Ben Rahmani's Personal Branding Session

Who

Ben Rahmani is the founder of MedStride, a compliance consultancy based in Bournemouth. He spent years working in the medical technology sector before setting up on his own, specialising in helping companies navigate regulatory compliance. In his field, trust, clarity and steady communication really matter, so his images needed to reflect that.

Why

Ben was launching MedStride and needed everything to look right from the start. He had the experience and the expertise, but his marketing and online presence did not match. He wanted professional images that reflected the same standard he brings to his consulting work.

Like a lot of people I photograph, Ben was not particularly comfortable in front of a camera and had been putting off getting proper images done. He had three clear goals for the session: a strong primary headshot for LinkedIn and company profiles, more relaxed options that still read as credible and trustworthy, and a few working images that reflect his day-to-day role in medical technology. The session needed to stay relaxed and straightforward, with clear guidance on expression and posture so he could forget about the camera and focus on being himself.

How

I set up my mobile studio at YourSpace in Bournemouth, where Ben works. No travel stress, no unfamiliar surroundings. YourSpace gave us a clean, contemporary setting with a mix of neutral backgrounds and usable working areas. I set up a compact mobile studio within the space, so Ben did not have to travel to an external studio or lose hours from his day.

We began with classic headshots, working through a series of small adjustments to posture, chin position and expression. Ben started slightly unsure, as most people do, but a few simple coaching cues, live review on screen, and some conversation about his work soon brought out that calm, confident look he was aiming for.

From there, we moved into more environmental images: seated and standing options, some conversational frames, and a handful of "in work mode" shots that will sit well on his website, slides and other professional material. We used several areas of the building to create different feels: a meeting room for more formal shots, a relaxed setting with a laptop and coffee, and a focused scene at a flipchart reflecting his work in clinical evaluation and regulatory compliance.

Result

Ben ended up with a tightly edited gallery he can draw from as his career grows: not just one "hero" image, but a connected set that feels consistent wherever he appears. The images cover his website, LinkedIn profile, social media, slides, and future marketing materials. You can see them in action across the MedStride site. He actually enjoyed the session, which is something I hear more often than people expect.

"I had a great experience with ProHeadshots UK! Peter made the whole process super easy and relaxed. I'm not usually comfortable in front of a camera, but he helped me feel confident and natural. The results are fantastic, and the headshot guide was a really nice touch for updating my online profiles. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a professional, approachable photographer who really knows how to bring out your best."

Ben Rahmani, Founder, MedStride

Images from the session

Here is a selection of images from Ben's personal branding session, showing the range of styles and contexts we covered in a single sitting.