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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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My name is Kirsten, and I’d like to see you write a blog (or two). Demanding? Sure. Reasonable? I think YES. Listen, I’m not here to ask for a blog from you because I’m selfish and lazy and in need of reading material (although quite honestly, part of that is true). I’m here because blogging? […]

Not a writer? Here’s why you should still blog.

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Honestly, my job is amazing, because it allows me to hang out with the coolest people ever. I worked with Tonya from Tonya Perme Photography last year, and it was nothing short of amazing! Tonya helps proud pet parents capture the beauty, joy, and spirit of their dogs and cats with photo sessions on location […]

Tonya Perme – Pet Photographer Branding Photoshoot

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I had the pleasure of working with Divya a few months back. In addition to being a yoga instructor and author, she is also an engineering manager at a large tech company! We bonded over working for the same tech company, too. Small world, isn’t it? In her own words, here is what Divya believes […]

Divya – Author and Yoga Branding Photoshoot

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Brand photos are the face of your business, and they should absolutely be more than just you holding a cute mug that you bought last week at Target. (Even though those photos are super cute!) Over my time as a brand photographer, I’ve had the opportunity to serve all kinds of businesses – from upholstery […]

Brand Photoshoot Inspiration and Ideas

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Alicia Van Fleteren is a California jewelry designer who sells limited-edition handmade gemstone jewelry. She’s known for my high-quality stones, craftsmanship, and design, and her work can be found in over 100 boutique, gift, gallery, museum, and lifestyle stores across the United States. In addition to her wholesale work, she also sells one-of-a-kind / very […]

Alicia Van Fleteren – California Jewelry Designer

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Alright. *cracks knuckles* We are getting into it today, my friends! In case you didn’t know, in addition to being a lifestyle and brand photographer for small businesses, I am also a full-time software engineer. If you’re interested in learning more about how I landed in brand photography, you can read this blog post. But, in today’s […]

The 3 Most Common Myths About Side Hustling

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Alyssa is a Hawaii-based wellness specialist, and she teaches you how to compassionately understand your body through a neuroscience lens. By taking a brain-based approach, you learn how to put an end to dieting, punishment-driven workouts, and negative self-talk for good and create long-lasting change so you can finally say yes to the food, people […]

Coach Alyssa Chang – Brain-Based Health and Wellness Specialist Lifestyle Branding Photos

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If you’ve landed on this blog post, you’re probably either: So today, I want to chat a little bit about my background and past experiences, and how they were the perfect match for personal brand photography! Why? Well, obviously not to just ramble on about mY tRuTh (any #batchelornation fans here?), because that’s tacky and […]

Personal brand photography: how I got started

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Part 3 is finally here! We’ve reviewed your last year, we’ve set your intentions and SMART goals for next year. Now, it’s time for my favorite part: planning and implementing a process for how to achieve these goals for your small business! If you missed parts 1 and 2, you can find them here. If […]

Your Guide to Goal-Getting, Part 3: Plan – How are you going to get there?

your guide to goal-getting, part 3: plan - how are you going to get there?

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Liz Fernandez is a Latina life coach & therapist-in-training, specializing in helping women of color live their lives authentically and with intention. I had such a fantastic time getting to know her and creating brand photos for her upcoming launch of her new group program, Latinas Aligned! Through her Latinas Aligned coaching program, she helps […]

Latina Life Coach Brand Photos with Liz

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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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