Personal Branding & Business Headshots in Kansas City
Brand photography for entrepreneurs, executives, teams, and speakers who want to show up confidently.
You are the face of your business. Your images should communicate confidence, credibility, and presence before you ever say a word. At Bondurant Studios, we create elevated, magazine-worthy branding portraits designed to help you show up with confidence across your website, social media, speaking engagements, and press features.
Work With an Award-Winning Master Photographer
Kia Bondurant is an award-winning master photographer, national speaker, and business owner with more than 30 years of experience photographing entrepreneurs, executives, and industry leaders.
Her signature approach combines luxury portraiture with strategic planning — helping clients create images that feel polished, authentic, and unmistakably aligned with their brand.
Every session is fully guided, from wardrobe planning to posing direction, so you don’t have to know what to do in front of the camera to look confident and credible.
Our Business Photography Services
Professional Headshots
For individuals needing a polished, professional image
Personal Branding
For entrepreneurs and professionals who are the face of their business
Corporate Teams
For companies needing consistent team images
Designed for Professionals Who Are the Face of Their Brand
Perfect for:
Business owners and entrepreneurs
Executives and corporate leaders and teams
Realtors and professionals in client-facing roles
Speakers, authors, and coaches
Creatives and personal brands
Whether you lead a company, run your own business, or represent a growing brand, your images should reflect the level of trust you want to build.
“Planning was great and your communication fantastic! The experience was all great! I loved how the images look like me on any given day. And I just love the fact that you let me be me and things weren’t overly staged….and I feel pretty!”
— Shanna Adamic, Lead Foundations
More Than Photos:
A Strategic Brand Experience
Your branding session is designed to create a versatile library of images you can use for:
Websites and landing pages
Social media and marketing campaigns
Podcast and speaking promotions
Press features and publications
Book covers and launches
LinkedIn and professional platforms
We plan your session around your goals, audience, and brand personality — so every image works hard for you long after your session ends.
Our Process
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Step 1
Pre-Session Consulation & Brand Audit
We’ll connect on Zoom or in person to plan your session, review your brand, and ensure every detail is aligned before you step in front of the camera.
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Step 2
Wardrobe Planning Guidance
We'll create a plan for wardrobe, backgrounds and locations so you are relaxed and ready for your professional session. You'll look great!
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Step 3
Professional Hair and Makeup Artistry
Our professional artists create a camera-ready look that still feels like you — polished, natural, and designed to photograph flawlessly.
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Step 4
Fully Directed Posing
Enjoy the photo shoot experience as we give you lots of posing direction, work quickly and help you be your most authentic self. You'll have fun!
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Step 5
Multiple Looks & Set Options
We’ll capture a variety of looks, backgrounds, and styles so you leave with a versatile image library for all the ways you show up in your business.
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Step 6
Image Reveal and Selection
You'll love being able to quickly download and use shots from your image bank for social media, advertising and promotion.
“You don’t have to know how to pose. You don’t have to feel photogenic. You just have to show up — we handle the rest.”
Why Clients Choose Bondurant Studios
Clients come to us when they want more than a standard headshot session.
They want images that reflect authority, approachability, and presence - without feeling stiff or overly corporate.
30+ years of portrait expertise
Direction that builds confidence
Studio and on-location options
Strategic planning tailored to your brand
A refined, high-end experience from start to finish
What sets this experience apart:
Many clients tell us they walk in feeling unsure - and walk out feeling seen, confident, and proud of who they’ve become.
Ready to Elevate Your Professional Image?
If your current photos no longer reflect where you are — or where you’re going — it may be time for an update.
Apply for a personal branding, headshot or team session and let’s create images that support your next chapter.
Your Questions, Answered
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Absolutely. Most clients say this before their session. Posing, expression coaching, lighting, and direction are all part of the experience, so you don’t have to know what to do in front of the camera.
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We start with a consultation to plan wardrobe, looks, and how you’ll use your images so your session is intentional and stress-free.
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Professional hair and makeup services are available and recommended for a polished, camera-ready look.
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Sessions take place at our Shawnee studio or on location in the Kansas City area, depending on your brand and goals.
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We provide guidance to help you choose clothing that photographs well and aligns with your industry and brand.
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Yes — we work with professionals across industries who want to elevate their presence.
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Most clients update every 1–2 years or when entering a new phase of their business.
Serving Kansas City & Beyond
Bondurant Studios is based in Shawnee, Kansas and serves clients throughout the Kansas City area, including Overland Park, Lenexa, Olathe, and Lee’s Summit.
Clients also travel in from across the Midwest and from around the country for this signature experience.
Why Businesses Choose Bondurant Studios
Bondurant Studios is a Kansas City personal branding photography studio specializing in creating strategic images for entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals who want to elevate their online presence.