Personal Branding Imagery.
“Bigshot Upleveled Identity” Sessions

by Bigshot in Winecountry Founder Nicole Marino,
Nationally Published Photographer along with Mindset & Lifestyle Transformation Coach

HONORING YOU.

YOUR UPLEVELED IDENTITY FINALLY REVEALED & HIGHLIGHTED

Savings of $250 off your session right now | Mother’s Day Special Rate

The empowerment of Bigshot Upleveled Identity Brand Photography Sessions are a great way to highlight the inner self that is deserving.

Your path has been shaped by ambition, challenges, resilience, steady persistence, and a growing awareness of your own value. You’ve learned how to lead, build, and succeed—and still, there may be a quieter part of you ready to be expressed.

To be fully seen in it. The higher self of the women within 💫 – is an invitation to do exactly that.

This is more than a photoshoot.
It’s an identity activation.

I’m opening a limited number of private sessions at $250 off for women ready to step into a bolder self-concept, embody their next chapter, and be seen in the fullness of who they are becoming.

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The desired outcome of this experience

✨Stepping into a new identity
✨ You’ll know that your brand image helps enhance your magnification of stepping into higher offerings meant for you
✨Attract higher, better-paying opportunities
✨Embody your higher, more powerful self
✨Feel confident, visible, and expansive
✨Clarify the vision you have for your next chapter
✨Make bold moves from a new state of being
✨Carry this energy beyond the shoot and into your life

If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about yourself. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours!

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This photography experience is designed to honor the woman you’ve become

—Through the imagery that reflects your confidence, credibility, and presence with clarity and intention, you become that multiplied!

Because when women allow themselves to be seen—clearly and unapologetically—they don’t just elevate their own visibility. They shift what others believe is possible for themselves.

This experience is for women who have spent much of their lives giving, building, supporting, and holding others—and are now ready to be reflected in their own power.

She is ready to be captured in all her magnificence. After everything she has moved through—the good, the hard, and everything in between—this becomes a visual awakening of her identity stepping forward.

It is a personal branding and identity experience designed to reflect your highest self in full expression.
This is a rare, curated opportunity for women who are ready to step into their empowered presence in a new and visible way.
This is where your inner transformation becomes your external identity.
Where what has quietly existed within you is finally seen, embodied, and expressed.

Your Bigshot within—captured in her brilliant brand identity.

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What’s Included

The Pre-session Consultation Call

Professional hair + Makeup

In Studio and on location (local) photography

Editorial Photo Retouching
& Exclusive online gallery ordering

Register to schedule

*Images and products sold separately

Wardrobe Inspiration Board

The elevated self-identity Mindset Audio, paired with a higher self-intention setting goals sheet PDF

Clients Reviews

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"Nicole not only took amazing photographs of me, she helped me pick my outfit, guided my poses, and made me feel relaxed and comfortable - so much so that she took some great shots of me laughing! I now have several top-notch professional photographs that I have used for everything from my website to workshop fliers. I can't recommend Nicole highly enough!"

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“Nicole was thoroughly professional and helpful throughout the whole process. She was in close communication with me, helped me select outfits to wear, made me feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera, and provided finished photos that I absolutely love. And to to top it all off, I actually had FUN being photographed (when in the past I have dreaded it and hated every minute.) Nicole is delightful!| I have gotten excellent feedback on the shots and they have elevated my brand. I would not hesitate to work with her again and recommend her wholeheartedly."

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"Everyone always raves about my professional photos from Nicole. She is able to capture the moment with just the right lighting and make each photo feel natural and not staged. I can always tell the photos Nicole Marino takes because it's almost like artistry. Can't even tell you how many compliments we get!

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"Nicole is an AMAZING photographer. She has a way of capturing the true essence of who you are and the look you are wanting. If you are looking for a photographer, she is the perfect person to carry out your vision!"

You're powerful

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You're brilliant

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You're meant to be an unstoppable force

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This time is for you!

You're powerful 〰️ You're brilliant 〰️ You're meant to be an unstoppable force 〰️ This time is for you!

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- Our special right now is $250 off. Reg it’s $1250 however, the initial sitting fee is $1000, but can be made in two payments ($750 at booking +$250 closer to the date of the shoot)
- You can purchase the images you love as digital files and the products such as framed Prints, Wall collages, and Albums, collections starting at $675
- We have payment plans through companies like Klarna.
My studio is in the beautiful Napa Valley, CA, in the town of St. Helena. You will have space to relax while your hair and makeup are done, and to savor a glass of wine or a cup of tea along with some light bites.
This is possible, though time will be limited to certain dates and times. During our initial call, we can discuss logistics.
Approximately 7-10 business days following your session with me, you’ll be able to set the time to come into the studio for your ‘image review’ session where you will see your images on screen and pick your favorites, as well a see how things look on product selections such as wall art displays, albums, and single framed pieces.
This is an empowering session that elevates you, stepping you into your higher self embodiment to launch your next big step.
Depending on whether you ordered albums, framed images, custom wall art, or prints, shipping time can vary from 3 weeks to 2 months.
We have a beautiful style guide to help you choose your props, colors, and visuals, so that it shows up perfectly, portraying your message across your brands on social!

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Hi, I’m Nicole Marino

This is where my worlds come together. I call what I do helping clients step back into self—their truest identity before the world shaped who they believed they had to be.

For years, I’ve supported others in growing and positioning their businesses, blending strategy, storytelling, and identity to elevate both perception and revenue potential.

As a nationally published photographer and interviewer, and with over two decades of experience in marketing & branding, I have had the pleasure of seeing my work featured in Vogue and other publications, and, as a mindset and lifestyle transformation guide, I’ve connected the threads between inner identity and outward expression. At the core of everything I teach is a simple belief: you can do anything you set your mind to.

This led me to create PlatformRevival—an experience designed to do more than capture imagery. It calls forward a client’s next-level identity and aligns it with how they are seen, understood, and valued.

My work sits at the intersection of:

Visual identity and storytelling
Brand perception and repositioning
Identity-led positioning strategy
Personal development
Offer and experience refinement
Increasing perceived value and pricing alignment

I support clients in moving from identity → embodiment → external results, where how they see themselves begins to reshape what becomes possible in their business.

“We do not photograph who you are—we reflect who you are becoming.”

At its core, this is photography as identity activation.

XO Nicole

Nicole Marino is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in marketing, photography, and brand storytelling. Based in Napa Valley since 2009, she combines creative vision with strategic business development—helping clients elevate their presence.

Nicole Marino is a dynamic force behind the camera and in the business world. With over 25 years of experience as a photographer, documentarian, and brand strategist, Nicole is widely known for capturing iconic moments and elevating the stories of others—whether at red carpet events, intimate brand shoots, or in quiet behind-the-scenes moments that define a legacy.

Founder of Bigshot in Winecountry Media, Nicole has a deep passion for storytelling and a sharp eye for visuals that speak directly to a brand’s essence. Her work has illuminated the lives of notable figures, high-profile celebrities, tastemakers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries in Napa Valley, Boston, and beyond. From public figures to private clients, she helps bring personal and business brands to life—both visually and emotionally.

Nicole holds a degree in Business Communications and has led a successful career in marketing, photography, and business development. Her clients benefit from this unique fusion—where powerful imagery meets intentional strategy. She has been published in Vogue, South Shore Living, Daily Candy, San Francisco Brides, Napa Valley Life, California Home + Design, Cellier, Wine Dogs Books, Boston Common, Wine Spectator, and more.

Also a writer, interviewer, and media personality, Nicole is deeply committed to shining a light on others’ purpose and potential. She believes a powerful photograph is more than a picture—it’s a visual anchor for who you are becoming.

As an entrepreneur and mindset lifestyle coach, Nicole’s mission is to help others step into their truest ideal self-image—personally and professionally. She lives by this truth:
"Your story deserves to be seen, celebrated, and remembered—because it leads others toward their own greatness."

Join my programs that reveal 'how to do anything you set your mind to'