3 Mistakes to Watch Out For on Your Brand Photoshoot | Boston Brand Photographer
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3 Mistakes to Watch Out For on Your Brand Photoshoot | Boston Brand Photographer

Hey there, small business owners and entrepreneurs in Boston! If you're gearing up for an awesome brand photoshoot, we've got some essential advice to share with you. Today, we're going to uncover the top three mistakes you need to avoid to ensure your brand photoshoot is a resounding success. So, grab your notebook and let's dive into this blog post that's all about what to avoid to create stunning brand visuals.

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Baby's first year: The 4 milestones you want to have photographed | Boston family photographer
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Baby's first year: The 4 milestones you want to have photographed | Boston family photographer

New parents ask me all the time - when is the best time for baby photos? Short answer: whenever you decide to take them. Baby’s first year is all around incredible and ever-changing, so don’t stress over photographing them at the “perfect” stage. As a guideline, here are my milestone recommendations within baby’s first year:

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Where do I start? Tips for planning your best personal brand session | Boston Photographer

Where do I start? Tips for planning your best personal brand session | Boston Photographer

As a small business owner, you know that branding is everything. And one of the best ways to showcase your brand is through professional photoshoots. But where do you start? Don't worry – planning a successful brand photoshoot doesn't have to be overwhelming. With these four easy steps, you can plan and execute a photoshoot that perfectly captures your brand's personality and message:

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What does a typical day look like at a brand shoot? | Boston Photographer

What does a typical day look like at a brand shoot? | Boston Photographer

As a personal branding photographer in Boston, I can help elevate your business by highlighting your values, personality, and style. Having on-brand photos spread across your website and social media has the ability to draw in prospective clients and customers. We plan, we prepare, we find the perfect location, we book hair and makeup, we choose amazing on-brand outfits, but what does the day of our brand shoot actually look like?

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Photo Shoots in Amazing Locations: Martha’s Vineyard Spotlight with Jill | Boston photographer

Photo Shoots in Amazing Locations: Martha’s Vineyard Spotlight with Jill | Boston photographer

The first time I chatted with Jill, she opened up to me about her passions, her business, her life. She wanted to plan her personal brand shoot where she lived, in Martha’s Vineyard, and she had already put more thought and planning into this session than any other client I’ve had. Location is everything, learn more about Jill’s process and get inspired on what we can do for you!

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How I Take a Month Off Every Summer and Why Its Great for Me and My Business | Boston Family Photographer
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How I Take a Month Off Every Summer and Why Its Great for Me and My Business | Boston Family Photographer

My core values in my family portrait business are based around spending, documenting, and ENJOYING time with your family. My first maternity leave I was FREAKING OUT about the thought of taking a September (IYKYK) off from the photography business. But then I did, and my clients understood, and everything was ok. Once I knew it was possible, it wasn’t scary.

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How Working with an experienced Brand Strategist Can Elevate Your Photo Session (Part 2) | Boston Photographer

How Working with an experienced Brand Strategist Can Elevate Your Photo Session (Part 2) | Boston Photographer

Looking for a way to uplevel your brand photoshoot? Try working with a brand strategist, in this blog I talk about the in’s and out’s of a shoot that was collaborated on with a strategist and how that changed the experience!

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Working with a Great Brand Strategist and Why You Need One (Part 1) | Boston Brand Photographer

Working with a Great Brand Strategist and Why You Need One (Part 1) | Boston Brand Photographer

If you come to me and you’re already working with a brand strategist, I immediately love you as a client. Why? You’ve already taken a major step to uplevel your business. You are most likely an entrepreneur with defined goals and a clear brand story. Planning your photo shoot is already less stressful for you.

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Taking on Toddlers During Your Newborn Shoot | Boston Photographer
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Taking on Toddlers During Your Newborn Shoot | Boston Photographer

Just days into embarking on their journey with three kids, the Gillespies were ready to capture some precious moments with their brand new baby and his older siblings. With mom and dad having two toddlers in tow, I was more than happy to be welcomed into their South Boston home for a cozy indoor session. Having two young kids of my own has made newborn shoots even more special to me, give me all the baby snuggles!

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