PRESENCE PORTRAITS

Personal Branding Photography with genuine presence

Your work has evolved. Your images can too.

Perhaps your current photos were taken in a different chapter. You've evolved since then - and there's something exciting about images that honour where you are now.

I create presence portraits and lifestyle images for founders, creatives, and professionals who are ready to be seen with a little more intention. Honest, considered, and genuinely you.

Portrait of Mirella Petrucci, wellness coach and vocalist, photographed by Brisbane photographer Lisa Ray in Melbourne

The best images of you simply feel true.

Portrait of Jane Vandermeer, luxury style and image strategist, photographed by Lisa Ray in Brisbane
Portrait of Sara Brooke, ceremonialist, photographed by Brisbane photographer Lisa Ray

More than a headshot. More than a brand shoot.

A presence portrait session goes somewhere neither quite reaches.

It's about capturing the quality you bring to your work. The warmth, the thoughtfulness, the particular way you show up for the people you serve. The kind of image that makes someone land on your page and feel, instinctively, that they're in good hands.

Portrait of Dr Karina Smith during her photography session with Brisbane photographer Lisa Ray

How we work together

We start with a conversation. Before anything else, I'd love to hear about you - your work, your audience, and where these images will live. That understanding shapes everything we create.

Your session is calm and unhurried. I'll guide you gently through the whole experience. No stiff posing, no pressure. A relaxed, personal session where something real can come through.

You leave with images worth reaching for. Photographs that represent you honestly and beautifully - refined enough to feel special, natural enough to feel true.

Portrait of Dr Karina Smith, doctor of Chinese medicine, photographed by Lisa Ray in Brisbane

Testimonials:

  • “The photos are the best I've ever had done professionally. I would give her 10 stars if I could.”

    - Amanda Van Gills, Artist

  • "It was my first ever professional shoot and I was very nervous. We got every shot I wanted and more. The quality and beauty are so good I keep ordering extra photos."

    - Michelle Irving, Chronic Illness Coach

  • “We had such a wonderful experience with Lisa, who went above and beyond and make the entire process such a dream! Lisa is professional and warm, and was a joy to work with on the shoot, ensuring we felt really comfortable during our portraits to ensure we got the very best shots on the day!”

    - Kayla & Piers , Advocates for a plastic waste free future

  • “It was a beautiful collaboration that felt special, flowed easily & was uniquely catered to my needs and style. I am so in love with the photos.”

    - Rebecca Brown, Kinesiologist

  • '“Lisa is friendly, warm-hearted and immensely connected to her intuition. She made me feel so comfortable and brought out the best in me through her professionalism and creativity. Her work is exceptional. I would highly recommend Lisa for her wonderful photography and for the beautiful soul that she is!”

    - Monica Kalra, Executive & Personal Leadership Coach

  • “She has a skill for capturing a moment without you realising. Lisa was delightful, making me feel at ease from the moment we started.”

    - Sarah, Personal training studio client

  • Not only is she an amazing photographer, she also has impeccable skills at holding the space and coaching people through their shoot. I could not recommend Lisa more highly."

    - Karina Smith, Dr Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

  • “Lisas energy and talent are matched by her warm heart and gentle spirit. The end result was better than I could have imagined."

    - Lauren Rose, Author

Editorial portrait session photographed by Brisbane branding photographer Lisa Ray

This is for you if…

  • Your current photos no longer feel like you

  • You're stepping into something new and want your presence to reflect it

  • You've never quite felt comfortable in front of a camera, and you're ready to change that

  • You're ready for images that feel as considered as the work you put out into the world

About Lisa

I'm a Brisbane-based photographer with a background spanning fine art and commercial photography - work that has taught me to see people carefully, and to feel the moments that are real.

That eye is what I bring to every presence portrait session. Not just technical skill, but genuine attention - to who you are, how you want to be seen, and what your images need to do in the world.

Let's begin

I work with a small number of clients each month, so every session receives my full attention from first conversation to final image.

I’d love to hear from you.

Fine art portrait photography by Brisbane photographer Lisa Ray
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