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 hard to make the commitment but it is so important for your personal or business…
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 to marketing, branding, self-promotion, and bragging. Linda, a confident businesswoman who is an…
Searching for a photographer can be overwhelming and confusing, especially in a city like Chicago, where so many talented photographers call home.
This guide is here to help you find the perfect photographer for your personal and business branding needs, ensuring you feel confident and empowered throughout the process.Â
There is a lot of information here. However, I always prefer to err on the side of giving you too much information. Knowledge is power. Power will make you confident. And confidence is beautiful.
Did you know that Diaper Need… …has increased sharply. 47% (almost half) of families reported diaper need in 2023. In the first diaper need investigation in 2010 and in several subsequent studies, approximately 33% or 1/3 of families reported diaper…
(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.
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…
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…
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 face design was a collaboration of everyone’s ideas. Once carved, my dad would…
Marketing is A LOT about gaining the trust of others. 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…
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…
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