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 known for portrait experiences, personal branding, and headshot sessions for your entrepreneurial and personal journey.
We create luxury, confidence-boosting portrait sessions that honor your story and for the entrepreneurs, we help you develop a brand personality to boost your sales.
In addition, we design custom-printed, heirloom art for your walls, your memories, and your legacy for generations to come.
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, Brand Personality expert, and proud mother of a young one who pretends to be Sonic...as of this week.
I create modern, confidence-building portrait experiences for the modern individual. And for the professionals embarking on their second or fifth career change into entrepreneurship, I help them develop a brand personality and honor their stories.
I have been blissfully creating with a camera for over 20 years. I have been an exhibiting artist, a former university educator, and I had an early career in the film & television industry that included Co-Producing a documentary that aired on PBS. I have written, produced, directed, shot, edited, and exhibited numerous media projects. My formal education and training include NYU, Howard University, and an MFA from SAIC.
This has all led me to deeply understand what is appealing and resonating with audiences as it pertains to aesthetics and messaging. I work with many women entrepreneurs to ensure their brand persona aligns with their offer.
Oh, and I’m a grown adult addicted to gummy bears (no judgment, please).
When working with me, I will learn about you, guide you, even dance with you (I can't have you dance alone), and be your biggest cheerleader during every step of the process.
As a self-described empath, laid-back perfectionist, and introvert on most days…
And I cannot wait to do the same for you!
I’m on a mission to help people feel empowered, feel visible, transform their confidence, and celebrate their journey. To take up space, honor 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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