ABOUT KIM Brundage
Personal Brand Photographer
My Three Words:
I used to be an awkward girl who lacked confidence and didn’t see her beauty or worth. It wasn't until my mid-40s that I started to see glimpses of my own beauty, and I achieved that by taking pictures of myself.
Since 7th grade, I dreamed of being a photographer and spent most of my life doing the ‘right thing’ by working in the corporate world. That still, small voice was calling me every day and getting louder. I started off by taking landscape pictures, but I was drawn to people primarily.
One day, I decided to practice posing and lighting in my studio without telling my husband or son what I was doing. I locked the door and planned to delete all the images immediately because I was sure I wouldn’t like them.
I could take some self-portraits uninterrupted after playing with different poses and lighting.
To my surprise, I found some beautiful images of myself. I excitedly showed my husband and son the photos, and they enthusiastically agreed that they were beautiful.
This experience made me realize that everyone has their unique beauty, and feeling beautiful can increase your confidence and help you achieve your goals.
I decided my mission is to empower women to see their own beauty and use their images to magnetize their brand so they can attract their ideal clients.
Hello friend, thanks for stopping by.
I help my clients to communicate their personal and corporate brands with photography.
I’ve been named one of the top three commercial photographers in Richmond and the other for a top branding agency in Richmond. I also won a Best of 2024 Richmond Photography Award from the Richmond Award program.
My clients are business owners and leaders, coaches, public figures, entrepreneurs, influencers, and change agents who are heart-centered and positively impact the world. I’m honored that my clients are a “Who’s Who” in Richmond and (increasingly!) nationwide.
My approach is different than that of other brand photographers.
To me, a headshot isn’t a transaction. I seek to give my clients a transformational image experience. I know the power of an image. I also know my clients don’t typically like having their photos taken or speaking while the video camera is rolling. They’re much more comfortable taking action and creating big things. That’s why I’ve designed an experience that makes it easy for my clients to be authentic in front of my camera.
One of my techniques is asking my clients to think of three to five words that best express themselves. (You read my three words at the top: Authentic, Beautiful, and Playful.) I have other techniques for helping you feel comfortable, relaxed, and excited to be in front of my camera.
I also design an experience so your team members and employees feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera. I’m the go-to corporate and executive branding photographer for incredible Richmond, Virginia, Scottsdale, AZ, and Denver, CO companies. I created an easy, efficient, cost-effective solution to help my clients ensure their company headshots and corporate branding images are always up-to-date and on brand.
My “Dream Team” of hair, makeup, and wardrobe rock stars work with you, so you’re “runway ready.” These pros are amazing at what they do, and I couldn’t give my clients the premium experience they deserve without my team.
Our team of professional hairstylists is trained and experienced to work with multicultural clientele. Therefore, they provide hairstyling services for all hair types and textures, including short, curly, kinky, coiled, or coarse.
Megan Wilson
Wardrobe & Stylist Consultant
Kelsea Dayberry
Hair and Makeup Artist; Owner of Radiant Reflection
Most of my clients contact me in times of growth and change:
Increased coaching opportunities
Growing speaking engagements
Changing careers
New jobs
Company launches
Book launches and media tours
New or updating their website
Want to have great images for their Social Media posts
New team member and employee hires
Redesigning company websites and corporate marketing materials
Or it’s just been a minute since my clients have had a highly professional, outstanding portrait and they want to show off who they are in this minute of their life and career.
Because of my marketing and business background, I make sure to align my clients’ goals with the services I provide for maximum impact. The best thing to do is visit my Book an Appointment page so we can schedule a complimentary consultation. I’ll learn more about your goals and share how I can best help you.
I get it if you’re someone who doesn’t like getting a photo taken. Most of my clients feel they “need to lose 10 pounds” before they get their pictures taken. Trust me: You’re not alone! I don’t know many people who feel 100% confident in how they look. That’s why I have so many clients. I know, for example, how to slim a client down just by making small changes to the ways my clients stand. Leave those worries to me! You’re in great hands. I look forward to working with you.
In addition to my work behind the camera, I also step on stage to speak to audiences about body image.
Sadly, we live in a culture that makes it hard for girls and women to feel confident about their bodies and self-image. I speak to audiences about body image and how we can create a more positive and empowered perspective about ourselves. You can learn more about my talks and speeches on my Speaking page.
I also invest my time in community projects and created an exhibit to help us feel more connected with each other.
My Identity RVA project was inspired after witnessing how our political environment was dividing us. I wanted to celebrate what we all have in common, despite our differences. Please visit my Identity RVA page to learn more.
I’m also a big believer in giving back. I invest my time and talent in helping amazing non-profits and cause-driven organizations to fulfill their missions. Girls For a Change is an organization that I am grateful to lend my support. Girls For A Change was formed in 2000 with the mission of empowering young women by inviting them to design, lead, fund and implement social change projects that tackle issues girls face in their own neighborhoods.
Ready to take the next step?
I’ve worked with so many amazing people who are making an amazing impact. I hope you’ll contact me when you’re ready to take your personal brand to the next level.
It’s your time,
