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November 5, 2026

Wide Black-and-white portrait of Dr. Charla Weiss laughing, photographed by Cincinnati personal branding photographer Janel Lee.

Celebrating leadership, connection, and the next chapter of a remarkable life. One of my favorite things about being a personal branding photographer in Cincinnati is getting to meet people whose paths I might never otherwise cross. Dr. Charla Weiss is one of those people. Thanks to a thoughtful referral from Anyah Land, I recently had […]

November 3, 2026

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Cincinnati business professional standing tight crop wearing a brown jacket and black pants during a personal branding session.

How a personal branding session in Cincinnati helped the founder of 22 North HR create images that reflect her personality, values, and the next chapter of her business. There’s something I appreciate about working with people who have a pretty good understanding of who they are. Becky Kowall is one of those people. Becky is […]

September 18, 2026

Grid of nine professional corporate headshots featuring business professionals in Cincinnati, Ohio, wearing business attire against clean white backgrounds.

Your company has finally updated everyone’s headshots. The lighting is consistent, the backgrounds match, and your website has a polished, cohesive look. Then you hire someone new. A few months later, you hire three more people. Someone else misses the original headshot day. Before long, your carefully coordinated collection of employee headshots starts looking less […]

September 11, 2026

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Professional headshot of Cincinnati pharmacist Jordan Smith, PharmD, wearing a white lab coat with her arms crossed against a soft blue studio background.

There are some clients you get to know over time. I’ve worked with Jordan Smith on a few photography projects, and our sessions are always enjoyable. Jordan brings a lot of energy with her, and there is usually plenty of laughter mixed in with whatever we’re trying to accomplish that day. This session felt a […]

August 30, 2026

Cincinnati personal branding portrait of a smiling professional woman working on a laptop in a bright studio setting.

You have a professional headshot. Maybe it’s even a really good one. But every time you need an image for your website, LinkedIn, a speaking engagement, social media post, email campaign, or new marketing piece, you find yourself reaching for that same photograph. That’s often when a professional headshot is no longer enough. A personal […]

August 23, 2026

Professional headshot of Grant Ford of Mariner Wealth in Cincinnati

If you’re planning professional headshots for your company, one of the first questions you’re likely to have is: How much should we budget for corporate headshots? The answer depends largely on the size of your team, where the photography will take place, and what your company needs from the finished images. At Janel Lee Photography, […]

August 3, 2026

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One of the things I love most about the 40 Over 40 Project is seeing how different every woman’s reason is for saying yes. Some women are celebrating a milestone. Some are stepping into a new chapter. Some are navigating change and want photographs that reflect who they are in the middle of it. Then […]

June 2, 2026

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Bright professional headshot of Susan Colby in white shirt with blue background

If you’re comparing headshot image bundle options, you are probably trying to answer a practical question, not a photography question: how many images do you actually need to show up in the best way possible? That answer depends on where your photo will appear, how often you need fresh content, and whether you are planning […]

May 30, 2026

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Personal branding portrait of Candace Bates in Cincinnati Ohio wearing a black hat and denim top while standing outdoors in an urban setting.

If you have ever looked at a photographer’s rates and wondered why one headshot session costs a few hundred dollars and another costs much more, you are asking the right question. Individual headshot session pricing is not just about the time spent taking photos. It reflects the level of guidance, customization, retouching, image usage, and […]

May 28, 2026

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Executive team portrait of wealth management firm in Cincinnati Ohio with financial advisors in a modern corporate environment

A company website with outdated, mismatched staff photos sends a message long before anyone reads a single word. If your attorneys, physicians, executives, or client-facing team members look inconsistent from page to page, people notice. Corporate team headshots are not just a visual upgrade. They shape first impressions, support recruiting, and help your business look […]

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