Photography for Authors in Berlin: Elevate Your Personal Brand
I help authors convey their brand message with clarity and appeal, ensuring it resonates powerfully with their audience.
Hello, welcome to my website.
I am glad that you are here.
I hope you find what you are looking for and that we can create something new together.
Let's discuss your project.
Contact: Maria Rapela
Phone: 017 644 277 015
Email: info (@) mariarapelafoto (.) com
Portraits appointments only with advance booking:
Working hours: Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 18:00h and special schedules
How can I help you?
Whether it's a self-published book, a professional publisher, or an academic or literary work – a professional photo is your business card in the digital world and the visual representation of your brand. It emphasizes your professionalism and helps to build trust. Are you interested in an author portrait or in need of advice? I look forward to hearing from you!
Photography for Authors in Berlin – Highlighting Your Unique Profile
Are you a writer planning to publish your book? Whether you create literature, poetry, scientific works, or political texts – every author aiming to release a new book should present themselves as a unique personality. You are your brand, and it helps you stand out and be recognizable in the market. It's not just your ideas that matter – you, as an author, are equally valuable, and this should be shared with the world.
Professional photos are essential: Authors without high-quality portrait photos may come across as less credible or unprofessional. Professional photography not only enhances your recognition value but also boosts your confidence for marketing yourself on social media, your website, book launches, festivals, or literary events.
Sandra Rosas, Elsye Suquilanda, Timo Berger, Marta Sanz, Catalina Murillo, Gabriela Peña, Mariano, Ingeborg Robles, Alexander Caro, John. ©Maria Rapela
Photography for Authors in Berlin: Elevate Your Personal Brand
Publishing a book isn't just about the text; it's also about your presentation. Press releases, interviews, and events often require an author photo – an essential component of your marketing toolkit.
Photos for authors often come with a specific license that governs their use in the book. It is important to document the print run in writing: a licensing agreement for 3,000 books is fundamentally different from one for a million copies. Since the book is commercially distributed, the image rights fall under commercial use and should be clearly defined, for example, regarding the year of publication, print run, language, and other parameters.
Let me create your author portrait and strengthen your personal brand. I look forward to your inquiry.
Email: info (@) mariarapelafoto.com
Photography for Authors in Berlin – Portrait Photography for Writers: Unique and Creative
An author photoshoot starts with selecting the right setting: studio portraits or outdoor photography – both are possible. For a versatile presentation, shots can be taken both in the studio and at an outdoor location. Whether in a park, at your home, or at your workplace – multiple photos in different contexts help to authentically showcase your personality.
Photography for Authors in Berlin – Tailored Just for You
In today's competitive publishing world, a compelling personal brand is more important than ever. Professional photography tailored to authors can capture your essence and elevate your profile, helping you connect with readers on a deeper level. Whether you're looking for promotional images, book cover portraits, or authentic snapshots for social media, Berlin offers a rich backdrop to tell your story. Strengthen your personal brand with photographs that leave a lasting impression and reflect your unique voice as an author.
Whether for book publications, press appearances, or social media – my portraits are designed to showcase your uniqueness authentically and professionally.
My studio is centrally located in Berlin-Mitte, in the district of Wedding, near the Wedding S-Bahn station.
Photography for Authors in BerlinYou can conveniently select the photos from the comfort of your home.
I will provide you with a selection of photos in an online gallery. Using a private link, you can view the images at your leisure and choose your favorites. I will then professionally edit them for you.
Once you have selected your favorite photos, I will get to work. I use the RAW files to optimize each photo, adjusting orientation, cropping, color, contrast, and more.
When the photos are ready, I will send you an invoice. Once the payment has been made, you will receive a private link to download the photos in JPG format.
This is how I deliver your photos
You will receive an optimized JPG version for social media and digital platforms, as well as a high-resolution version with 300 dpi for print – the perfect quality to ensure your photo shines in any printed format.
The selection of photos is made through a private gallery
An appointment to discuss the details?
If you wish, I offer a free initial consultation to discuss all the details together. You can choose freely whether you'd prefer to communicate via phone, chat, email, video call, or in person. I look forward to getting to know you and learning more about your preferences.
Author Portrait
1 x Business Headshot
150€
(incl. 19% VAT)
Photography for Authors in Berlin – In Studio or Outdoors
We work together to create a portrait in which you feel seen and represented.
1-1.30 hour shooting
1 x Photo in JPG format with professional image editing (retouching of hair and skin), available in both color and black-and-white.
Select your favorite pictures via a private link
Selection from approx. 50-100 different shots
Payment at the end (bank transfer or Paypal)
Different outfits possible
2-3 different background colors
Outdoor and/or in the studio
Business License for Web, Social Media, Press, Flyers, Newsletters, Xing, LinkedIn.
Author Portrait
1 x Photo for book publication
300€
(incl. 19% VAT)
Photography for Authors in Berlin – In Studio or Outdoors
We work together to create a portrait in which you feel seen and represented.
Around 1-1,30 hour photoshooting
1 x Photo in JPG format with professional image editing (retouching of hair and skin), available in both color and black-and-white.
Select your favorite pictures via a private link
Selection from approx. 50-100 different shots
Payment at the end (bank transfer or Paypal)
Different outfits possible
2-3 different background colors
Business license for web, Google my Business, social media, press, flyer, newsletter, Xing, LinkedIn
Book Publication Usage Rights
Author Portrait
1 x Photo for book publication
3 x Business Headshots
550€
(incl. 19% VAT)
Photography for Authors in Berlin – In Studio or Outdoors
We work together to create four authentic author portraits in which you feel recognized and represented: one for the book publication and three as business portraits, suitable for press or other purposes.
Around 1-1,30 hour photoshooting
4 x Photos in JPG format with professional image editing (retouching of hair and skin), available in both color and black-and-white.
1-1.30 hour shooting
Select your favorite pictures via a private link
Selection from approx. 50-100 different shots
Different outfits possible
2-3 different background colors
Outdoor (daylight) and/or in the studio
Business License for Web, Social Media, Press, Flyers, Newsletters, Xing, LinkedIn.
Book Publication Usage Rights**
*Photography for Authors in Berlin – Licensing Terms for Book Publications
For a book publication with a small or medium print run, it is important to clearly define the licensing terms. Below are key points that should be considered:
Scope of Licensing for Book Publications and Commercial Use: This agreement covers the reproduction of up to 10,000 copies and authorizes the commercial application of images.
Usability and Specifications: The license can be specifically defined for a particular edition and language. Each additional edition or new language version requires a separate agreement. However, with a business license, the photo can still be used for other purposes such as websites, social media, festivals, or small catalogs.
Licensing Agreements for International Publications and Advertising Campaigns: If your book is published in a larger print run and in multiple languages, it is important to include this information in the licensing agreements. Additionally, all forms of advertising, such as posters, ads, or other marketing materials, should also be specified. This ensures that the usage rights of the photos are clearly defined and that any additional uses, such as for international campaigns, are legally secured.
CopyrightAll photos must be properly attributed legally, whether in the imprint, on social media, or within the book.
Photography for Authors in Berlin
Some tips before the photoshooting
Ironing: Iron your clothes before the session, if you can not and your clothes are very wrinkled, we can iron them here for an extra charge of 10 €.
Hairstyling: Prepare well for this day by either visiting a hairdresser or styling your hair at home. Bring whatever you need for touch-ups, tying, styling, etc.
Hello, welcome to my website.
I am glad that you are here.
I hope you find what you are looking for and that we can create something new together.
Let's discuss your project.
Contact: Maria Rapela
Phone: 017 644 277 015
Email: info (@) mariarapelafoto (.) com
Portraits appointments only with advance booking:
Working hours: Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 18:00h and special schedules
How can I help you?
Whether it's a self-published book, a professional publisher, or an academic or literary work – a professional photo is your business card in the digital world and the visual representation of your brand. It emphasizes your professionalism and helps to build trust. Are you interested in an author portrait or in need of advice? I look forward to hearing from you!
I am looking forward to your message!
Photography for Authors in Berlin – Portrait Photography for Writers: Unique and Creative
Author portraits for individuals who wish to publish their new book and need legally compliant photos for their book publication. Additionally, you will receive a business license for your photos, which can be used for websites, social media, and press purposes. We can conduct a photo shoot in my studio, outdoors at your favorite location in Berlin, or at your home. I look forward to your ideas and enthusiasm for photography.
Photography for Authors in Berlin – Licensing Terms for Book Publications
Author portraits in Berlin for your book publication – whether literary works, scientific publications, or creative recipe books: I create legally compliant photos that are perfectly tailored to your publication. Additionally, I offer a business license that allows versatile use of the images for websites, social media, and press purposes.
Photography for Authors in Berlin
Business photography for your website "About Me" Page:
If you take your role as an author seriously, want to publish your website, and have a book publication in the works, now is the perfect time to strengthen your image as an author.
Photography for Authors in Berlin
Business photography for your social media profile and media kit
Whether it's a self-published book, a professional publisher, or an academic book based on your thesis – a professional photo is your business card in the digitalized world and the visual representation of your brand. High-quality photos build trust and emphasize your authority. With my author business photography, I aim to create an image that radiates professionalism and authenticity while reflecting your values as an author.
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