Made to be seen

The Full Picture

Brand photography for businesses made to be seen. I work with makers, creatives, and businesses of all sizes to document the people, places, and processes behind the work. Half day, full day, and custom packages available, including retainer work for ongoing content needs.

  • Lifestyle brand photography

  • Portraits of makers and business owners

  • Team and work culture photography

  • Product and process photography

  • Space and interior photography

  • Event photography

  • Social media and content creation

Two men in a workshop with a neon sign that says 'SIGN STUDIO CO', a tiger portrait on the wall, and various tools and crafts on the workbenches.
A smiling man wearing glasses, a black puffer jacket, and a white hoodie holding two bags of caramel popcorn, standing against a black brick wall.
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A person with dark, curly hair smiling while sitting on a skateboard. They are wearing a red plaid shirt over a red top, denim shorts, red socks, and blue roller skates. The background features a wooden wall and a patterned rug on the floor.

Lifestyle brand photography is about the feeling around your brand, not just the product itself. images that make people want to be part of what you're doing.

Lifestyle

Child sitting on a bed holding plush toys, including a green creature with a big eye and a black plush with red eyes and blue fur details, with colorful books in the background.

photography that puts your Product in the hands of real people. product on white background photography available when you need something straightforward.

product

A smiling woman with short gray hair, wearing a gray top and pearl necklace, standing in a bright room near a whiteboard and large window, holding a marker.

The people behind a business are often its greatest asset. document the energy of your team in action, giving your brand a human face that builds trust.

Work Culture

Neon sign reading 'Art, We Close To The Truth?' in yellow on a dark wall.

Process and story work documents the heart behind what you make, giving your audience a window into what makes your brand worth paying attention to.

Documentary

Before we shoot, we plan. I want to understand your business, your space, and what matters most to you, so that when we're on set everything moves with purpose. I work with small makers, large teams, products in context, and the details that tell your story, bringing a style that's bright, bold, and intentional. I direct in a way that never feels stiff, and my goal is always for the shoot to feel easy and even fun. You'll walk away with a full gallery of images, no picking from a limited selection, because your time is valuable and your work deserves to be fully documented.

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The Heart of a Bakery, A Look Inside a Full Shoot

Dylan's Cottage Bakery has been a staple on the Long Beach Peninsula since 1908. This shoot was about capturing exactly what makes it worth the trip. The early morning prep work, the care that goes into every item made from scratch, and what it feels like to be there. The history, the craft, the community behind it all. This is what a brand shoot can look like.

Small bakery storefront with red neon signs reading 'Bakery' and 'Open', display window showing baked goods and spices, and a white exterior with red trim.
Fried meat patties cooking in a deep fryer.
Nine glazed, cooked cinnamon rolls with icing on a metal cooling rack.
A person wearing a blue glove is placing a fried pastry filled with cream on a metal tray, with more fried pastries lined up on the tray.
Display of assorted slices of dessert pies in a bakery showcase, including cherry pie with filling spilling out, lemon pie, and other fruit-filled pies.
A person wearing a blue glove holds a glazed donut above a chocolate glaze container.
The interior of a casual restaurant with wooden walls and bright green booth seating. The walls are decorated with framed pictures, a small American flag made of wooden planks, and various knickknacks, including ceramic and figurine items on a shelf
A baker removes freshly baked bread from an industrial oven with a tray of round, golden loaves in the foreground.
A person in a white apron is pouring flour from a metal scoop into a bowl on a vintage scale in a kitchen.
Six freshly baked bread rolls topped with melted cheese on a baking sheet.
A baker wearing black gloves and a beige apron shaping chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet dusted with flour in a bakery kitchen.
Someone frying chicken tenders in a commercial deep fryer with mozzarella sticks on a tray nearby.
Frying plantains in hot oil on a commercial stove, with a metal mesh screen and yellow caution sign nearby.
A person wearing a blue glove is filling a round, orange sponge cake with yellow custard or cream using a piping device. There are several similar cakes on a metal tray in the foreground, and a large mixing bowl with more yellow custard or cream in t
Gloved hand arranging glazed meatloaf on a baking sheet.
A close-up of baked pastry pizza with cherry topping, white icing, and sliced almonds.
Female cashier with curly hair and glasses smiling at the checkout counter in a bakery or café with donuts and baked goods behind her.
A sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onions, turkey, and bacon on toasted bread, served with pickles on a white plate, and a pink drink in a clear cup with a straw.
Two cream puffs topped with whipped cream, a cherry, and a small cookie on a golden paper base, displayed on a cooling rack.
Decorating a cinnamon roll with white frosting using a piping bag.
View of a bakery storefront with a neon red 'Bakery' sign, an 'Open' sign, and various posters inside.
Storefront with a sign reading 'Dylan's Cottage Bakery & Delicatessen,' decorated with Christmas ornaments, under a balcony and next to a green bush.
A baker wearing black gloves, a white apron, and a white cap is piping frosting onto cookies on a baking sheet.
Empty restaurant booth with green seats, wooden wall decorated with framed pictures and an American flag made from wood planks, restaurant condiments on tables.
Hands placing small pie crusts into a baking tray for baking.
Baker wearing oven mitts removing a tray of decorated cookies with rainbow sprinkles from an oven in a bakery.
A person wearing a purple glove drizzling melted chocolate onto a layered dessert with whipped cream between two cake layers, on a baking sheet.
Bakery worker tossing flour in the air while preparing bread dough on a wooden surface.
A person wearing a white apron slicing rolled dough into smaller pieces on a floured wooden surface, with more dough and baking tools around.
Sliced rolls of cinnamon bread with a spiral pattern on a wooden cutting board.
Coffee shop espresso machine with cups, stir sticks, and condiments on top, surrounded by shelves with cups and utensils.
Person slicing rolled out dough into strips on a floured wooden surface.
Cherry pie with a lattice crust on a baking sheet.
Baker holding a baking sheet with unbaked cinnamon rolls arranged in rows.
A person wearing black gloves serves a scoop of pot pie filling from a metal utensil into a foam takeout container.
A person holding a unicorn-themed birthday cake with a smiling face, rainbow-colored decorations, and unicorn horns, standing inside a bakery or cafe.
A croissant sandwich with egg and bacon on a white plate, two cups of coffee with black lids, and a second sandwich on a plate in the background. The setting appears to be a breakfast cafe with a blurred background.
A person cracking eggs into a metal bowl in a kitchen or bakery setting, with egg cartons and various kitchen supplies visible around.
A chef preparing multiple sheets of food with black and orange fillings or toppings in a professional kitchen.
A young girl holds an orange donut with a hole in the center in front of her face, with a sign in the background that says 'Bakery' in red letters.
Someone preparing pastries with dollops of orange jam and dark fruit filling on a baking tray in a kitchen.
Baker preparing small square pastries with cherry filling and cherry topping on a floured work surface in a bakery kitchen.
A woman with glasses on her head, wearing a white shirt, is working behind the counter of a bakery or coffee shop, smiling. There are baked goods like cookies and pastries on display in front of her, and bottles of syrup or toppings are visible on th
Plates of toasted sandwiches with layers of turkey, cheese, ham, lettuce, and tomato on a stainless steel counter in a kitchen.
Unbaked star-shaped cookies with orange filling on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, dusted with powdered sugar.
A man in a white t-shirt and apron making cookies in a bakery kitchen.
A person piping batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, with several piped dollops in a row.
Various sliced and whole loaves of bread on a wooden cutting board.
Baked goods on metal racks, including bread and pastry loaves with golden crusts.
A person with a plastic glove holding a powdered sugar-dusted donut over a flour-covered surface with more donuts in the background.
Three children standing at the entrance of a bakery, one holding a pink box, inside a store with red and white walls.
Sliced bread emerging from a bread slicing machine labeled 'Oliver'.
A bread bowl filled with creamy soup, placed on a white plate, with a piece of bread on the side, and steam rising from the hot soup.
A cluttered workspace with an orange metal box containing a filing system, a small antique balance scale on the left, and various containers and papers scattered on a speckled countertop.
Colorful doughnuts with rainbow sprinkles on a pink plate, pink and purple balloons, and a pink bakery box with black lettering that says "Yolanda's Courage Bakery."
Assorted donuts with various toppings in a box, including sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, powdered sugar, and cinnamon sugar.
A boy and girl sitting on a park bench outdoors, sharing a pink bakery box and eating donuts, with a red building and parked cars in the background.
A smiling young woman in a blue shirt and apron hands a boxed cake to a customer at a bakery counter, with a wooden wall, chalkboards, and bakery items in the background.
Girl smiling and holding two pink bakery boxes outside a bakery with a neon 'Bakery' sign in the window.
A bakery display shelf with a sign for Cottage Bakery & Delicatessen, showing prices for bread, sandwiches, and other baked goods, with packages of bread on the shelf below.
A storefront with a sign reading "Dylan's Cottage Bakery" in red letters, featuring a small patio with a lamppost decorated with greenery and flowers, and windows displaying baked goods.

“I have NEVER received this many photos of this depth of quality from a photographer. You are utterly amazing.”

— Dylan's Cottage Bakery

At the
Barre,
A Look
Inside a Full Shoot

This Barre3 location wanted images that capture what it actually feels like to walk through their doors. From the studio space to instructor portraits to classes in motion, this shoot covered it all. The energy, the environment, and the people who make it what it is. Shot for web and social media, this is an example of what a full brand shoot can look like.

A smiling woman with brown hair and tattoos on her arms, wearing a black sleeveless top and purple leggings, standing at a reception counter in a modern, wood-paneled space.
Two women in workout clothes smiling and chatting in a fitness studio with light blue exercise balls and a wooden ballet barre.
Blue exercise balls resting on a ballet barre near large windows.
Group of women in a fitness class, smiling and posing on the floor of a gym studio.
Group of women participating in a fitness or yoga class in a studio, some with arms raised or crossed, with a mirror and large windows in the background.
Two women smiling and laughing during a fitness or dance class in a bright studio, one wearing a headset microphone.
A woman with blonde hair in a blue tank top and black leggings, smiling and leaning on a ballet barre in a fitness studio with large window and scenic outdoor view.
Women participating in a fitness class using exercise balls while kneeling on mats in a bright studio.
A woman leading a yoga class in a bright studio with large windows, mirror, and other participants doing yoga poses.
A young woman with long, wavy hair smiling and leaning on a counter inside a store with wooden walls.
Women participating in a ballet or dance class, standing with arms extended to the sides, in a spacious studio with wooden floors and mirrors.
Women participating in a fitness class in a gym studio, leading instructor smiling with hand on chest and hips.
A woman in a blue tank top and black leggings leading a fitness class in a studio, with other women following her in the background.
A group fitness class with women doing yoga or dance poses in a studio with wooden floors and wall mirrors.
Women participating in a fitness class, with a smiling instructor wearing a headset in the foreground.
Women participating in a fitness class in a studio, some doing a balancing knee lift exercise, smiling and dressed in workout clothes.
A young woman with long wavy blonde hair, wearing a blue sleeveless top and black leggings, sitting on a wooden counter with her legs crossed, smiling at the camera, in a play-themed room with colorful toys, abacus, and the word 'PLAY' on the wall.
A group of women in colorful leggings doing a wall squat exercise, barefoot, near large windows.
Women in a fitness class lifting dumbbells in front of a mirror.
A woman with brown hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a yellow t-shirt and navy shorts, standing near a window in a bright room, smiling at the camera.
Women practicing yoga in a dance or fitness studio with wood floors and mirrors, wearing athletic clothing, with a focus on a woman in the foreground doing a side plank with a fitness ball.
Woman in yoga pose on yoga mat, holding exercise ball in gym or fitness studio.

Uncorked with Erath Winery,
A Look Inside a Full Shoot

Erath Winery wanted to capture what it feels like to share a great bottle of wine with people you love. Shot in Dundee, Oregon, this lifestyle campaign moved between intimate dinner settings and relaxed outdoor gatherings, documenting the moments that happen naturally when good wine brings people together. Web, social, and campaign ready. This is what a full lifestyle brand shoot can look like.

A man and woman sitting on a wooden dock, smiling and laughing, holding glasses of red wine, with a bottle of wine beside them, in front of a gazebo surrounded by trees and greenery in a park.
A close-up of a hand with a wedding ring holding a glass of red wine on a wooden surface next to a bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir, with a boat and two people in the background on a body of water.
A man holding a small dog and a bottle of wine outdoors in a wooded area.
An older man with a gray beard and hair, wearing a white t-shirt and a black vest, is smiling and holding a glass of red wine and a bottle in an outdoor setting with trees and a fence.
Person holding a bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir 2024 wine and two empty wine glasses outdoors.
A hand holding a bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé wine with a label indicating 2024 vintage, surrounded by flowers and leaves.
A woman with curly hair, smiling and holding a glass of red wine, sitting at an outdoor table with food and flowers.
Two people clinking glasses of red wine outdoors, with a bottle of Erath Pinot Noir on a wooden table near a body of water and trees in the background.
A person holding a glass of red wine next to a bottle labeled 'ERATH Oregon' on a wooden table outdoors near a body of water.
A person sits on a boat holding a bottle of Earthy wine, while another person holds a glass of red wine. The boat has a wooden deck and a red railing.
A bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir 2024 and two glasses of red wine on a round wooden table near water.
A bottle of red wine, two glasses filled with red wine, and a vintage lantern on a rustic wooden table outdoors near a lake, with people sitting on either side.
Three bottles of Erath Oregon wine on a small wooden table beside two people enjoying glasses of wine outdoors near a lake, with trees in the background.
Person holding a wine bottle and glass outdoors in a natural setting with tall grass.
Person pouring champagne into a glass held by another person, both seated outdoors.
Person holding a bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Gris wine, with glasses of white wine around, outdoors on a natural setting.
Person pouring wine into a glass outdoors during daytime.
Person holding a glass of red wine with a dog lying on a blanket beside a bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir wine at an outdoor setting.
A wine bottle labeled 'Erath', a glass of red wine, bowls of salad, bread, and a person handing a plate of food at an outdoor dining table with flowers.
Person standing on a wooden dock near water, holding a bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir and a glass, wearing a beige knit sweater and gray pants.
Two people holding wine glasses and a bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir wine, sitting on a wooden bench outdoors.
A couple standing on a dock by a lake, holding glasses of wine, with a red boat named 'Wilder Lake' floating nearby, surrounded by green grass and trees under a cloudy sky.
Pouring red wine into a wine glass at a rustic wooden table set with a salad, wine bottles, and plates for a meal.
Two people holding glasses of red wine over a small wooden table near a body of water. A bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir is on the table, and one person is sitting on a wooden dock.
Two women and a man enjoying a meal outdoors by a lake, with one woman holding a glass of red wine and the other holding a bottle of wine. The table is set with salads, plates, and flowers.
A woman holding a glass of red wine at an outdoor meal table with salads, a bottle of Erath wine, and utensils.
People sitting outdoors, holding glasses of white wine, engaged in conversation, wearing casual autumn clothing.
Three bottles of Erath Oregon wine, including Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Noir Rosé, are set on a colorful striped cloth with a glass of red wine, a loaf of bread, and a vase of flowers, outdoors with a blurred lake and trees in the background.
Person holding a bottle of Erath Pinot Gris wine, year 2024, Oregon, with a blurry outdoor background.
Two wine bottles labeled 'ERATH Oregon' being held outdoors with a blurred water and sky background.
People enjoying a meal outdoors, with a table set with wine glasses, a bottle of wine labeled 'Erath Oregon Pinot Gris', salads, and plates of food.
A group of people celebrating outdoors around a table with a bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir wine, glasses of red wine, a bowl of salad, and a bouquet of flowers, with a smiling man in the background.
A woman with curly hair smiling and holding a glass of red wine outdoors, with trees in the background.
Four women celebrating at a dinner table, clinking wine glasses, with a bottle of wine, salad, and salmon dish on the table.
A group of six people standing on a wooden dock by a lake, raising glasses of red wine in a toast, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A table with a glass of white wine, a bottle of Erath Pinot Gris, a bowl of salmon, green beans, salad, and a white candle.
Family gathering around a rustic wooden table enjoying a meal with plates of salmon, green vegetables, wine, and a lit candle, with a bottle labeled 'Erath Oregon' on the table.
A person holding a glass of red wine and a bottle of wine outdoors, with firewood stacked in the background.
A bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir wine on a kitchen countertop with a grill in the background where meat is being cooked.
A bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Gris wine, a glass of white wine, a plate with salmon, green beans, and peppercorns, and a bowl of mixed greens on a wooden table.
A man and woman outdoors holding glasses of red wine, smiling and enjoying each other's company at a park or garden setting.
Two people relaxing on deck chairs by a lake, accompanied by a small dog. Someone is holding a smartphone and a bottle of beer is on the wooden dock.
A dining scene with two plates of food, glasses of red wine, lit candles, and a bottle of wine on a rustic wooden table.
A person holding a glass of red wine at an outdoor picnic table with a bottle of Erath Pinot Noir, a lantern, and two plates of food in a scenic park during sunset.
Two people holding glasses of Rosé wine, sitting on a colorful striped blanket with a bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé between them.
A man with a long gray beard, wearing a cream-colored knitted sweater, sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, sipping red wine from a glass, with a bottle labeled "ERATH" in his hand, during late afternoon sunlight.
A woman holding a glass of red wine next to a golden retriever dog, sitting on a blanket with a bottle of wine on it, outdoors on a wooden surface.
Two people sitting on a wooden dock by the water, enjoying red wine and a bottle of Erath Oregon Pinot Noir. One person holds the wine bottle, and the other holds a wine glass. A lantern is also on the dock.
A person holding a bottle of Erath Pinot Noir wine outdoors near a body of water, with a scenic background of trees and cloudy sky.

at work in portland,
A Look Inside a Full Shoot

This lifestyle campaign documented a capital management company's team in meetings and out in Portland, using the city they actually work in as the backdrop. The result is something that feels warm and human without losing the polish. This is what a full lifestyle brand shoot can look like.

Three women in business attire standing outside a modern office building, engaged in conversation, with a shared bicycle parked nearby.
Two women walking up an escalator in a modern building, holding coffee cups and smiling.
An older man in a navy suit and white shirt walking along a waterfront walkway with industrial structures and a body of water in the background.
Two women in business attire having a conversation outdoors, one woman is holding a black folder with the words 'Ferguson Wellman Capital Management' on it, and the other woman is holding a notebook.
Desk with a coffee cup with latte art, a person's hand holding a pen, a blank sheet of paper, a laptop, a glass jar with a candle, and a to-go coffee cup.
Two men in suits walking and talking outdoors near a waterfront with cherry blossom trees in bloom.
Group of businesspeople having a meeting in a conference room with coffee cups, a laptop, and a notepad, smiling and engaging in conversation.
Three women walking outdoors in an urban area, smiling and holding folders or notebooks, dressed in business attire.
Two business professionals, a woman and a man, walking and talking near a river with cherry blossom trees in bloom.
Three professionally dressed people walking on the sidewalk outdoors in a city, smiling and talking.
Three women walking and talking outdoors on a sidewalk, surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees, with a cloudy sky and a distant industrial structure.
Three business professionals crossing the street in an urban area, smiling and carrying folders, with colorful buildings and traffic lights in the background.
Two women in business attire walking and talking outdoors near a stone wall with city buildings and bridges in the background, holding black folders.
Four professionally dressed people walking and talking in a park during fall, holding coffee cups, with trees and a statue in the background.
Four business professionals, two men in suits and two women, walking and talking on a city sidewalk with parked cars, bicycles, and commercial buildings in the background.
Two women sitting on a park bench under blooming cherry blossom trees, smiling and talking, with city buildings in the background.
Three business professionals holding notebooks, standing and talking outdoors near a city river under a blooming cherry blossom tree.
A woman and a man are sitting on a park bench, engaged in a conversation, smiling at each other. The woman is holding a black folder and papers, and the man is holding a notebook. They are dressed in business attire. In the background, there are tree
A man and a woman walking and talking outdoors in an urban park setting. The man is wearing a gray suit and brown shoes, while the woman is dressed in dark clothing and carrying a laptop. There are trees, a bicycle rack, and some people in the backgr
Three people, two women and one man, sitting at a table in a cafe, engaged in conversation. They are holding coffee cups and smiling. The photo is taken through a window with reflections of the outdoor scene.
Two women in professional attire talking and smiling on outdoor steps, holding folders, with trees and a bridge in the background.
Four business professionals engaging in a conversation in an office setting, with two men in suits smiling and a woman partially visible in the foreground.
Two women and one man having a discussion in a modern office lobby surrounded by green plants. The man is standing while the women are seated on a wooden bench with cushions.
Two business professionals, a man in a blue suit and a woman in a light blue blazer, are talking and smiling while holding coffee cups in a modern office building lobby with large windows and plants.
Three women in business attire walking and talking outdoors, each holding a coffee cup.
Three women holding coffee cups and talking outside near a modern building with large glass windows and structural beams.
Two men in business suits walking down escalator stairs in a modern building with large glass windows.
A man and woman walking outside on a brick pathway, engaged in conversation and smiling. The woman has shoulder-length hair, glasses, and is wearing a light gray blazer over a dark blue dress. The man has medium-length curly hair, glasses, and is dre
Three business professionals, two women and one man, crossing a city street on a crosswalk during autumn, holding coffee cups and documents, engaged in conversation with trees with fall foliage lining the street.
Four professionally dressed people, two men and two women, are talking and laughing outdoors in a park with fall foliage. They are holding coffee cups and a briefcase.
Two women walking down outdoor stairs, each holding a coffee cup and smiling, with a modern architectural building and autumn foliage in the background.
A middle-aged man with gray hair and a beard, dressed in a dark suit jacket and light blue shirt, sitting at a conference table with a laptop and a takeaway coffee cup, smiling and talking during a meeting in a modern office with a perforated metal w
Four businesspeople, two seated and two standing, engaging in a lively conversation outdoors under a tree with colorful autumn leaves, near a modern building with large windows and concrete pillars.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Brand photography pricing depends on the scope of the project. I offer half and full day rates, with most projects falling somewhere between $600 and $5,000. The best way to get accurate pricing is to reach out and tell me what you're working on.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through the contact form and I'll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • No deposit required. Payment is due after your session.

  • Yes. If you're looking for consistent, ongoing content I'd love to talk through what that could look like for your brand. Reach out for a custom quote based on your needs.

  • Most shoots I work alone, but for larger projects I can bring in a trusted team when needed, or collaborate with your in-house team if you have one. We'll figure out what makes the most sense after our initial conversation.

  • Yes, with an additional travel fee. Reach out for a custom quote.

  • Creative direction is a collaboration. I'll bring ideas and perspective to the table and I want to hear yours too. The best shoots happen when we're both excited about the plan.

  • That's completely fine and more common than you think. We'll talk through some questions to help you get clear on what you're going for, and I'm happy to suggest ideas to get you thinking. Once you start to narrow it down we'll make a plan together.

  • Yes, and it's a collaborative process. We build it together before the shoot so nothing gets missed and everyone on your team has a chance to weigh in and sign off. The more aligned we are going in, the better the day goes.

  • Typically within 7 to 10 business days. Rush editing is available upon request.

  • You get all of your culled and edited images, no picking from a limited selection or leaving work on the table.

    Beyond that, the experience I bring from my other photography work bleeds directly into brand work. I know how to direct people so they look natural and comfortable, I know how to style and compose a shot, and I know how to find the light. All of that shows up in every brand shoot I do.