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Established HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE San Francisco Bay Area

Brand Refresh Sessions

& Lifestyle Headshots

As the holidays approach, most businesses are focused on wrapping up the year. The ones that grow the fastest are planning their next move NOW. Before Q1 hits, your visuals and marketing need to be ready, because those first impressions set the tone for everything that follows.

Grab your spot for November 19th, 2025 or December 6th, 2025 (North Bay) so that when Q1 hits, your visuals + marketing are ready. Those first impressions set the tone for everything that follows.

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we create Visual Content That Moves Your Brand Forward + establishes you as an expert in your field.

I partner with entrepreneurs and businesses to craft intentional brand imagery that elevates their presence and impact.

These sessions are perfect for individuals or companies who need a handful of strategic, high-end photos, but don't want to do an entire brand session. The Brand Refresh Sessions are geared towards people who need fresh content and portraits, want to add to their brand library, or individuals looking for a smaller session. Think of my brand refresh as a “branding mini-session.”

I have been photographing brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs in all industries for 17 years. I have a strategic and holistic approach that combines brand photography with strategic storytelling. Although these sessions are shorter, I can promise we will capture your essence with your target audience in mind.

CAN'T MAKE IT THIS YEAR? GET ON OUR VIP LIST FOR Q2 
ELEVATE YOUR Brand & BE DISCOVERED

Booking Links for November 18th, 2025 at the Santa Rosa Studio:

25-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 11.18.25
45-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 11.18.25

Booking Links for December 6th, 2025 at the Santa Rosa Studio:

25-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 12.06.25
45-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 12.06.25

Join us in our minimal, Clean, and Versatile Santa Rosa Studio This 11.18.25 or 12.05.25!

THE STUDIO EXPERIENCE | MINI SESSIONS ON 11/19/25 & 12/06/25!

WE ONLY OFFER HEADSHOT/BRAND MINI-SESSIONS ONCE A YEAR!

Every session is designed to feel effortless, guided, and genuinely enjoyable. From creative direction and wardrobe planning to posing that feels natural, I lead you through every step with over 17 years of experience and a calm, collaborative approach.

Sessions are available in both our Santa Rosa and Oakland studios, each offering natural light, refined textures, and versatile backdrops, or on location in your own space. Whether you’re booking a 25-minute refresh, a 45-minute brand session, or a full-day experience for your team, you’ll leave with elevated, strategic imagery that feels true to you.

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ELEVATE YOUR Brand & BE DISCOVERED

Booking Links for November 18th, 2025 at the Santa Rosa Studio:

25-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 11.18.25
45-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 11.18.25

Booking Links for December 6th, 2025 at the Santa Rosa Studio:

25-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 12.06.25
45-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 12.06.25

The Details

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  • Details: Sessions can be booked for 25 minutes or 45 minutes, which is plenty of time to get 1 or 3 outfits and a wide variety of portraits! I’ve been in the game a long time and work efficiently. We can also incorporate some evergreen brand content into your session - I will guide you through all of the pre-shoot planning.

  • We Promise a Flawless Experience, Not Just a Photoshoot: My rate is $595 for 25 minutes and $995 for 45 minutes and includes the shoot itself, a partially edited proofing gallery for you to choose your favorites from, and a minimum of 15 beautifully edited final photographs per mini-session and 30+ for the 45-minute option! Images are delivered on a private website in the cloud with a download PIN (see the process below for more details). 

  • Why 15-30 images? This is usually more than enough to launch a business, a new offer, a new website, or a brand refresh. 30 images are plenty to guide your audience through a visual experience that is professional and on-brand. YOU GET TO CHOOSE! You will receive a thorough proofing gallery to select your favorites.

  • Studio Locations + On-Location Options: If you’d rather photograph in your own environment, we can bring the experience to you — your office, studio, or creative space. On-location sessions are customized to reflect your world, with travel added for locations over 30 miles from either studio.

  • On Location Personal Brand Session Option: We often photograph professionals in their home, studio or work environment. We shoot on location often and can fine-tune this experience together! Please check out our Thrive Brand Sessions for a more in-depth offering.

ELEVATE YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE + IMPACT

ELEVATE YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE + IMPACT

EXPLORE STUDIO LOCATIONS
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ELEVATE YOUR Brand & BE DISCOVERED

Booking Links for November 18th, 2025 at the Santa Rosa Studio:

25-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 11.18.25
45-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 11.18.25

Booking Links for December 6th, 2025 at the Santa Rosa Studio:

25-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 12.06.25
45-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 12.06.25

Our Process

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    01 / BOOK YOUR SESSION

    Use the link below to book the time slot you would like, pay and lock in your lifestyle headshot session. If you own a business, please include your website so I can get to know your brand beforehand

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    02 / OUTFIT TIPS & REMINDERS

    I will send you reminders with supportive resources: outfit tips, preparing for your session, hair and makeup recommendations, brand inspiration and more

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    03 / SHARE YOUR VISION

    If you feel inspired to create a mood board, I am all about it and would love to see what you are going for. I am an over-communicator and want to make sure we capture what you’re envisioning!

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    04 / SELECT YOUR FAVORITES

    After our session, I will send you a robust, lightly edited proofing gallery to make your selects (up to 25, additional images are only $25 each if you cannot choose!)

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    05 / RECEIVE YOUR EDITED PHOTOS

    From there, I retouch and edit your favorites, and deliver them on a private online website with a download PIN for easy access and privacy

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    06 / PRINTING & USAGE INCLUDED

    Printing + usage rights are bundled into my rate so you can incorporate these into your brand and marketing strategy immediately and share your offerings with the world!

ELEVATE YOUR Brand & BE DISCOVERED

Booking Links for November 18th, 2025 at the Santa Rosa Studio:

25-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 11.18.25
45-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 11.18.25

Booking Links for December 6th, 2025 at the Santa Rosa Studio:

25-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 12.06.25
45-Minute Brand/Headshot Session 12.06.25
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Coaches, Consultants, Business Experts, & Entrepreneurs

  • The Human Reach (ex-Meta)

  • Breckenridge Consulting (LinkedIn)

  • Burrell Kagin Law LLC

  • Jodi Riviera | LUMINLY coaching helps women lead with purpose

  • Hart Fractional CMO HR Consulting

  • Weronika Sobolak (Meta) | Executive & Leadership Coach

  • Denise Dempsey, CHT, MEd | Hypnotherapy and Integrative Coaching

  • The Brand Incubator | Kate Hughes

  • AJ Mizes | Coach + Author

  • Mallory Erickson Executive Consultant

  • Griff Jack Brand Agency + Fractional CMO

  • Jami Rodman | Author, Sexuality Educator, & consultant

  • Inner Resonance Hypnotherapy

  • Ignite Your Soul Brand

  • Mind By Design

  • Luminly

  • Sally McKillop Marketing

  • Meghan Stevenson Publishing

  • Brave Moon Podcasts

  • Finish Line Moments Consulting

Publications & Media

  • San Francisco Chronicle

  • Modern Luxury Magazine

  • San Francisco Magazine

  • 7x7 Magazine

  • Sonoma Magazine

  • Eater SF

  • Rue Magazine

  • Dwell Magazine

  • Dance Magazine

  • Dance Teacher Magazine

  • Verité Published

  • The Essential Guide

  • Expertise

Major Institutions & Global Brands

  • UCSF Health

  • International Rescue Committee

  • National Endowment for The Humanities | Federal Agency

  • Doctor on Demand

  • Sephora Inc.

  • Strozzi Institute For Somatics

  • Microsoft | Katy Brown

  • Freed Ai

  • Coldwell Banker Real Estate

  • The de Young Open Exhibition

  • Compass Real Estate

  • Strava App

  • Spacious App

Startups, Tech & Agencies

  • Nikesh Aurora | CEO of Palo Alto Networks

  • Titus Investing

  • Freed Ai

  • Verity Sonoma

  • Venuelust

  • Distinct Locations

  • Home Studio List

  • Everscale Ad Agency

  • Vercel AI, Jen Shumann

  • Milestone Marketing Group

  • Heahter Henderson - Tech Recruiter, Speaker, Author

Architecture + Real Estate

  • Costa Brown Architecture

  • Compass Real Estate

  • MCS Construction

  • Trinity Properties

  • Haylen Real Estate

  • Aalto Real Estate

  • Coldwell Banker Real Estate

  • The Grubb Co Real Estate

Practitioners, Therapists & Consultants

  • Empower LEP: Licensed Educational Psychologists

  • Tamar Dover, Therapeutic Movement + Fitness Coach

  • Heather Curran | Bloom School of Branding

  • Cate Sanders, Holistic Wellness

  • Hannah Maschwitz Nutrition Consulting

  • Tiffany Myer, Functional Health Practitioner

  • Sam Garden, Certified Divorce Coach

  • My Freedom Grove

  • Meagan Holden, MD, AMFT

  • Nicole Schroeder, MD – UCSF Medical

  • Leslie Thorpe, Integrative Health Coach

Health, Wellness, Fitness, Beauty + Coaching

  • Redwood Empire Skin Care

  • Integrated Dermatology

  • Healdsburg Oral Surgery

  • Indigo Yoga Walnut Creek

  • Kristen Boehmer | Heal Your Gut

  • Core Power Yoga

  • Pure Barre

  • X Core Pilates

  • What About the Nurse

  • The Beauty Spot

  • Mission Aethlietics Cooling Wear

  • Average to Elite

  • Studio Flex Personal Training

  • Pilates V, Rise Lean

  • MPX Pilates Silicon Valley

  • Clear Club Mouth Guards

  • Omiana Cosmetics

  • Everviolet Breast Cancer Lingerie

  • Lash Co

  • Boujee Beauty Bar

  • Wise Bride Wellness

Food, Beverage & Hospitality

  • Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma

  • El Dorado Kitchen, Sonoma

  • Clos Du Val Winery, Napa

  • Double R Ranch Wines, Napa

  • Park Avenue Catering | Sonoma/Napa

  • Bricouleur Winery, Sonoma

  • Great Spirits Baking Company

  • Sonoma Brothers Distillery

  • Guayaki Yerba Mate

  • Double Rainbow Ice Cream, SF

  • Absolute Extracts

  • The Empty Plate, Los Angeles

  • Sally Sanford Wines, Sonoma

  • Kara Chin | Food Photographer

  • Calibueno Cannibas + CBD

Creative Sector, Arts & Lifestyle + Non-Profits

  • Sarah Liz Lawson Interior Design

  • Alonzo King Ballet LINES

  • Farm Sanctuary | Non-Profit

  • Tipping Point Community | Non-Profit

  • Lea Stafford | Ethos West Collective

  • Acacia SF

  • Home Studio List

  • San Francisco Ballet

  • Hayes Ceramics

  • Bestowe Corporate Gifting

  • Plenty Flora

  • Heather Day Art

  • Tricia Rissman Fine Art

  • Boheme Events

  • Anywhere Outpost

  • Rapt Productions

  • Libra Studios

  • Storybook Village School

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