Think of us as the team behind your team.
Brand Gloss was built to give business owners one trusted team for every part of their brand.
WE'RE HERE TO MAKE GROWING YOUR BUSINESS FEEL A LITTLE LESS OVERWHELMING.
some of the many brands that trust us
OUR BELIEF
I'm Chelsea
What started as branding photography has grown into a full-service branding agency built to support business owners through every stage of growth.
With over 12 years behind the camera and a bachelor's degree in Marketing from VCU, I've built Brand Gloss on the belief that great branding is equal parts strategy and creativity.
FOUNDER OF BRAND GLOSS AND LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER.
Branding, websites, photography, and Instagram all work better when they're built together. That's why our team is here to support every stage of your business, and meet you where you're at.
YOUR BRAND DESERVES A TEAM THAT SEES THE BIGGER PICTURE.
Get to know the team
Faith
BRAND & DIGITAL DESIGNER
SHELBY
PROJECT MANAGER
Jenna
SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD
Natalie
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Katie
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Hershey's Popped Snack Mix
fav snack
Vanilla iced latte with oatmilk and extra simple syrup
Coffee order
"I can cut my own hair"
Hidden Talent
Cancer
Zodiac Sign
Jenna
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
A VCU Advertising graduate, Jenna loves blending strategy with creative direction to help businesses build brands they're proud of. Around the office, she's also known for always being on the hunt for Richmond's best espresso.
Apples & peanut butter!
fav snack
Something espresso forward with Hazelnut
coffee order
Dance!
Hidden Talent
Pisces
Zodiac Sign
SHELBY
PROJECT MANAGER
Shelby is the glue that holds Brand Gloss together. She keeps projects organized, timelines moving, and makes sure every client has a smooth experience from start to finish.
Extra toasty cheez its
fav snack
Iced caramel latte with whole milk
coffee order
Dance (hip-hop!)
Hidden Talent
Scorpio
Zodiac Sign
faith
BRAND & DIGITAL DESIGNER
A VCU School of the Arts graduate, Faith loves helping clients fall in love with their brand again. When she's not designing, she's teaching hip hop classes.
Goldfish!
fav snack
An iced vanilla latte
coffee order
I can do a really good french manicure
Hidden Talent
Virgo
Zodiac Sign
natalie
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
A Public Relations graduate of VCU’s Robertson School, Natalie loves watching brands come to life through social content and seeing a vision become the final product. Away from her laptop, you’ll find her rewatching ’90s rom-coms or roaming Carytown.
Extra toasty Cheez its
fav snack
Iced latte with oat milk and a lot of syrup
coffee order
Can name any One Direction song within 5 seconds of listening
Hidden Talent
Pisces on aquarius cusp
Zodiac Sign
katie
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
A VCU Brandcenter graduate with an M.S. in Business focused on branding and strategy, Katie channels her love of pop culture and trends into social media. As a Richmond native, she’s always hunting for her next favorite spot in the city!
A great shoot takes more than a great photographer. These are the experts we trust to help you look and feel your best.
meet Our partners
taylor with
AFTERGLOW SUNLESS
Spray Tan Artist
Jessica with
J. Zimmer Style
PERSONAL STYLIST
Haley with Haley Rose Beauty
Hair & Makeup Artist
Brenda with Brenda Osorio Hair & Makeup
Hair & Makeup Artist
Studio in Powhatan, VA · Mobile throughout Richmond
Location
Get $20 off your spray tan, in studio or mobile!
brand gloss client perk
Book your spray tan two to three days before your session. Taylor will walk you through the best choice for your shoot location and outfits, so all you have to do is show up and glow.
How she fits into your shoot
Taylor knows exactly what a spray tan needs to look like for a brand shoot, and our clients always show up glowing. It’s natural and balanced, never overdone, and it makes editing a dream.
Why we love her
Taylor with Afterglow Sunless
Spray Tan Artist
Taylor creates custom, long-lasting spray tans for clients throughout Richmond, Powhatan, and Central Virginia. She even created The Brand Gloss Glow exclusively for our clients! Every tan is tailored to your skin tone, wardrobe, and shoot aesthetic, so it looks amazing on camera.
Based in Virginia Beach · Travels to Richmond · Virtual styling available
Location
Exclusive styling packages with preferred pricing, available only to Brand Gloss clients
brand gloss client perk
Jessica’s Brand Gloss packages line up with our branding photography sessions, so it’s easy to find the right fit. She can style you virtually, take you on an in-person shopping trip, or be there on shoot day to make sure every look is just right.
See her work: RVA Harpist · J. Zimmer Style
How she fits into your shoot
Wardrobe makes or breaks a brand shoot, and Jessica gets it right every time. She knows how to pull looks that feel true to you, photograph beautifully, and fit the story your brand is telling. For our RVA Harpist branding shoot [link to the case study], she even sourced a show-stopping gown from Lex’s of Carytown!
Why we love her
Jessica with J. Zimmer Style
Personal Stylist
Jessica is a personal stylist who helps clients look and feel their best, and she’s our go-to for brand shoots! She offers styling packages created exclusively for Brand Gloss clients, each designed to pair perfectly with our branding photography sessions.
Based in Richmond, VA
Location
We book hair and makeup for you, so there’s nothing extra to coordinate. If you love Haley’s style, just request her when you book your brand shoot and we’ll take care of the rest!
See her work: Haley Rose Beauty · Jennifer Fox
How she fits into your shoot
Haley’s makeup looks like you on your best day, which is exactly what you want in brand photos. She’s calm, fun to be around, and great at listening, so you walk into your shoot feeling relaxed and confident.
Why we love her
Haley with Haley Rose Beauty
Hair & Makeup Artist
Haley is a bridal and special event makeup artist serving Richmond, DC, and Charlottesville since 2018. She specializes in natural makeup with a focus on glowy, healthy-looking skin, and she can also do simple hair curling and smoothing for your session.
Richmond, VA and beyond!
Location
We book hair and makeup for you, so there’s nothing extra to coordinate. If you love Brenda’s style, just request her when you book your brand shoot and we’ll take care of the rest!
See her work: Brenda Osorio Hair & Makeup · Amber Wolf
How she fits into your shoot
Brenda’s passion for makeup shows in every look she creates. She’s bubbly, fun, and makes you feel comfortable from the second you sit in her chair. If you want to walk into your shoot feeling like the most glammed-up version of yourself, she’s your girl!
Why we love her
Brenda with Brenda Osorio Hair & Makeup
Hair & Makeup Artist
Brenda is a bridal and special occasion hair and makeup artist who absolutely loves all things glam. She specializes in full glam makeup and full hair styling, from bouncy curls to editorial updos, for clients who want a bold, transformative look.
We care deeply about the people behind every business. Our goal isn't just to deliver great work, it's to build relationships that last long after the project is over.
PEOPLE OVER PROJECTS
As a women-led business, we're passionate about helping women build businesses they're proud of. We believe there's room for everyone to succeed, and we're here to cheer each other on along the way.
WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN
We believe great branding is for everyone. We proudly serve clients of all backgrounds, identities, and industries because every business deserves to be seen, respected, and celebrated.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
WHAT WE STAND FOR
- Alexis, Fernlight Therapy
"Chelsea and her team were absolutely amazing to work with!! They were extremely communicative to make sure I was happy with my brand design, photos, and website. I felt like my goals and dreams were 100% supported and truly came to life."
- Cara, Cara Lowery Real Estate
"I did the VIP week experience and was so impressed by the amount of time and detail Brand Gloss took to create a personalized marketing plan for me. I gave the team my vision and key points I wanted to make sure were included, and they went above and beyond."
- Tori, Tori Flick Makeup
"The whole process was so easy and I felt so supported the whole time. It felt like I was dreaming up what I wanted my brand to be and look like with a friend. "
