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I’m Emily, founder of Emily Kim Co! We're a team of brand photographers & videographers, and we work with passionate small business owners who are ready to scale and stand out as local industry leaders.

We're based in Boston, MA and the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Here at Emily Kim Co, we provide creative, strategic marketing imagery & videos that attract YOUR ideal audience.

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Last updated: July 2021 If you meander over to this Instagram post, I talk a lot about why I almost always recommend renting a studio space for your headshots. In a nutshell, the benefits are: If I can’t convince you to shoot indoors, then maybe these studio spaces can! Without further ado, here are 5 […]

5 Dream Bay Area Photo Studio Rental Spaces for Creative Headshots

Women lounging in a bedroom wearing clothes from Reclaim.

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In January, I hosted my Winter Minis & Mingle! I love my clients, and nothing makes me happier than getting them all together and having them meet each other. It was great to host mini sessions in a studio that would otherwise be a little too pricey for a single person’s session. Huge shoutout to […]

Winter Minis & Mingle – Studio Mini Sessions

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Jessica works a full 9-5 job in tech, but on the side, she’s designing her own fashion label. She spends her Saturdays in class learning the ins and outs of fashion design, sewing, and pattern making. I personally cannot wait to see her first pieces – I know they’ll be elegant and sophisticated with a […]

Jessica Silva – The Label

A lifestyle portrait of a fashion designer with her sewing and patterning tools.

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In this blog post, I’m diving into the details about the difference between branding photoshoots and traditional headshot or portrait sessions.

What is a branding photoshoot?

A woman wearing a bright pink shirt and leopard Spanx. She's in front of a white wall and pulling her hair behind her ears.

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Dr. Fong is a medical director, naturopathic doctor, podcast host, super mom, and more! When she reached out for a branding session, I was pumped. NaturalStart Medicine is her practice based in Mountain View, so we crafted her brand story around downtown, starting at her office. Throughout the session, we highlighted aspects of both her […]

NaturalStart Medicine – Mountain View Branding Photographer

Dr. Diane Angela Fong working at her desk.

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When Andrew told me that he and Emily would be moving out to California last year for work, I was SO excited! We’ve known each other since day 1 of freshman year in college. When Steven and I moved out here, we were kind of on our own – our friends from school moved all over […]

Emily and Andrew Garden Engagement Session

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When Meetu asked me if I’d be interested in a shoot with a few designer pieces, of course I said yes. Meenu is a model, dancer, actress, and corporate employee! She absolutely killed it during this session. I had the best time working with all of these wonderful vendors! We shot the first set at […]

Meenu – Designer Indian Clothing Fashion Shoot

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I get to work with seriously awesome ladies out there, and Hana is no exception! As an Emmy-nominated producer and director, she was looking for less-than-corporate headshots. We spent the afternoon hanging out around downtown Palo Alto, one of the most versatile places to shoot in Silicon Valley. We had fun, laughed a lot, and […]

Hana – Palo Alto Personal Branding Session

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“Invented at Stanford. Made in Italy.” Another #BossLady brand that I’ve had the joy of working with – Reclaim. Comfortable, professional, and versatile – literally everything I’ve ever wanted in workwear! I have a pair of the Perfect Pants myself, and I am not ashamed to admit that I’ve worn them the past 3 days […]

Reclaim – Colorblocked Commercial Apparel Photoshoot

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Ashley’s graduation session at Stanford was such a dream! She brought her parents, boyfriend, and best friend, and we had an absolute blast. We went to all of her favorite spots – the Oval, quad, one of the fountains, and the top of one of the student center buildings. My favorite part of her session? […]

Ashley – Stanford Graduation Session

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I’m Emily, founder of Emily Kim Co! We're a team of brand photographers & videographers, and we work with passionate small business owners who are ready to scale and stand out as local industry leaders.

We're based in Boston, MA and the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Here at Emily Kim Co, we provide creative, strategic marketing imagery & videos that attract YOUR ideal audience.

tell me more...

crowd faves

on the blog

Brand photos for coaches: ideas & inspiration

5 Dream Bay Area Studio Rentals for Your Next Shoot

What is a branding photoshoot?

How to Plan Outfits for Your Brand Photoshoot

goodies you'll love

Access My Free Resource Library

Branded Stock Photography at the EK Stock Shop

Free Preset for
Lightroom Mobile

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