From Concept to Click: Creating Compelling Brand Imagery with an Austin Branding Photographer

By |August 28th, 2023|Commercial Photography, Photography|

My strengths as a branding photographer encompass my mastery of storytelling, proficiency in efficient and competent execution, a profound appreciation for open and direct communication, the option to include an exceptional local art director, and an unwavering dedication to consistent and exceptional product delivery. When you choose to collaborate with me, you're enlisting a partner whose capabilities extend beyond capturing images – I'm here to craft stories, amplify identities, and illuminate the heart of your brand through the power of imagery, just like we did on this shoot for Good Call Foods. 

A Tahoe Food Photographer Captures Culinary Delights for The Infatuation

By |July 31st, 2023|Commercial Photography, Food, Tahoe|

As a Reno Tahoe food photographer and commercial photographer, I sometimes get lucky and get to combine my passion for photography and my job with my love for food! Recently, I was hired to photograph a number of Lake Tahoe restaurants for The Infatuation, a restaurant review and recommendation site that focuses on discovering the best dining experiences in various cities. To be honest, prior to being hired, I hadn't ever heard of The Infatuation, but I can say with certainty I'm going to be using them as a resource when I travel in the future! I'm excited to share with you some of the work I captured for The Infatuation at some of my favorite Tahoe eateries (and a handful of new ones!) for their article on The 19 Best Restaurants Near Lake Tahoe.

Custom Photo Content Subscriptions: Spotlight on Jess Tonahill

By |June 26th, 2023|Commercial Photography, Marketing, Tips for Creatives|

By leveraging a custom photo content subscription, my clients are able to tailor their visual content to their target audiences. Regardless of your location, these subscriptions are available to you. Jess Tonahill and her nutritional therapy practice is a great example of a client that was able to identify her needs, allowing us to create a library of marketing images and content that really represent her holistic wellness approach, that will resonate with health-conscious individuals seeking a natural and balanced approach to nutritional health, and, ultimately all tie together with her brand colors and identity in an incredibly cohesive way.

Reno Commercial Photographer | We are MidTown Project

By |May 22nd, 2023|Commercial Photography|

MidTown Reno is a membership-based organization that promotes the cultural diverseness of this artistic district while aiming to keep its neighborhood feel and local vibe. The organization had an idea up its sleeve and wanted to create a short marketing video that highlighted the diversity of the people that live and work in the district itself.  Videos have become one of the most powerful and effective ways to connect with potential customers and promote your small business, and while they can provide numerous benefits, including increased brand awareness, engagement, and sales, they can also be very costly. The brains behind the marketing over at MidTown District came up with a solution to their problem - they decided to utilize high-quality still photos as the foundation of their video content. Cue ME.

How to build lasting and significant networking relationships

By |May 8th, 2023|Commercial Photography, Marketing, Tips for Creatives|

After a poor networking experience last month left a sour taste in my mouth, I was inspired to write an entire blog post on how to network better. With some intentionality (one of my values) and a generous spirit (another one), meaningful connections are just around the corner. In this blog post, I’ll share some of my tips on how to build lasting and significant networking relationships with people in your field. Regardless of whether or not you work in the events industry, these tips are valid for everyone.

Reno Brand Photographer | Lifewater and University of Reno

By |February 13th, 2023|Commercial Photography|

The number one way to create a strong visual identity for your product is to start with a brand photographer. After Lifewater partnered with local cities in a number of states to hire artists to create murals that reflected their region, they wanted to show off the artists and products in a cohesive way across each location. My goal was to create a number of images that accurately represented their brand and the beautiful mural that Kate O’Hara did for them at the University of Northern Reno.

How to Determine your SXSW Event Photography Needs

By |February 6th, 2023|Austin, Commercial Photography, Event Photos, SXSW, texas, Tips, Tips for Creatives|

SXSW shouldn't need an introduction, but just in case you don't know me very well (or Austin), here's the short of it: SXSW is a ridiculously large ridiculously amazing festival held annually in Austin, Texas that attracts over 400,000 attendees from across the world. Its focus is large, wide, and all-encompassing, including but not limited to, innovation, technology, music, film, health, gaming, and more.  If SXSW 2023 is your first rodeo and you're planning an activation, event, or happy hour to engage and interact with your target audience, I'm here to give you a little bit of advice from a photographer's perspective, regardless of the size of your event.

How to Prepare for your Custom Brand Photography Session

By |January 23rd, 2023|Commercial Photography, Tips|

Using custom photography in your marketing and advertising is the best way for any small business to showcase its products or services. By creating a consistent visual identity across all of your marketing materials, you establish trust with your target audience and ultimately, brand recognition. The images we create can be used to highlight the unique features or benefits of your products or services, which can help to convince customers to choose your business over your competitors and allows you to utilize a cohesive and consistent message with your images across a variety of different platforms. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your session and create images that you'll be proud to show off.

Why you should hire a photographer for your corporate retreat

By |September 5th, 2022|Commercial Photography, Event Photos|

As a corporate retreat and event professional photographer, I’ve captured both small business openings, concerts, and conferences with thousands of attendees. Most clients seek out professional photography for these events because they’ve seen the quality and versatility of the in-the-moment photos and have used the photos to grow their businesses, promote future events, and engage with their clients. Here are a number of reasons you should hire a professional photographer for your corporate retreat.

Palisades Tahoe Event Photographer | Soccer Shots

By |July 26th, 2022|California, Commercial Photography, Event Photos, Marketing, Photography|

Soccer Shots is an engaging youth soccer program for children between the ages of 2 and 8. Their message is powerful: to engage children in a fun way with age appropriate play that introduces them to fundamental soccer principles in a safe environment.  They are in 200 different cities in North America, including Canada, and they are serious about training their coaches and staff to the highest level to offer an incredible level of service no matter where the location. They are a franchise based brand and their annual franchise owners convention and meeting was held this year at Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley) in the Olympic Valley, just outside Truckee, CA. With two high profile keynote speakers they wanted to make sure they had quality images of the event to share for future conferences and events.

Bay Area Lifestyle Photographer | June Care Co

By |July 11th, 2022|Commercial Photography, Marketing, Photography|

June Care Co's team was seeking a Bay Area lifestyle photographer that was "good with kids" for a half day Los Gatos lifestyle photography session that involved 20-25 kids and host moms.  June Care Co needed brand lifestyle photography that they could use across all content streams to show off what they do, how they do it, and why it's special.  Cue ME. This was an incredibly challenging, yet rewarding commercial job that I am proud to be a part of.

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