Behind The Scenes
The hidden costs of brand photography
I like when information is straight-forward, uncomplicated, and upfront. Just give it to me straight, no chaser, thank you very much. That’s why I offer an all-inclusive, “no hidden costs” brand photoshoot package. While this package is an initial investment up front, in my opinion, you GET a lot more bang for your buck with…
Read MoreA human wrote this blog post
It’s me, hi. I’m the human, it’s me. This is a message from a real, live human, typing on her keyboard inside her home office sipping a coffee with steamed cashew milk. Hey there! Marcy here … and I’m just popping in to say hello. Human to human. By now you’ve probably read or seen…
Read More“But I don’t want to be the face of my brand”
I see you. You’re ready to launch something big. You’re ready to put something meaningful and important into the world. You’ve been working hard behind the scenes to create or re-vamp an offering that you’re so excited to share!! But …. Then you start to contract. You start to doubt yourself. You are nervous, because…
Read MoreThat’s what she said
Picture this: you’ve said “yes” to a branding photoshoot. You’re a little excited, but mostly nervous because you have to be in front of a camera. You now have to find the perfect outfits. You want to make sure you’re having a good hair day when the camera is on you. All of this preparation…
Read MoreWhat Pam Anderson can teach us about controlling the narrative
Pamela Anderson created lots of buzz when she attended Paris Fashion Week without her signature blonde-bombshell hair and makeup. This metamorphosis started long before Paris Fashion Week. In her revealing and vulnerable documentary, Pamela, A Love Story, she is completely makeup free and happily living a quite life in Vancouver, Canada. As I watched this…
Read More“Can I touch your hair?”
My team and I ask this question almost every time we photograph someone. There’s a lot of primping, adjusting, and styling that happens during headshot and personal branding photos. We take the term “high touch service” literally on photoshoot day. We’re here to make you look like the best, polished version of yourself. And sometimes,…
Read MoreMeet the team | Marcy Browe Photography
This year I brought on TWO amazing women to help me in my business. I would like to officially introduce you to my team! Laura is my studio manager. She’s is an incredibly talented photographer and creative powerhouse. She’s also a mom to her 6 year old girl. Ever since Laura agreed to join me…
Read MoreWhat do I do with my hands?
This is usually the first question I get asked when photographing someone. Isn’t it funny how most of us feel so AWKWARD in front of the camera? We can be totally comfortable and at ease in every other moment of our lives, but as soon as the camera comes out we can feel like a…
Read MoreHow to prepare for your photoshoot
Your photoshoot is coming up!! In order to feel completely ready to rock your spotlight moment here are some tips for you, as you prepare for photo day: HAIR & MAKEUP If you’re having your hair and makeup done by one of my glam squad pros, here’s how to arrive and what to expect: Arrive…
Read MoreHow to Optimize Your Images For Web Use
Cori Nichols of Core Marketing Now provides this guest blog post: There are two main considerations when optimizing your images for web use. They go hand in hand, and technically they both have an impact on SEO (Search Engine Optimization), but one has to do with the image formatting (size and file type) and the other…
Read MoreHow I elevated my business in 2022
This year, I’m celebrating being in business as a photographer for 9 years. I’ve spent the past several years building and growing my business, but 2022 was the year that I really got serious about INVESTING in myself and my business. In 2022 I spent more effort, time and money working on growing and stretching,…
Read MoreBehind the scenes of team headshots & employee lifestyle photos
Team headshots are great to have for many reasons. They help set a great first impression and help your clients get to know what you stand for and understand your mission as a team. Check out this video to see what goes on behind a corporate shoot: What exactly happens behind the scenes? I make…
Read MoreBehind the scenes of photo retouching
Ok, friends, let’s talk about retouching. Otherwise known as “Photoshopping”, “air brushing”, “social media filters” … whatever you call it, the power of retouching photos (when done well) can take a great photo and make it spectacular. However, if your photo retoucher over-uses Photoshop OR if YOU go a little overboard with the social media…
Read MoreWhat to know before investing in professional photos for your business
What to know before investing in professional photos for your business So you’re thinking of hiring a photographer to create photos for you to use in your business? Yes!! That’s exciting. Imagine all the different, custom photos that you will have to fill up your social media feed, and to use throughout your marketing. Before…
Read MoreBehind the scenes of a personal branding photoshoot
When you work with me, I go into full-force producer mode. There’s a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into creating a branding photoshoot. When I’m in producer mode here’s my team and I are doing: pre-photoshoot planning sessions scouting locations hiring hair and makeup professionals wardrobe consultations for clients acquiring & gathering…
Read MoreYour place or mine?
“Where do you want the action to happen?” This is one of the first questions I ask my branding clients during the planning phase of their photoshoot. I have a photo studio in Oceanside that can be fully customized for your branding photoshoot. This is where I create a personalized scenes for my photo subjects.…
Read More3 best ways to acquire photos for your business
We’ve all done it: searched Google for an image to use for a presentation or a social media background. It’s so easy to find the perfect photo when you use this method! But this is often illegal and you (and your business!!) can get into big trouble if you partake in this activity. If you’re…
Read MoreBaja Adventures
Greetings from Southern Baja, Mexico. In June, my husband Rick and I packed up the truck with surfboards and 6 weeks worth of adventure gear and dipped south of the border for the summer. We’ve been road tripping throughout the entire Baja peninsula this summer and it’s been quite an adventure, to put it mildly!! There…
Read MoreFab Fempreneur Fest ticket give-away
The 3rd annual Fab Fempreneur Fest is taking place in January … and I’ve got something exciting to share with my tribe: As a sponsor of this event, I’m pumped to announce a very special give-away that will award one lucky Fab Fempreneur with a full-paid, all inclusive ticket to Fab Fempreneur Fest 2021 ($897 value).…
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…
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