Gill Franken
A focused portrait for a moment of visibility.
Client
Gill Franken
Client
Gill Franken
Client
Gill Franken
Industry
Jewellery Design
Industry
Jewellery Design
Industry
Jewellery Design
Package
The Foundation Portrait
Package
The Foundation Portrait
Package
The Foundation Portrait
year
2026
year
2026
year
2026
Intro
A first impression that holds
Gill was invited to speak at an industry event where most people would see her before they ever heard her. As the founder and jewellery designer behind her brand, she needed a portrait that could carry that first moment of introduction — clear, credible, and aligned with who she is. The Foundation Portrait became the starting point: one considered image designed to establish presence without overstatement, and to continue working beyond the event itself.
Intro
A first impression that holds
Gill was invited to speak at an industry event where most people would see her before they ever heard her. As the founder and jewellery designer behind her brand, she needed a portrait that could carry that first moment of introduction — clear, credible, and aligned with who she is. The Foundation Portrait became the starting point: one considered image designed to establish presence without overstatement, and to continue working beyond the event itself.
Intro
A first impression that holds
Gill was invited to speak at an industry event where most people would see her before they ever heard her. As the founder and jewellery designer behind her brand, she needed a portrait that could carry that first moment of introduction — clear, credible, and aligned with who she is. The Foundation Portrait became the starting point: one considered image designed to establish presence without overstatement, and to continue working beyond the event itself.
Challenges
Working inside a narrow window
Gill needed to be introduced as the founder and jewellery designer behind her brand — clearly and without distraction. The challenge was to define a strong visual signal within a focused setting. During the studio session, we worked through three outfit changes to refine how she wanted to be perceived: composed, credible, and aligned with the level she operates at. Every choice was intentional, not expressive — designed to read instantly and hold across professional contexts.
Challenges
Working inside a narrow window
Gill needed to be introduced as the founder and jewellery designer behind her brand — clearly and without distraction. The challenge was to define a strong visual signal within a focused setting. During the studio session, we worked through three outfit changes to refine how she wanted to be perceived: composed, credible, and aligned with the level she operates at. Every choice was intentional, not expressive — designed to read instantly and hold across professional contexts.
Challenges
Working inside a narrow window
Gill needed to be introduced as the founder and jewellery designer behind her brand — clearly and without distraction. The challenge was to define a strong visual signal within a focused setting. During the studio session, we worked through three outfit changes to refine how she wanted to be perceived: composed, credible, and aligned with the level she operates at. Every choice was intentional, not expressive — designed to read instantly and hold across professional contexts.
Outcome
A signal that carries
The final portraits give Gill a visual anchor she can rely on. One presence, expressed consistently, usable across her on-stage introduction, LinkedIn, and professional communication. Not a collection of looks, but a recognisable signal — images that support her authority as a founder and jewellery designer, and allow her to show up without over-explaining. Exactly what the Foundation Portrait is meant to do: help someone be seen, and taken seriously.
Outcome
A signal that carries
The final portraits give Gill a visual anchor she can rely on. One presence, expressed consistently, usable across her on-stage introduction, LinkedIn, and professional communication. Not a collection of looks, but a recognisable signal — images that support her authority as a founder and jewellery designer, and allow her to show up without over-explaining. Exactly what the Foundation Portrait is meant to do: help someone be seen, and taken seriously.
Outcome
A signal that carries
The final portraits give Gill a visual anchor she can rely on. One presence, expressed consistently, usable across her on-stage introduction, LinkedIn, and professional communication. Not a collection of looks, but a recognisable signal — images that support her authority as a founder and jewellery designer, and allow her to show up without over-explaining. Exactly what the Foundation Portrait is meant to do: help someone be seen, and taken seriously.
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