A Personal Brand Session can energize your new website

Aug 07, 2025

Ready to inject new life into your website? Brittany and Brian came into the studio for their personal brand session because they were planning to update their website and social media marketing. They teach music lessons both in person and virtually. I love the props that Brittany and Brian brought into the studio to make the session meaningful and personal to their brand. Also, they had invited some of their music students to come sing and play instruments for marketing materials ...

I hate having my photo taken

Jun 10, 2025

Many of my clients come into the studio and immediately say, “I hate having my photo taken.” But I’m totally cool with that. It’s something I’m comfortable with and can work with during the shoot. I also don't like having my photo taken of myself, so I can sympathize!Here are five things I usually do for studio sessions, to make the experience better.1. Warm and Friendly Studio Space: I take the time to chat with clients when they arrive and create a friendly ...

Team Headshots On-Location In Durham

Nov 07, 2024

Team Headshots On-LocationI had the pleasure of photographing the Bernhard management team's headshots. Before the day of the shoot, I worked out all of the fine details with the office manager.The day of the shoot, I arrived to their location one hour early and set up my lights and equipment. Photographed each team member, packed up equipment and headed back to the studio.They had requested online proofing which was provided to them the next day. The photos were selected online and then I ...

5 Easy Tips For Your Fall Family Photoshoot

Sep 16, 2024

1. Color OptionsColor palettes can be one of the trickiest things to pick out for a photo session but it doesn’t have to be. For a fall photo session, try to pick colors that will complement the surroundings. Fall is full of fun colors; red, orange, yellow and green. Pick your favorite to harmonize with your surroundings without you getting lost in the foliage. 2. Add Fun PatternsWhen adding patterns in a group session, pick one or two people to wear them. This will help to avoid a ...

Personal Brand Photoshoot in the Studio

Jun 28, 2024

It's an exciting time for Kate, she has written her first novel!Kate contacted me because she needed personal branding images for her website and to promote her new book. We started the session on-location in downtown Carrboro in front of a cool floral mural, and then headed to the studio where we were able to capture Kate's natural and fun personality with the help of her daughter who was an amazing assistant during the shoot!I like the white background against the different outfits that ...

Business Team Composite Group Headshots

May 16, 2024

Do you need a great photo of your business team but have trouble getting everyone together because of your busy work schedules? I have the perfect solution for you. A group composite photoshoot may be just the right fit for your company.Group composite photos are individual photoshoots and after the shoot, I composite (digitally add) everyone together onto one image. These shoots can happen on one day or on different days. This type of shoot is also great for companies ...

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