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You spend hours on social media. You write long emails to your list. You even paid for a fancy website layout. Still, the phone does not ring. It feels like you are shouting into a quiet room. You wonder why your marketing is not working. The answer is often simpler than you think. People buy […]
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You only have a few seconds to make a great impression. When someone finds your website, they start judging you immediately. They look at your face and your background. They look at the colors and the overall feel of your site. If you want to get more clients, you must build trust online right away. […]
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When someone searches for an Alexandria branding photographer, they usually want more than a nice headshot. They want photos that look polished, feel useful, and support the next stage of their business. That was the goal for Polly’s session. She wanted images that felt professional, approachable, and true to the work she does. Polly is […]
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Modern headshots for professionals are perfect when you need more than a traditional headshot, but you are not quite ready for a full branding session. A quick corporate headshot can be useful, but it usually focuses on head-and-shoulders photos against a simple background. Sometimes, your business needs more warmth, variety, and personality. A modern headshot […]
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Some photoshoots come with a little extra weight. This was one of them. For this session, I photographed executive headshots in Virginia for Carly Fiorina at her home. Carly recently became CEO of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation after serving as Chair of its Board of Trustees. She has also led Hewlett-Packard, made history in business, […]
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You know a photoshoot is serious when it needs a timeline, a glam schedule, and snacks. Lots of snacks. This real estate team brand photography session for Focus on NoVA was a full day in the best way. We photographed six realtors, individual branding images, team photos, paired photos, working shots, and fun moments. Because […]
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Branding photos for wardrobe stylists should feel polished, personal, and easy to trust. That was the goal for Marlys Nylund, founder of Emerald N Oak and lead stylist for Bloomingdale’s. Marlys has a calm, stylish presence that photographs beautifully. Also, she understands the tiny details that make an image feel finished. The clothes. The movement. […]
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Some brand shoots just click, and this Loudoun County realtor branding session with Kelly Ettrich was one of them. From the minute I arrived, I knew her home would set the tone. It was polished, warm, and beautifully prepared. Honestly, it looked like a spread from Architectural Digest. More importantly, it felt like Kelly. It […]
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Radiance Salon was a big project, which is exactly why I loved it. Medical spa branding photography was a key part of this shoot, but it was not the whole picture. I photographed two locations over multiple days. I also captured video throughout the shoot and created a promotional video for the brand. More Than […]
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If you are wondering what to look for in a branding photographer in Northern Virginia, start with more than pretty photos. You want images that support your business goals. You also want a photographer who understands how those images will be used. After all, your website, social media, and marketing should all feel polished and […]
