The real reason your weirdness is your secret branding weapon Can we get an AMEN to this?! When I was still on social media, scrolling through my feed was like déjà vu — the same airy, “neutral” vibe on repeat. Beautiful? Sure. Memorable? Not so much. I felt the pressure, too. There was this moment […]

Why creating more than just an “author headshot” matters I knew I was going to like Stacey the minute she popped up on my Zoom screen for our discovery call. Smart, curious, open, beautiful, and funny, she radiated an honest and relaxed vibe that told me we were going to have a fun lifestyle headshot […]

Nailing personal style with confidence (and fun!) I recently had the good fortune to do a shoot for a client of Poplin Style Direction in Seattle, owned by Mellicia Marx – a personal stylist who helps women of all ages, body shapes, and lifestyles curate a wardrobe that expresses their personalities, goals and values. I’m […]

3 reasons why your body language might be scaring off clients and employers! There are 4 main things I talk about with my clients – location, wardrobe, hair & makeup, and body language. Today I want to talk a little bit about body language, and it’s role in a successful profile pic (or “about me” […]

What’s the Difference Between Editorial and Lifestyle Brand Photography? When a client decides to hire me for brand photography, there’s a set of questions I ask about their products or services, their ideal client, and their brand’s personality and aesthetic – among other things. The answers to these questions helps determine the style of photography […]