I'm delighted to share that you can now get your hair, makeup and portrait done in one place as we have collaborated with Factory Hair Seattle! The Make Over Portrait session is designed to help take care of all the details to get you ready for your portrait - whether you need a classic headshot […]
While everyone on LinkedIn needs a head shot, not every business owner wants one. Especially if they're in a creative business, a head shot may be only needed if they are in a directory or part of a large collective. If you're a solopreneur in a creative business, then an Environmental Portrait would be a […]
Paying for photography can seem confusing like a vast ocean with too many options! "I just need one photo!" "It's just a few shots with your fancy camera." "Why can't I have all of the photos?" I have heard questions and comments like these many, many, many times. And, I understand why. There is a […]
August of 2016 found me visiting Rwanda as part of an immersion style humanitarian workshop. During our experience working with a local group to help expand a rural village school, we enjoyed a day to acclimate. The day was spent exploring the Akagera National Park with a park ranger. He rode along with us in […]
Instagram was one of the first photo sharing apps available, and now there are several more - from Snapchat to VSCO and even video specific like Vine. Instead of listing every single one of them, I'm going to share what I know about the big three: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Hello, Instagram! The first thing […]
We’re in a strange place for photography. There’s a lot of images that get reused and reposted. You start to see the same images pop up in your Facebook feed or on Instagram or even Twitter. Usually these are funny memes that people share to engage with folks about some current topic in the press. […]
The key to engaging folks through social media photos beyond the fun stuff is tying it back to you. Think of your photos as an extension of your branding - what does it reflect back about your business? If your business is in the fitness industry, let's say a yoga studio, then your photographs are […]
When it comes to using your photographs on social media to build your online reputation, it can get a bit confusing. What photos should you use? What can you add text onto? Should you add text? Should you reuse an older photo? These are questions I love helping business owners navigate. Truth be told, the […]
When I'm not photographing business owners and their amazing spaces, I am often outside photographing nature or exploring other cities... This has lead to the inspiration to start offering localized stock photographs! There's a lot to work out on how to create this offering to local businesses - an online shop, single downloads, a bundle, […]
I've been moved lately by gratitude. There has been a lot of heart ache in my own personal life, and it brought more awareness to the trauma and ache in the hearts of many others. I've been looking for the bright or beauty in every day life to move forward in my own life. You […]
