Branding sessions are always so much fun for me, and this one with Gianna Rio was nothing short of that! Gianna is a tattoo artist and the owner of Itty Bitty Ink, and she is INCREDIBLY talented! She also happens to be a repeat client, which makes this session even more special to me! If you haven’t heard of Itty Bitty Ink, they offer the cutest fine line tattoos! It’s a one-chair studio, which means you get Gianna’s full attention the entire time—something that makes her brand so unique. This tattoo artist branding session was all about showing that!

A Branding Session That Marked a Milestone

This wasn’t just a typical branding session—it was also a celebration! Gianna just hit her two-year anniversary since opening Itty Bitty Ink, which is such a huge milestone in the small business world! I had the honor of photographing her one-year session last year, so it was really fun reuniting to document year two together! Instead of balloons and confetti like we used last time, we switched things up with an adorable cupcake and a number two candle—and the photos came out so CUTE! It was the perfect personal touch to highlight this exciting new chapter and make this tattoo artist branding session even more meaningful!

Creating Photos That Feel Like Her

Gianna didn’t just want photos of her work or her space. She wanted photos that felt happy, welcoming, and totally her. We made sure to capture the cozy vibe of her studio (isn’t it adorable?!)!

We also snagged a handful of shots with Gianna wearing some of her Itty Bitty Ink merch!

Every image we captured during this tattoo artist branding session was designed with intention. Our goal was to help her clients see not just what she does, but WHO she is. When people scroll through her feed or land on her site, they’ll instantly feel connected to her! And that, my friends, is what makes the difference with branding photos!

Showing Up Online with Confidence

Gianna plans to use these photos for anything and everything: social media, print materials, advertising, her future website—you name it. And I love that she’s not only using them to promote her business, but to also add a personal touch to her brand!

With more and more tattoo artists popping up in the area, showing up online with confidence—and with photos that feel like you—is more important than ever! Branding photos give your audience a peek behind the scenes and help them feel like they already know you before they even walk through your door. And that’s exactly what we wanted for Gianna!

Ready for Your Own Branding Session?

If you’re a small business owner ready to level up your presence with a branding session that captures your vibe, your story, and your brand personality, I’m your girl! These sessions are so much more than just headshots. They help you connect, stand out, and show up confidently in your space. Let’s make it happen!