visual brand elevation. Our services extend to event coverage, speaker showreels, book trailers, and corporate portraits, all designed to position clients as industry authorities. With a library of over 150 curated images per session, we equip clients with versatile assets for marketing, PR, and social media. Our commitment to quality and client-centric service ensures measurable results, helping clients stand out in competitive markets.
Services
Personal Brand Portraits
Speaker Showreel Production
Author Book Trailers
Event Photography
Video Content Strategy
Corporate Portraits
Editorial Videography
Virtual Presentation Days
Media Kit Creation
Lifestyle Photography
Highlights and features
- We specialise in personal brand photography for speakers and thought leaders.
- Our team includes expert copywriters for cohesive branding strategies.
- We provide a comprehensive visual asset library for consistent marketing.
- Proven track record with industry leaders and award-winning clients.
- Client-focused approach ensuring comfort and confidence during shoots.
What people say
Exceptional photography
Professional and creative
Amazing experience
Highly recommend
Outstanding work
Services
Personal Brand Portraits
Professional photography sessions designed to capture your authentic personality and expertise. Ideal for speakers, authors, and entrepreneurs seeking consistent visual assets for marketing and PR. Our approach ensures you appear confident and approachable, enhancing your online presence and credibility.
Speaker Showreel Production
High-quality video production capturing your keynote speeches and presentations. These showreels help speakers secure more bookings by showcasing their stage presence and expertise. We handle everything from filming to editing, ensuring a polished final product.
Author Book Trailers
Creative video trailers designed to promote your book and boost sales. Tailored for authors needing engaging content for websites and online retailers. Combines visual storytelling with strategic messaging to attract readers and media attention.
Event Photography
Comprehensive photography services for conferences, speaking engagements, and corporate events. Captures key moments and audience interactions to enhance your professional profile. Delivered with a focus on authenticity and storytelling.
Virtual Presentation Days
Specialised sessions for creating virtual presentation content and speaker reels. Helps professionals build a strong digital presence with high-definition recordings. Includes strategic guidance to ensure content aligns with branding goals.
People
Melinda Hird
Owner & Lead Photographer
Melinda Hird is an award-winning photographer and videographer specialising in personal branding. With over a decade of experience, she helps speakers and entrepreneurs elevate their visual presence through tailored photoshoots and strategic content creation.
Questions
What services do you offer for personal branding?
We provide personal brand portraits, speaker showreels, book trailers, event photography, and virtual presentation days to enhance your visual identity.
How do you ensure client comfort during shoots?
Our team prioritises a relaxed environment, offering guidance and support to help you feel confident and natural in front of the camera.
What sets your services apart from competitors?
We combine strategic visual storytelling with a client-centric approach, delivering tailored assets that align with your brand's unique messaging and goals.
Can you work with remote clients?
Yes, we offer virtual presentation days and can coordinate shoots in various locations to accommodate your needs.
How long does a typical photoshoot take?
Sessions vary by package but typically last a full day, ensuring we capture a comprehensive library of high-quality images.
Do you provide post-production support?
Yes, we offer editing, visual strategy checklists, and collaboration with copywriters to ensure cohesive branding across all materials.
Reviews (5)
Sonja Walker
Jan 16, 2022
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It's not always easy to 'smile for the camera' when you are a somewhat self-conscious model, but Melinda Hird makes it easy to represent yourself in the best possible light. Melinda listens to her clients and brings her creativity and experience to every shot. I cannot recommend her more highly to businesses and entrepreneurs looking for a professional photographer. Melinda will take the time to understand who you are so that your 'why' shines through in your imagery.
Heidi Dening
Apr 26, 2021
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Working with Mel to upgrade my branding photos was such an incredible experience. She has this gloriously gentle way of making you feel comfortable and confident, and is incredibly intuitive when it comes to knowing what 'style' of photo is right. Of course, this also comes from her deep levels of experience, being a brilliant listener and doing her research on what is right for one's brand and business. I could not recommend anyone more professional and personable. Thank you Mel.
Kirryn Zerna
Apr 19, 2021
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Melinda was our photographer for the PSA convention 2021 and was the picture of professionalism. She captured the entire virtual convention with incredible and striking imagery that absolutely captured the fun and essence of the event. She was also a delight to be with, so 4 days spent in her presence was great. She's creative, professional and generous and I'd HIGHLY recommend Melinda for your next event.
Kristy Goodwin
Feb 05, 2021
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I've had the pleasure of working with Mel on several photography and videography projects and what she has delivered has been phenomenal. Mel's fastidious attention to detail makes her a joy to work with ensures that my digital assets are at a very high quality. I have no hesitation in recommending Mel.
Carolyn S. Dean
Dec 23, 2020
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I have worked with Mel over the years on many many projects, from personal brand photos, videos of my seminars, to videos and photography for the businesses I work with and support. What can I say? She is amazing, continuously overdelivers on her promises, incredibly professional and outstanding quality. I cannot recommend her highly enough
