Imiivo
(pronounced ih-MEE-voh)
Who We Are
Imiivo Photo Studios (which stands for infinite memories in, infinite visuals out) is a premiere portrait photography studio specializing in modern, confidence-boosting Portrait Experiences, Personal Branding, and helping solopreneurs simplify their personal brand.
For solopreneurs and small startups, we take a holistic approach to help you design a personal brand package that lets you serve in your gift and amplify your value.
It’s more than just an image.
We are a Black Woman-Owned business.
We are also a full-service, Black owned photography studio.
Photography Studio in Maryland
Based in Howard County, MD between Washington, DC and Baltimore, and serving the surrounding areas in between, including Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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It’s not just about crafting a stunning photograph; it’s about the person in front of our lens and amplifying your unique story.
When you choose Imiivo Photo Studios, we work closely with you to make sure you are welcomed, comfortable and courageous enough to show up in front of the camera.
Our rich experience in media and storytelling makes our holistic approach to portrait photography, and our approach to you, unique.
Why Pick Us...
This is not just about a pretty picture...
This is about your legacy and all those that came before you and all those that will follow you.
~ Shané K. Gooding
Hi, I’m Shané, a professional Portrait Photographer, Personal Brand Simplifier and proud mother of a young one who pretends to be Sonic the Hedgehog...as of late.
I create modern, confidence-building portrait experiences for the modern individual. And for solopreneurs, I help simplify their personal brand. I take a holistic approach to designing a personal brand package that lets you serve in your gift and amplify your value.
When working with me, clients enjoy a stress-free process and memorable experience that empowers them to unleash their best self.
Plus, I'm known to dance with you during your photo session. I can't have you dance alone.
Oh, and I’m a grown adult addicted to gummy bears (no judgement please).
As a self-described empath, laid back perfectionist, and introvert...
And I cannot wait to do the same for you!
My aim is to help women take up space, celebrate their worth and unleash their superpower through the power of a portrait.
About Shané
(pronounced shuh-nay)
It never occurred to me that my mother would ever not be around. She was my Superwoman. And I took for granted that my mother would always be present to witness the many milestones I had yet to reach. After she passed away, I found myself wishing I had more portraits of the woman who was always behind the camera.
My mother was always the one behind the camera but rarely in front.
AND FOR ANYONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE KNOWS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH MOMENT WE HAVE AND PRICELESSNESS OF EACH MEMORY WE CREATE.
The Why
Everything I do is with thought of how it impacts or benefits my little one.
Now that I have a little talkative, forever-moving boy, more questions about her journey as a woman, a wife, a mother, a sister and budding entrepreneur arise. Was her journey, in the ways I don’t know, parallel to mine? For my little one, I think about generational heirlooms that are loaded with history and story.
What fuels me to do what I do is the urgency of honoring who one is now and the story of their journey. For present day and future preservation, from individuals celebrating generations to businesses celebrating community, I believe in amplifying stories.
THE MOST IMPORTANT little one IN MY LIFE
At the turn of the 20th century, it was a big deal to have your portrait taken, no matter who you were. For my ancestors and other marginalized groups, this was an even bigger deal because having your portrait taken and displayed in your home symbolized dignity, pride and progress of people who were once regarded as less than. It symbolized visibility in a society that at deliberate times regarded marginalized groups invisible. My family doesn’t have many images of ancestors before the mid 20th century. And I believe that visible legacy is important for generations behind us to see and interact with.
Portraits are more than just images or digital files on a computer. They are history, memory, transformation, moments, celebration and a journey recorded for generations to come.
Our mission is to help you honor your worth and unleash your superpower, through the power of a portrait. We take a human-centric, minimalist portrait approach to our photography where the focus is learning about those in front of our lens to best amplify and reflect a part of their story. We aim to make people feel empowered, transformed in confidence, celebrated in their journey and leave their mark through their legacy, in business and in life.
The Mission
Why It's Important
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