THE JOURNAL OF A CONFIDENCE COACH & PHOTOGRAPHER
Unfiltered. Just like my photography.
Consider this my little corner of the internet where the filter comes off. I'm sharing the tips I wish someone had told me earlier, the stories that still make me laugh, the lessons that came the hard way, and everything in between. Whether you're a business owner trying to figure out how to show up online, or just someone who wants to stop dreading the camera, you're in the right place. Twenty-two years of experience, zero fluff. Welcome to my journal.
I Asked AI to Photograph Me (And It Taught Me Why Personal Branding Photography Still Matters)
I uploaded my photos to AI and asked it to create a comprehensive personal brand image library for my website, social media, and LinkedIn. Essentially, a complete set of personal branding photos without doing a photoshoot.
And the results?
Honestly… technically impressive.
The lighting was nice.
The skin looked smooth.
There was a laptop, a coffee cup, a workspace, a camera, even a whiteboard — everything you would expect from a business heads
Personal Branding Photography vs Headshots: What’s the Difference (Really)?
Women rarely come to me saying, “I want personal branding photography.”
They usually say, “I just need a new headshot.”
But what they’re really saying is:
“I don’t like my current photos.”
“I avoid posting because I hate how I look.”
“My business has evolved, but my photos haven’t.”
Why My Fashion & Music Background Gives You an Edge in Branding Photography
When I first started as a photographer, I worked in the fashion and music industries — two worlds full of creativity, personality, and a little chaos. I photographed artists, stylists, models, and musicians who all had one thing in common: they wanted to be seen in a way that matched who they truly were.
How to Elevate Your Brand (and Your Confidence) in Photos
Having a stylist on a shoot is a no-brainer. Pair that with my 20+ years of experience behind the lens—helping people feel natural, confident, and truly themselves in front of the camera—and you're in for a fantastic experience.