Bravo Image

Serves Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

35244

Hired 150 times

4 employees

18 years in business

$450

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Credentials

Background Check

Brenda Bravo
Completed on 6/16/2021

Introduction

My specialty is coaching clients to LOOK and FEEL their best in front of the camera. Please find me as BRENDABRAVO.IMAGE on IG. I LOVE what I do and my reviews are a testament to how much energy, passion, and skill I put into my art and working with clients. ***Pros Pay PER LEAD on this platform, so please find me online elsewhere if you’re just curious but not serious! We appreciate it! Here are some reasons why you'll be SO glad you chose Bravo Image: - Over 15 years of experience in the industry. - Former Model so I know what it's like on the other side. - Photojournalist for over 15 years, I capture real moments and tell your unique story in a beautiful way. - Expert Retoucher and Editor (This is IMPORTANT for the final products) - LGBTQ+ member & love working with people of all backgrounds. - Quick Turn-around Delivery of Images and Videos - Flexible, Communicative, and Trustworthy - Great with kiddos, pets, older folks and everyone in-between - I'm fun, easy-going, and am confident we'll become friends and you'll love your images and videos. Contact me for more info! ------ Some stats: I'm an Award-Winning Member of the WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association), I've been featured in the Los Angeles Times, OC Register, and various magazines in South Florida, Southern California and in Lima, Peru including El Comercio, Publimetro, and Somos Fiestas. I've had solo photo exhibits in California and Peru and received WeddingWire’s “Couple’s Choice Award” consecutively each year from 2014 to 2021.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Asking to put a price on something as invaluable as memories that last generations is difficult. I work with close attention to detail, with the highest technology (on-site and in the office), and extensive hours of training and investment of time and energy into making every single session a well-rounded and satisfying experience for my clients. That being said, I am flexible with creating customized packages for my clients - especially those who would like to buy multiple sessions or add-ons, such as albums, up-front. Please inquire with your needs and we can create a package for you.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Each time I work with a new customer my primary aim is to understand: who they are, what pictures they dream of having, and how my style will translate to tell their unique story. I like to connect with my clients on a personal level so that the experience is not only enjoyable but comfortable and feels like you're hanging out with a friend, not just a stranger with a camera. I'm great at directing people while still letting natural moments happen within a session. This puts people at ease right away because they understand I'm an expert and I have real experience as a model, so I've been on both sides.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I earned my degree in photojournalism with a minor in sociology at Cal State Fullerton back in 2009, since then I've attended photo workshops around the globe with top photojournalists and storytellers from National Geographic, Time, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and so on. I've also worked with top wedding photographers in workshops in Mexico and Peru and various parts of the U.S. Each experience helps me grow as a professional and as a person -- first and foremost, all we wanna do as [really extraordinary] photographers is connect with our subjects and tell their story in the best light.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I used to always "borrow" my mom's Canon Powershot to capture moments with my friends and share them with everyone I knew. I loved stopping time and sharing the joy of what I saw from an early age, but it was when I was about 19 years old that I became a model and really fell in love with the process of the photo session. I wanted to get on the other side and be more creative - so after a fateful modeling gig in Cabo San Lucas, I decided to purchase a Canon Rebel XT and learned how to use it with an online class. After that, I changed my major from Psychology to Photojournalism and the rest is history. :)

What types of customers have you worked with?

Real people who want beautiful images and trust me to capture them.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Make sure you get along with your photographer, that you've seen their work and how they tell a story with their camera, and don't just look at the price tag! You get what you pay for, most times.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

It's always great to know what your intention is with your photographs - Do you want to display them in your home? Do you want albums? Will they be made into Christmas cards? Are they for your social media presence and brand messaging? Having a clear idea of how you want to best utilize the images made will help your professional create custom art for you that will be everything you'd hoped it would be and then some.