As a Scottsdale branding photographer, I’ve worked with business owners at every stage, from launch day excitement to full brand overhauls. One of the most common conversations I have is about imagery. Specifically, whether it’s okay to use stock photos on your website or if custom brand photography is worth the investment. If you’re asking […]

4 Reasons To Use Stock Photos vs Real Photos For Your Brand!

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As a Scottsdale branding photographer, I find it incredibly inspiring to work with business owners who lead with heart. Stephanie Blain, founder of WholeHearted Shoes, recently had her brand photos taken for Scottsdale City Life, and from the moment we met, her passion and purpose were unmistakable. WholeHearted isn’t just a luxury vegan shoe brand—it’s […]

Meet Stephanie Blain, The Genius Behind WholeHearted Shoes!

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As a Scottsdale branding photographer, I get to work with incredible business owners who show up every day to grow, lead, and connect with their audiences. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that brand photos aren’t just for your website. They’re the face of your business, your energy, your evolution. If you’re wondering […]

9 Signs You Need To Update Brand Photos For Your Business

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As a Scottsdale branding photographer, I get to work with passionate entrepreneurs who want more than just pretty photos. They want visuals that truly tell their story. While your main content captures the polished version of your brand, it’s the B-Roll that brings it all to life. These in-between clips are what give your audience […]

4 Awesome B-Roll Ideas To Help Visually Tell Your Brand Story!

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As a branding photographer here in Scottsdale who works with small businesses, I hear this question all the time: “What is branding photography—and how is it different from a headshot?” I totally get it. When you’re juggling business ownership, family life, and everything in between, it’s easy to assume you just need a nice photo […]

What Is Branding Photography? Well, It’s Not Just a Headshot…

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As a Scottsdale branding photographer who works with small businesses, one of my favorite things is getting a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work my clients are doing. I get to step inside their world, see their passion firsthand, and help them tell their story visually. And let me just say—X-Cell Health and Wellness in […]

X-Cell Health and Wellness Goes Beyond Quick Fixes in Scottsdale

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B-Roll is as important in your content as A-Roll. B-Roll adds depth and context to your videos. It’s the supporting footage that shows your audience behind-the-scenes details and helps bring your story to life. B-Roll is an art of storytelling that grabs audience attention and make them keep watching. B-Roll content is very important for […]

B-Roll Content for the Small Business Owner

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(See how Stephanie Coulston and Christina Annabell of Derma Precision use A and B Roll in their brand videos below) Many filmmaking and TV productions such as reality TV, news programs, documentaries and feature films mostly use two different types of footages to tell their stories which are A-Roll and B-Roll. But knowing difference between […]

The Difference Between A-Roll and B-Roll

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Ready to create some visuals that’ll truly capture the essence of your brand? Awesome! Before we get started with the fun stuff (lights, camera, action!), let’s make sure you’re fully prepared to make the most out of your photo and video session. From the idea to the image, let’s plan your perfect brand photo & […]

Plan Your Perfect Brand Photo & Video Shoot

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Often times after I photograph small business for their branding shoot, I am asked, what else can I do with my brand photos? I want to take a minute and go over six creative ways to use your brand photos. Instagram and Facebook Stories Use them in your stories as a background for when you […]

Six Creative Ways to Use Your Brand Photos

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