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Ventura Brand Photography | Delaney Menell Psychologist Therapist Branding Photoshoot

8/20/2024

 
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For this brand photography photoshoot with psychologist, Delaney Menell, we opted for an urban setting to reflect Delaney's approachable, casual style. She brought a ton of fun outfits and props to make good use of our time and we planned to capture a solid mix of headshots as well as evergreen content-type images she can use on her website, online ads, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more. The majority of Delaney's sessions are carried out through video calls, so her primary touch points with clients are digital. To that end, she wanted to make sure to develop a line of images she can use in her email newsletter to current and prospective clients as well. 

​Lots of variety in here to choose from that will last Delaney for years and keep her in fresh content all the time! 

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Austin Headshot Photographer | Shannon, Cece, Shelby, Rudy at Mt. Bonnell Headshots

1/14/2024

 
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A beautiful day for Austin headshots for these four! We met at Mount Bonnell, a local park that overlooks both downtown and the Colorado River from a rugged limestone cliff. Even though the weather was a little chilly, they braved the wind and brought their warmest smiles. 

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Santa Barbara Hotel Photography | Mar Monte Hotel Commercial Photos

9/3/2023

 
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The goal here was a sense of place for Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara. This gallery captures views of the facility and the surrounding neighborhood (including the beach!) the restaurance, foyer, landscaping, pool, fountains, entryway and more. These photos will be used for social media, website, print and digital promotion for years to come. 

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Los Angeles Brand Photography | Brittany Arnason Content Photoshoot

10/11/2022

 
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Brand and social content shoot for real estate investor, Brittany Arnason (@investorgirlbritt on Instagram) 

Brittany is up to big things in the real estate world! You can learn more about her background on the Bigger Pockets podcast (started investing in real estate at 18 and DIY-ed her way through renovation after renovation) and now regularly speaks on the big stages at real estate investor conventions. She's the real deal and she generously shares tips, education, and encouragement through her social accounts. 

That's where this photoshoot comes in. It takes a lot of behind the scenes work to keep cranking out quality content in the form of posts, reels, and stories. So Brittany and I worked together to plan an epic day of content creation. In one afternoon, she and I, together with one epic house in Malibu (listed here on Peerspace!), and a pile of outfit changes banked loads of quality high resolution photos (mostly for stills, posts, and stories) as well as plenty of video content (shot on iPhone because it's all about hitting the easy button!).

A brand photo-video session like this is essential for any content creator to develop a library of quality, relevant images that you can use year round for a variety of purposes. 

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Adamson House Malibu Photography | Ryan Board Headshots

12/15/2021

 
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A series of quality images for the artistic and wildly talented Ryan Board. Shot on location at the Adamson House in Malibu, California. 

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Brand Photography for Therapist | Nichole Proffitt Somatic Counseling Photos

4/14/2021

 
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Nichole is a therapist, coach, and somatic counselor based in the bay area and working with clients around the world. She creates videos, works with clients remotely, and blogs on her website www.nicholeproffitt.com 
For her brand photo session, she primarily needed images to use on her website. Even more than standard headshots, she needed images that introduce her to her clientele and represent the sort of work she does, ultimately attracting the right clients for her. We decided to shoot in a variety of settings, all in one day: a sidewalk cafe, a hiking trail, and a beachfront walking park. She brought props and outfit changes and a friend and we all had a great time producing beautiful images that Nichole will use for years to come! 

Check out Nichole's photos in action on her beautiful website below 
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CLICK READ MORE (BELOW) TO VIEW THE REST OF NICHOLE'S GALLERY 

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Agoura Hills Headshot Photographer | Brian at De Anza Park

10/24/2020

 
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These Agoura Hills headshots were for yoga and meditation instructor Brian Hyman. Regardless of the industry, it's always a good idea to update headshots every two to three years. You can find Brian's meditations on Insight Timer. Thanks for hanging out Brian!

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Malibu Graduation Photographer | Natalie Senior Pictures at Pepperdine

10/7/2020

 
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Natalie's Malibu senior pictures occurred during a strange season in life. Remember COVID? (Oh yeah... it's still happening...) Her senior year got cut short. Her freshman year went online. So call these senior pictures, grad pictures, freshman pictures, COVID pictures. Whatever, it all happened in Malibu and Natalie is off the charts. 

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Westlake Village Brand Photography | Irina Koundelova Life Coaching Brand Photos and Headshots

10/6/2020

 
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In planning for Irina's brand content creation sessions, we talked about what she needed these images for: headshots, social media, website story telling. She wanted the images to be evergreen (capable to be used year round) and have plenty of variety so they didn't look like they were all shot on the same day. We opted for 2 days of shooting and 3 locations: the beach, her coworking space, and her home. 
Irina creates videos and does in person and virtual coaching, so these images are the foundation for her online courses and storytelling through social media and her newsletter. She wanted the images to represent a balance of professionalism and freedom, approachability and inspiration. Loads of useful content in here to keep her awesome energy and momentum going! 

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Agoura Hills & Calabasas Head Shot Photography Mini-Sessions coming up on Saturday, October 17 and 24

9/23/2020

 
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Yep, you heard it here first! Now offering COVID-approved (socially distant, outdoor) headshot sessions. Now more than ever, it's so important to keep your digital presence professional and up to date. Having a set of headshots you love is an important part of that equation. Use the link below to reserve your 15-minute time slot and we'll see you there! 
Saturday, October 17 & Saturday, October 24
Juan Bautista de Anza Park

3701 Lost Hills Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
15-minute sessions offered between 2:00 and 6:00pm 
$40 total fee • 5 edited photos delivered via email
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Payment can be made with cash or check on the day of your session, or digitally via Venmo (@cecily-breeding), Zelle (719 648 3401), or Applepay. 
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Photos are conveniently delivered to your email within 5 business days, in a .zip folder containing 2 sizes (one full-resolution and one web-resolution) of each photo ​
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Quality headshots are an essential part of putting your best foot forward. From creating a polished LinkedIn profile to looking your best on your company's team webpage, you should have a great headshot that you love sharing with the world. ​

Headshot Tips

  1. Dress the part. Think about what you're planning to use this headshot for, and dress as though you already have the job. If you're sprucing up your LinkedIn profile to land a job in finance when you graduate, maybe that means shaving the beard, getting a haircut, or borrowing a suit and tie from a friend. But if you're building your career as a personal trainer, show up like you would for a fitness photoshoot. 
  2. Hair up or hair down? As long as your hair is out of your face and we can see both your eyes and eyebrows, you can style your hair however you want. 
  3. Wear this not that. This session will occur in a natural park environment with plenty of grass and trees in the background. So you'll be framed by soft greens. With that in mind, I recommend opting for light neutrals or pastels. The exception to this is a dark, classic suit and tie... that's always appropriate for a professional headshot, regardless of the backdrop. Colors and clothing to avoid? Neons and large, busy patterns. 
  4. Accessories. Jewelry is fine, as long as it enhances rather than detracts from your overall look. If you're torn on whether to wear a piece of jewelry, ask the people you live with, "What do you notice first?" and if they instantly gravitate toward the accessory, maybe don't wear it for your headshot. You want this photo to feature you! 

See you on October 17 and 24!

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Instructions for arrival:
Parking: Juan Bautista de Anza park has plenty of free, convenient parking. Please arrive for your session 5-10 minutes early in order to allow time for you to find where we are set up. 
Call Cecily's cell (719) 648 3401 if you can't find us we'll make sure you get where you need to go. 
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