Katie Monroe Photography Blog
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Katie Monroe is a leading brand photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in commercial and lifestyle photography. Katie is based in Sonoma County. Read her photography blog and get all useful information, tips and tricks for better photography results.
Katie Monroe Photography Blog
2M ago
Have you ever dreamt of becoming a published author? Worry no more! Meghan Stevenson Books is here to help entrepreneurs, experts, and thought leaders turn their nonfiction book ideas into reality. With a track record of success and a passion for making dreams come true, Meghan and her team are dedicated to guiding aspiring authors through the complex world of publishing.
Helping Authors Achieve Success:
Meghan Stevenson Books has been transforming dreams into bestsellers since 2012. With their expertise, dedication, and strategic approach, they have helped clients earn over $5,000,000 in adva ..read more
Katie Monroe Photography Blog
2M ago
Meet AJ Mizes, a dynamic Career Transformation Coach with a diverse background spanning luxury sales and a pivotal role as a Facebook HR Executive. With nearly two decades of experience, AJ has honed his skills in persuasion, client engagement, and talent management. In our Berkeley brand photography session he wanted to capture various sides of his personality. The career pro, the executive, the coach, the fun guy and the human behind the brand.
As the founder of The Human Reach, AJ leverages his unique insights to guide mid-career to senior-level professionals. His proven methodologies ..read more
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2M ago
Meet Gretchen Schoenstein
Founder and CEO, Finish Line Moments
“As an active half marathon runner with over 115 races under my feet, I am tenacious and see things through to the end. I bring this drive for goal setting, accountability, motivation, and fun to everything I do.
Whether speaking to audiences globally, guiding my clients through change management transformation, providing leadership and communication coaching, or facilitating best practices and synergy within a Board of Directors, my heart is in every moment of growth and transformation, helping individuals and organizations reach ..read more
Katie Monroe Photography Blog
2M ago
For over a decade, I've had the privilege of photographing brands and entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries, from health and fitness to coaching, beauty, food, and more. My approach is all about combining strategy with creativity to create imagery that not only looks stunning but also drives results across all your marketing channels.
I have a strong background in dance, fitness, and yoga photography from my early years, and always love revisiting these niches for work today.
The brand manager and owner of Indigo had a very clear vision for our fitness brand shoot last Fall and it wa ..read more
Katie Monroe Photography Blog
3M ago
It's important to know what sets you apart from your competition. talking highly about yourself can feel overwhelming, but it is crucial for achieving your goals! do the following exercise first thing in the morning, with a clear mind. Ask yourself:
GET TO KNOW YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE
Identifying your target audience provides a clear focus on whom your business will serve and why those consumers would benefit from your goods or services. You can ask yourself these questions to understand your audience better:
Who is your dream client?
Who do you want to attract as a client?
What value can ..read more
Katie Monroe Photography Blog
3M ago
Everviolet is on a mission to make women feel comfortable and beautiful in their own skin again.
They design for the women reclaiming their femininity. For the fighters discovering their strength, and for patients on the journey of healing from cancer and other trials in life. For the nurturers devoting themselves to wellness, and for individuals seeking beauty in times of change.
I started the commercial and editorial photography for Everviolet in 2018 and have been working with them annually ever since. Together, through collaborative efforts and careful guidance, we elevate our models (real ..read more
Katie Monroe Photography Blog
3M ago
In the ever-evolving world of brand photography, I've carved a niche by seamlessly blending creativity and precision. I don’t just focus on the end result, I focus on the process as a whole. I am Katie Monroe, an established brand photographer based in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in lifestyle, brand, and marketing photography. Today, I am sharing insights into my approach to still life and product photography, where attention to detail, precision, and client guidance are the cornerstones of my craft.
1) Lighting designed for your brand and product: Each still life and prod ..read more
Katie Monroe Photography Blog
3M ago
Gathering inspiration and creating a mood board is an essential element of a photography session. A visual mood board is the backbone of a successful branding session. It is essential to plan your photoshoot in advance and also create a shot list. The five steps involved in planning your branding photoshoot are depicted as:
BRAND GUIDE - If you already have a brand guide, GREAT! If not, no worries! Create a mood board instead!
FINALISING THE MOOD BOARD - This does not need to be exact "shots" - but can also be elements, and textures creating an overall feel of your brand.
OUTFIT ..read more
Katie Monroe Photography Blog
3M ago
Katie Monroe is an established Branding Photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Katie specializes in lifestyle and commercial photography, editorial photography, food photography, fashion photography, fitness photography and creates content for brand development.
katie has worked with dozens of restaurants, chefs, wineries and hospitality groups on their content and brand development. Katie’s Food Photography is clean, modern and descriptive ..read more
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