The Melissa Ortendahl Experience
branding, Headshots and photography in boston
1 outfit change
two week turnaround time
1 location
10 Final high resolution images included
Simple, straightforward headshots. Can be done on location outdoors or with a solid colored backdrop. Great for updating your linkedin, social media and company bio.
45 Minutes | starts at $500
Individual Headshots
Headshots
can be done outside or with a neutral paper backdrop
two week turnaround time
Can be done outside or with a neutral paper backdrop
4 Final high resolution per person images included
Small Business Headshots offer streamlined, professional portraits for teams of 2–10 employees, with individual images and group photos captured on a neutral backdrop in a single location. For larger organizations, high-volume headshot sessions are available starting at $1,100, with custom pricing based on the number of employees and on-site coverage needs.
Ideal for service-based businesses, professional teams, and small companies looking to update their website and marketing materials with cohesive, polished imagery.
Up to 1.5 Hours | starts at $900
Small Business Headshots
Small Business & High-Volume
commercial release included
two week turnaround time
high-resolution photos
30-40 edited photos included
The Branding Basics session is designed for solopreneurs and creatives who want lifestyle-driven imagery that feels natural, confident, and aligned with their brand.
This session focuses on photographing you in a relaxed, intentional way, incorporating subtle brand elements through location, wardrobe, and simple props that connect to your work. The result is modern, polished imagery that feels personal rather than posed or overly corporate. These images are designed to work seamlessly across your website, social media, and marketing materials.
1-1.5 hour session | starts at $900
Branding Basics
Branding Basics
Branding & WEbsite Basics
learn more here
Social media video package - 15-20 video clips sized for social media
two week turnaround time
2-3 different locations | 2-3 outfit changes
60-75 edited photos included
The Signature Branding session is a hands-on experience designed to capture your business as it works day to day. We document behind-the-scenes moments, client interactions, and the details that show what you do, all within a calm, guided process. Ideal for growing or established businesses, this session delivers a versatile library of confident, natural imagery ready to use across your website and marketing.
2-2.5 hour session | starts at $1900
Signature Branding Experience
Signature Branding Experience
Branding & Behind The Scenes
learn more here
Full-resolution image delivery
Unobtrusive on-site photography
Strategic event documentation
Event-specific coverage planning
Corporate event coverage is a customized experience designed to document conferences, meetings, and corporate gatherings with clarity and professionalism. Coverage is tailored to your event’s goals and timeline, capturing key moments and interactions unobtrusively. Each project begins with a consultation and a custom proposal outlining coverage and deliverables.
Corporate Event
Coverage
Custom Corporate Packages
Corporate Events
learn more here
Your final gallery of high-resolution, fully edited images will be delivered within the timeframe outlined in your proposal. Images are provided in an online gallery for easy viewing, downloading, and sharing.
03/ image delivery
On the day of your session or event, I’ll arrive prepared to document everything based on the plan we’ve established. Whether it’s a branding session or live event coverage, the experience is calm, organized, and guided, allowing you to stay focused while knowing the imagery is being handled with care.
02/ session day
Once you inquire, we’ll schedule a phone call to discuss the scope of your branding session or corporate event. After the call, you’ll receive a custom proposal outlining coverage, timelines, and deliverables. Your date is secured once the proposal is approved, the contract is signed, and the deposit is received.
01/ booking your date
How It All Works:
- Liz Withers
The final library of photos was better than we could have imagined - authentic, vibrant, and perfectly enhanced to showcase the beautiful depth of each photograph's subject.
"Melissa is kind, charismatic, creative, and warm. Her genuine nature strikes the perfect balance of friendly and professional, leaving subjects comfortable and confident in her presence - a terrific, arguably critical, skill to have as a photographer.
- Christa LeBrun
The images are not only beautiful, but also incredibly versatile and I'm confident they will be a valuable asset for my business.
Melissa created a relaxing and inspiring environment that allowed my true brand personality to shine through.
C.L. Interiors
Director of Marketing - St. John's High School
Branding sessions are designed to create intentional imagery for your business or personal brand, whether that’s lifestyle portraits or behind-the-scenes storytelling. Corporate event coverage focuses on documenting conferences, meetings, and events as they unfold. While both are strategic, they serve different purposes and are quoted differently based on scope and usage.
no.1
What’s the difference between branding sessions and corporate event coverage?
Not at all. Most of my clients feel the same way at the start. My approach is calm and guided, with clear direction throughout the session so you never have to guess what to do. The goal is to create images that feel natural and confident, not forced or overly posed.
no.2
I’m not comfortable in front of the camera. Is that a problem?
That depends on how you plan to use the images and what story you want them to tell. Branding Basics is a great fit for clean, elevated personal branding, while the Signature Branding Experience offers a more hands-on, story-driven approach for businesses that want a deeper visual library. If you’re unsure, a quick conversation usually makes the right option very clear.
no.3
How do we choose the right package for our business?
All branding and corporate clients receive a limited commercial license that allows images to be used on your website, social media platforms, and standard print marketing materials for promotional and advertising purposes. The license does not permit resale, licensing to third parties, or use for direct external economic gain. Full usage details are outlined clearly in your contract so there are no surprises.
no.4
What usage rights are included with branding and corporate sessions?
web design by fetch studio | Customization by pop impact co
copyright 2026 melissa ortendahl photography