What You Didn’t See Coming When I first started out as a branding photographer, I imagined that client reviews would sound something like this: “OMG I love my photos!” And yes, clients do say that, but what surprised me is how often their reviews go deeper than the images themselves. Over and over, I hear […]
Why Branding Photos Matter for Your Business If you’re a business owner in Ottawa, you already know how much your work can transform people’s lives. You’re passionate about what you do, and your clients trust you to deliver results. But when it comes to showing that online? That’s where professional branding photography makes all the […]
If you’re a business owner who uses “we” in your marketing then you probably have a rockstar team surrounding you! Branding photo shoots with more than one person can be some of the most fun shoots and they can really help you show your clients who they will be engaging with when they work with […]
The holidays are such a great time to bring some extra joy and magic into what you’re sharing about your business! You can share about your own joys and traditions. Tell us a story! Share what your values are - what matters to you the most and why? Do the holidays amplify any of them? […]
The most Googled term for people finding me is Lifestyle Branding Photography. Which is awesome because that’s my jam! But a lot of people don’t really know what that means. It’s become a lot more mainstream in online lingo the last few years but there is a big difference between lifestyle photography and other types. […]
The first step to deciding on your location for your branding photo shoot is to know what the purpose of your photos are and what you will be doing in them. Don’t worry, when you book a shoot with me you’ll get the answer after filling in the questionnaire and we chat about it all! […]
Okay, so you’re planning your branding photo shoot. You have your location picked and know how awesome you’re going to feel in your outfits! (and if you still need help with that part Click Here) Then there’s the props. The what? The things that you bring to your photo shoot to help you show your […]
Five tips for choosing your outfits for your brand shoot One of the most common things people get stressed out about before their branding photo shoot is trying to figure out what to wear! What looks good? Should I buy something new? Will this photograph okay? What colours are best? There are a lot of […]
I’m experiencing a space in motherhood that I haven’t heard anyone talk about before. I keep saying that it feels like when we hear empty-nesters talk about when the kids are grown and move out there’s a rediscovery of who you are and what you do without them there. I’m far from that moment. But […]
If that doesn’t sound like a blog name from 2010 I don’t know what does. The other day my 7 year old came home from school telling me that they had to list their favorite things and he said his favorite food was cinnamon buns. Something we rarely buy and I usually only make at […]
What does joy look like? Joy is a quiet moment all alone. Just me and my thoughts. Joy is a chaotic house when the kids burst in the front door after school with so much to say. Joy is a sweet, hot latte with caramel-y foam and long, slow sips. Joy is fizzy lime water […]
I used to have a lifestyle blog. It was 2014 I was newly married, living in a new city and craving a creative outlet for myself. Ironically I was already a “creative” - I'm a photographer! But at that time I was mostly photographing big events and conferences. Corporate dudes in suits in big office […]