Emily Kim Photography blog

Contrary to what a lot of people might tell you on the internet, there is no one quick hack to scale to “10k months in 30 days”. There is no secret trick or viral reel to build a profitable photography business that you are missing. If you are wanting to scale and make more money, […]

Are you looking to elevate your photography business? The photography industry is far from saturated, and there are effective marketing strategies for photographers to help you thrive. Here, I’ll share four strategies that have personally helped me grow my business into a multiple six-figure success. The photography and creative industry is NOT saturated. Let’s look […]

When Laura first reached out about a branding session, she didn’t have a website yet—but she had a clear vision. She wanted vibey therapist branding photos that would set the tone for her future website and connect with clients who value authenticity, warmth, and grounded support. As a Boston brand photographer, I love working with […]

As an educator, searching “brand photography inspiration” will usually show you the same things over and over again: laptops, sticky notes, and coffee mugs. While those are likely things you use in your daily business…they are definitely OVERUSED in brand photos! I’m not saying that you should avoid them entirely, but brainstorm how can you […]

I had the pleasure of creating brand photos and videos for Tiffany Jeans, a High-Performance & Rituals Embodiment Coach who helps individuals conquer anxiety, clarify their core values, and design lives of purpose. As you can tell in her brand video, you can tell she has the warmest, most supportive presence ever. Our goal was […]

If you’re a brand photographer and not taking advantage of Pinterest, it’s time to start! Pinterest is one of the most powerful visual search engines available, and it’s often the very first stop for anyone seeking creative inspiration. Imagine your client planning their brand photo shoot and saving your images to their Pinterest mood board—before […]

As a brand photographer, I carry a bit more in my camera bag than a typical portrait photographer. In addition to the camera gear and lighting gear that every photographer needs, I also have more practical items to make my client feel as comfortable as possible AND handle any wardrobe malfunctions as needed!Without further ado, […]

When Eileen and Catherine (a super inspiring mom-and-daughter duo!!) were getting ready to launch their new mobile spray tan business in the San Francisco Bay Area, they knew they needed more than just a good logo and a cute Instagram handle. They needed visuals that would help them stand out, establish trust, and make an […]

I went from being a software engineer to a full time photographer and studio owner. Hi, I’m Emily and I help creative entrepreneurs and service providers grow their small business through practical, no fluff tips and strategies. In this post, I’ll share the tangible steps that helped me become a brand photographer and how you […]

When your client is also your personal wardrobe stylist, you know the branding shoot is going to be next level. I had the absolute joy of photographing Abby Young, founder of Abby Young Styling, for her updated brand visuals, and this was no ordinary wardrobe stylist photoshoot! We went all out with a full-day photo […]