"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” 
Sue Monk Kidd

Stories that matter

Let’s get one thing straight:No one is taking your business seriously if your About page still has an iPhone photo you cropped from a wedding or pulled from your camera roll. Seriously- if we are charging professional rates for a service or product but have a duct taped website and photos that are all stock […]

Why should we invest in professional brand storytelling photography?

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February 2, 2026

Jalen Ventrone is the definition of a multi-passionate entrepreneur. I have loved getting to know her and when she booked a storytelling session I was so excited! She is fierce, grounded, and deeply committed to impact. As the founder of Raleigh Waxo, She Thrives 101, and Holistic Harmony, Jalen isn’t just building businesses, she is […]

“I make my own life& rules” Jalen’s Brand Session

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January 30, 2026

When Christina Kirkey (the leader of the Pink Empire Pinup) told me her brilliant idea for a slumber party vibe brand storytelling session to start the new year I was so excited! And it was- in true Pinup vibes- fabulous, fun, girly, and PINK! Our Brand storytelling sessions last year (building a Pink Empire, Pinup […]

Pinup’s Slumber Party Jan 2026

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January 30, 2026

Ashley Rattie reached out because she need new headshots and modeling shots and we had a blast and leaned into some some fun more creative artsy vibes and I am obsessed! I will say it all day- your headshots can be unique and reflect YOU! That is what will make you stand out and I […]

Ashley Modeling Headshots Vibes

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January 14, 2026

I tell my clients this all the time: brand photos aren’t just for marketing.They’re for momentum.They’re for confidence.They’re for staying true to who you are now and ushering in the future you. Which is exactly why I invest in my own brand storytelling sessions regularly. I am more comfortable behind the lens but I know […]

Why I Invested in My Own Brand Storytelling Session (And Why The Energy It Always Gives Me Is Worth It)

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January 2, 2026

When it comes to your brand storytelling session, the most important element isn’t the backdrop; it’s you. Always. But… let’s keep it real: the right locations can take your photos from “cute headshot” to “wow, this actually feels like my brand.” Thoughtful spots add depth, on brand vibes, more personality, and context to your images. […]

Fab Locations for Your Brand Storytelling Session (& Why They Matter)

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January 1, 2026

Shari Grigsby is the force behind the Unleashed Radiant Woman Retreat and she invited me to photograph her retreat in April and in November. We also had the opportunity to have a Brand Storytelling Session for her because while you need event images if you lead or plan events you also need brand storytelling images […]

Shari Grigsby Brand Session

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December 29, 2025

All-Star Dental Billing helps dental practices with all of their insurance and billing needs but what sets them apart is their faith and family first foundation. They serve their clients with excellence and want them to know help has arrived! The All-Star team wants their clients to feel like they’ve just met their new best […]

All-Star Dental Billing with Christine and family

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December 6, 2025

1️⃣ “I’m not photogenic.” (You don’t have to be, confidence + direction beats “photogenic” every time.) 2️⃣ “I’ll book once I get more clients.” (Bold visibility is how those clients find you.) 3️⃣ “I don’t have time.” (Investing in yourself is what creates the breakthrough you keep waiting for.) If you want aligned clients, confidence, […]

Top 3 excuses I hear for avoiding a brand storytelling session

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December 5, 2025