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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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At some point in time, you’ve probably heard a photographer say, “now booking mini sessions!!” But, what even is a mini session? πŸ€” 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. 😏 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! πŸ“’ I mean, just look. Katherine’s whole vibe, the scenes we set up at Little Sunday Studio, her love for cats, everything is just 🀌🏼 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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When working with my brand photography clients, choosing locations is always half the battle. What if it’s too hot and your makeup runs and your hair frizzes out? Where can we find a neutral office space? Where can we find a blank wall? Where can we get ready and set up? The temporary solution? Renting […]

A diary of a new studio owner

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I had the pleasure of working with Val Ries of Executive Muse last year. Val reached out to me because she was having a total rebrand done. While planning for her photoshoot, she was also working with a designer to create a new logo and website. On top of that, she authored and published a […]

Executive Leadership Coach Brand Photos – Val Ries

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Working with Rebecca was such a treat! She needed updated brand photos for all kinds of uses – her website, launch of The Pitch Club Collective, and social media. Her team did a great job of incorporating her photos into social media graphics, and I’ve included a few examples below! We spent most of the […]

Rebecca Cafiero – PR Strategist and Business Coach Brand Photos

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If you’ve ever thought, “how the HECK do I do my makeup for a photoshoot?!” β€” Don’t fret! You are most certainly not alone. This is one of the very first questions I get asked when I am onboarding new brand photoshoot clients. I mean…where do we begin? Do you book a makeup artist? Do […]

Brand Photoshoot Makeup Guide

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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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