The Secret Ingredient Behind Every Photo Session
My approach to photography is guided by one key ingredient: love. Here’s how I put my heart into every photo session and why it matters.
Tutorials + Education
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Why I Don’t Do “Headshots”—and What You Receive Instead
You’ll see “headshots” all over my website because that’s the term people search for when looking for professional portraits. Since starting my business in 2015, I’ve learned that many people think they need a headshot and envision that tight crop—shoulders…
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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 the long run.
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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 sabotaging people who are otherwise completely prepared. I’m a photographer, so I notice…
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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 words. (Because how many people actually read every single word anyway? A single…
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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 human behind the brand. Good photos slow the scroll. They signal to the…
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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 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…
