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From Yorkville Boutiques to Bay Street: A Personal Brand Photography Session with Stylist Réidín Rees
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From Yorkville Boutiques to Bay Street: A Personal Brand Photography Session with Stylist Réidín Rees

From Yorkville Boutiques to Bay Street: A Personal Brand Photography Session with Stylist Réidín Reese

Réidín shops for a living—and she has the style to prove it!

As a Personal Fashion Stylist and wardrobe coach, she helps mid-career women reclaim their style and confidence, working with them one-on-one to revamp their wardrobes so they never have to stress about what to wear.

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From Healing to Celebration: A Toronto Trauma Coach’s Brand Photoshoot
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From Healing to Celebration: A Toronto Trauma Coach’s Brand Photoshoot

From Healing to Celebration: A Toronto Trauma Coach’s Brand Photoshoot

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing plenty of coaches over the years, but from the moment I met with Nivienne, I knew her brand was something special. She’s building a unique coaching practice focused on helping clients overcome childhood trauma and understand how trauma impacts the nervous system.

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The CEO Who’s Redefining Water Purification — Personal Brand Session
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The CEO Who’s Redefining Water Purification — Personal Brand Session

The CEO Who’s Redefining Water Purification-Toronto Brand Session

For our brand session, we wanted to showcase Jenna as more than just the CEO of a water purification company. She’s leading in a male-dominated field, and our goal was to capture her as approachable, knowledgeable, and professional — without falling into the trap of typical, boring “home water treatment” shots.

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Building a Bold Brand: Executive Coach Personal Branding Session
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Building a Bold Brand: Executive Coach Personal Branding Session

Building a Bold Brand: Executive Coach Personal Branding Session in Toronto

Mel is an executive coach for ambitious professionals destined for the C-suite, helping them accelerate their path to leadership. She’s also a podcaster and a fun, dynamic personality. From the start, she knew she wanted a session that showcased all the sides of her brand, with photos and b-roll she could use across multiple platforms.

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How to Optimize Your Website in 6 Steps to Set Yourself Up for an Awesome Q4
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How to Optimize Your Website in 6 Steps to Set Yourself Up for an Awesome Q4

How to Optimize Your Website in 6 Steps to Set Yourself Up for an Awesome Q4

It might seem like overkill to start thinking about marketing yourself during the last (and often make-or-break-it) quarter of the year now, but my recent Instagram Live conversation with marketing pro Monica Huffman, @monicahuffmanmarketing, was packed with insightful tips for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

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Fun Personal Brand Photo Ideas For Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners.
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Fun Personal Brand Photo Ideas For Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners.

Fun Personal Brand Photo Ideas for Entrepreneurs

You don’t need to look prim and proper in every photo to be taken seriously as a professional. If you’re a consultant, coach, or small business owner, mixing in fun shots with your classic headshots is a great way to show off your personality and stand out in your marketing.

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4 Personal Branding Myths Keeping You Stuck (and How to Get Unstuck!)
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4 Personal Branding Myths Keeping You Stuck (and How to Get Unstuck!)

4 Personal Branding Myths Keeping You Stuck (and How to Get Unstuck!)

We’ve all been guilty of holding onto false beliefs about what we should or shouldn’t do to build our personal brands. It’s easy to follow our feelings on certain topics, but sometimes it’s better to get insight from people with real experience and a proven track record.

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Toronto Nurse Practitioner /Entrepreneur Brand Session.
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Toronto Nurse Practitioner /Entrepreneur Brand Session.

Toron Nurse Practitioner/Entrepreneur Brand Session.

One of the things I love most about my work is getting to shoot with entrepreneurs from so many different industries and niches—and my session with Meagan Cutler is a perfect example.

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Financially Savvy:   Toronto Personal Brand Session with Ruth Mead.
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Financially Savvy: Toronto Personal Brand Session with Ruth Mead.

Financially Savvy: Toronto Personal Brand Session with Ruth Mead.

For this session, we collaborated on a shoot highlighting elements significant to Ruth—from a proper cup of tea to her published book, Jewel in the Leader’s Crown, as well as luxe fashion and financial education.

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3 Tips For Better-Looking Phone Videos by Tomorrow (No Upgrade Needed! 🤫)
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3 Tips For Better-Looking Phone Videos by Tomorrow (No Upgrade Needed! 🤫)

3 Tips For Better-Looking Phone Videos by Tomorrow (No Upgrade Needed! 🤫)

You probably don’t need to upgrade your phone for better-looking videos or photos. At least not yet! Yes, there is a time and place to upgrade, but that shouldn’t stop you from recording videos directed to your people and posting them online.

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The Portfolio Career: Toronto Brand Session with Jessica Tudos.
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The Portfolio Career: Toronto Brand Session with Jessica Tudos.

The Portfolio Career: Toronto Brand Session with Jessica Tudos.

“I wear a lot of hats!”

That was the theme Jessica Tudos brought to me earlier this year when we started brainstorming her brand session. As a former Olympian, motivational speaker, published author, and more, she’s a true multi-hyphenate, and her career reflects her many talents and passions.

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The Candle Maker: Toronto Personal Brand Photo + Video Session
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The Candle Maker: Toronto Personal Brand Photo + Video Session

The Candle Maker: Toronto Personal Brand Photo Session

This brand session was an absolute delight for so many reasons! First, I had the pleasure of working with an incredible entrepreneur, Stephanie St Eloi, who's about to launch her luxury candle line, Lah Douceur, https://lahdouceurco.com/. It was my first time shooting in a stunning new location: Everyday Joy Studio in Toronto. The vibe? Fun, positive, and just full of good energy from start to finish.

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Small Biz Brand: Toronto Veterinary Brand Session
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Small Biz Brand: Toronto Veterinary Brand Session

Toronto Vet Clinic Brand Session and Launch

It’s been a long road, but after building their dream space from the ground up, Dr. Nigel Skinner and Tracy Mac Taggart are finally all settled into their brand-new practice: Shoreview Veterinary in Toronto!

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Social Media Queen: Personal Brand Photo +Video Shoot in Toronto
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Social Media Queen: Personal Brand Photo +Video Shoot in Toronto

Social Media Queen: Personal Brand Photo +Video Shoot in Toronto

For this shoot, at Toronto's Akali studio, we were laser-focused on her business's social media coaching side, which she is actively growing.

Margarette is using her expertise to coach other small businesses in leveraging small media to grow, and we were able to capture images and short video clips that will tell the story.

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5 ways to use B-roll clips to spice up Your Brand.
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5 ways to use B-roll clips to spice up Your Brand.

Five ways to use B-roll clips to spice up Your Brand.

B-roll footage is a fantastic way to elevate your brand and make your marketing efforts more engaging. Once you've nailed your photos, incorporating video content is the logical next step.

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