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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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In my experience, realtors are in one of the top industries that would benefit from a branding photoshoot the most. For Kelly’s realtor branding photoshoot, we wanted to showcase her Cupertino roots and expertise! Kelly from Kelly Kang Homes works with busy professionals who are looking to put down roots for their families in Silicon […]

Kelly Kang Homes – Cupertino Realtor Branding Photoshoot

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SAMMEE was such a fun brand to work with! This was a dual photo + video lifestyle product shoot with my friend and colleague, Dave, from Inspired By Studio. SAMMEE has a few different product lines. For this photoshoot, we worked with their powder-based boba kits. Our goal for this photoshoot was to showcase the […]

SAMMEE – Lifestyle Product Photography

flatlay image of a matcha green milk tea in a clear glass with a block of ice and a straw, The Boba Kit box behind it, a saucer of boba beside the glass in front of the box, and SAMMEE milk tea powders, with one of them open and has a serving spoon in it, on the other side of the glass.

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Lisa Mirza Grotts is The Golden Rules Gal, a 23-year authority on etiquette. She dispenses her pearls of wisdom: compassion, consideration, and civility to help her readers and clients deal with business, social, and political situations. As a “new school” etiquette expert, her legacy is to honor traditional rules and meld them with the changing […]

Lisa Grotts – Etiquette Expert and Author Branding Photos

Woman in dark floral dress is holding an open book up to hide her face. She is standing between two artworks with mirrors in the center, the one on her left has the words "etiquette" and "manners" on it.

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Abby Young is a local Bay Area and Los Altos-based personal stylist and image consultant and CEO of Abby Young Styling. She is a certified fashion stylist from the Fashion Stylist Institute, has her Master’s Degree, and is certified in color analysis. You can find her on Instagram @abbyyoungstyling or on her website abbyyoungstyling.com. As […]

Color Psychology For Photoshoots

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Kirsten is a supportive and knowledgeable residential interior designer with a focus on green and healthy materials. She helps people who care about the world design a beautiful, healthy, and comfortable home. Good design is a joy and improves lives, but it can be challenging. She demystifies the process, listens deeply, and creates a solution […]

Kirsten Flynn from Sustainable Home – Interior Designer Branding Photoshoot

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Victory is extremely passionate about what she does because she used to be underpaid at her corporate jobs. Turning to side hustles wasn’t a choice, but a necessity. After being laid off from her job and still being able to afford her dream wedding, move countries, and travel, she knew then and there that she […]

Victory Omotayo – Sales Coach Branding Photos

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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 […]

Charlene Li – Author and Leadership Expert Brand Photos

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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 […]

Sara McVey – Senior Living Executive Branding Photos

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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 […]

When to book a mini brand photoshoot versus a full brand photoshoot

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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 […]

Christina Leigh – Growth Advisor and Holistic Living

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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...

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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

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