Jean arrived at her photoshoot feeling nervous – she’d never had photos of herself that she loved. But by the end of the session, she was blown away by how confident and natural she looked!

If you’ve ever felt camera-shy, you’re not alone. With the right guidance, you can have stunning, authentic photos that elevate your professional presence.

Discover why professional photos are the foundation of building a personal brand, even in the age of video. While video plays a role, photography offers timeless impact, versatility, and professionalism – essential for creating a lasting first impression and elevating your image.

There’s no stopping it: We’re in a visual-first world, where your professional image is your first impression. It’s no secret that it can make or break opportunities.

In this blog we’ll explore how professional photography delivers measurable returns on investment (ROI) for your business.

To have a generic headshot versus AI image versus a personality-filled authentic photo? With have so many options these days - what's the best professional headshot photo option for you?

Expert 'what to wear to your professional photoshoot' tips from a specialist personal branding photographer in New Zealand's capital city, Wellington.

You’re an ambitious individual ready to step up and stand out.

You've built a solid reputation locally, and now you're poised to take your career to the next level—becoming influential on a national or even international stage.

You know you need personal brand photography - but it can all feel a bit overwhelming. This blog post is for you.

Wellington businesswomen, stop playing small! Discover how personal branding photos can help you amplify your professional profile and attract success.

People assume I’ve always been confident showing up online, especially since I used to work in advertising, design, and I was a director. Heck, no! I played small - until I learnt how not to.

Dani felt embarrassed to even think it, let alone say it.

"I just want to feel beautiful.

I mean, I've grown my business from scratch, I've a great reputation, I've even run a marathon - I'm so proud of all of that. But..."

She paused - is it okay to even say this?

"I just want photos of me that I don't hate. That's don't make me cringe or hide in a dark corner for the next year. And actually, no, stuff it - I want to look really f*n GOOD"

Today's world feels insane: It seems like there is more competition than ever before. So how the heck do you cut through the noise and help your ideal clients choose you?

I hear you. I used to feel super awkward about all this. But then I heard this hot take that changed the game… Here are ten tips you can use to help people choose to do business with you.

“Embarrassment is the cost of entry.
If you aren't willing to look like a foolish beginner,
you'll never become a graceful master.”
- Ed Latimore

Ooosh. This was me when I first started photographing people.
In fact, I DIDN'T photograph people 🙈...

You've probably seen the LinkedIn stat that having a profile picture makes you 14x more likely to be viewed by others. That's freaking HUGE!

Your headshot is your first chance to make a great impression and build credibility as a professional in your industry. So how do you figure out if it's time for an update? Find out 5 key tips to help you decide when it’s time.

Ready is a myth. It makes me wince so hard when I think back to younger me not travelling, or staying in a job I felt MISERABLE in because...

Why? I didn't feel 'ready?'

Waiting until we feel ready is what holds us back from being who we are meant to be.

Waiting is a sucker of time and energy and your magic.

Wanna know the magic pill? If you want something…

Every single woman has a story worth telling and deserves to have their unique beauty reflected back to them through an empowering photo experience.

Filters and AI fake versions of “you” are really fricking damaging.

Investing in a beautiful photo experience give you way more than you imagine. It’s about self-celebration (heck YES you are worth it!) and empowerment.

You love your coaching / consulting / multi-passionate creative / entrepreneurial business, but…

It can feel overwhelming knowing what to do next, and where and how to show up online.

You’re not alone - so I put together a guide designed to help you work out what photos you need to attract more of your ideal clients, and how to use them!

Being super humble is a trait we New Zealand women grew up believing is #goals.

But where that stops our career in it's tracks is when we are so humble that we keep quiet about what we do. So humble it can feel overwhelming or even painful to put yourself out there.

With the world so online these days, we need to stay relevant and fresh, and look open for business. What sort of photos will work best for you in your business: Personal branding or headshots?

Learn how a top personal branding photographer understands business, marketing, brand storytelling, and more, to help you attract your dream clients.

Put your best face forward in the world's biggest virtual networking opportunity, LinkedIn! Find out five LinkedIn pic mistakes you might be making and how to Boss them the heck up!

Your future client can't buy from you if you don't do this one thing. (You’re sitting on a potential pot of gold!)

Got a great new headshot and want to maximise your investment?

When you’re in business, every touchpoint helps.

Here are five easy and impactful ways - including one that is forgotten by so many! - you can use right now to start making a difference in how you show up professionally online.