2016 – 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…

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Headshots for Film and TV technical advisor

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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…

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San Diego real estate team portraits

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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…

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Community over Competition – practicing the abundance mentality

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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…

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headshot portrait session | Oceanside, CA | Marcy Browe Photography

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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…

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My 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…

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Portrait session | Katelynn | San Diego Portrait Photographer

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  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…

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Video Tip for the modern man – how to dress for your professional portrait

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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…

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The 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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Website photo session | Melissa Williams | Marcy Browe Photography

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Melissa Williams has a way with words. In fact, words are her specialty. She’s a San Diego copywriter and the owner of Brand Meets Copy and we teamed up to create new photos for her re-branded website. She describes her role as a creative copywriter best when she says “it is my passion to help people…

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5 tips for getting perfect makeup for your headshot portrait

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I’ve got another how-to video for you, ladies! This time we’re talking about how to get great makeup for your headshot photo shoot. Whether you’re a seasoned glam gal or you’re more of the natural type, there are some nuggets of wisdom in this video. Once you have your headshot session booked, it’s time to…

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Tips for getting great hair for your headshot photoshoot

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Hey ladies! Let’s talk about hair. Specifically, how to ensure you have great hair for your headshot portrait. Every professional — regardless of the industry you’re in —  should have a great headshot of themselves. You need a recent, professional-looking photo to use when promoting yourself on social media, in industry trade publications, for speaking…

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Kyndra de St. Aubin

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I recently photographed Kyndra de St. Aubin, who represents the new generation of female sports broadcasters. A former University of Minnesota soccer star, Kyndra is currently an analyst for women’s college soccer, basketball and softball! Kyndra lives in Arizona, but she came to LA for a few days with her beautiful 7-month-old baby girl and…

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