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Iā€™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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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? šŸ¤” 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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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? […]

Peggy Lytle – Health Coach Brand Photos

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Well, first of all, there’s always a reason to book a brand photoshoot. šŸ˜ 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 […]

5 Reasons to Book a Brand Photoshoot

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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 […]

Chic Blogger Picnic Party and Photoshoot

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When I say that I’m obsessed with Katherine’s copywriter brand photos, I MEAN IT! šŸ“¢ I mean, just look. Katherine’s whole vibe, the scenes we set up at Little Sunday Studio, her love for cats, everything is just šŸ¤ŒšŸ¼ Katherine is a content strategist and copywriter at Squarespace. She also mentors UX writers who are new […]

Katherine Karaus – Copywriter Brand Photos

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Iā€™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

Free Preset for
Lightroom Mobile

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