Have you ever just gone for something to see if you could do it? I did something extraordinary yesterday… I decided to turn the camera around on myself. I haven’t done a self portrait since the beginning of my business, in 2015.   Fears about being photographed All the normal fears came up that I expected… should I have my makeup professionally done? Should I go buy a new outfit? Should I Photoshop myself here and there? What’s the perfect pose? What would people think if I didn’t think about any of these things and shined a light on my imperfections? The thing is, I’ve spent most of my l ..read more

I love working with women on a mission. Not only is Laura a personal stylist, she’s making waves in the local area by promoting sustainable style, instead of buying everything new. She works with women to maximize their wardrobe and invest in items they need to have a wardrobe they love! She has an emphasis on sustainability, to support people and the planet.   Planning her photoshoot We wanted to show off her style (of course), but also showcase her warm, inviting personality, paired with her adept know-how. I asked her to bring some color flags to show she also offers color analysis fo ..read more

Are you over 40 (or over 50, for that matter) and feel like you are invisible? Whether you are feeling the onset of Perimenopause or Menopause, noticing the maturation of your physical features, an empty nester, or feel ignored or overlooked in public and social settings, there is an overwhelming feeling of not being seen and irrelevant for many women over 40. Women aging and Society Aging isn’t easy on anyone, but there is a well-known social phenomenon called Invisible Woman Syndrome that can make it particularly hard on women. The feeling of not being seen is often acutely felt by middle-ag ..read more

I feel blessed that I get to meet so many amazing women with the work I do in branding photography. What all these women have in common (other than a passion for the work they do), is wanting to look their best. I make sure to always have a makeup artist who can also do hair styling available for my photoshoots. This is to make sure the woman feels comfortable, confident, and camera ready. Outfits also play a big part in business portraits. One of the biggest questions I get before and after booking is “What do I wear?”. Every woman is built differently with different skin tones, so there are ..read more

There’s an energy I tend to attract a lot with the clients who book with me. They are super cool, down-to-earth, doing fantastic things that genuinely help people.   Introduction I met Irene in San Antonio in 2019 right before our family had to do a military move to Florida. I needed a makeup artist for a client at the time and after a conversation, I knew she’d be a good fit. We only worked together once before I left, but I knew she would be a great addition to my team.. she’s a makeup artist originally from The Bronx, NY and has a total swagger all her own. In addition to her talent wi ..read more

The beginning of a new year is normally focused on vision boarding, goal setting, and taking stock of what you want to accomplish. While all of these are good for your business, there are some things you maybe haven’t thought about updating in the beginning of the year that will have an affect on your brand online.   1. Update your copyright in your footer   The proper format is “copyright sign” “year established-2024”. This may seem like a little thing, but if you haven’t updated it in a while, people will wonder if your work is outdated, since your website seems to be.   &nbs ..read more

Challenge yourself about how you think about branding I want to challenge you about HOW you think about branding. Not everything has to be in a nice little box with a tight ribbon on it for you to seem more professional. You don’t have to necessarily have the girl-with-the-laptop picture to look like you know what you’re doing. The thing is, when you play it safe, you won’t be as memorable. But if you can get outside that box, you WILL stand out, I promise you that. Here’s how we turned Meaghan’s vision and translated it for her website photos. The Discovery Call When Meaghan and I had our ..read more

Brave Maggie Designs | Franklin, TN Photoshoot Creative entrepreneurs have such a visual business. For a window treatment specialist – like Jennifer Holaday, owner of Brave Maggie Designs – we we able to take her visuals to a whole new level! Jennifer found me on Google, and was looking for a branding photographer she could be herself with who could help her update her website photos. For this new iteration of her brand, it was important that her rebrand feel more personable and authentic to her.   Guidance for planning the brand photoshoot It was clear from our first conversation that J ..read more

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First impressions are important Times have changed for putting yourself out there online. It’s not just about those “good” 1 or 2 headshots anymore. People want to see how it feels to work with you, and they want to feel your energy to see if they want to scroll to read more. As a Personal Branding Photographer, I can tell you, that first impression is crucial for the next step in your online audience’s journey. If you have an outdated or stuffy looking headshot, they will sniff that a mile away and will keep searching.   San Antonio Real Estate Photoshoot After getting on the phone with ..read more