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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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The Power in Facing Your Fears: Reflections as a Panelist for HBN-Chicago
We all have that knot in our stomachs at some point. The voice that whispers to us “You can’t do this!” The trembling in our hands and…
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IVME Wellness + Aesthetics – Brand Builder Case Study
I had such a good time working with IVME for the second time on this session! During the strategy phone call and questionnaire for them, we identified…
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Strike an (Un)Pose – Maija’s top 3 rules for making beautiful photos of people
(Un)posing is my term for how I work. I call it this because it’s a bit of a hybrid of me telling you exactly how to position…
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My Top 7 Un-posing Prompts for Brand Portraits
Has anyone told you recently how beautiful you are? I sure think so. A huge part of my job as a photographer is guiding people through their…
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Share Our Spare – Brand Builder Case Study
Why Custom Stock Photography? Custom stock photography is an invaluable resource for businesses and non-profit organizations. It is an image library that is entirely branded for a…
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Everyone is Photogenic – Tips for Acing Your Next Photo Session
I’m here to tell you that no matter what you’ve heard in your past, EVERYONE IS PHOTOGENIC. Truly. I mean that. We are so used to seeing…
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Tips for Photographing Your Halloween Magic
Halloween is a magical time for kids. When I was little, I planned my costume for weeks ahead of time. We carved a pumpkin all together. The…
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i9 Sports Soccer League – Branding Photography
i9 Sports is about building confidence and community through popular kids sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse and volleyball. The coaches and instructors provide age-appropriate…
