Emily Kim Photography blog

This year, I had the joy of working with Charlene Li! Charlene is a best-selling author, speaker, and digital transformation and disruption expert. Below, you’ll find images from 2 of Charlene’s leadership branding photoshoots. The first session she booked with me was her Brand Experience Photoshoot, which is my package for all new clients. Because […]

Sara lives by the motto that you can always be a slightly better version than who you were yesterday. I mean, how could I not have been excited to work with her? Sara is the CEO and president of a senior living company based in San Francisco, CA. She booked her branding photoshoot because she […]

At some point in time, you’ve probably heard a photographer say, “now booking mini sessions!!” But, what even is a mini session? 🤔 Well, that’s what we’re going to talk about today! So buckle up, and let’s get to it! What is a mini session? Mini photoshoots, otherwise known as mini sessions, are when a […]

Christina is a San Francisco-based growth advisor and yoga instructor, inspired through travel and movement. Before Christina booked her Brand Experience Photoshoot, she asked me how we would be able to capture a creative variety of photos that she was looking for. This is my specialty! We achieve such a large variety of photos through […]

Peggy Lytle is a healthy aging coach. She provides guidance in nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle habits. Her goal is to empower people to live a life they love by combining movement, nourishment, and cultivating life habits that support their workouts and diet. Your body is unique, so why shouldn’t your exercise routine be the same? […]

Well, first of all, there’s always a reason to book a brand photoshoot. 😏 So maybe this blog post should be titled, “when to prioritize booking a brand photoshoot session”? In all seriousness, booking a brand photoshoot is important to make sure you always have professional photos to represent your business. Let’s talk about 5 […]

Are you ready for these? Because I wasn’t. I had the pleasure of attending and photographing the most GORGEOUS chic picnic party I’ve ever seen! Everything was coordinated by the lovely Jenn Bradley and Sonia Begonia, and we had a slew of amazing vendors that made it all possible (linked later in this post). To […]

When I say that I’m obsessed with Katherine’s copywriter brand photos, I MEAN IT! 📢 I mean, just look. Katherine’s whole vibe, the scenes we set up at Little Sunday Studio, her love for cats, everything is just 🤌🏼 Katherine is a content strategist and copywriter at Squarespace. She also mentors UX writers who are new […]

When working with my brand photography clients, choosing locations is always half the battle. What if it’s too hot and your makeup runs and your hair frizzes out? Where can we find a neutral office space? Where can we find a blank wall? Where can we get ready and set up? The temporary solution? Renting […]

I had the pleasure of working with Val Ries of Executive Muse last year. Val reached out to me because she was having a total rebrand done. While planning for her photoshoot, she was also working with a designer to create a new logo and website. On top of that, she authored and published a […]