Launching a new business can be tough (I speak from experience through my personal journey) though building something of your own is very rewarding. I met GP a year ago and I have known him since he launched his business GP Hair Studio in Wesley Chapel, FL as a hair stylist specializing in color and new styles. GP opened his studio in a shared space for hair stylists that is centrally located in Wesley Chapel. Since his initial launch I have supported him by visiting myself to help with my own hair (those who know me know that its not one of my strengths of taking care of my hair). I also refer GP to my clients and my family as well. 

GP reached out to me and was interested in expanding his marketing and having new headshots done. Like many of my clients they are often friends and I am always honored to help with growing their business. 

During this pandemic in Florida with many businesses closed like GP's I spent a ton of time studying Branding and Marketing. GP put all trust in me to capture him in the best light so we went to his studio which made it challenging with recent guidelines for social distancing and masks being worn. In GP's studio I wanted to capture a few angles showing the tools of his trade and the products that he provides his clients. The other spot was the waiting area of his studio which is decorated in a very fashionable and appealing way. Like many of my followers hear me say is about being genuine in the photos. My line is if I don't believe in you then none of your potential clients will. We started off slow but then we got in a groove and the pictures were really Turning out great and GP was opening up and enjoying himself. So many times I hear that people hate having their picture taken and that they don't smile very well. I take that as a personal challenge and while I know that being a model is likely not in the cards. My goal is to provide a great experience and even the ones that "hate having their picture taken" walk away with a smile on their face feeling better about themselves knowing that they had a great time. Check out the pictures below from GP's Branding Session and make sure to follow us on social media @NTP2Photography. Follow GP @ GPHairStudio in Wesley Chapel.