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The Blog
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How to Choose a Brand Photographer Who Actually Gets You
You can Google “brand photographer Chicago” and get a hundred results in four seconds. Plenty of talented people. Solid portfolios. Professional websites. Reasonable prices. Why does it…
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How Brand Photography Pricing Really Works (and what’s included)
Wondering why branding photography costs what it does? Here’s what you’re really paying for—and how a well-planned session can actually save you time, money, and stress in…
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3 Light Tricks for Your Next Video Call
You Don’t Need a Ring Light. You Just Need Good Light. Your first impression often happens through a screen these days — and bad lighting is quietly…
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One photo provides content on repeat
In this age of digital content marketing, it’s a time saver to recycle content across different platforms. The same goes for your photos. One photo says 1000…
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DIY vs Professional Brand Photography – There’s a place for both.
Marketing comes down to one thing: the know, like, trust factor. And nothing builds that faster than visuals that show your products, your process, and the real…
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Camera Shy? 5 Secrets to Confident Branding Photos
Nervous about being in front of the camera for your business? Discover 5 secrets to feeling comfortable, confident, and even having fun during your branding photo session.
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How do you know it’s time to update your professional portrait?
the procrastination So many people procrastinate in having their portraits done. I always say it’s kind of like scheduling an appointment with the dentist. It can feel…
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Thoughtful Brags are the Key to Visibility as a Small Business Owner
During lunch with my friend and client Linda Holstein — writer for Twin Cities Business magazine, mediation lawyer, and owner of Holstein Mediation — our discussion shifted…
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Holstein Mediation – Brand Photography
Linda Holstein of Holstein Mediation and writer for Twin Cities Business began her branding journey with Tom Stuenkel of WorkSite LLC to create her new website. With…
