Emily Kim Photography blog

I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Selena for her executive coach branding photos. Selena is an executive leadership coach focused on elevating C-suite professionals. Our goal was to create a set of images that not only highlighted Selena’s professional status but also resonated with a sense of luxury, authority, and warmth. Here’s how […]

Before I worked with Trista, I really had no idea what a professional genealogist does. My only introduction to genealogy was the Ancestry website. But after doing two brand photoshoots with Trista, my perspective has TOTALLY changed, and I’m excited to share our work together! Understanding Trista’s work as a professional genealogist Trista isn’t your […]

When you think of branding photos for a law firm, your mind might jump to stiff headshots and dark, traditional suits. But that is exactly what Zoi Jones of Gonzalez & Jones, APC wanted to avoid. As the daughter of Attorney Milton F. Gonzalez, Zoi represents the next generation of a family-run law firm that’s […]

We had the pleasure of working closely with Leslie Woods, one of the most esteemed realtors on the peninsula in the Bay Area, California. Leslie’s real estate expertise, honed over 11 years, is palpable – you can tell just by talking to her! Our goal for her brand photos was to reflect her expertise, warmth, […]

We absolutely loved working with Lisa Lee of Luna Wellness to create her midlife wellness coach brand photos. Luna Wellness is a purpose-driven brand that offers coaching and guidance to help improve women’s overall well-being. Lisa is SO passionate about helping midlife women find inner peace and reconnect with themselves. She specializes in creating a […]

how to subtly use stock photography for your small business supplement your brand photography with on-brand stock photos Let’s pretend I’m a mind reader for just a moment. Here are the thoughts I’m guessing you have when it comes to content and stock photography. Feeling seen or heard by any or all of these???  Maybe […]

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, […]