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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Branded to Speak: How Words Can Elevate Your Personal Brand Session
Branded to Speak: How Words Can Elevate Your Personal Brand
We all know the power of a spoken message—but the right words, even when written, can be just as impactful.
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.
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.
What Is Personal Brand Photography, Who Needs It, and How Is It Different from Headshots?
What Is Personal Brand Photography, Who Needs It, and How Is It Different from Headshots?
You may have come across the term personal brand photography and heard about why it’s important for entrepreneurs and small business owners. But what does it actually mean—and do you really need it?
Let’s break it down.
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.
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.
These Video Stats will blow your mind!🤯 Talking to your people on video will boost your brand!
These Video Stats will blow your mind!
Are you wondering if talking on camera is worth it to grow your business in 2025? Thinking it might just be a waste of time. I believe it’s a great decision to think about, even if the thought terrifies you. Let me share some proof!
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.
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.
Two Brands; One Session: Toronto Brand Photography Session for Communications Couple.
Two Brands; One Session. Toronto Brand Photography Session for Communications Pros.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Five creative ways to use your brand photos now (beyond just your website).
Five creative ways to use your brand photos now (beyond just your website).
You don’t need to wait until January to give your brand a full-on shakeup. September is the perfect time for a 4th quarter refresh as you push toward year-end.