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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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…
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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 face design was a collaboration of everyone’s ideas. Once carved, my dad would…
