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The cost of Personal branding Photography broken down Let’s talk about the question everyone wants to know the answer too: How much is a Vancouver personal branding photoshoot actually going to cost me? I get it. You’re scrolling through photographers’ websites, falling in love with their work, and then… nothing. No prices. Just a “contact…
How to prepare for a personal branding photoshoot Okay, let’s be real for a second. You’ve finally decided to invest in a personal branding photoshoot (hell yes!),but now you’re staring at your calendar like… wait, what do I actually need to DO to prepare for this?I get it, and I’ve been there. Between picking outfits,…
What to expect from a boudoir photoshoot Let’s be real: booking intimate portraits can feel vulnerable before you even step in front of the camera. You’re wondering what the experience will actually be like, whether you’ll feel awkward, if you need to look a certain way, how to prepare. I get it. So let me…
This is hands down the most common question I get: “What do I wear to my Vancouver Boudoir photoshoot?” And I get why people ask. There’s this whole industry built around boudoir lingerie, what you’re “supposed” to wear, what colors photograph best, what styles are most flattering.Pinterest boards full of elaborate lingerie sets. Instagram ads…
This is a long post about what I am ditching the term “Vancouver Boudoir” and instead going with intimate portraits, so grab yourself a warm cuppa something and enjoy the read. Here’s the thing about language and being stuck in a genre: words carry weight. They come with baggage, expectations, a whole aesthetic attached. And…
What does “professional” even mean anymore? For generations, we’ve inherited rigid definitions of professionalism that demanded we separate our humanity from our work such as neutral expressions, muted personalities, emotional distance, and standardized appearances. We were taught that to be taken seriously meant adopting a uniform blandness that signaled competence through conformity. But in Vancouver’s…
Picture this: You’re scrolling through Instagram, and BAM! You’re stopped in your tracks by someone’s amazing photos that just scream personality and professionalism rolled into one delicious visual burrito. Meanwhile, your LinkedIn profile is still sporting that cropped wedding photo from 2018. Ouch. Creative souls, entrepreneurs, and visionaries like you deserve better! Let’s dive into…
A Vancouver Personal Branding Photoshoot with Personal Branding Photographer Christina Louise
Why I Want You To Have Your Best Headshots Ever I’ve gone through countless headshots either for my clients, for other photographers, and on companies’ websites. While many of these have made me smile and even laugh out loud with joy, others have made me cringe and shake my head. You know the headshots I’m…
In the visual feast that is personal branding, colour, or lack thereof, might be the most powerful ingredient of all. For creative entrepreneurs and artistic souls who value authentic connection and emotional depth—colour choices aren’t simply just aesthetic decisions. If you want the TL/DR notes of this article here you go: colour is powerful and…
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Michele Mateus is a Vancouver Portrait Photographer
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