Nashville Headshots and Branding Photography
I’m Karen Richard, a specialist Headshot and Corporate Branding photographer.
What do I do?
I help companies and individuals engage with their audiences and deliver their messages with attention-grabbing headshots and branding imagery. With more than two decades of marketing experience in the corporate world, I understand the importance of delivering regular and consistent messages to your audience and I can provide help and guidance to ensure your corporate branding images have the desired impact on your business.
My studio is located in Franklin TN, about 25 minutes drive from downtown Nashville close to I-65, I-840, and Highway 31. I can also bring my studio to you and deliver the same quality of photography at your office or another location of your choice for up to 60 staff in a day.
A consistent message is crucial for creating brand awareness as it takes a combination of time and repetition for customers to remember your company. Having a library of your own images allows you to develop brand awareness and marketing strategies that harness the power of social media to reach a wider audience.
High-quality images that feature you, your employees, your premises, and your products build trust and desire in a way that stock images simply can’t do, and using your own optimally keyworded images also helps to improve your business’s Google ranking.
What Can You Expect From Me?
5-star Customer Experience
Fast turnaround
Images you absolutely love - guaranteed
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APMSA, Amsurg Envision Healthcare, Biologix Center for Optimum Health, CKE Restaurants, Dossier, First Freedom Bank, First Horizon Bank, Groups360, Hot 106.7, ImageQuest, Institutional Life Services, Jack FM, Jayme Scotto and Associates, Marquee Dental Partners, Mid State Title and Escrow, Midwest Communications, Mix 92.9, One GI, OneDigital, Paramount Health Solutions, Patterson Hardee and Ballentine CPAs, Preferred Events, ProAssurance, ProdPerfect, Raven Public Relations, Recovery Unplugged, Red Collar Pet Foods, ReMax Fine Homes, ShipShape, Simplify ASC, StormGuard Roofing and Construction, Symmetry Surgical, Technology Marketing Toolkit
Corporate branding photography for Groups360
The project involved taking headshots of the leadership team and employees over a 2-day period at the company's corporate headquarters, plus environmental photographs of the teams at work for use on the company website.
The purpose was to highlight the company's ethos of diversity, inclusion and collaborations.
Leadership Team portraits for CKE Restaurants
On-location headshots and environmental portraits for the leadership team at CKE Restaurants.
The project involved setting up two separate cameras and lighting stations so that I could capture consistent headshots for each person followed by their environmental portrait for use in press releases and corporate reports. This ensured minimal disruption to the schedule of these busy executives.
I shot with both cameras tethered to a laptop so that we could monitor the results in real-time and each executive was able to select their images immediately - which also ensured everyone was happy with their images before I left.
Team headshots for United Health
United Healthcare had an offsite meeting which was held in Hotel Indigo Nashville and wanted to offer headshots for any employee that wanted one, prior to the meeting starting.
I was hired by their event planning company to shoot 39 people's headshots before the start of their meeting. I was on-site at 6 AM to set up my equipment and successfully photographed all the team members by 9 AM, including helping each person select their favorite shot for me to retouch.
The final retouched images were delivered within a week.
On-location photography for Symmetry Surgical
On-location team headshots and group photos for the leadership team of a surgical instruments supplier.
I shot with my camera tethered to a laptop so that we could monitor the results in real-time and each team member was able to select their images immediately - which also ensured everyone was happy with their images before I left.
One Digital Team Headshots
Headshots for 36 employees for One Digital
Employee headshots for ProAssurance
I was commissioned to shoot headshots for the ProAssurance Risk team as part of a team meeting.
I set up my mobile studio at the PICA offices and photographed 30 members of staff to match the corporate specification and examples provided by the client. I shot with my camera tethered to my laptop so we could review the images in real-time and each team member could select their favorite which I then retouched and returned within 6 business days.
Headshots and group photos for IT Consultancy
ShipShape is an IT consultancy with team members spread across the US.
I was appointed to shoot headshots and group shots for the company website at their company retreat which was held in Nashville.
I shot with my camera tethered to a laptop so that we could monitor the results in real-time and each team member was able to select their images immediately - which also ensured everyone was happy with their images before I left.
CKE Team Headshots
Headshots for the PR and Marketing teams at CKE Restaurants.
On-location headshots for Hines
I was appointed to shoot team headshots for 11 members of the Hines property management team at their Nashville offices.
I shot with my camera tethered to a laptop so all the images were visible in real-time and each team member was able to select their favorite image for me to retouch.
The final images were delivered within a week.
Headshots, groups and branding images for Dossier
Dossier is a Norwegian HR Solutions provider with a small team in the US.
I was appointed to shoot team headshots, group photos, and corporate branding imagery of the team working for their website and marketing.
I shot with my camera tethered to a laptop so that we could monitor the results in real-time and each team member was able to select their images immediately - which also ensured everyone was happy with their images before I left.
Leadership team headshots & portraits for OneGI
The project involved taking headshots for the leadership team of os healthcare management company plus portraits of the two key executives during a team meeting at a local hotel.
Leadership Team Headshots for Red Collar Pet Foods
On-location headshots for the executives of a leading pet food manufacturer during a team meeting at their Franklin headquarters.
Leadership team headshots for Experian Health
I was appointed to shoot headshots of 15 members of the leadership team of Experian Health to match the corporate specifications.
I shot with my camera tethered to a laptop so each executive was able to view the images and select their favorite, and the retouched images were delivered within a week.
Leadership team headshots for Turningpoint Health
Turningpoint Healthcare Solutions were referred to me by another client. I visited their Franklin office and shot headshots for the leadership team for the company website.
Each executive was able to select their favorite immediately, and the retouched files were delivered to them within a week.
Team headshots and group photos for Raven PR
Raven PR is located in a historic building in Nashville and wanted staff headshots and groups that showcased the working environment.
On-location team headshots for Spotless Brands
The management team of Spotless Car Wash was all in Nashville to attend the Car Wash trade show at the Nashville Music City Center.
I was appointed to shoot headshots of 7 senior managers for use on the company website.
The retouched images were delivered to the client within 5 business days.
Team Headshots for PHB Accountants
On-location team headshots for 29 staff.
The project involved setting up a mobile studio in a meeting room at the clients offices.
I shot with my camera tethered to a laptop so that we could monitor the results in real-time and each team member was able to select their images immediately - which also ensured everyone was happy with their images before I left.
In-studio team headshots for Nissan North America
6 members of Nissan's Vehicle Connected team came to my studio for updated headshots after an off-site meeting.
I worked with each person for approximately 10 minutes and they were all able to view their images and select their favorite immediately.
On location team headshots for Driven Brands
Driven Brands had brought team members from all over the US to Nashville to attend the Car Wash trade show at the Nashville Music City Center.
I was appointed to shoot headshots of the whole team wearing branded shirts or t-shirts for use on the company website and marketing.
I shot 43 people in 4 hours in a meeting room in the Center and each person selected their favorite image immediately.
The retouched images were delivered to the client within 5 business days.
Team headshots for specialist recruitment firm
In-studio team headshots for a specialist staffing solutions company for website and corporate branding use.
Headshots for Medical Students
The American Podiatric Medical Students Association held its 3-day annual convention in Franklin and I was hired to take headshots of 60 delegates for them to use on their residency applications.
I set up a mobile studio at the conference venue. I shot each student for approximately 3 minutes and then helped them to select their favorite image. The images were lightly edited and delivered electronically within 48 hours.
Team headshots on location for Biologix Health
On-location employee headshots for Healthcare facility
Executive Headshot
Studio headshot of female client
Mens headshots
Studio headshots of male client.
Commercial headshot
Studio headshot
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Studio headshot of Banking executive
Commercial headshot
Studio headshot for doctor
Commercial headshot
Studio headshot for business coach
Commercial headshot
Studio LinkedIn headshot for student
Male headshot
Graduate headshot
Reviews
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Corporate Headshots Consulting Firm
"Karen is a master at her craft. She embraces each person's uniqueness and brings out the best of them."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the Vice President of Business Development at RTP Consulting. We're the hiring solution tailored for small businesses seeking a better alternative to costly recruiters. We’ve been consulting clients for 30+ years to address their specific challenges. Nobody else in Nashville offers the spectrum of a la carte to turnkey solutions to pinpoint exactly what you need to attract the best talent and professionally evaluate them to ensure the right fit.
We have a completely different pricing model than recruiters which allows our clients to experience better outcomes and more value with turnkey solutions that average less than half the cost of a traditional recruiter.
For what projects/services did your company hire Karen L Richard Photography, and what were your goals?
Our business is growing and it was time to update our branding, starting with professional headshots.
How did you select this vendor?
I was looking for a photographer to do professional headshots for our team and had seen Karen's work on LinkedIn. Her photos really capture the personality and warmth of the person, making her clients look professional and approachable. Her work speaks for itself and when I met her in person, I knew she was the right person for the job.
Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.
Karen is a true professional. Prior to our session, she sent out guides to our team on what to expect, how to select what to wear, make-up dos and don'ts and hair suggestions for both males and females. She took her time and put each member of our team at ease.
During the process you can see how your shots look and then select the ones you like best. Karen does a great job making suggestions on wardrobe and poses. We received versions that were suitable for email, LinkedIn, web and print making it easy for our team to use.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
I worked directly with Karen.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
I've seen some headshots that look way different than when you actually meet the person and knew that I didn't want that for our team. We couldn't be more pleased with our headshots. Our team looks professional and approachable. Karen definitely captured each person's personality. If you met any of us in-person, you would recognize us.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Karen did what she said she would do and delivered when she said she would.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Karen is a master at her craft. She embraces each person's uniqueness and brings out the best of them.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No. We had to reschedule due to a snow storm and Karen made it so easy.
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Executive Headshots for Restaurant Chain
"Karen's communication throughout the whole process from start to finish was always great."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the International Executive Assistant with CKE Restaurants in Franklin TN. I was tasked to get all of our executive team headshots so we can use them for branding and PR relations.
For what projects/services did your company hire Karen L Richard Photography, and what were your goals?
I hired her for all 11 our executive level headshots
How did you select this vendor?
Our domestic marketing team used her once before and recommended, also found on linkedIN
Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.
We needed to shoot portraits for company headhsots and then also another environmental shot for the LT team for PR relations.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Just Karen and she was absolutely wonderful, punctual, warm and very communicative during the whole process. She worked very well with our executive team.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Karen came on site here at our office, set up for the shots were very fast and also professional. The whole day ran smoothly without hitch, she was very well taken by our executive team. She also was very good at coaching them for shots she needed. Lastly, the turnaround is always important. We shot on Thursday and i had the shots back edited by Monday morning which is unheard of but greatly appreciated ! We are already planning to bring her back for more headshots.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Karen's communication throughout the whole process from start to finish was always great. if I had any questions or concerns she was always available to answer for me. It made the whole process less stressful.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The best part is it was just her and not an entire team unless that's what you needed (makeup, photo coaching etc.) and she definitely let me know all of the options and was very knowledgeable about photography. another wonderful part is that after she shot the photos my team was able to actually go over what she shot and choose the photos they liked themselves, and if they didn't like them she would shoot again, this was the BEST part.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
I had nothing to say negative about the whole experience. she was prepared with batteries, lighting, cameras and everything she needed before she arrived.
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Photography for General Contracting Company
“She's always accessible and very responsive. I can expect to get a response from her the same day.”
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A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the director of business development at a general contracting company. We handle different projects like roofing, siding, painting, and more. Anything dealing with exteriors, we handle.
What challenge were you trying to address with Karen L Richard Photography?
We wanted to bring cohesiveness to our brand by having images of our employees and our team as part of our marketing efforts.
What was the scope of their involvement?
We told Karen (Owner) that we wanted headshots of each employee for our social media accounts and our email pictures. Karen pretty much ran the project from there; she took it upon herself to do industry research to see what other competitors in our area were doing and advise us on best practices. Then, she took photos of the team.
She gave a bunch of good suggestions on things that we could do moving forward, like how we can maximize branding through her services. She also provided photos of the entire team together in different formats, so we were able to use them for things like Christmas cards.
We made an arrangement so if we have new employees that we add to the team, we're going to send them to her and she's going to photograph them with consistent headshot formatting.
What is the team composition?
We worked directly with Karen.
How did you come to work with Karen L Richard Photography?
I found Karen on the Nextdoor application. I was looking for somebody who did corporate branding photography, and her name came up. I reached out to her and we had an initial meeting. From there, we were able to set up a time for the whole team to go to her studio.
How much have you invested with them?
We invested somewhere around $1,600 for the headshots.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working in September 2020, and it’s ongoing. We also discussed maybe doing some environmental shots with clients and other services in the future.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We work in an industry where it's really hard to put faces to the service we provide, and we wanted to bring that human component to our brand. We’re a small business, and thanks to the work of Karen, we have the right presence on social media for each of our team members. It has been huge for us to have it. Our employees go to people's homes, and we want the clients to feel good about who they're working with. From that standpoint, it's been very valuable.
How did Karen L Richard Photography perform from a project management standpoint?
Karen has been very easy to reach. We can text, email, or call her. She's always accessible and very responsive. I can expect to get a response from her the same day.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Her studio is beautiful. It's really cool and unique. She has an area where we could rest, and she offers coffee, water, and drinks. She's very inviting and a very good person to work with.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Not that I can think of. Since we started working together, I’ve seen her ramp up her efforts on platforms like LinkedIn, where she really showcases what she's good at. She’s grown that tremendously since we started working together, and she does a phenomenal job with that site.
Any advice for potential customers?
You're going to have a really good experience working with her. She’s seasoned so she knows she knows what her job entails. She's great at doing research on her clients and adapts really well to her clients’ needs.
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Corporate Headshots for Sales & Marketing Firm
"We were satisfied with her work and recommend her to teams in need of good-looking headshots."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Technology Marketing Toolkit is a Sales & Marketing Company for IT Firms and at the time we booked Karen for our Team Headshots I was in the position of Operations Assistant but have since promoted to Database Administrator.
For what projects/services did your company hire Karen L Richard Photography?
Our client facing Sales Reps primarily needed uniform, updated headshots for email signatures and client correspondence.
What were your goals for this project?
We were aiming to have professional headshots for everyone on the team who communicates frequently with clients.
How did you select Karen L Richard Photography?
We were seeking a local photographer with good reviews and chose Karen based on that criteria.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Karen was good at communicating ahead of time to sort out scheduling details and location requirements. She also communicated effectively while shooting everyone and had a friendly attitude that made people feel more comfortable while still keeping professionalism and efficiency at top of mind.
What was the team composition?
Karen single-handedly managed all equipment and set up on-site at our office.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We have noticed feedback from prospects and clients showing their confidence and trust in our services and our company as a whole. I believe the uniform headshots help give this impression to them.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Karen was punctual and handled all touch-up requests quickly and those who needed touch ups were satisfied with the edits she made.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
I was impressed with how Karen kept everyone on schedule even while working around our staff having to switch spots due to calls/meetings coming up.
Are there any areas for improvement?
We were satisfied with her work and recommend her to teams in need of good-looking headshots.
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Photography for Car Wash Company
"They are easy to work with."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Car Wash company, Director of Growth
For what projects/services did your company hire Karen L Richard Photography?
Needed corporate headshots
How did you select Karen L Richard Photography and what were the deciding factors?
Her portfolio of work looked excellent
Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.
Needed headshots. Super simple.
How many resources from the Karen L Richard Photography team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Just one.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Photographs looked good.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Perfect.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are easy to work with.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No
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Corporate Headshots Automotive Manufacturing Company
"Their speed without sacrificing quality or personalizing the process was amazing!"
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the Manager of a major automobile manufacturer's telematics operations department.
For what projects/services did your company hire Karen L Richard Photography, and what were your goals?
We hired Karen to provide professional headshots of my team.
How did you select this vendor?
I compared reviews and Karen's online portfolio to determine initial contact. Karen's willingness to work with my entire team of 6 in a single session allowed us the flexibility to incorporate the experience into our teambuilding event.
Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.
Karen tailored the experience for each of my team members to draw out the best possible headshot for each person. While it was a single session, Karen took the time to adjust lighting, including additional lighting for the woman on my team. She also took as many shots as necessary to find "the one" with which the individual was happy.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Karen is the epitome of efficiency.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Karen promised results within half a week of the Friday session. Karen over-delivered and had the cropped and formatted headshots to each member of my team the next calendar day.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their speed without sacrificing quality or personalizing the process was amazing!
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No
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Corporate Photography for Group Travel Agency
"The team was attentive, professional, and a pleasure to work with."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I lead the marketing and communications work at Groups360. Our company provides technology to power group travel, specifically for event organizers and hoteliers.
For what projects/services did your company hire Karen L Richard Photography, and what were your goals?
As a rapidly growing tech firm, we needed to update headshots for our leadership and staff, in addition, to providing group images for our corporate website.
How did you select this vendor?
After evaluating our options, we selected Karen Richards to deliver the project.
Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.
Karen scouted our location, photographed 30-40 individuals and delivered the images formated for our needs.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We worked directly with Karen.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The images were exactly what we wanted, delivered within budget and in a timely manner. We are well pleased.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
We meet with Karen prior to the photoshoot, during the days of photography and discussed deliverables. The team was attentive, professional, and a pleasure to work with.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Karen's sense of humor reduced stress and allowed each person being photographed to be relaxed and at ease.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No areas for improvement. We'll work with Karen again soon.
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Photography Services for Med Students' Association
"The workflow and communication were very efficient."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I manage membership and communications for the association.
For what projects/services did your company hire Karen L Richard Photography?
Arranged Karen to take headshots for approximately 50 members at an all day meeting.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
Great recommendation as well as prompt and clear communication
Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.
Karen came 45 minutes early to set-up. She followed our detailed schedule and photographed each attendee for 5 minutes each. Day was finished around 5pm
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Great results! Attendees were very pleased and many started using their headshots right away. Speedy product return too!
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The workflow and communication were very efficient.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Prompt and detailed responses of what to plan for and expect
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Nothing Karen could have done - but wish we could've spent more time with her per headshot! That was our logistical error
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Photography for Network Security Company
"They easily found common ground with them, which got them to relax and produce great headshots."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I provide Communications Consulting to ImageQuest LLC.
For what projects/services did your company hire Karen L Richard Photography?
We needed headshots of our new hires for our website and Social Media uses. We've also tasked her to provide full-length portraits for advertising.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
Karen reached out to our CEO, also an entrepreneur and past sales executive, and impressed him with her pitch.
Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.
Karen came to our site, set up a studio, and produced headshots of our new team members.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Karen, owner/photographer.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We have new headshots and the full-length portraits we've requested.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Very effective.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Karen works hard to develop a rapport with nervous models (some of our employees) and gets them to laugh and chat about themselves. They easily found common ground with them, which got them to relax and produce great headshots. We like being able to chose a shot afterwards.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Not that I can think of.
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Corporate Photography for Surgical Products Company
"We were impressed with Karen's technical expertise and her congenial and energetic approach."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Symmetry Surgical is a diversified global surgical products company providing products and solutions in surgical instrumentation and devices as well as electrosurgery products.
For what projects/services did your company hire Karen L Richard Photography?
We hired Karen Richard to professionally photograph Symmetry Surgical's executive team.
How did you select this vendor?
I found Karen on LinkedIn and decided to use her based on the quality and impact of her photography.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Karen set up her studio in our location and took individual head shots as well as group shots.
What was the team composition?
Symmetry Surgical's executive leadership team and Karen.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Karen was professional, engaging and fun. The photos she produced were outstanding and universally complimented by the team.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Excellent
What did you find most impressive about this company?
We were impressed with Karen's technical expertise and her congenial and energetic approach.
Is there any area for improvement or anything that could have been done differently?
No
Karen L Richard Photography captured the client's team personalities with their photos, which made them look professional and approachable. Their workflow helped deliver quality results, encapsulating the client's team's uniqueness for their branding update.