Authentic Business and Branding Photography in Yorkshire, & Why January is a great time for it.

January gets a bad reputation.

It’s cold, the diary feels strangely empty after December’s rush, and the temptation to hibernate is strong. But after photographing businesses for years, I’ve quietly come to realise something.

January is actually one of the best times to update your branding and business photography.

Not because it’s flashy.

But because it’s calm, intentional, and full of clarity.

Space to Think Clearly

January is one of the few times of year when most business owners can genuinely pause.

There are fewer launches, fewer deadlines, and far less noise. That space makes a huge difference. It’s often the moment you finally look at your website or social media and think:

“This doesn’t quite feel like me anymore.”

That’s not failure. It’s growth.

Your business evolves, and your imagery needs to keep up. January gives you the breathing room to do that properly, without squeezing it in between busy periods.

A Calm, Considered Approach

Branding photography doesn’t work best when it’s rushed.

January sessions allow us to slow down. To think about how you actually work, how you want to be seen, and what images will genuinely support your business going forward.

This isn’t about standing stiffly in front of a wall for a headshot you’ll tolerate. It’s about creating images that feel natural, relaxed, and true to you. Behind-the-scenes moments, working details, portraits that reflect confidence rather than performance.

Most people I photograph tell me they “hate having their photo taken”. Almost all of them leave saying it was far more relaxed than they expected.

That’s the power of taking your time.

Why I Offer January Discounts

January can also feel financially heavy. Christmas celebrations have taken their toll, and a tax bill often looms quietly in the background.

Rather than offering rushed mini sessions, I choose to do something different. For January only, I offer up to 50% off my branding and business photography packages.

These are still full sessions. Still thoughtful. Still unhurried.

Just priced differently for a quieter month.

It’s my way of making professional photography more accessible at a time when it can make the biggest difference.

A Strong Start to the Year

Updating your branding imagery early in the year means you’re not playing catch-up later.

You start the year showing up confidently, with images that feel aligned with where your business is heading.

Your website feels current. Your socials feel intentional. And you’re not scrambling when things get busy again.

January isn’t about doing everything. It’s about doing the right things, quietly and well.

Thinking About a Branding Session?

If you’ve been meaning to refresh your website imagery, update your headshots, or create content that actually supports your business, January is a brilliant time to do it.

I open a limited number of January branding sessions each year, with up to 50% off, and once they’re booked, that’s it.

If you’d like to chat about what you need, or see whether January availability would suit you, you’re very welcome to get in touch. No pressure, no hard sell. Just a conversation.

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Sometimes the most powerful changes happen in the quietest months.