I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Selena for her executive coach branding photos. Selena is an executive leadership coach focused on elevating C-suite professionals. Our goal was to create a set of images that not only highlighted Selena’s professional status but also resonated with a sense of luxury, authority, and warmth. Here’s how we achieved that! Conveying a Luxurious, Professional Image Targeting high-level executives, it was crucial that Selena’s branding photos reflected professionalism and luxury. To achieve this, we chose the Palace Hotel in San Francisco as our back ..read more

Before I worked with Trista, I really had no idea what a professional genealogist does. My only introduction to genealogy was the Ancestry website. But after doing two brand photoshoots with Trista, my perspective has TOTALLY changed, and I’m excited to share our work together! Understanding Trista’s work as a professional genealogist Trista isn’t your ordinary genealogist. Her dedication goes beyond just doing simple Google searches — she ventures into libraries, sifts through archives, and conducts personal interviews with your family members to get to the bottom of your family history story ..read more

We had the pleasure of working closely with Leslie Woods, one of the most esteemed realtors on the peninsula in the Bay Area, California. Leslie’s real estate expertise, honed over 11 years, is palpable – you can tell just by talking to her! Our goal for her brand photos was to reflect her expertise, warmth, and friendliness, making her relatability and professionalism shine through. Realtor Brand Photos: Personifying Silicon Valley Lifestyle Our first task was to make sure that Leslie’s photos showcase her deep connection with the Silicon Valley lifestyle. Raised on the peninsula, Lesli ..read more

how to subtly use stock photography for your small business supplement your brand photography with on-brand stock photos Let’s pretend I’m a mind reader for just a moment. Here are the thoughts I’m guessing you have when it comes to content and stock photography. Stock photos NEVER match my brand I’m totally unable to create any kind of consistency with stock photos I’m not a professional photographer I don’t know where to begin the search How am I supposed to have a photoshoot every time I need more content My current stock photos only work for one platform Feeling seen or heard by any ..read more

meet Olori, Africa-inspired, purpose-driven products This brand is on a mission! Olori offers gorgeous Africa-inspired handbags that celebrate culture and heritage while empowering women. Olori means queen in Yoruba, a Nigerian language, and the entire brand is built around what a woman is worth and making that known — whether with a stunning handbag or the opportunities purchasing one affords! As a brand, Olori uses a portion of its proceeds to help pay the tuition for girls in underserved African communities. Founder and visionary, Tomide Awe, grew up in Nigeria and took inspiration from tra ..read more

catarina, professional traveler – travel blogger + online educator ︎ When I met with professional travel blogger and online educator Catarina, she said that after graduating from a “fancy college with a fancy degree” she got a job at Google, climbed the corporate ladder, and got married to her college sweetheart. But even after “checking off all the boxes for a perfect life” she wasn’t fulfilled.  She said, “Social media gave me a chance to do what I love most (travel and photography) for a living and gave me the purpose I was missing.” If you ask me, it was her personal and professional ..read more

With Christmas upon us, my retainer clients often use their last photoshoot to create holiday content! Pyarful was no exception, and this South Asian Christmas photoshoot was one for the books. From the delicate hand-drawn illustrations on the Christmas gift cards, to the intricate patterns on the mugs and the warm glow of the candles, each piece was a work of art in its own right! As Krisa, Pyarful’s founder, said, Christmas is the only time of year that dark green works in their color palette, so I went alllll out when it came to incorporating Pyarful products into holiday decor. This was ac ..read more

I’ve had the joy of working with Kate from Scented Designs over the last few months. She makes the most AMAZING candles in all shapes and sizes! I actually purchased branded candles with my own logo on them from her recently to give as client gifts! As you can imagine, the winter and holiday season are a super popular time for her products, so we went allllll out with Christmas photos. Some of my favorite candles of hers are the ones she creates out of vintage mugs and teacups. The whipped ones are just stunning and make for the perfect custom gifts! For this year’s holiday photoshoot, we stag ..read more

A.C. Styles – Personal Stylists As a personal stylist with nearly a decade of experience, A.C. Styles CEO and founder Ashley helps her clients to elevate their style, get ready quickly, and feel confident! After 6 years of building her business, 1,000+ clients (not celebs, by the way), and perpetual disappointment with the retail industry, Ashley has made it her mission to reimagine the shopping experiences we’ve been taught are normal.  She has seen firsthand how a new style can change someone’s life by shifting their perspective and skyrocketing their self-esteem. That’s why helping he ..read more

what is b-roll and why does my small business need it? how to use video to capture and keep attention In 2022, small businesses aren’t just competing against each other. (Actually, they’re rooting for one another!) They’re competing against national and global brands that have budgets we can’t even begin to imagine as small business owners.  I consider it my job as a brand photographer and videographer to help you create content that captures your audiences’ attention and keeps them entertained, inspired, and educated. By using b-roll footage, businesses can add an extra layer of visual ..read more