on the job: headshot booth at the 2024 pa conference for women

The Pennsylvania Conference for Women attracted nearly 9,000 women to Philadelphia this year. Our team was there in 2023 so I was happy to be back at it with my right hand woman, Theresa. I love what the event stands for and am so grateful I was able to be involved in my own way.

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Lifetime of Branding Photography: Maximize Your Visual Assets

Branding photography is an investment in your business that keeps on giving, providing high-quality photographs for everything from blogs to social media, marketing materials and newsletters. Need some ideas on how you can use your branding photos throughout the year? We’ve got you covered:

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The Power of Photography in Annual Reports

Annual reports are essential tools for highlighting key achievements, financial data, and strategic plans within an organization. While the data is important, the numbers only tell part of the story. To fully engage readers and showcase your organization’s mission, using professional photography is a game changer. High-quality visuals help create emotional connections, boost credibility, and ensure that your report resonates with stakeholders, clients and potential customers.

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On the Job: NYC headshots

Everyone knows I’m a Philly girl at heart, but when the opportunity to work in The Big Apple came up, I couldn't resist! This project was the perfect blend of indoor, outdoor, and lifestyle shots. I love offering clients a variety of options when it comes to headshots - whether you need a photo for LinkedIn or a different vibe to use on your website, we’ve got you covered with plenty of choices!

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Why You Need a Professional Photographer at Your Next Conference

Conferences, tradeshows and company retreats are pivotal for knowledge sharing, networking, and branding your business or institution. When planning events like these, your budget is often stretched across numerous categories: venue, speakers, materials, refreshments, and countless other details. It can be easy to overlook or opt out of professional photo and video coverage of your event. But not investing in visual coverage for your conference could end up costing you valuable marketing opportunities in the future. The photographs taken during these annual events play a crucial role in extending their impact far beyond the event itself.

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Engage Employees and Promote Workplace Culture Through Marketing Visuals: Cecilian Partners

Lifestyle marketing photography is a great way to show off your brand in a more approachable, real world way. Lifestyle marketing can also be used as a tool to show off your product/services, recruit new employees and even as a tactic to retain the team you have. I have seen this successfully implemented in the past during my shoots with Ballinger and Swartley Bros and more recently with Cecilian Partners.

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