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what-to-wear tips for headshots and branding portraits What you wear represents the style, vibe, and story of you (and your brand). It’s important to keep this in mind when choosing every detail, including your outfit. Ask yourself, What message do I want my photos to send? Fit Comes First Choosing clothing that fits well should […]

Headshots for Co-Founder of Tech company Adi is a Co-Founder for the start up tech company AgentMail. When he contacted me, he was on a timeline to get an get some professional headshots done. Turns out he was moving the very next week to San Francisco with his fellow co-founders. Luckily we were able to […]

Creative natural beauty portrait photoshoot Everyone once in a while, I like to “play” with a creative photoshoot. This usually involves experimenting with new lighting, style, posing or theme that wouldn’t be something I would necessarily do in a “normal” session. I’ve been wanting to do a natural/minimal shoot for a while. Although I love […]

Headshot client spotlight I had the pleasure of photographing Abby’s senior pictures four years ago! It was so fun for me to have her come back for her headshots after college graduation! I loved getting an update! She graduated from MSU with a packaging degree and is off to Ohio to start her new job! […]

Your profile picture on LinkedIn matters When it comes to LinkedIn, your photo is one of the most important pieces of your profile. It’s the first thing people see, and whether you’re job hunting, growing your business, or just keeping your online presence up to date, your picture can be the first impression you make. […]

Client spotlight – Fortson Dentistry office employees I was contacted by the lovely Katie at Fortson Dentistry because they are updating their website. They needed new headshots for their employees at three different offices. Since they had recently done to updates to their offices, Katie wanted to do the shoot on location and use their […]

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, creative professional or just updating your online presence you’ve probably come across both headshots and branding photography terms. While they may seem similar on the surface, they serve different purposes and offer distinct benefits. So what’s the difference between a headshot and branding photography, and how do you know […]

I’m flattered that Jan and her Mom traveled from the west side of the state to come to my studio for acting and modeling headshots. Jan was also excited that she was missing school! 😉 She’s a natural and did such a great job! When I do acting headshots, I recommend bringing a variety of […]

I just LOVE seeing my past high school seniors again! It’s so much fun after photographing them for their senior pictures to get to catch up, hear what they’ve been up to and where they are headed! Congratulations to Julia for graduating from U of M’s Ross Business School! I wish her the best of […]

ai headshots a do or don’t? Artificial intelligence (AI) headshots are popping up on LinkedIn and across the Web and can produce “professional” headshots in seconds. That kind of convenience is appealing. I’m a professional photographer who photographs headshots and personal branding, so let’s talk about it! I believe that if you’re serious about your […]