Headshots
Personal Branding Photos | Elana Karoly, Mortgage | San Diego, CA
Elana Karoly – the Home Loan Queen! I had so much photographing Elana for her updated branding photos. She is affectionately known as the Home Loan Queen and wanted to bring that fun element into her professional images. Elena was very clear on her brand and how she wanted her photos to represent her, and…
Read MorePersonal Branding Photos | Chemistry Professional | San Diego, CA
I worked with Katrina (fondly known as Kat to her friends!) to update her headshots and she came with several different looks that represented her as a professional woman who also is fun and friendly. Kat is super-impresive to me because she has a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and specializes in the Pharmaceutical industry. She…
Read More5 tips for getting a brilliant headshot portrait | San Diego branding photographer
As a portrait photographer I look at everyone’s headshot. I examine them. I study the images I love and secretly cringe at the images that are less than amazing. So, what do I consider a BRILLIANT headshot? What makes me think “you had me at hello”? A brilliant headshot will intrigue the viewer and make them…
Read MorePersonal Brand Portraits | Ashley Strong, Wedding & Portrait Photographer
I had the pleasure of capturing a fellow portrait photographer, Ashley Strong Smith. Ashley is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Oceanside, CA. Ashley wanted to have portraits taken in a natural, earthy environment. And lucky for us, we planned our shoot for a time following heavy rains in Southern California which resulted in such…
Read MorePersonal Branding Portraits | Holistic Pregnancy Coach, Kristen Strate
Kristen Strate is a holistic pregnancy coach, a Bulletproof coach, a fitness instructor, a mom, a wife … she embodies all things family and health. She launched her website last year and in preparation for her public unveiling we did a photoshoot in her hometown of Oceanside, CA to feature the many sides of Kristen.…
Read MoreDancer Portraits | You Can Dance Studio, Hermosa Beach, CA
One of my FAVORITE clients to photograph are the professional dancers from You Can Dance Studio in Hermosa Beach, CA. We collaborated on their latest set of marketing portraits which involved their ridiculously talented team of dancers who are masters of multiple styles of dance. The studio is owned by the dynamic mother/daughter team of…
Read MoreBranding Portraits | Wardrobe Stylist, Lisa O’Hearn
Lisa O’Hearn is a wardrobe stylist for Cabi, so of course she wore items from the recently-launched Spring Collection for her photoshoot. And how cute does she look in each of these pieces???!! We went to Balboa Park in San Diego for this shoot because Lisa wanted photos that were warm and inviting and playful…
Read MoreBranding Portraits | Curt Cuscino
This was such a fun photoshoot because it was a total departure from the style that I typically shoot! Curt is a DJ and he is also a principal with HypeLife Brands, progressive branding & marketing agency helping brands engage Millennials. So when he came to me for updated headshots to promote his DJ business, I knew this would be…
Read MoreTradeshow Executive Magazine cover shoot | Jo-Anne Kelleway
Photographing the CEO of The Info Salons Group for the cover of Tradeshow Executive Magazine was such a fun assignment! Often, when you hear “CEO” you think of an over-scheduled busy person, in a business suit, with a powerful disposition. However, this CEO, Jo-Anne Kelleway couldn’t have been more warm, fun and down-to-earth! Not one…
Read More2016 – Year in Review – Marcy Browe Photography
So, turns out I’ve had a busy 2016!! I didn’t realize just how busy I had been this year until I tallied the numbers: 139 photoshoots: 29,190 shutter clicks 65% Portraits and Personal Branding 35% Family Photography This has been such a fun year … I’ve photographed all kinds of women who responded to my…
Read MoreHeadshots for Film and TV technical advisor
New headshots for Steve who is shifting his career in a new direction – he’s currently working as a technical advisor for film and television. And to Steve the term “headshot” might mean something different than it does to me!! Steve has taken is experience – over 25 years of firearms and tactical training – and…
Read MoreSan Diego real estate team portraits
Ok this shoot was super fun!! Not all business team portrait shoots involve the San Diego harbor, champagne toasts and jumping in the sand. But this team knows how to have fun and literally kick up their heels!! I had the honor of working with Mike Chiesl and his team of realtors and support staff…
Read MoreCommunity over Competition – practicing the abundance mentality
I recently joined a women’s mastermind group called Connect For Success, and Heather Marsh of HMM Creative – a photographer and personal branding expert – is also in this group. When she noticed that I joined the group, she reached out to me with an open heart and a collaborative spirit and said “let’s connect” (ah…
Read Moreheadshot portrait session | Oceanside, CA | Marcy Browe Photography
Dani came for headshots and ended up leaving with photos of her with her two adorable dogs (and with her hubby too)! Dani has recently made a career change, from a full-time nurse to the owner of the San Diego franchise of LifeSquire. LifeSquire is a personal assistant and organizational service. Whether it’s personal or professional, LifeSquire…
Read MoreSan Diego Personal Injury Attorney | Levinson Law Group | Marcy Browe Photography
Just launched … the new website for the Levinson Law Group!! Check out their new website, which features updated photos of Gordon and his team. Gordon Levinson has assembled a team of truly remarkable personal injury lawyers and support staff. I’ve been in their office several times to photograph this group of professionals and I…
Read MoreMy Personal Philosophy on Re-Touching Photos
Ok, people, let’s talk about Photoshop. Re-touching, air brushing, a digital facial … whatever you call it, the power of Photoshop in the right hands can be etherial. But if your re-toucher over-uses Photoshop it can make your photos look very un-natural. Fake, dated, blurry, altered, cartoonish … these are NOT words you want people…
Read MoreHeadshot portrait session | Rex Hindrichs | Marcy Browe Photography – San Diego, CA
“Tough guy”, “Thug”, “Menacing”. These are the types of characters Rex Hindrichs is looking to get casted for. Although when you meet him, that’s not at all what comes across in his warm, gentle personality. And then … he switches into character. He drops his smile and stares at you through his lowered brow and immediately…
Read MorePortrait session | Katelynn | San Diego Portrait Photographer
I asked 17-year-old Katelynn when she felt most beautiful, and she answered “I feel most beautiful when I’m comfortable in what I’m wearing and how I look”. Yes! I love that answer. And I agree that being comfortable in your own skin allows you to ooze confidence and that is the pathway to feeling…
Read MoreVideo Tip for the modern man – how to dress for your professional portrait
I teamed up with Lauren Castle, an Image Strategist and Style Advisor with Impress Express, to discuss how men should dress for their professional portraits. We brought along our mutual client, Daniel Gawrys, to model for us. Daniel is an Executive Coach & Educational Consultant. In my opinion, Daniel defines the modern business man. In his…
Read MoreThe Modern Beauty Portrait Event
You’re invited to celebrate the glamorous, modern, gorgeous you! Every woman deserves the opportunity to feel beautiful. To feel fabulous. During this portrait experience, you will be styled and photographed like a model. You’ll receive gorgeous photos that showcase the best version of you. Photographs that you’ll be proud to show off and that reflect…
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