International Directory
of Personal Branding Photographers

Finding the right personal branding photographer shouldn’t feel like five hours of doom-scrolling on social media — ending with zero results and a massive migraine. But for years, I watched my clients spiral: overwhelmed, overthinking, and overcomplicating everything. They’d settle for their cousin with the latest iPhone, a headshot that looked like it was taken at the mall in the ’80s, or worse… no photos at all.
And that made my job nearly impossible.

Hi — I’m Jonathan Tilley.
I’m a Personal Brand Strategist and Squarespace Web Designer who helps creative professionals go from unnoticed to unforgettable so they can step into the spotlight with authenticity, clarity, and connection.

I’ve built over 100 websites for creative professionals.
I’ve worked with more than 1,000 students and clients across the globe.
And I’ve grown a community of over 10,000 amazing people on Instagram — with many more subscribing to my newsletter.

But when too many of my branding and web design projects fell off the rails because my clients couldn’t find the right photographer, I turned that frustration into fuel.

In this video, you’ll discover why I created my International Directory of Personal Branding Photographers — a free, global, curated list of top-tier photographers who don’t just take pretty pictures… they capture you at your best.

In a nutshell?
I spent over a year vetting the world’s best personal branding photographers so you don’t have to.

I work with real humans like yourself—creatives, coaches, consultants, small business owners—who are the face of their business.

And when you’re finally ready to take their online presence seriously—to level up how you show up online—you book me for strategy, messaging, visuals, and design.

We work together to create a website and social media presence that feels like you’re stepping into the most authentic, elevated version of yourself…
But because I’m a strategist, curator, and designer—not a photographer—I can’t exactly fly around the world and take your photos, now can I?

So usually I’d sit behind my screen, waiting for you to create images with a Photogrpaher you googled  that matched the beautiful transformation we were building behind the scenes.
And when those images finally landed in my inbox… nine times out of ten, those images weren’t aligned.
They didn’t reflect your energy, your clarity, or confidence.  Everything fell flat.

It didn’t matter how strong your messaging was.
How dialed-in your strategy.
Or how beautiful your website and social media  layouts looked.

If your photos didn’t match your energy, everything felt off. Sort of like “Ugh, I guess that’ll do for now?!” instead of “Yes! There you are!”

It created cognitive dissonance—for me, for you, and for your dream clients.
And it wasn’t a good feeling.

That’s when I realized something important about working 1-on-1:
It’s not that you don’t care.
It’s that choosing a photographer for your next-level self is really hard to do when you’re still becoming that person.

You’re too close to it.
You’re in the middle of the transformation.
You’ve outgrown your old image, but you’re still growing into the new one.

It’s personal. It’s vulnerable.
And when you're in that space, it’s tough to know what to even look for—let alone who to trust.

So I turned my frustration into fuel.
I researched photographers for my clients.
I Vetted the ones whose work matched their energy and vision.
I Made introductions and connected people. 

And voilà.

The photos were aligned.
The websites came to life.
My clients finally saw themselves reflected back in a way that felt real, magnetic, and true.

That’s when it clicked:

If I connect my students and clients with the right personal branding photographers, everybody wins.

The photographer does incredible work.
I get to design with powerful, cohesive imagery.
And my clients walk away with a personally branded online presence that finally feels like them.

So I asked myself:
How can I make this easier for everyone—now and in the future?

What if I took this behind-the-scenes matchmaking system I’d already built and expanded it?

What if I turned it into a curated, global, totally free directory of personal branding photographers that you, my clients, my students—and anyone else leveling up their brand and business—could explore with confidence?

And just like that…well, more like after 1 year of research, vetting, connecting, communicating, building relationships, and getting everything organised on my website…
My International Directory of Personal Branding Photographers was born.

What This Directory Is (And Isn’t)

Let’s be clear:
This is not a pay-to-play scheme.
This is Not a scam.
This is Not a shady referral setup.
And this is definitely not a pyramid scheme.

This is a free, curated resource I built to make your personal branding process smoother, faster, and more trustworthy — because finding the right photographer shouldn't feel like endless doomscrolling, second-guessing, or settling for someone who doesn’t get you.

So… What Is It?

It’s a global directory of personal branding photographers I’ve vetted myself.
These are real professionals I’ve researched, reached out to, and invited to be part of this community — not random strangers.

Here’s what THEY did to get here:

• They didn’t pay to be listed.

• They didn’t find a loophole.

• They didn’t submit some lazy stock image.

They were invited because I loved their work and believed in how they show up with their clients.
Each one filled out a detailed form, submitted high-quality sample images, and built their profile with my team.

If they’re in my Directory, it means I trust them — not just with my own reputation, but with your transformation.

And Here’s What YOU Do:

• Scroll down to your city (or the closest major city).

• Browse the photographers listed there.

• Click through to their websites and Instagram pages.

• Reach out directly to whoever feels like the best fit for you.

There are no middlemen. No extra fees. No locked content.
You make the connection yourself — on your own terms.

Need help choosing? I’m happy to weigh in based on your goals, energy, or aesthetic. But the final decision? That’s all yours.

Once you’ve booked, the photographer will guide you through the shoot.
I may step in behind the scenes for alignment if we’re working together — but otherwise, you’re in excellent hands.

Because let’s be honest:
I can’t do what I do — strategy, messaging, visuals, design — without strong photography to bring it all to life.

And the truth is…
You deserve to see yourself reflected back in your personal brand.
Not just as you are today — but as the future version of yourself you’re stepping into.  

That’s why I built my directory:
So you can stop second-guessing.
So you can stop settling for good-enough.
So you can find someone — in your area — who GETS what personal branding photography is really about.

It’s not just about lighting or lenses.

It’s about putting you at ease and guiding you through the process.
It’s about helping you feel safe, confident, and seen.
It’s about capturing your energy — and translating it into images that elevate everything we’re building together.

So Scroll Up.
Find your city or the closest major city.
Click through the profiles.
And when someone catches your eye, click their website and Instagram to learn more and reach out directly.
(Yes, it’s really that easy.)

This is the shortcut I wish I had when I first started helping people build their personal brands and online presence.
Now it’s here for you — to help you find the right person to capture the next-level version of you you’re stepping into.

So go explore.
Your photographer is waiting.

Thanks for watching and have a great day.