Image Architect serving Maryland, Washington DC, and beyond
Whether you're building your business, celebrating a milestone, or creating family portraits, you deserve a visual presence that captures who you really are.
"Think Imiivo's work is just for women? Think again. I'm a man (obviously), and my business tripled, too!"
Joshua
tripled his revenue
You've built something brilliant.
It doesn't show it.
But your visual presence?
Maybe your LinkedIn headshot is five years old. Maybe your website photos don't match your current reality. Maybe you've never had professional images taken at all.
That gap between who you are and how you're seen? That's what we fix.
We close the gap
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Pick the option that fits where you are now.
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Shané was very kind, fun and patient during my shoot. From our first meeting to producing the final product Shane was on it. I am very pleased with her work. I highly recommend Imiivo!
Love, love, love Shané and her company. We have booked several shoots with this company! Very professional, timely, and amazing photography work. We love the atmosphere...
I had a fantastic experience with Shané, she has a wonderful personality and made me feel comfortable during our photo session. The photos are amazing, I cannot wait to publish my website with them on it. Thanks Shané!
It's more than just an image.
Simple. Thoughtful. No Stress.
01
We Talk
15-minute consultation. I learn about you, you learn about the process. No pressure.
02
We Plan
Style guide, wardrobe help, shot list. Everything is prepared before your session.
03
We Create
You show up. I direct everything. You leave with images you're proud of.
You've done the work.
Built the business.
Raised the family.
Made the impact.
But somewhere along the way, you became invisible in your own story.
Not because you're not brilliant.
Because no one's documented who you've become.
For Women Who Refuse to Be Overlooked
That ends here.
These Images Last
Your grandchildren will see these.
Your clients will remember you through them. Years from now, you'll look back and remember exactly who you were in this moment.
That's why I treat every session like legacy work.
Because it is.
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You know who you are. You just need images that show it.
Or 60. Or 40. A big one.
Your children will want these photos someday. Your grandchildren will look at them and ask "Who was she?"
Right now, the only photos that exist are the ones where you're behind the camera. Documenting everyone else's life. Never your own.
What if this birthday, you changed that?
What if you finally stepped in front of the camera and let someone document who YOU are...right now, in this moment?
This is your permission slip.
The Portrait Experience
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Scenario:
You're Turning 50!
You Built A 6-Figure Business
You charge premium prices. Your clients trust you with big decisions. But when they google you, what do they see?
A blurry Zoom screenshot. A cropped group photo. Maybe nothing at all.
Meanwhile, your competitors, who aren't more talented than you, look like magazine covers. They get the speaking gigs. The media features. The premium clients.
Not because they're better. Because they LOOK better.
Your visual brand is costing you the clients who would actually pay your rates.
How much longer are you willing to let this gap cost you opportunities?
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But your brand narrative and photos still say "just getting started."
You're Brilliant At What You Do
But when someone searches for experts in your field, they find everyone else.
Not because you're not good enough. Because you're invisible.
Your competitors aren't more talented. They're just more visible. They have the images that get them featured. The brand photography that opens doors. The visual presence that makes people take notice.
You've built something worth documenting. A business. A legacy. A life's work.
This is the moment you decide: Will you remain invisible? Or will you finally be seen?
The Legacy Portrait Experience
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Twenty years of expertise. Clients who rave about you. Results that speak for themselves.
~ Shané K. Gooding, Image Architect
It never occurred to me that she would not always be there. After her passing, I was left with a profound longing for more portraits of the woman who shaped my world. This loss taught me the priceless value of the memories we curate.
Today, as a mother myself, I craft the legacy and generational heirlooms I will leave for my little one. And for over 20 years, I've taught and helped others to do the same.
With an MFA in Photography and experience teaching film production at Howard University (plus work on productions for CBS, Miramax, and DreamWorks), I bring cinematic storytelling to your personal brand, personal milestones, and family legacy.
My mother was always behind the camera, rarely in front of it.
Meet Shané
(pronounced shuh-nay)
My work is fueled by a professional urgency to help you honor your evolution, preserve your story, and close the gap between your success and how the world sees you.
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My photoshoot with Imiivo Photo Studios surpassed my expectations. I am still in awe of the photos taken during my photoshoot. I find myself going back to the photos and wondering who is the woman in the pictures?
Then I remind myself that the woman in the pictures is me!
Shané was so professional and patient. Her pre-photoshoot welcome package and wardrobe consultation helped me to prepare and made me feel good about doing something for myself.
The final product simply wowed me and reinforced that there are "camera phone" pictures and then there are "professional" pictures. The finished product of the professional pictures was absolutely worth it, and I had fun during the session.
Shané has a way of coaching you through and making you feel at ease. I look forward to booking future sessions.
I booked Shané for 1:1 brand coaching and a photo session. If you're a woman starting your business, the first thing you need to consider is your personal brand. People buy from people, not companies. When I came to Shané seven months ago, my brand message was all over the place…She helped me define myself, in my own words, but also coached me through my business…She did it with a smile and exuberance. She lifted me up on tough days and celebrated my wins with me. I didn't have to feel alone in the process, which is amazing since being an entrepreneur can feel lonely sometimes. She is such a pleasure to work with and a true talent with her coaching and photography.
"What an amazing experience. Imiivo Photography is the quintessential professional and also super down to earth. I felt so confident, comfortable, and at times powerful and others quite demure. The looks, the poses, the music, the vibrations, everything was on a 10. I walked out feeling like I just left my Essence cover session! Can’t wait to go back!"
"I'm SO SO appreciative of this experience!! You made my mom and me soooo comfortable. You really captured our energy in the photos. Your kind words and attention to detail mean so much. ❤️❤️❤️."
Shané is top tier in every way. Her eye behind the camera is a gifting and she pairs it so well with knack for details in her work. Whether for business or personal use you can't go wrong with choosing Imiivo. The photos are truly timeless you (or your brand) would be grateful.
Shoots with Shané are always professional and she goes far and beyond to make people comfortable in front of the lense.
Studio located in Savage Mill, Maryland. Between Silver Spring and Baltimore in the Washington, DC metro area.
Where to find us
Savage Mill
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