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Photographs play a huge role in your visual identity. You might feel stuck about what imagery to create. Luckily, your world is full of interesting visuals that you can share. The right visuals help your audience get to KNOW, LIKE, and TRUST you. Following are 5 categories of photos and portraits you need to advertise effectively. 1. Portraits Because your … Read More

Say HELLO to Jonathan Dukes Jr., your Progressive Hope Counselor. Jonathan helps his clients find purpose, direction, fulfillment, and quality of life. You can NEVER have too much of this! Jonathan invited me to his home in Baltimore to stage his personal branding portraits. His brand message and his new book (snag Jonathan’s new book “Blended Families”) both speak strongly to family. So in addition … Read More

Jamila introduces herself as a Quantum Energist and Master Healer & Teacher. Her energy is completely contagious! And I love her line… “I’m just your average everyday Sorceress.” Jamila is part of The Quantum Alignment System team, and Karen Curry Parker‘s right-hand gal. Jamila was a blast to work with! She took my wardrobe and prep for photo day advice … Read More

A business owner has endless opportunities every day to share bits and pieces of what makes their company special. But I can’t expect you to have a pro photographer available 24/7! Let’s go over 5 techniques to help you improve that next smartphone shot so that you have the confidence to post your best DIY photos yet! 1. Clean your … Read More

When Carroll County Tourism needs to showcase the wonderful activities our county offers, we set out on a new adventure to illustrate the beauty and fun our area has to offer. Hiking our beautiful Carroll County MD trails for projects like this is like not working at all. This particular project required a model call, and I am fortunate enough … Read More

Say HELLO to Elizabeth Ushamirsky of First Impressions Resume & Career Solutions out of Eldersburg, Maryland! Elizabeth brings over 20 years of in-depth, expert experience in human resources, leadership, recruitment, career coaching and resume writing. She motivates, inspires and leads clients of any age to realize their career goals. Elizabeth last minute asked a friend to model during her personal … Read More

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Patrick Gallagher for many years through many means. Our relationship began when I took over and maintained his existing website for his dental practice temporarily. For a time, he was my dentist while we were both located in Westminster, MD. For a couple years, I was involved in his fundraiser, The Celtic Canter, … Read More

Nick Prell is a realtor with RE/MAX located in Hampstead, Maryland. You can learn more about him on his website and follow him on Facebook.

Your audience wants to connect with YOU. Photography (and videography) are the best tools to foster that connection. And as business continues to move online, the importance of quality photography continues to skyrocket. Visual media makes a noticeable impact time and time again. Marketing your business with real, true photographs of you, your business, your team, your products, your services, … Read More

Nikki recently launched her new business, nikkidantoni.com! And to my excitement, photography was a big deal to her when it came to the branding and design of her new website. Nikki is your “Weight Management Wizard”… and she is super enthusiastic about positive mindsets, health and wellness, and fitness. Thank you Nikki for trusting me to take your beautiful new … Read More

Many cameras and most smartphones offer the option to display a grid over your viewfinder, and for good reason. The “Rule of Thirds” is a golden rule for composition in photography, fine art, and graphic design. So what is “The Rule of Thirds” in photography? In photography, the rule of thirds is a method of composing the subjects in your photograph. The frame … Read More

There are many things to celebrate in this family, but there are two very important things happening right now to this young lady below – Sarahann. This extended family portrait session was planned by her Aunt Lynn, just before she leaves for a lifetime job as a Foreign Service Officer for the State Department. She is headed to Guatemala! We … Read More