Behind the scenes of a personal branding photoshoot

Branding photographer in San Diego

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…

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Branding photos for San Diego aesthetician

Branding photos for San Diego aesthetician

Sherlyn is a beach-loving San Diego native. She grew up worshiping the sun and knows full well the damaging effects of the sun on our skin. As an aesthetician, she aims to help her clients reduce the damage and return the skin to its healthy, bright and vibrant state. As the owner of Healthy Skin…

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Branding photos for San Diego podcaster

Branding photos for San Diego podcaster

Mia is currently a junior in high school, but she’s already creating a movement in the mental health space. She has started a podcast called The “D” Word, a Gen-Z led podcast where she speaks with mental health experts, researchers, educators, and students to discuss topics surrounding teen mental health and well-being.  At this critical…

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Your 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.…

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3 best ways to acquire photos for your business

3 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…

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Branding photos for Oceanside realtor

Branding photos for Oceanside realtor

Heidi Wilson is an Oceanside realtor with years of experience as a mortgage professional. After deciding to shift the focus of her business to the real estate market, we had a powerful conversation about her brand. Here’s the result of that conversation: Heidi has raised her 17-year old son in Oceanside and she’s deeply connected…

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Branding photos for author

Branding photos for author

Kirsten Pursell is a brave woman: she has published an unfiltered memoir lifted directly from the pages of her teen-age diaries. She leaves nothing out, and this is what makes her book a fascinating read!!  She recently released On Becoming Me: Memoir of an 80’s Teenager which is a reflective look back on her turbulent…

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Branding photos for acupuncturist

Branding photos for acupuncturist

Gavin Garcia had a specific vision for his photoshoot when he came to me. He was working with Johanna of Modern Wellness Design, to create his website and he knew the style of photos he wanted to use on his new site.  Gavin wanted to show himself working with clients, and he really wanted to…

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Personal branding photos for San Diego transformational coach

Personal branding photos for San Diego transformational coach

As a Growth Catalyst and Transformational Coach, Dinanvia Serro draws on over 18 years of experience to help her clients create what they truly want – no matter how far-fetched their dream may be.  Dinavia’s rich background as a Transformational Coach, fitness trainer, yoga trainer, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner gives her a unique ability to…

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Allow me to introduce myself

Branding photographer in San Diego

“Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Humpty, pronounced with an Umpty…” Sorry I couldn’t help myself! Whenever I see social media posts that start with “allow me to introduce myself…” I immediately begin singing the Humpty Dance song. I was a teenager in the 90’s. What do you expect!?!  For my introduction? If…

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Branding photos for San Diego yogi and massage therapist

Branding photos for San Diego yogi and massage therapist

Taylor of The Taylor Touch offers both yoga and massage to her clients in North County San Diego.  Taylor is open about her trauma-based journey to the healing practice of yoga. Her childhood coping mechanisms were all tools to dis-associate with the body as a way to cope. As part of her healing, she knew…

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Branding photos for intuitive nurse

Branding photos for intuitive nurse

Dolores Fazzino is a Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive and a pioneer bridging the world of spirituality and wellness. With over 40 years-experience in the healthcare industry, she has assisted with over 15,500 surgical procedures.  Gifted since she was a child with intuitive abilities, she quickly learned that being empathic, and a highly sensitive person made…

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Personal branding photos for San Diego interior designer

Personal branding photos for San Diego interior designer

Vanessa Banks is an interior designer based out of San Diego, CA. When Vanessa was ready to re-launch her design business, she called me for an updated branding photoshoot. I was very excited to work with Vanessa again, because I knew that she was incredibly stylish and I loved our last photoshoot. I’ve gotten to…

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Personal branding photos for San Diego attorney

Personal branding photos for San Diego attorney

Rebecca London is a San Diego-based attorney and general council who primarily serves technology businesses. She wanted photos that represented her tech-company corporate attorney side, but with a heavy dose of the Cali-lifestyle that she embodies.  When Rebecca isn’t working she loves to be in the ocean. She’s an avid surfer and wakeboarder, so when…

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Branding photos for entrepreneur, author, and podcast host

Branding photos for entrepreneur, author, and podcast host

Ashlynn Cubbison is an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host who helps other entrepreneurs simplify their business through time blocking, repurposing & batching content. We had worked together in the past, and I have gotten to know Ashlynn and have watched, in admiration, as she continued to expand into multiple entrepreneurial roles. It only makes sense…

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Photos for San Diego model

Photos for San Diego model

Danielle Grandberry is a San Diego based fashion model. We worked together to create updated portfolio photos for her modeling book. She had specific looks that she wanted to capture: glamorous, street wear, business, and active lifestyle.  When she texted me the outfits that she planned to bring to the photoshoot I was so excited!!…

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Team photos and headshots for Classic Home Improvements

Team photos and headshots for Classic Home Improvements

The team at Classic Home Improvements had recently expanded to include multiple divisions of their design, remodeling and contracting services. They had their whole team together for a division-wide training day, so I joined them to capture a team photo in front of their branded fleet of vehicles. We also took headshots of their leadership…

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Headshot day for San Diego tenants

Headshot day for San Diego tenants

The property manager for 550 West, a beautiful office tower located in the heart of downtown San Diego, scheduled a headshot day for all of their tenants as a way to encourage them to come back to the building.  Most of their tenants had been working from home during the Covid restrictions.  Offering professional photoshoots…

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Marketing & branding photos for Crystal Uncorked

Marketing & branding photos for Crystal Uncorked

When Crystal Vilkaitis contacted me to tell me about her new podcast called Crystal Uncorked, which blends business and life advice from the perspective of a wine enthusiast, I was immediately hooked. I’ve done multiple photoshoots for Crystal and her team for the company she founded called Crystal Media, which provides training and resources for…

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Personal branding photos for San Diego psychologist

Personal branding photos for San Diego psychologist

Elise Bradley is a neuropsychologist who has moved her practice from the east coast to San Diego. This was the perfect time to capture branding photos for Elise, as she was creating a new website and online presence to promote her practice.  A neuropsychological is a specific type of psychologist – this modality uses evaluations…

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