The colors you wear in your headshots and branding photos can shape how potential clients perceive you. Learn how color psychology can help you choose wardrobe colors that communicate the right message for your personal brand.

Thinking about gifting a photo session to someone you love? These three tips will help you choose the right photographer, understand what’s included, and make the gift feel thoughtful and personal.

Can you believe it’s already fall and we’re almost in the fourth quarter of the year? This is the time of year when parents everywhere start to panic a little bit, thinking about everything they have to do before the fall and winter holidays that are fast approaching. That’s especially true for things that take a lot of pre-planning, like photo Christmas cards or holiday cards.

So that begs the question, if you want photos taken for your holiday cards, when should you have your family photos taken? As a Seattle area photographer who has helped countless families get the perfect portraits for their cards, I’m happy to help!

Your LinkedIn profile photo is often your first professional impression. Learn what makes an effective headshot feel polished, authentic, and true to your personal brand.

What makes the difference between “just a good photo” and a portrait that’s truly timeless, one that you’ll enjoy for decades? Seattle photographer Jaimie Birtel describes the expert eye it takes to capture clients authentically in studio and on-site.

While AI headshots seem like a quick, budget-friendly shortcut, they come with hidden risks that can compromise your professional brand. Let’s capture your authentic story instead—book your professional headshot session with me right here in Mercer Island.

Branding photography is a very practical and clear investment in your business, giving you professional and high-quality images that are impeccably on-brand and can help to paint you and your business in the best light.

AI is undeniably changing the photography industry, but it isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. Yes, there are AI tools that allow you to generate images with a few clicks of the keyboard, and at a lower financial cost than real photography, but it still has its drawbacks. AI is great but you will still need a photographer here in Mercer Island

Not sure whether to book headshots or branding photos? Both help you show up professionally online, but they are not the same. Headshots give you a polished professional portrait for places like LinkedIn and your website, while branding photography creates a full collection of images that tell the story of your business. As a Seattle-area branding photographer, I’m explaining the key differences so you can choose the right session.

Custom branding photos are a powerful addition to so many marketing solutions and growth opportunities. Here are nine of the most popular and effective places to use your branding photos to help your business thrive.