The visual brand blog

Every year I witness the “dreadful family session slow walk up”. Let’s be honest, nobody likes to have their picture taken, but add your whole family into the equation and there is sure to be chaos and anxiety. I bet money that there were arguments from the time that each family member sauntered out of […]

I am the first to say that the Fall colors this season are the most brilliant right now! They truly are. But, the weather, especially here outside of Chicago, is so unpredictable. I mean, it snowed the other day in MN & WI, so we know it’s not too far off for us. We are […]

Headshot days were created to be easy and result in authentic, professional images of you that you are proud to share. But more than that, we find a dedicated day of headshots is so much fun for us in the studio and for all the clients that we see. The setup and the lights are […]

I am a huge believer in vision boards!  I have done one, every year, for the last 5 years. Prior to 2020, I even created a small weekly vision board in my planner to keep me focused on my goals for the week/month/future. Past vision boards up at my studio, and my current board is […]

One thing I pride myself on is capturing “you” in your photos. Especially your headshots. And that takes a hell of a lot more than one snap of my camera.

Almost everyone gets nervous. Almost every single person who has come into the studio has been nervous about getting their photos taken, especially when simply updating their headshots. Even the models I have worked with have insecurities! You are not alone in your fears.  Clients worry about their weight, their age, their hair color, birthmarks, […]