Along with engaging lifestyle portraits, these are our focus:

Working Shots: Capture the essence of your daily activities. These shots offer a genuine glimpse into your professional life. Whether you're passionately crafting a piece, consulting with clients, or overseeing your business, these images humanize your brand and provide authenticity.

Action Shots: Activities that you recommend your clients engage in can be transformed into compelling marketing material. These images bring your guidance to life and help potential clients visualize the experiences they'll enjoy when working with you.

Custom Flatlays: Flatlays are overhead images that show an aspect of what you do. Whether it's arranging your products, tools, or elements of your work, these flatlays become your signature visual language. No more searching for generic stock photos; you'll have your collection of eye-catching visuals that align perfectly with your brand's identity.

Detail Shots: These close-ups are more than just photos; they're your storytelling tools. Highlighting intricate aspects of your process, such as holding your product, painting silk, or crafting handwritten notes to clients, detail shots create intrigue and connection. They draw potential clients into your world, sparking interest, and inviting them to explore further.

We'll discuss the props and elements that align with your brand and messaging during your planning session. This ensures that your images not only look fantastic but also speak directly to your audience, whether you're sharing them on Facebook, Instagram, or your website. Your imagery becomes a powerful storytelling tool, reinforcing your unique identity in a visually captivating way.

No, however, hair and makeup artistry is a key component to my sessions.

I work with experienced professionals who will work closely with you to achieve the look you desire, from a natural "no-makeup, camera-ready" appearance to more dramatic styles, including lashes.

If you have sensitivities to products, you're welcome to bring your own.

You can also bring a photo with a look you love for reference, and don't forget to bring your favorite lipstick along.

99.9% of the clients I work with add the makeup (and) hair to their session. Typical prices for this (August 2025) runs $300 for both.

Please let me know if you want my referral artist(s) for your session.

The wonderful thing about this question is you are not responsible for how you look in your photos, I am!

Half of my clients feel that they “don’t look good in pictures” and are totally floored when they see what a little guidance can do when it comes to the results. I work with your body type to really position you in flattering ways where you look your best. Once you say “yes” to a session, you are in great hands that will take care of you, start to finish!

Yes, I offer retouching services to enhance your photos. Please look at the detailed description above that shares what and how I create the retouching I do.

If you have specific retouching requests, please let me know during our consultation.

Additional retouching may be purchased to your order, if you wish it applied to more photos.

With branding photography, you can expect an investment ranging from $2,000 to $5000. for a solid photographer.

With me, there's no pressure or upsell; you receive all that is listed in the description, without any additional investment. Some clients will rent the perfect space with which to have their photos taken, one that represents the “feel” of their branding. Some clients choose to upgrade their package after reviewing their photos. I will work with you to determine what works best for you.

I caution you to beware of unusually low-priced offers in branding photography.

Exceptional, scroll-stopping images are crucial for building your online presence, connecting with your audience, and promoting yourself and your business. Spending time with the wrong photographer can cost you money AND time.

This endeavor not only enhances your professional image but is also an essential tax write-off for your business.

It's a powerful way to increase your income by presenting yourself as the "go-to" specialist in your field, and can fully be a deducted expense.

If part of your session is in my studio, I am based in La Mesa, California, not far off the freeway.

You'll receive detailed directions before your session.