Personal Branding versus Headshot photos: what’s the difference?

headshot versus personal branding

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…

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Branding photos & video for Ashley Strong Smith

Personal branding photos in Oceanside, created to capture the spirit of Ashley's mission.

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…

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Branding photos for Carlsbad City Council candidate

Personal branding photos in Oceanside. Carlsbad City Counsel candidate, created to capture the spirit of Lela’s mission.

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…

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Branding photos for Orange County attorney

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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…

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Hair 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…

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Tradeshow Executive Magazine photoshoot with Karalynn Sprouse

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The February issue of Tradeshow Executive Magazine features photos I took of the Executive VP of Emerald Exhibits, Karalynn Sprouse.  We took the photos for this issue, at the beautiful Emerald Exposition offices in Culver City.  Karalynn is the kind of executive that mentors and promotes other females, this is a major focus for her,…

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Brand photos for San Diego Family Mediation

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When I met Amanda and Jennifer, the owners of San Diego Family Mediation, I knew right away that these women had a special gift for taking complex and emotional family law and giving their clients the gift of calm, ease and expertise.  Let’s face it, nobody wants to be going through a divorce. But if…

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Branding Photos & Videos for Ashlynn Cubbison

Personal branding photos and branding videos in Oceanside. created by San Diego personal branding photographer marcy browe

Ashlynn Cubbison wanted to create a series of videos and accompanying brand photos, to promote her coaching offerings.  We spent a full day at my studio and created a whole portfolio of images and matching videos: CLICK TO VIEW ASHLYNN’S VIDEO LIBRARY: Ashlynn and I first met several years ago when I worked with her…

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Branding photos for Cheryl Lee

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Cheryl Lee is the founder of The Synergy CoWorking Centre in Escondido, which provides nonprofits with office space. Cheryl’s other business venture is Bay Vista, a nonprofit that focuses on providing community-based affordable housing throughout Southern California.  “San Diego has always been a mecca for entrepreneurship or new businesses, and the Escondido area is particularly…

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Branding photos for a financial advisor

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Kat Rogers is not your typical financial advisor. So her photos needed to represent her vibrant and fun-loving personality, while also striking the right balance of portraying her as polished and professional.  Before becoming a financial advisor, Kat worked for 18 years in film production – and she took all that business experience into her…

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Corporate Branding Photography

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Are you guilty of using bad stock photography to promote your business? The type of photos that are generic and over-used? You can usually tell right away when you’re seeing a stock photo because it’s often bland and soulless.  Or … even worse: are you “borrowing photos” from the internet? Do you Google images and use…

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Branding and lifestyle photos: San Diego business attorney

Silvina Tondini is a Carlsbad-based business and immigration attorney. I created branding photos for Silvina, showcasing her at her office, working with clients and also featuring lifestyle photos of her in Carlsbad Village.  As a native of Argentina, Silvina intimately knows the process of immigration. Her speciality is helping those who want to start or…

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Branding photos for the “love expert”

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Dr. Diana Kirschner is dubbed the “Love Expert”. She’s a psychologist and bestselling author who has helped tens of thousands of singles and couples to find the relationships of their dreams.  Along with her team of expert Love Mentors® and dating coaches, she uses a unique approach to help women and men heal from heartbreak,…

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How to Rock Your Brand Inside Out

I talk a lot about “brand”. Your brand is THE PROMISE OF AN EXPERIENCE. When your potential clients see you, your brand is what tells them what it would be like to work with you. Whenever you walk in a room, any time you interact on social media, whenever you are creating marketing — this…

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Branding photos, travel designer Trisha Rathke

Trisha Rathke is not just a travel planner, she crafts luxury travel experiences — that’s why she named her company VIP Travel Designs.  Her brand words are: Bespoke, Authentic and Priceless. And this mantra rings true for Trisha throughout the experiences she creates for her customers.  With this strong brand identity in mind, we created…

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Behind The Scenes: What’s in My Camera Bag

I can tell when I am talking with a “gear nerd” when they start asking me questions about my camera equipment. The gear nerd will spend many hours reading about the latest camera tech and drooling over gear they’ll probably never be able to afford. They really care about photo equipment specs, they will know…

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How To Be A Green Business

Whether you’re a solo business owner (like me!) or you have a huge facility or anything in between there are MANY ways we can be more green and sustainable as business owners. Here are MY tips for being sustainable AND some resources from the Green Business Network of California. Learn more about my philosophy as…

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branding photos: Mission Driven Marketing leader Dana Magnus

branding photos for san diego marketing professional, oceanside photographer Marcy Browe

As a creative brand strategist, Dana considers it her job to guide you on your CEO journey to the only way that works in marketing- connecting humans with other humans! Dana’s passion is for Mission Driven Marketing – she is leading by example to change the world. And she brings this passion to her marketing…

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Live a Hell Yes Life, branding photos Barbara Miller

Personal branding photos in Encinitas, created to capture the spirit of Barbara’s mission.

Do you want to Live a HELL YES Life? I’m saying “hell yes” to that!! Barbara Miller is on a mission to empower women to live a life that makes them want to say “Hell Yes!”  Barbara knows that many people feel stuck or unmotivated to change, but they truly want to thrive and live…

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