• I am 100% here for fall-inspired arrangements. They have my heart doing all sorts of backflips. But I also love love love seeing how they come together — there's so much artistry involved in balancing the hues and textures.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I get it! But do your clients get it?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hands up if you're guilty of only sharing images of your finished masterpieces? I'm definitely in that category too. As a creative, it's so hard to share work that's not finished or is less than perfect. But if everything looks perfect all the time, how do your clients know how much work went into creating the final product?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I encourage every single creative to let their audience behind the curtain and to share the blood, sweat (and sometimes tears) that goes into creating each work of art!
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    I am 100% here for fall-inspired arrangements. They have my heart doing all sorts of backflips. But I also love love love seeing how they come together — there's so much artistry involved in balancing the hues and textures.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I get it! But do your clients get it?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hands up if you're guilty of only sharing images of your finished masterpieces? I'm definitely in that category too. As a creative, it's so hard to share work that's not finished or is less than perfect. But if everything looks perfect all the time, how do your clients know how much work went into creating the final product?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I encourage every single creative to let their audience behind the curtain and to share the blood, sweat (and sometimes tears) that goes into creating each work of art!
  • Happy Friday Friends!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm all about Fall in South Carolina. The color, the crisp air, and the feeling of anticipation as we get closer and closer to the holidays (can I put the decorations up yet?). I'm so looking forward to taking my little guy for a hike this fall — it's all these small but powerful life experiences that I'm so excited to share with him each year.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Every year during this time, I do a handful of mini family sessions. They're such a fun way to catch up with past clients and to share a few laughs, and after the year we've all had, I'm looking forward to them more than ever.
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    Happy Friday Friends!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm all about Fall in South Carolina. The color, the crisp air, and the feeling of anticipation as we get closer and closer to the holidays (can I put the decorations up yet?). I'm so looking forward to taking my little guy for a hike this fall — it's all these small but powerful life experiences that I'm so excited to share with him each year.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Every year during this time, I do a handful of mini family sessions. They're such a fun way to catch up with past clients and to share a few laughs, and after the year we've all had, I'm looking forward to them more than ever.
  • Did you know that different locations bring out different sides of your personality? The way you respond to one space may be totally different from how you react to another.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love seeing the different facets of people's personalities as we move from spot to spot, so I 100% encourage you to choose multiple locations. It adds so much depth to your range of images, plus it makes for a super fun day!
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    Did you know that different locations bring out different sides of your personality? The way you respond to one space may be totally different from how you react to another.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love seeing the different facets of people's personalities as we move from spot to spot, so I 100% encourage you to choose multiple locations. It adds so much depth to your range of images, plus it makes for a super fun day!
  • I'm literally never going to tell you to say "cheese." No way. Never. I want the camera to reveal the real you at your very best, and if there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's that telling people to smile and say "cheese" is like putting up a wall.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you've never done a brand shoot before, they can be a bit daunting. It's always so tough to put yourself out there and get in front of the camera — trust me, I know all about it! I find it so hard to be on the other side of the camera too.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A good branding shoot should be enjoyable, not stressful, and I'll always do my best to put you at ease, but there are a few things you can do too so that you can relax and be yourself. Having spent time on both sides of the lens, I've noticed a few things that make shoots so much easier. I've been compiling a few of my favorite tips to help you prep — what to do, what to skip, and how to avoid any unnecessary hyperventilating and anxiety. I'll pop these up on the blog tomorrow, so stay tuned and keep an eye on my stories. And, if you want reminders about when these go live, be sure to sign up at the link in my bio where you can grab an extra special bonus list of a few other favorite “to-dos” before a session!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Creative @emilycmorano⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue @kshgevents ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Florals @outofthegarden⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ HMUA @makeupbyjami
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    I'm literally never going to tell you to say "cheese." No way. Never. I want the camera to reveal the real you at your very best, and if there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's that telling people to smile and say "cheese" is like putting up a wall.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you've never done a brand shoot before, they can be a bit daunting. It's always so tough to put yourself out there and get in front of the camera — trust me, I know all about it! I find it so hard to be on the other side of the camera too.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A good branding shoot should be enjoyable, not stressful, and I'll always do my best to put you at ease, but there are a few things you can do too so that you can relax and be yourself. Having spent time on both sides of the lens, I've noticed a few things that make shoots so much easier. I've been compiling a few of my favorite tips to help you prep — what to do, what to skip, and how to avoid any unnecessary hyperventilating and anxiety. I'll pop these up on the blog tomorrow, so stay tuned and keep an eye on my stories. And, if you want reminders about when these go live, be sure to sign up at the link in my bio where you can grab an extra special bonus list of a few other favorite “to-dos” before a session!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Creative @emilycmorano⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue @kshgevents ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Florals @outofthegarden⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ HMUA @makeupbyjami
  • It's been a tough year all around, but wedding planners have undoubtedly had it pretty bad! I can't even comprehend how many postponements, cancellations, and adjustments they've had to make. It makes my heart hurt just thinking about it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Madison (@carterseventco) is one of those beautiful souls who, like so many others, had to battle through the 2020 wedding season. I have so much admiration for her perseverance and resilience. Not only has she pushed through in an incredibly tough year, but she's done it with a smile on her face. She's been a support system for all of her couples who have had their special day affected and are stressed and worried. Her clients are so lucky to have her in their corner in times like these. The world needs more humans like Madison. 💗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue: @lightbrightstudio⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Florals: @rosebayfloralco
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    It's been a tough year all around, but wedding planners have undoubtedly had it pretty bad! I can't even comprehend how many postponements, cancellations, and adjustments they've had to make. It makes my heart hurt just thinking about it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Madison (@carterseventco) is one of those beautiful souls who, like so many others, had to battle through the 2020 wedding season. I have so much admiration for her perseverance and resilience. Not only has she pushed through in an incredibly tough year, but she's done it with a smile on her face. She's been a support system for all of her couples who have had their special day affected and are stressed and worried. Her clients are so lucky to have her in their corner in times like these. The world needs more humans like Madison. 💗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue: @lightbrightstudio⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Florals: @rosebayfloralco
  • I'm all about a pretty headshot. There's actually nothing worse than trying to promote your business with a photo of yourself that's poor quality, or out of date, or even from that beach holiday 7 years ago. So trust me when I say I know how important a good headshot is. But! A branding shoot is so much more than updating your headshot. It's your opportunity to let your audience in, to share your process, and to give them a peek behind the scenes. It adds value to your work, helping people understand how much time, effort, and training have gone into getting where you are today.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A good branding shoot has such a massive flow-on effect — it lets your audience know what to expect when they work with you, which, in turn, helps them feel more secure in their decision to reach out and connect with you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I fell in love with brand photography because it allows me to get to know all of my clients incredibly well. I don't just hover in the background taking photos of you working, we talk, we laugh, we discuss your work in-depth so that I can perfectly capture in your element.
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    I'm all about a pretty headshot. There's actually nothing worse than trying to promote your business with a photo of yourself that's poor quality, or out of date, or even from that beach holiday 7 years ago. So trust me when I say I know how important a good headshot is. But! A branding shoot is so much more than updating your headshot. It's your opportunity to let your audience in, to share your process, and to give them a peek behind the scenes. It adds value to your work, helping people understand how much time, effort, and training have gone into getting where you are today.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A good branding shoot has such a massive flow-on effect — it lets your audience know what to expect when they work with you, which, in turn, helps them feel more secure in their decision to reach out and connect with you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I fell in love with brand photography because it allows me to get to know all of my clients incredibly well. I don't just hover in the background taking photos of you working, we talk, we laugh, we discuss your work in-depth so that I can perfectly capture in your element.
  • It’s shoot day today with @harrisonblackfordart and she's bringing all the color to today's session!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @harrisonblackfordart was one of my very first branding clients, and I can't wait to spend the day with the beautiful mind behind these stunning paintings. She's an insanely talented artist, and her paintings are so energetic and joyful, full of bold expression and vibrant color.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's an amazing feeling when people let you in and show you their artistic process. I think that's why I love shooting creatives so much, it's my chance to connect with them about how they produce their amazing work.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've literally just published a blog post this morning about "How to Achieve Authenticity with Brand Photos," and Harrison brings so much of herself to every shoot, I really couldn't think of a more perfect person to be photographing today.
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    It’s shoot day today with @harrisonblackfordart and she's bringing all the color to today's session!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @harrisonblackfordart was one of my very first branding clients, and I can't wait to spend the day with the beautiful mind behind these stunning paintings. She's an insanely talented artist, and her paintings are so energetic and joyful, full of bold expression and vibrant color.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's an amazing feeling when people let you in and show you their artistic process. I think that's why I love shooting creatives so much, it's my chance to connect with them about how they produce their amazing work.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've literally just published a blog post this morning about "How to Achieve Authenticity with Brand Photos," and Harrison brings so much of herself to every shoot, I really couldn't think of a more perfect person to be photographing today.
  • This work makes me feel alive! I never thought that work could bring me so this joy until I found the path of working as a brand photographer.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This time last year, I felt totally drained. I was 100% ready to throw in the towel. Compare that to where I am today, and I'm still in awe of how far things have come. It might feel like the hardest thing in the world, but sometimes you need to fall to the ground, pick yourself back up, and completely rebuild to make some progress.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Along the way, I've worked with beautiful humans like the lovely Emily (@emilycmorano). This girl's energy is insane, and she lights up every room she enters. It's people like Emily who have cheered me on, brought a smile to my face, and made my work an absolute joy. I am so grateful for all the new people I've met and had the opportunity to work with this year. Thank you to each and every one of you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue: @kshgevents⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Florals: @outofthegarden⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ HMUA: @makeupbyjami
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    This work makes me feel alive! I never thought that work could bring me so this joy until I found the path of working as a brand photographer.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This time last year, I felt totally drained. I was 100% ready to throw in the towel. Compare that to where I am today, and I'm still in awe of how far things have come. It might feel like the hardest thing in the world, but sometimes you need to fall to the ground, pick yourself back up, and completely rebuild to make some progress.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Along the way, I've worked with beautiful humans like the lovely Emily (@emilycmorano). This girl's energy is insane, and she lights up every room she enters. It's people like Emily who have cheered me on, brought a smile to my face, and made my work an absolute joy. I am so grateful for all the new people I've met and had the opportunity to work with this year. Thank you to each and every one of you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue: @kshgevents⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Florals: @outofthegarden⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ HMUA: @makeupbyjami
  • Where on earth did September go? I think I've been saying that about every month this year — it feels as if this year is whizzing by faster than ever, and I know I'm not the only one who feels that way.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes I need to take a minute at the end of each month to look back on the work I've finished and the shoots I've done to truly appreciate how busy I've been. Without that moment of recognition for myself, it can easily feel like the end of the year is looming, and you haven't done half the things you've intended to do.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This shot was from an incredibly fun day spent with fellow creatives, Sirena and Alissa of @branding_simplified. It was one of those days filled with light, laughter, and immense joy. For me, looking back on shoots like this one remind me of why I love doing this every single day.
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    Where on earth did September go? I think I've been saying that about every month this year — it feels as if this year is whizzing by faster than ever, and I know I'm not the only one who feels that way.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes I need to take a minute at the end of each month to look back on the work I've finished and the shoots I've done to truly appreciate how busy I've been. Without that moment of recognition for myself, it can easily feel like the end of the year is looming, and you haven't done half the things you've intended to do.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This shot was from an incredibly fun day spent with fellow creatives, Sirena and Alissa of @branding_simplified. It was one of those days filled with light, laughter, and immense joy. For me, looking back on shoots like this one remind me of why I love doing this every single day.
  • One of the coolest things about photographing other creatives is the opportunity to see behind the scenes of their workspaces. It's endlessly fascinating to see how they operate behind the carefully curated Insta grid and to get a feel for how they work.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shana Wanco is the brains behind @irisandmariepress, and this super functional corner is where some of the magic happens. If you ever wanted to know what goes into creating the beautiful wedding and professional stationery you see online, then here's your peek behind the curtain. I can 100% confirm that this is only a fraction of her tool kit!
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    One of the coolest things about photographing other creatives is the opportunity to see behind the scenes of their workspaces. It's endlessly fascinating to see how they operate behind the carefully curated Insta grid and to get a feel for how they work.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shana Wanco is the brains behind @irisandmariepress, and this super functional corner is where some of the magic happens. If you ever wanted to know what goes into creating the beautiful wedding and professional stationery you see online, then here's your peek behind the curtain. I can 100% confirm that this is only a fraction of her tool kit!