Posts by Marcy
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020
Often times, the most attractive person in the room is the one who is the most confident. A confident person appears to be completely comfortable in their own skin. They have an energy and a vibrance that’s just … attractive! You want to get to know this person, to work with them, and be in…
Read Morebranding photos for San Diego semiconductor company
I was invited to create “day in the life” photos for the San Diego based semiconductor company, at their corporate headquarters. The photos were created to support their marketing and talent acquisition efforts. The goal was to show future employees what it’s like to work here, and to give customers a sense for the people…
Read Morebrand photos for wealth empowerment coach
Wealth empowerment! Yes! Sheila Netti lives and breathes the concept of empowerment. For her, having a positive relationship with money all starts with your mindset. She is passionate about helping her clients build wealth, claim financial freedom and create a new powerful relationship with money. Sheila teaches her clients and her community how to shift…
Read MoreTop 6 reasons to get professional hair & makeup for your photos
Every single time a portrait client gets professional hair and makeup before her photoshoot, I am grateful that she said yes to that experience. Because when a woman is in the hands of a professional, the results speak for themselves – polished and perfectly done! I always encourage women to seek a little glam assistance…
Read MoreField notes from the Glamping Queen: my favorite “glamping” must-haves
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved to camp. I love all of it … sleeping outdoors, the sense of adventure, being away from home and living in nature. The older I got, the more I learned the importance of Glamping (Glamorous-Camping). Because a few key creature comforts makes the camping experience that…
Read More3 misconceptions about dressing for branding photos
When I am in the planning phase for my client’s personal branding photoshoots, the #1 question I get asked is “what should I wear?” And while the answer to that question is very specific to the person I’m working with, I often encounter these 3 popular misconceptions when talking to clients about wardrobe for their branding photoshoot: 1)…
Read MoreBranding photos for San Diego semiconductor company
I was invited to create “day in the life” photos for the San Diego based pSemi, at their corporate headquarters. The photos were created to support their marketing and talent acquisition efforts. The goal was to show future employees what it’s like to work at pSemi, and to give customers a sense for the people…
Read MoreBranding photos for retreat & travel planner
Tamara Golden is a destination retreat and international travel planner. I’ve known her for many years and have gotten to know her business and watch her evolution as a female entrepreneur. Tamara wanted to create updated branding photos which reflect her current business and which showed her personality — she’s got the gift of a…
Read Morebranding photos for podcaster & graphic designer
Quantal Langford calls Oceanside home now, but he’s from Tennessee and when you meet him, you immediately know he’s a southern boy with charm and good manners. He’s a graphic designer, brand specialist and digital media pro. But he’s much more than that … he’s a teacher and a mentor. Which makes him a perfect…
Read MoreMy journey to becoming a branding photographer
My journey to becoming a branding photographer started many years ago. As a young girl, I remember going to my grandparents house and exploring my grandfather’s darkroom. My grandfather made a living as portrait photographer. In his basement he had built a professional photography darkroom. I was fascinated with all the equipment he had in…
Read MorePersonal Branding versus Headshot photos: what’s the difference?
I often get asked about the difference between a headshot and a personal branding photoshoot. And yes they serve different purposes – let me explain … HEADSHOT: A headshot is a tight cropped photo of you looking directly at the camera. Every professional should have an updated headshot that represents their current business and current personal…
Read MoreKeeping my hands to myself has been a challenge
The month of May has brought some much-needed rays of light to me and to many other business owners who were affected by the mandatory shut-down. I am happy to report that in the last few weeks, I’ve been BUSY with photoshoots!! A month ago, I was feeling very disheartened because of the small business…
Read MoreBranding photos & video for Ashley Strong Smith
My dear friend and fellow photographer wanted to document her 5-year business anniversary with a series of videos and a branding photoshoot. Ashley’s business was born out of passion for documenting love and from inspirations drawn from her time living in Tanzania. She has created a thriving wedding and portrait photography business which allows her…
Read MoreAn honest update in this season of uncertainty
As a small business owner, the happenings of this world have deeply impacted my business and my ability to create photos for my tribe of clients. This time has been devastating to many small business owners. I’ve been talking non-stop with others, like me, who have seen their livelihood come to a screeching halt without…
Read MoreBranding photos for Carlsbad City Council candidate
When Lela Panagides contacted me about creating photos for her Carlsbad City Council campaign, I was immediately excited to work with her. She has a unique opportunity to brand herself and I was very inspired to create updated photos for her 2020 campaign. Lela has a strong background as a business owner and she’s also…
Read MoreMother Earth’s #MeToo Moment: How Social Change Leads to Hope
April 22 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. And normally, we would celebrate Earth Day with community gatherings, street fairs, and public art installations. Nope, not this year. But, social distancing doesn’t have to mean collective disengagement. The coronavirus demonstrates that we are all in this together, and that collective action is essential to…
Read MoreBranding photos for Orange County attorney
Parag Shah, a defense attorney needed branding photos for his website, marketing and social media presence. As a defense attorney, Parag has the tricky task of needing to appear professional, driven, hard working, but also warm and approachable. I worked with his marketing team before and during the photoshoot, to ensure we were capturing images…
Read MoreHair and makeup artist branding photos
This hair and makeup boss babe came to me to create branding photos to celebrate 15 years in the business!! @amanda.hoegh had her turn in FRONT of the camera. Usually, she is the one behind the scenes making my clients feel glamorous. Amanda works at Slight Edge Salon in Oceanside – book an appointment with…
Read MoreBrand photo day for Serious Take Production clients
Getting to work in tandem with the Serious Take Production team is always such a highlight for me. This team offers high-end video and in addition to creating beautiful visual content, they also help their clients create consistent content to use throughout their marketing. They rented a house in wine country Temecula, for multi-day video…
Read MoreHS Senior Portraits + Family Photos
The Kolstad family was visiting Oceanside from Arizona during Spring Break so they booked a photoshoot for their twin high school seniors and we ALSO did a family photoshoot at the beach. We started with senior photos at my studio, and the twins received hair and makeup before their photoshoot began. I love the idea…
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