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If you’re a photographer looking to make the leap from a paid hobby to a professional business, this photographer mentorship is CALLING YOUR NAME! When I started my business, I was just a girl with a camera and a really cute baby. I started taking photos of her around the house and thought… hm… […]
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Being a wedding photographer for the better part of 6 years, I absolutely ADORE wedding professionals! So, when Andrea from Soireé Smith, a local Chicago Wedding Planner, called me and wanted to schedule a brand session, I may have literally done a dance! The great thing about wedding professionals is the amount or WORK that […]
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Are you having a hard time posting consistently on social media? Do you see a disconnect between your website and your other platforms? Are you planning to introduce something new? If you’re asking yourself “When should I hire a brand photographer?” and you answered yes to any of these questions, you’ve come to the […]
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Choosing a location for your branding shoot might seem a little overwhelming. I mean, there are literally a thousand great spots for branding photos on the North Shore, but I’ve been lucky enough to travel ALL around, and I’ve narrowed it down to my TEN favorite spots for branding photos on the North Shore! […]
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Summer is in full swing, and that means strawberries, ice cream, and outdoor dining for Ann Marie’s June Branding Session! Traveling to Ann Marie’s for her branding session at her gorgeous home in Lake Forest, I couldn’t help but notice that the weather was going to be AMAZING for us, and I was NOT disappointed. […]
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Headshots or Branding Sessions? If you’re reading those two things and you have no CLUE what the difference is, you’ve come to the right place! I’m here to give you the facts and help you make the BEST decision for your business! A few weeks ago I got a call from a potential new […]
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Inside? Outside? A Studio? A public space? Where you choose to have your session says a lot about your brand. Let’s take a look at how to choose the best locations for your brand, as well as some popular and out of the box ideas! The location that you choose for your branding session is […]
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You have a mood board and a shot list showing your inspiration for your branding session. Now it’s time to talk about how we take that inspiration and turn it into stunning brand photos that fit your business! It’s important to realize that our mood boards are just that: the mood you want to set […]
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So you booked a brand session. Now what? Here are my 5 tips to successfully prepare for your shoot! If it’s your first time booking a branding session, it can feel a little intimidating. After all, this isn’t why you started your business. But you don’t have to worry! You hired me for a reason, […]
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It’s holiday time, and I’ve got you covered with 20 free halloween stock photos for your social media posts! Spooky season is here, and that means your social media will soon be flooded with Halloween Photos and videos! If you’re one of those who just doesn’t have the time or the resources to create your […]
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How joining the chamber of commerce can help you when starting your business! It’s not secret that I’ve moved my business quite a few times. Being a navy wife, I often find myself starting my business over in brand new markets that are all SO different. BUT, one thing that they all have in common […]
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This Tacoma Branding Session was chic and fun! A little peek inside Calia Stone Boutique’s Branding Session! Calia is one of our monthly members in the Chicagoland area! And, by the way, If you’re interested in a monthly membership, we’d love to chat with you! For Calia’s February brand session, we really wanted to drive […]
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