BRANDING EXPERT & PHOTOGRAPHER- MALLIKA MALHOTRA
/You know it’s a great day when your mentor and Branding Expert reaches out to you to STYLE her for her brand photoshoot!
When you are a business owner who is often in the limelight like Mallika is, you invest in professional photography and you do it often. When Mallika was ready for a brand refresh, she was specifically looking for images to support her upcoming program launches as well as use across her website and social media platforms.
I got my start in brand photoshoot styling through Mallika, so I was very honored when she reached out to me to style her for her brand photoshoot. She shared that she was on a budget for this project and would like to use mostly what she already had in her closet.
I wanted to differentiate Mallika’s new photos from her previous pictures- so I chose bold colors, patterns and silhouettes. Mallika’s brand is energetic, bold and fun and I used her clothes as a tool to reflect that.
One day during my meditation I had a vision of Mallika in emerald green. How perfect as she had this gorgeous green dress in her closet already!
From there we pulled pieces that still had tags on and never been worn. We took a matching skirt set, and paired it with a graphic tee- my favorite way to add fun to an outfit. We paired all the outfits with amazing accessories from my extensive accessory wardrobe. A perk all my clients LOVE & ENJOY!
Here’s what Mallika had to say about her brand style experience:
Q. What was your problem before you bought Style Remixx?
MM: I didn't know exactly what to wear to my brand photo shoot. I needed help to pick out my outfits.
Q: What results do you get/have you gotten from Style Remixx?
MM: Swapna swept into my closet and put together multiple outfits that represented my brand story, made me feel confident and felt like ME!
Q: What exactly did you like most about Style Remixx?
MM: I love that Swapna listens to your needs and is all in when it comes to the job. I shared that I was on a shopping diet and that I wanted to shop "my closet" for my looks. Swapna's creative eye remixed my pieces to make them feel fresh and brand shoot worthy. I also appreciate that Swapna has a collection of accessories at her fingertips to uplevel the outfits to look even better.
Q: Why would you recommend this to someone who might be on the fence?
MM: Working with Swapna as your stylist is a confidence booster! She understands the brand photo shoot experience from both the stylist and client perspective so you are in good hands.
Q: What was your main concern that would have prevented you from buying this, and what put your fears to rest?
MM: There is so much to think about and invest in when it comes to your brand photo shoot. I thought that the styling part would put me over financially. But it was worth every penny to have someone help me put together the looks before the shoot and be there with me the entire length of the photo shoot. Swapna dressed, tucked, accessorized and encouraged me for the whole session. Priceless!
Q: If you were to recommend Style Remixx to your best friend, what would you say?
MM: Swapna is a master at putting together looks that look and feel like your best you. And if you have a brand photo shoot coming up, she should be on your team!
8. What made you choose Style Remixx over anything else you could have done?
MM: I could have just sucked it up and been my own stylist for my shoot. But, Swapna knows the ins and outs of a brand photo shoot. She gives you 100% attention and is all in when it comes to shoot day. She made it so much easier for me to focus on me and expressing my story!
Q. What are three benefits you’ve experienced as a result of my Style Remixx?
MM: Confidence, no stress on shoot day, new outfit looks!
Q: What surprised you the most or made you the happiest about working with Swapna of Style Remixx?
MM: I was able to let go and enjoy my photo shoot because I could lean on Swapna.
To learn more about Mallika Malhotra and her work please visit www.mikifoto.com or follow her on Instagram @mikifotoco
All photography by Lauren Listor of Laurel Creative. Learn more about her work at www.laurelcreative.net or follow her on Instagram @laurelcreative