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Who doesn’t need a new headshot?

Who doesn’t need a new headshot?

I can't count how many times people have said, "I'm looking for "just a headshot," to me. Whether they are calling because they came across me on a Google search, or if they are a friend looking for a simple headshot, I'd say it happens at least once a week.  So...

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3 misconceptions about designing a personal brand

3 misconceptions about designing a personal brand

  There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about how we all must design our personal brands. When the term, "personal branding" first started to be used more often a dozen or so years ago, I admit I was unimpressed. Personal branding sounded like it must hurt!...

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Lifestyle Personal Branding Photography and the Pivot

Lifestyle Personal Branding Photography and the Pivot

In this video about I talk about the addition of lifestyle personal branding photography to my offerings. It's my first time talking to the camera for any length of time and at first anyway, I was pretty darned proud! I took the plunge and put it up yesterday on...

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But what do I wear!?!

But what do I wear!?!

What to wear for your photoshoot and the portrait photography styling consultation The styling consultation can play an important  role in the success of a Signature Session and the overall client experience. When it comes to the stage of planning what to wear...

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Put the best advice on repeat

Put the best advice on repeat

On my personal Instagram my bio says, "Think Less. See More."  My yin and yang can get a little too jumbled together. In other words, even when it comes to travel and portrait photography, I sometimes think too much. "Think Less. See More." is a directive I could...

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Photographing Mother

Photographing Mother

  I convinced my own mother (then 78) to let me take her portrait a couple of years ago. It took a little convincing. Her first reaction was "why?" Of all the reasons women resist having their photograph taken, I think the main reason is this: We're waiting for...

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