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 a few main goals for this photo session…
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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 your body and leaving you to your own devices. Keep reading for my top 3 (un)posing rules for portraiture.
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 photo sessions through my use of (un)posing. I like to call it this…
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 company that they can readily utilize. Having images ready-to-go makes for readily available…
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 ourselves in a mirror, in motion and as a reflected image. Or we…
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 instruction that’s both fun for kids and convenient for busy families. They teach…
DIY vs Professional Brand Photography – There’s a place for both.
Marketing is all about the know, like, trust factor. Visuals, in the form of photos and videos, that demonstrate your products, process, personality, and so much more are a critical piece in elevating your personal or commercial brand. In fact,…
May I Have the Raw Files? Short Answer: No.
And I say that with kindness. If I were a chef, I would not just give you the ingredients to cook it all yourself. I’d cut, chop, simmer, sauté, roast, and add plenty of love through spices. The cooking would…
Emily’s Cookies – Brand Builder Case Study
Emily creates custom sugar cookies from a family recipe that goes back over three generations. As a child, she helped her grandma, and now she creates custom orders available to ship or for local Chicago delivery. This photo session was…
Product Photography is just One Part of Branding Photography
Branding photography is such a newly defined area of photography, that it can feel a bit elusive. At the same time, it’s really nothing new and has been practiced really since cameras were first used. Branding photography incorporates everything about…