Cheers party people! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I had the privilege to take some branding photos of my friend Sarah from @inspiredeyeboudoir. She is an amazingly talented boudoir photographer who celebrates EVERY strong and sexy woman! Ladies....if you want to feel amazing I highly recommend checking her out!
One good thing that happened during this pandemic is my ability to slow down and really think about what kind of clients I thrive off working with. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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My first answer was other entrepreneurs! Giving other business owners images to up-level their businesses is my PASSION! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This boss-babe is a talented real estate agent in the Park Ridge and Chicago area and an overall amazing human! If you are in the market to sell or buy, call Stephanie! @stephloverde
The Chicago Board of Trade is such a gorgeous spot for wedding photos!
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What is your favorite spot "insta-worthy" spot in the city?
Heyyyy everyone! I haven't introduced myself in a while so lets get this party started! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I like Pina Coladas and getting lost in the rain.....haha....Just a little bit of my random humor. Truthfully, I do like Pina Coladas but I'd rather have a glass of wine. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Random facts about me: you can find me jamming out to 2000's hiphop or country music on the daily. I am obsessed with true crime: shows, books and podcasts (#SSDGM).....so much so that my husband thinks I'm planning his murder. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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AND...I love random weird facts about other people...AND GO!
Jenna just radiates positivity! She came into her branding shoot excited to get started...this is NOT normal. Most people are super nervous because they don't know how to pose and have never taken professional photos before.
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BUT GUESS WHAT? I will 100% instruct you on how to pose, what to do with your hands and tell you corny jokes along the way to make you laugh! We will chat about how you want to come across in your images and get you there!
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What is your biggest concern with taking photos?
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I still have spots left, I'd love to help you up-level your business! https://lisakayphoto.com/branding-mini-sessions
It was beyond fun to work with this talented florist for her branding photos! Zuzu's Petals is featured on my blog today!!!! https://lisakayphoto.com/chicago-branding-photography-zuzus-petals/
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Chicago Branding Photography: Zuzu's Petals - Lisa Kay Creative Photography
On top of the world kinda love!
I dig rustic old doors and alleyways over modern architecture anyday! I'm always on the lookout for hidden gems like this one we used for Ashleys branding shoot!
Places you can use your branding photos:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1. About page on your website⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2. Who dis .... new profile picture⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3. Social media posts for daysssss⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
4. Facebook business page banner⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
5. Your dating profile.....(shhhh, I won't tell)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I adore this branding photo of Magda, an uber talented florist in Chicago! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Where else can you imagine using your branding photos?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hair: @juliomua⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
MUA: @giselledozierartistry
Ashley + Colton have rescheduled their wedding FOUR times. They finally decided to get hitched in Ashleys parents backyard and still have a big party next year!
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The last photo is for all the Covid couples out there!
Ashley + Colton have rescheduled their wedding FOUR times. They finally decided to get hitched in Ashleys parents backyard and still have a big party next year!
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The last photo is for all the Covid couples out there!
I fall for fall every year. This weeks weather has been so glorious, I'm soaking it all in before the inevitable! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How freaking cute is Lindsay from @wellbody_chicago! This photo is a good representation of the amount of fun we had on her branding shoot!
I get asked this question a lot when planning branding sessions with clients, so I decided to blog about it! :) https://lisakayphoto.com/what-props-for-personal-branding-photography/
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What Props to Use for Your Branding Photoshoot - Lisa Kay Creative Photography
Post City Hall Wedding smiles all around! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sarah & John had planned a larger wedding in Door county, but the world had other plans. I was so happy to give them amazing images from their City Hall Wedding!
Fall Sundays are meant for cuddling with your boo!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What do you guys have planned today?
Branding photos are more than just headshots! They also highlight a "day in the life" of you doing your thing! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The whole idea is to give clients a peek into who you are before they even hire you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Seriously, doesn't Christina's sweet, friendly face make you want to let her poke you with needles (she's an acupuncturist) :)
It's National Cat Day and this little floofer is Elvis. He's def. the king of the house and will pee on something if you tell him otherwise, ha! I've had cats for all of my adult life and although I like dogs, I prefer the (mostly) quiet, snuggley, sneaky little meow-towns myself :)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I may regret asking this later, but in your opinion, what is better cats or dogs?
...and she asked "is this too much animal print?" and I responded "can there EVER be too much animal print" :) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Love this jacket, love this girl! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you are looking for a super talented real estate agent in Chicago @stephloverde will take care of you!
Hristos se rodi!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Today is my "2nd Christmas"! My husband is Serbian and Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7th. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When we first met I always thought how nice it was that we didn't have to "share" our Holidays - we always are with my family on Dec. 25th and his family on January 7th - amazing right? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But now I appreciate it for so many more reasons. Instead of going directly into what I call the "worst time of the year funk" (because of the grey skies, snow on the ground, Spring SO far away)... I now look forward to another day to celebrate and be grateful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And...yes....this also means that we have our tree up WAY past New Years :)
Branding photos are not just for creatives or influencers!
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Dr. Whitney is a talented Chiropractor with @familytreechiropractic in Park Ridge. For her branding session we not only got new headshots, but also photos of her working with patients.
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If you are in the area I highly recommend her! :)
Do you use a vision board? I have done some in the past but after purging, I don't have a ton of magazines laying around to get inspiration from. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If anyone knows of a good online option I'm all ears!
2020 has been magical for so many people, including this new mama who is expecting soon :) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This photo is so gorgeous it should be framed and hung in her home, don't you agree?
I seriously almost didn't post this..... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It is CRAZY that 8 out of the 9 photos in my #topnine for 2020 are of my face! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For anyone out there who still doesn't believe that branding photography helps your business - here is the actual proof! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Put your face out there! If you need some help, let a girl know :)
I recently worked with @outlookgoodfeelgood who is a mindfulness and wellness coach. She teaches her clients how changing your inner thoughts can change your health.
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She has AMAZING tips on how to start slow with meditating and being more mindful in your everyday. I highly recommend following her because we could all use help these days!
It's happening....some of my couples who have already rescheduled their weddings to 2021 are starting to postpone once again to 2022. It's unfortunate and so very sad.
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We will get through this guys. Your day might look different than you originally planned but love will win!
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Love this image of Ashley & Colten from their tiny backyard wedding last summer.
Guys...I have met such amazing bada$$ women along this branding photography journey! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is @christinad_acuqueen of @easternvitalityacupuncture in her newly redecorated waiting area⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When I told her to strike a #badbitch pose she NAILED IT :)
When in your life have you felt the most confident? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For me, it has been the darkest times. When I felt like everything was falling down around me. Strangely, in those times I felt fearless. Like there was absolutely nothing else to lose and I had more confidence to do what I wanted, say what I wanted and go for what I wanted. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Robin killin' it in this image: @rhmodelatelier
Cheers to the weekend!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I love following my clients journeys through this thing called entrepreneurship! This extremely talented woman recently moved to Bali! She worked her a$$ off building a web design business that she could easily transfer to paradise.....YAS GIRL YAS! .....and can I come visit :)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you could move anywhere in the world where would you go?
Marketing....one of the hardest things to tackle on your own as a business owner! Newsletters, blogs, social media OH MY! It can be so overwhelming!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This year I have dedicated 2 days per month to be my "marketing" days. What do you do to stay on top of all the marketing tasks? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you need help with all that social media marketing mess - call my girls at @bee_social_biz