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.
Tutorials + Education
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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 hard to make the commitment but it is so important for your personal…
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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 to marketing, branding, self-promotion, and bragging. Linda, a confident businesswoman who is an…
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The Proofing Gallery vs. the Retouched Images
Editing and retouching is a process. And it takes time. This is why I like to pour my time and energy into the images that you also love after you have had a chance to view them. Learn more about my process…
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How do you Find the Right Brand Photographer for You?
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.
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Doing good ~ Share our Spare Diaper Drive
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…
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The Elevator Pitch
In 30 seconds or less, tell me what you do and why I should care. THAT is an elevator pitch. Networking. It’s that time for connecting with others. For some it’s anxiety-producing. For others it’s exciting and fun. With each…
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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.
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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 photo sessions through my use of (un)posing. I like to call it this…
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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 ourselves in a mirror, in motion and as a reflected image. Or we…
