Shenelle | Personal Branding Session

Written By Lacey Carroll
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I had the honor of photographing this wonderful human in late 2022. Shenelle Jackson is a dream client. We had some initial inquiry discussions pre-Covid and it has been two years in the making to get to our Personal Branding Session which you will see the incredible images from below! She chose to include 1 makeup look to her Session and the incredible Mai gave her a beautiful look to complete the photoshoot experience!

Shenelle Jackson is the founder and CEO of Altering Lifestyle Services. She is a licensed clinical social worker in California with a passion for the healing of the Black Community. As a Black therapist, she understands the importance of creating safe spaces where Black people can be their authentic selves without the scrutiny of the world. Her goal is to help Black people address the mental barriers and challenges that affect their ability to live healthy fulfilling lifestyles.

Check out Shenelle’s profile on Psychology Today’s website! She offers three easy steps to explore if Shenelle is right for you. Be sure to scroll through to see all these incredible photos and to read about Shenelle’s experience with Lacey M. Carroll Photography in Sacramento, CA!

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A sweet and joyful Black woman posing for some headshots during her Personal Branding Session at a Sacramento photo studio. She's in all black in front of an emerald green backdrop.

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A smart and professional Black woman writing notes in her journal for her Personal Branding Session with Lacey M. Carroll Photography.

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A beautiful and joyful Black woman laughs in front of a cocoa brown backdrop for her Personal Branding Session with Lacey M. Carroll Photography. Sacramento, CA.

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Read on about Shenelle’s experience during her Personal Branding Session!

1. What made you choose Lacey M Carroll as your photographer for your Personal Branding Session?

I wanted to work with someone who was able to catch my light. There are so many different types of branding photographers in the area, but my personality requires a particular type of person. They say light attracts light and Lacy definitely shines bright which flows into her work. I am overjoyed to have the ability to work with her... I will be back!! 

2. What did you envision your photoshoot would be like?

I wanted something that was easy and made me feel good.  It is not easy to take pictures of me due to shyness, but Lacy and her staff made me  comfortable and helped build my confidence. 

3. Which look turned out to be your favorite?

Now this was very hard. Now to pick one it would be the one with the copper background with the black dress and hands clasp, with eyes closed... pure joy and excellence of who I am as a person. 

4. What was your favorite moment of the photoshoot?

The entire experience. I did not feel uncomfortable at any point. It was a full moment that was very easy. 

5. Was there anything you'd do differently if you got to do the photoshoot again?

Booked my next section for next year's shoot. I also would have gotten more colors for clothing, but there is always next time. 

6. Anything you'd like to be included in the blog post about you and your experience?

As a therapist it is a particular look that everyone is expected to have. I like to step outside of the box and Lacy captured that. I am forever grateful for this experience. Now my website is complete and I have wonderful headshots to provide to people.   

We are so grateful for this experience too, Shenelle. <3

Be kind and contact us if you’re interested in scheduling your own photoshoot with us!

xoxo,

LMCP

Lacey Carroll
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