If your photos aren't getting you SEEN, then what is? COmpelling, brandind images created here!

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If your photos aren't getting you SEEN, then what is? COmpelling, brandind images created here! ⋆ ⋆

powerful, marketing images that will sell you, your service and your products.

The Over 50 Brand Experience OFFERs what you need:

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your first impression ONLINE is your hand shake to the world

Hilary

Let’s invite the viewer to FEEL something about you!

Nancy

BRENDA

THe types of photos we capture in Branding:

HEADSHOTS / PROFESSIONAL

PERSONALITY PROFILES

YOU IN YOUR EXPERTISE

DETAIL | SUPPORTIVE PHOTOS

two BRANDING SESSIONS to choose from:

Fill the library with marketing photos

HALF DAY, LOCATIONS BRANDING SESSION

Keep the marketing fires burning with a library of images, including headshots, portraits, work captures, product or mood detail shots, and social media abstracts. 15 of your most important will receive my signature retouch

THE BRAND FLAME

Best for filling the coffer of needed portraits, behind the scenes and detail social media images

Includes:

Detailed branding questionnaire to put words to what your brand is, or wants to be, to guide your photography and goals.
A collaborative Zoom planning consultation to get things in place.
A shot list and timeline to accomplish all your needs that were decided upon during the consult.
A 80+ gallery of cropped and color corrected photos from your session.
10 of your favorite portraits from that gallery retouched with my signature sparkle for your most important portraits.

Brand Flame Price: $3390

A half deposit required to book your session. Balance due a week before the session takes place.

A STUDIO BRANDING FOR CAPTURING YOUR NECESSITIES

PORTRAIT LIFESTYLE AND DETAIL IMAGES, Incredible lifestyle portraits and headshots with my signature retouching to bring out your best. Images of you at work, at play, interacting, using or showing your product or services. Included are detail shots (non-portrait) for social media storytelling.

The Brand SPARK

Best for photos to show the different sides of you, share your story, for filling in web photo gaps, updating social media spots and profile photos.

Includes:

Easy brand questionnaire to look at colors, your goals and direction, ways to be visually presenting you.
Photography in studio with several wardrobe changes and prop images. (aprox. 2 hours).
Zoom Gallery Review, and guided assistance to choose your images. Color adjusting and cropping, signature retouching with portraits. (30 images included).
Other images available to purchase, should you find more that you need.

Brand Spard Price: $2290

A half deposit required to book your session. Balance due a week before the session takes place.

THE PROCESS: How a successful brand shoot works

THE PREP

You’ll fill out your brand questionnaire to dive deep into what your brand is, how you see yourself and your business aura.
A live consultation will help us decide the “stories” we want to show in your photos.
A shot list and timeline with wardrobe are created to ensure that every aspect is covered and planned for; props, wardrobe and location(s).
THE SESSION

You may choose to start your day with professional hair and makeup artisry to get you looking and feeling your best.
We then photograph the variety of looks, locations, detail images (product and social media abstracts) that you will use to boost your sales and credibility. Included are multiple, lifestyle image “headshots” for website and promotional needs. My guided posing ensures you look great.
THE Results

We’ll capture the visual communication of what you do, who you serve, and how you do it.
This session generally includes lifestyle portraits, action images, “fly on the wall” views of you doing what you do, detail shots of your product, your procedure, your tools of the trade. You’ll receive photos that are social media-ready and color-corrected for you to be seen strong!

WHY OVER 50 as your specialty?

AS YOU GET OLDER, YOU NEED a PHOTOGRAPHER with some expertise to help you

Looking great in photos isn’t about looking younger — it’s about looking like your best self. But photographing mature faces takes special skills. The wrong angles or lighting can add years, exaggerate wrinkles, or make eyes look tired, a face, haggard.

I know how to work with every age — men, women, over 50, under 50 — to bring out a natural, confident presence. My heart is especially with women over 50, because I understand how vulnerable it can feel to step in front of the camera when time has changed how we see ourselves.

With expert posing, flattering light, and a relaxed, guided experience, you’ll see the difference in your images… and feel it, too.

Whether you need branding photos for your career, your business, or a personal reinvention, I make the process easy, encouraging, and even fun. No awkward moments. No unflattering shots. Just authentic, powerful images that connect.

Don’t wait for “someday.” This is your time to be seen.

“Working with Karen was an incredible experience! Her diligence and passion shines through from the planning stages to completion after the photo shoot. I selected a full day package and was provided with a stylist and hair/make-up artist which made the process even better. I simply had to show up and the magic just happened.

As someone who usually shy’s far away from the camera, I was at ease thanks to Karen’s calm and welcoming nature. We laughed and had FUN all while the camera was clicking and I was none the wiser. The photos are more than I expected in terms of beauty and telling the story for my business. Thank you for making it such a comfortable and enjoyable process Karen!”

-Lisa G

My Signature retouching that maKES THE DIFFERENCE

MY SIGNATURE RETOUCHING DEALS WITH THE THINGS THAT SHOW UP TOO POWERFULLY, OR DON’T BELONG IN YOUR PHOTOS.

My techniques do not involve making you look 40 if you are 70. My goal in my signature retouching technique is to present you in the way that celebrities get to show up: confident, invigorated and at thier best!

This includes any or all of these things:

FaCE

Softening or lessening deep wrinkles
Softening or Removal of “11’s” and puppet lines
Lessening or Removal of age spots and sun spots
Brightening and making eyes sparkle
Neck softened and made to look more youthful
Jowel impact reduced

Body/hands

Lessening or Removal of age spots and sun spots, where desired
Hands: Softening of any major veins or wrinkling
Softening or removing of any crepeing or wrinkling
Reshaping or size reduction due to clothing or camera distortion

Hair

Removal of stray hairs, odd hairs anywhere on your body and a clean up of your hairdo

The BEST OF YOU

Remember that if you are promoting yourself, you want to look as good as possible in your photos without exaggeration or distortion of who you are. To look like you “on a really good day!” for your photos is the key to connecting with your audience with authenticity and integrity!

What Others are saying about the brand experience

“I LOVE LOVE LOVE the photos. Especially, the close up!!!! Thank you again for helping me look so stunning 😉 (I still can't believe it's me)”

Nita C
“Thank you so much! I can't begin to tell you what these pictures have done for me! So empowering! ”

Jeri Y
“I truly loved the entire session. The flow, the readiness to catch any movement or emotion, the make up, the setting…etc. You made me feel confident, in control, happy and easy to work with. I truly appreciate you.”

Lina

HOW YOU SHOW UP IN YOUR BUSINESS MATTERS…

The idea of investing in yourself for photos as a woman over 50, when you see the aging signs on your face that you are not happy with, is not only discouraging, it can stop you. Maintaining confidence in how you appear when you do “show up” can be a mental challenge.

It's common to feel anxious and uncertain about how to present yourself and your business to the world without looking “old”, with the mirror not being congruent with how you feel inside.

I create branding photos that make your maturity an asset, not a hindrance.

My mission is to empower individuals to thrive in their digital presence, enabling them to connect with their growing virtual audience and instill the inner confidence to “BE SEEN,” as they know is essential for success.

I’ve designed my Brand Experiences to help you achieve just that!

FAQs

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.