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5 Tips for a Great Headshot

May 11, 2024

5 Tips for a Great Headshot You've been putting off getting your headshot updated, but now you are ready to finally take the plunge. So... Let's help you get your best self out there. 1-Find the right photographerFirst, find a photographer who specializes in headshots. Yes your friend or spouse CAN take your photo, but that doesn't mean they SHOULD be your go to person. And sure, there are lots of photographers out there who may take some nice photos, but you want someone who ...

Randi's Headshot session

Aug 28, 2019

Randi the Realtor's Headshots I met Randi at a Chamber meeting a couple of weeks ago. She was looking for an updated portrait and I'm so honored to be able to photograph her.Randi is one of the most kind and friendly people you will ever meet. I have really enjoyed chatting with her at every meeting when I see her. And she is so kind and generous to introduce me to everyone she knows.Thanks Randi for being spectacular! If you need a Realtor, give Randi a call!She will take excellent ...

Eva's Who I Am teen session

Aug 06, 2019

Eva's Who I Am teen session I had the privilege of photographing Eva a few months ago. We had a blast! She plays vollyball and loves Gray's Anatomy and fashion. I love clothes, clothes are fun to style and wear. Eva is Compassionate, Fun Loving, and Strong. I love how Eva's Inspiration album came out. It's full of great quotes from her family and friends.I loved getting to know how inspiring and compassionate Eva is.I hope Eva will enjoy reading these quotes agan ...

Tyler's Branding Session

Jul 17, 2019

Brand Session with Realtor, Tyler Rackley! Tyler runs a small boutique real estate firm that helps client's throughout metro Richmond with Property Sales and Management. We had a blast photographing Tyler, and his team, during his brand session. I worked with Tyler years ago, photographing properties for him. And I believe I photographed one of his first headshots as a realtor when he was working with another agent. It has been great to catch back up with Tyler and create ...

Personal Brand Session with a Brand Strategist

Jul 03, 2019

A fun day photographing Amber's personal brand session "My whole personal brand is built around helping people take their inner magic and finding a way to express it to the world through messaging and marketing. Because helping people see their magic and value is SO important to me in everything I do- from personal relationships to working with my team in my in-house job, to working with clients one-on-one." - Amber It was an honor to create images for Amber. She is an amazing Brand ...

Maddie's Who I Am tween session

May 29, 2019

Maddie's Who I Am tween session I had the privilege of photographing Maddie a few months ago. She is delightful. She loves gymnastics, the Ultimate Beast Master (we love to watch that too :), spaghetti, anything black, and playing outside. She loves her family and can't live without Doggie Maddie is KIND, DETERMINED, and BRAVE I love how Maddie's Inspiration album came out. It's full of great quotes from her family and friends. What a delight to be able to revisit time ...

What to expect from your Personal Brand Session

Apr 23, 2019

Wondering what a Personal Brand session will be like? If you are wondering what a personal brand session will be like, wonder no longer. Let's talk about it and I'll walk through it with you. First, we will chat We will meet in person or video chat and talk about your brand. After all, this session is about you and your brand. I want to understand your brand. Who your audience is. Your values. Why you do what you do. And what makes you uniquely you. We will plan and schedule ...

7 ways to use images from your personal brand session

Apr 16, 2019

7 Ways to use images from your personal brand session These days a picture really is worth a thousand words. In our rush to get to the next thing, we don't take the time to read. So use your personal brand photos to convey your message quickly and easily. Great quality photos will STOP your audience from scrolling to the next post and engage with you and your story. Use them throughout your website Visually tell your story. Your audience will get to know you and feel more ...

My new website is ready!

Apr 09, 2019

I'm so excited to launch my new website! I'm so excited to launch my website redesign! It has been on my list to do for a couple of years, haha, and I have been working for months on putting this together. And it's finally ready to share with you!Along with updating the look, layout, and content, I had the opportunity to work with the amazing Amber Brooks, a brand strategist. She helped focus my messaging. I'm loving the results. If you are looking to brand, rebrand, need clarity or focus, ...

What is Personal Brand Photography

Feb 08, 2019

Your personal brandHow do you set yourself apart from the crowd? Why should people buy your product or do business with you? People like to work with people they know, like, and trust.People connect with people. Real people.How do they get to know you? When you share things about yourself with others, they feel connected to you. Sharing yourself allows people to find things in common with you, which helps them feel like they know you, and trust you, and in turn work with ...