Prompt · Business Unit Managers
Brand Photography Direction
Use this when you need to define a visual style and guidelines for brand photography across platforms.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- 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
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Outline steps to establish a brand photography direction that aligns with the business's identity.
- Define key elements such as color schemes, composition, lighting, and subject matter.
- Provide guidelines for maintaining visual coherence across different marketing platforms.
- Suggest what to include in photography guidelines for internal and external teams.
- 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?