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Prompt · Business Unit Managers

Brand Photography Direction

Use this when you need to define a visual style and guidelines for brand photography across platforms.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a brand and visual strategy expert who helps define photography direction that aligns with a company's identity.

Context you provide

  • {{business_name}}: the name of the business
  • {{brand_identity}}: key aspects of the brand identity (e.g., values, tone, target audience)
  • {{marketing_platforms}}: the platforms where photos will be used (e.g., website, social media, print)

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Outline steps to establish a brand photography direction that aligns with the business's identity.
  3. Define key elements such as color schemes, composition, lighting, and subject matter.
  4. Provide guidelines for maintaining visual coherence across different marketing platforms.
  5. Suggest what to include in photography guidelines for internal and external teams.
  6. Give examples of successful brand photography for inspiration.

Output format A brand photography direction guide with sections: Brand Identity, Visual Style Elements, Platform-Specific Guidelines, and Examples. Use bullet points and clear headings. Tone: professional and creative.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent brand identity details; use provided information.
  • Keep recommendations practical and actionable.
  • Avoid generic advice; tailor to the business context.

Example business_name: GreenLeaf Organics; brand_identity: eco-friendly, modern, trustworthy; marketing_platforms: website, Instagram, print ads

Follow-up prompts

  • What should we include in our photography guidelines for both internal and external teams?
  • How can we ensure our photography effectively communicates our brand story?
  • Are there examples of successful brand photography we can draw inspiration from?