Meet my client, Sasha McDowell. Sasha is the founder of Epicycle Group and an executive & leadership coach. She partners with leaders and teams to strengthen impact and collaboration by increasing leadership effectiveness, adopting open communication, and navigating conflict constructively. Her clientele includes corporate and non-profit executives – VPs and C-level leaders, and their teams. […]

Branding, Business Feature

February 15, 2026

Sasha McDowell | Epicycle Group

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After you receive your personal branding photos from your photographer, the first thing you probably do is update your LinkedIn or social media profile photo and refresh the About Me page on your website. Maybe a few days or weeks later, you start using them in your social media posts. That’s great! We love seeing […]

Branding, Tips

February 1, 2026

5 Places You’re Forgetting to Use Your Branding Photos

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Meet my client, Dr. Rasheda L. Weaver. Dr. Weaver is the founder of the International Institute for Social Entrepreneurship (IISE), a global expert in social entrepreneurship, an award-winning author, and she speaks around the world. Her dissertation is the first large-scale study on the social, economic, and legal activities of social enterprises in the United […]

Branding, Business Feature

January 15, 2026

Dr. Rasheda L Weaver | International Institute for Social Entrepreneurship (IISE)

A female social entrepreneurship coach wearing a gold blazer and black dress sitting on a gray couch, smiling, and holding her book.

As I sit down with my second coffee of the day and my favorite Christmas playlist in the background, I can’t help but reflect on the past year with a full heart. I’m so grateful—grateful for my family and our health, for my friends, and for my incredible clients and community. Your support and encouragement […]

Branding, Business Feature, Events, Headshots, Personal, Portraits, Year End Review

January 1, 2026

2025 Year-End-Review

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Building a personal brand isn’t just for influencers and celebrities. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, a small business owner, or leading a growing team, your personal brand should be a key part of your marketing strategy. Especially in today’s fast-moving, AI-driven world, standing out and showing up authentically has never been more important. Here are […]

Branding, Tips

December 15, 2025

3 Ways to Elevate Your Personal Brand in 2026

A female social entrepreneurship coach wearing a gold blazer and black dress sitting at her desk, smiling, and holding her book.

When one of my long-time portrait clients told me she wanted to surprise her mom with an extended family session for her birthday, I almost cried. This was the reason why I became a photographer in 2018. I still remember sitting at my mom’s house, and she was showing me some old photographs of my […]

Portraits

December 1, 2025

A Gift of Legacy and Memories

A mom and her 3 adult daughters holding hands and laughing during their family portrait session.

When Michelle Fleischer, founder of Embroidery Babes, reached out to me about photographing the Threaded Together Event—a fundraiser supporting women who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss—I immediately knew I wanted to be involved. This cause is deeply personal to me. I had a miscarriage in 2015, and at that time, there were no resources […]

Business Feature, Events

November 15, 2025

Threaded Together Event

The female owner and host of the embroidery workshop posing and smiling at her event.

I had the privilege to capture the Your Strategy Reset event last month at the beautiful Wave Resort in Long Branch, NJ. This unique event was hosted by Gia Lacqua and Shannon McGorry. Gia Lacqua is a renowned trauma-informed certified & empowerment coach, international motivational speaker, podcast host, children’s book author, board officer, and leadership […]

Business Feature, Events

October 14, 2025

Your Strategy Reset Event

The two coaches and hosts of the Your Strategy Reset event in the Wave Resort sitting and posing next to their sign.

Meet my client, Kim Seelig. Kim is the franchise owner of Pure Barre in Park Ridge, New Jersey. Pure Barre is a boutique barre fitness studio. Their goal is to give a WOW experience to every single person who walks through their doors, to provide a workout that’s fun and effective, and to be a ‘third […]

Branding, Business Feature

September 15, 2025

Kim Seelig | Pure Barre Park Ridge

A female Pure Barre franchise owner smiling and posing for her headshot at her studio.

Your headshot is the very first impression you make online. The real question is: do you want to show up as an AI version of yourself, or the real you? As someone who has a computer science background, I love and welcome any new technology. But I can tell if a headshot photo was created […]

Headshots, Tips

September 1, 2025

AI Headshots vs. Professional Headshots: The Truth You Need to Know

A woman smiling in a blue top sitting in front of a fireplace.