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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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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

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Contrary to what a lot of people might tell you on the internet, there is no one quick hack to scale to “10k months in 30 days”. There is no secret trick or viral reel to build a profitable photography business that you are missing. If you are wanting to scale and make more money, […]

5 Key Elements to Build a Profitable Photography Business

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Are you looking to elevate your photography business? The photography industry is far from saturated, and there are effective marketing strategies for photographers to help you thrive. Here, I’ll share four strategies that have personally helped me grow my business into a multiple six-figure success. The photography and creative industry is NOT saturated. Let’s look […]

4 Marketing Strategies for Photographers in 2025

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I had the pleasure of creating brand photos and videos for Tiffany Jeans, a High-Performance & Rituals Embodiment Coach who helps individuals conquer anxiety, clarify their core values, and design lives of purpose. As you can tell in her brand video, you can tell she has the warmest, most supportive presence ever. Our goal was […]

Life Coach Brand Photoshoot and Video for Tiffany Jeans

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If you’re a brand photographer and not taking advantage of Pinterest, it’s time to start! Pinterest is one of the most powerful visual search engines available, and it’s often the very first stop for anyone seeking creative inspiration. Imagine your client planning their brand photo shoot and saving your images to their Pinterest mood board—before […]

Pinterest Marketing for Brand Photographers

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As a brand photographer, I carry a bit more in my camera bag than a typical portrait photographer. In addition to the camera gear and lighting gear that every photographer needs, I also have more practical items to make my client feel as comfortable as possible AND handle any wardrobe malfunctions as needed!Without further ado, […]

What’s in my brand photography camera bag

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I went from being a software engineer to a full time photographer and studio owner. Hi, I’m Emily and I help creative entrepreneurs and service providers grow their small business through practical, no fluff tips and strategies. In this post, I’ll share the tangible steps that helped me become a brand photographer and how you […]

Become a Brand Photographer: My Story to Full-Time in 3 Years

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If you’re here, you’ve probably realized that brand photography is absolutely essential when it comes to marketing and growing your business. So, as a personal brand or solo entrepreneur, how much does brand photography cost? Brand photography packages: what to look for When it comes to brand photography packages, there are a few key elements […]

How much does personal brand photography cost in 2025?

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New year, new website! Well, kind of. Even if you don’t plan on rebranding or totally revamping your website this year, it’s still important to refresh it every few months. What better time to do this than the start of the new year? Updating your website is important for two reasons: Here’s a checklist of […]

2024 Website and SEO Checklist

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Somehow, it’s been 6 months since I transitioned from my corporate tech job to being a full-time entrepreneur. If you didn’t know, prior to being a full-time brand photographer, I was a software engineer. Quite the change, right? 😂 Anyways, I’m feeling 6 months older and wiser, so I wanted to share my findings with […]

What 6 months of full-time entrepreneurship has taught me

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Man oh man, was this the shoot of my dreams, or what? If you know me, you know that I wear headbands. A lot. I wear a lot of headbands, a lot of the time. So, when Laura from La Bella reached out to me to photograph her headbands, I may or may not have screamed in […]

La Bella Shop – Christmas and Holiday Product Photography for Headbands

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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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