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Personal Branding Photoshoot: Penny Goffman
This photoshoot is proof that almost anyone with an Instagram account can benefit from a Personal Branding portrait session. Penny Goffman is a Greenwich mom who’s been featured in the media for her fashion business and is now working as a community organizer and chair in fashion for HeyMama…
10 Types of Branding Photos Every Entrepreneur Needs
While each Personal Branding photo session is totally unique, there are 10 primary types of branding photos that almost every entrepreneur or small business owner needs to have. In this post, we’ll take a look at what these types of images are and why they’re important, with examples of each.
5 Reasons a Headshot is the Perfect Father's Day Gift
Every year, women in the US try to come up with thoughtful and meaningful gifts for their husbands and dads for Father’s Day. Typical presents might include golf or other sports equipment, a tie, alcohol related items, or grill stuff. But what if the perfect Father’s Day gift was something a bit more special?
Fully Vaccinated & Studio Update
I am very excited to announce that it has been two weeks since my second dose of the Moderna COVID vaccine, which means that I am now fully vaccinated. While there is a variety of opinions around getting the vaccine, I felt strongly that it was important to provide a safe and comfortable environment to everyone I have the pleasure working with in my business…
Brand Photography: Leann Kelly
A Personal Branding photoshoot is perfect for those of us who are transitioning into entrepreneurship. And that is exactly the reason why Leann reached out to schedule a session. She needed a full portfolio of highly custom images for her transition into the area of personal coaching…
CT Dermatology Small Business Brand Photoshoot
CT Dermatology Group has several office locations in Connecticut and needed brand photography for a magazine article in the Greenwich Lifestyle Magazine March 2021 issue. We scheduled a photoshoot in each of the locations: Milford, Greenwich, Norwalk, and Stamford and were able to capture about 200 images of everything from interior and exterior photos, dermatologists working with patients, the office environment, lifestyle photos, and product images.
Now open! New Studio Location in Westport
The new Westport Studio location is officially open for photoshoots! The space contains a comfortable seating area, image viewing setup with a mobile flat-screen TV, wide photography backgrounds to accommodate groups of 3-4 people, hair and makeup area, private bathroom..
New Studio Update & Opening Date
As anyone who has ever embarked on a construction project knows, things always take longer than expected. This post is an update on my new Studio and where things are at the moment. I am personally always interested in these types of projects and assume it’s fun for everyone else to get a behind the scenes sneak peek on what’s happening right now, too…
What to Wear for Headshots
One of the biggest questions when it comes to scheduling a headshot photo session is “What should I wear?”. While you can certainly wear whatever you like, there are definite go-to guidelines that will guarantee that you look your best in photos. Find out my tried and true suggestions when it comes to selecting what to wear for your headshots…
Announcement: Studio is Moving to Westport!
It has been almost 5 years since I signed the lease on my photography Studio in Greenwich, and while I absolutely love being in that space and adore all of my local Riverside clients, I had to make the decision to move…
New Products and Services for 2021
I believe that every business should be fluid. And if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we should be willing to change and adjust based on the circumstances that are given. I’ve always been a big proponent of evaluating the services that are offered and figuring out how to best serve my clients…
2020, a Year in Review
Every year, I like to do a “Year in Review” Blog post to share some of the learnings from the year.. and 2020 is no different. I feel like we all learned so much (at least that’s the hope, right?) this year that it’s worth summarizing the biggest takeaways from 2020, both in terms of business and my personal life…
Top 5 Complaints Clients Have About Photographers
Find out what the most common complaints I hear about previous photography experiences and how I structure my sessions to avoid these types of mistakes with each individual client.
Holiday Cards for People who Hate Holiday Cards
Helpful suggestions for how you can overcome some of the most common struggles with Holiday Cards this season and hopefully make the experience something you enjoy instead of dread!
Tips for Using Photography on Your Website
One of the best ways to use custom Personal Branding photography is on your business website. Not only does it look more cohesive than using stock photos, but it also makes your business seem more trustworthy…
How to Compare Headshot Photographers
When you’re searching online to find a headshot photographer, you are probably going to end up comparing a couple of good candidates to figure out which one you should go with. And it’s sometimes hard to tell what the right decision should be…
What it means to be a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
Learn what being a Certified Professional Photographer means, what the rigorous process for professional photographer certification is, and what benefits this has for you!
Brand Photography, an Investment that Pays for Itself
What are some real world benefits of spending more to hire a professional photographer for personal branding? And why will that amount most likely directly lead to increased income, making it a very worthwhile investment?
The Importance of Having a Process
One thing I had to learn (the hard way) about running my own business, is that having systems and processes in place isn’t optional. See how I use processes to work LESS and get MORE done, and why this is so important for every business to have…
5 Reasons Why You Should Spend Money on Portraits
There are a lot of things we spend money on! Find out exactly why family photography is a smart thing to buy and the top 5 reasons why you should spend money on portraits instead of something else…