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When our goals feel like they’re crushing us (instead of us crushing them), it may be time to call on your community. Here are the 4 people every entrepreneur should keep close!

meet Olori, Africa-inspired, purpose-driven products👜 This brand is on a mission! Olori offers gorgeous Africa-inspired handbags that celebrate culture and heritage while empowering women. Olori means queen in Yoruba, a Nigerian language, and the entire brand is built around what a woman is worth and making that known — whether with a stunning handbag or […]

catarina, professional traveler – travel blogger + online educator ✈︎ When I met with professional travel blogger and online educator Catarina, she said that after graduating from a “fancy college with a fancy degree” she got a job at Google, climbed the corporate ladder, and got married to her college sweetheart. But even after “checking […]

With Christmas upon us, my retainer clients often use their last photoshoot to create holiday content! Pyarful was no exception, and this South Asian Christmas photoshoot was one for the books. From the delicate hand-drawn illustrations on the Christmas gift cards, to the intricate patterns on the mugs and the warm glow of the candles, […]

I’ve had the joy of working with Kate from Scented Designs over the last few months. She makes the most AMAZING candles in all shapes and sizes! I actually purchased branded candles with my own logo on them from her recently to give as client gifts! As you can imagine, the winter and holiday season […]

A.C. Styles – Personal Stylists As a personal stylist with nearly a decade of experience, A.C. Styles CEO and founder Ashley helps her clients to elevate their style, get ready quickly, and feel confident! After 6 years of building her business, 1,000+ clients (not celebs, by the way), and perpetual disappointment with the retail industry, […]

what is b-roll and why does my small business need it? how to use video to capture and keep attention 📽 In 2022, small businesses aren’t just competing against each other. (Actually, they’re rooting for one another!) They’re competing against national and global brands that have budgets we can’t even begin to imagine as small […]

Camrose Wine Co. – wine photography Wine photography isn’t necessarily my ultimate passion but capturing product photography for a purpose-driven business totally is!  That’s why I absolutely LOVED working with Camrose Wine Co.’s owner, Annemarie, and all the fantastic ladies that made this photoshoot a success! Of course, Annemarie brought the wine, Kat’s Flower Affair supplied the […]

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about Instagram being a *video app.* As a photographer, I think that means we need to talk, but it may not be the conversation you’re expecting. 📹 Yes, I have feelings on the subject, but it seems to me that we have an opportunity! We can either adapt […]

how to automate your business workflows, emails + more Note: You should know there are affiliate links below. If you choose to use them, Emily Kim Photography may receive a small commission. Thanks for supporting your favorite bay area brand photographer! As a service-based business owner, you’re likely intimately familiar with the desire to do […]