It’s likely you know what a headshot photo session looks like, but do you know what a branding photo session involves? A headshot photo session consists of one or more people. It can be taken outdoors, office space, or studio with a backdrop. The headshot photo is typically a close-up photo, sometimes my client will […]

Branding, Tips

May 1, 2022

What’s the difference between headshots and branding photography?

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Many of my clients are not sure what to do after they have downloaded their branding photos. That’s why I created a branding resource guide to help my clients use their branding images in multiple ways, not just for posting them on their social media. A few months ago, I shared 5 ways to use […]

Branding, Tips

April 1, 2022

5 Ways to Use Your Branding Photos (Part 2)

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Have you ever downloaded your pictures from your branding session, so excited to use them for your business, but quickly get overwhelmed?  Questions start flooding your mind: Now what? Where can I use these images? What else can I do with them? I totally get it! It’s a lot to think about when you have […]

Branding, Tips

February 1, 2022

5 Ways to Use Your Branding Photos

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“If you don’t give the market the story to talk about, they’ll define your brand’s story for you.” – David Brier Nowadays, it’s more important than ever to own who you are. In a world that’s increasingly digital, your personal brand is what tells people who you are, what you do, and what makes you […]

Branding, Tips

December 1, 2021

Personal Branding – Beginners Checklist

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After you take a picture, it shows up blurry and you notice there are fingerprints on the lens of the camera. That’s the worst, isn’t it? One of the things I do to prepare for every photo shoot is to make sure I clean my lens to remove fingerprint smudges and dirt. Cleaning your lens, […]

Tips

November 1, 2021

How to Clean Your Camera Lens

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Outfits with patterns are so much fun and can really show your personality. I love them too! But did you know, there are some patterns you should avoid wearing to a photo shoot or video shoot? Here are a few patterns: Small dots Small stripes Houndstooth pattern Gingham (checkered) pattern These patterns may warp in […]

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July 1, 2021

Avoid These Patterns For Your Next Photoshoot.

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Do your pictures come out blurry and dark? Do you struggle with getting the right lighting when you are taking a picture of your product? Read more to learn how you can take better pictures using a free light source. When you are taking a picture, especially for your business, it is very important to […]

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March 21, 2021

Use This Free Light Source to Take Better Pictures.

Do you struggle with cropping an image you took for your social media and lose part of your subject? Here are 2 tips that can help you create better images for your business and your subject will be the center of attention. The FIRST TIP is to take your picture in landscape orientation, horizontally. The […]

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February 21, 2021

Photography Tip: Landscape Orientation and White Space

Are you struggling with getting the right lighting for your videos or while you are in a video conference? I got some lighting tips for you! Position yourself in front of a light source when you are on a video conference or recording a video. Try to avoid having any bright lights/or windows behind you […]

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November 21, 2020

How to Get the Best Lighting For Video

Choosing your outfits for your photo session can be stressful! I completely understand that feeling because I book a professional photographer for my own family session every year and I have to choose outfits for everyone. Should you go matching or coordinating? Well…let’s dive into it. Matching outfits means that everyone will be wearing the […]

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August 21, 2020

Coordinating or Matching Outfits?