
Pasadena Small Business & Personal Branding Photographer
You have a business you’ve built with your own two hands.
YOUR QUALITY SERVICES AND PRODUCTS DESERVE SOME QUALITY PHOTOS.

Small business & brand stories
To up your know, like & trust factor
Documentary portraiture is for artisans and creatives who have a story that deserves to be told, or a process full of labors of love. These photographs will capture the essence of your brand to communicate the value of your services and products for showcasing on your website and marketing materials. Don’t settle for selfies - let’s get some pictures made to show the world your truest you, what your heart (or business) beats for, and how you do your good honest work.
What is branding photography?
The creation of custom images that reflect your business and brand
Branding imagery captures the essence of your brand, helping clients trust that you can meet their needs and serve them well.
Who is storytelling branding photography for?
ANYONE! But especially for the makers and doers: Bakers / ceramicists / restaurants / boba shops / fiber artists / muralists / ceramicists / cafes / seamstresses / illustrators / musicians / sculptors / florists / calligraphers / painters / yoga instructors / educators / therapists and everyone in between!
Why do we need custom images?
Consumers equate high-quality images with high-quality products and services. You work so hard - come out from behind the scenes for a second! Photos of you and your business can communicate your storefront's vibe, your mouthwatering menu, your beautiful portfolio, or yourself as a trustworthy professional.
How do we use these images?
Your photos have so much potential.
• Website • Portfolio • Social Media • Large Print Advertising • Promotional Materials • Custom art on your office walls
We can develop an entire image library for you to create your
• Educational Platforms • Course Content • Webinars • Pitch decks • Presentations • Syndicated Reports



Case Studies

Testimonials
Small Business Stories in Motion (Brand Films)
A film chronicling the scenes behind and the heart and hands at home of i Sewpose, bringing quippy sayings, California love and wedding bouquet legacies to life - stitch by stitch - in between tot snacks and shenanigans! Check out this Etsy shop (iSewpose.etsy.com) of "silly, sweet and modern stitched home decor and jewelry" filled with hand embroidery hoops and embroidered necklaces. Artist: Christal Huth, instagram.com/iSewpose
A small business story for Betty Ling Calligraphy, calligrapher extraordinaire specializing in pointed pen and modern brush calligraphy. Her breathtakingly precise work can be found on IG as well, @bettylingcalligraphy
A glimpse in the life of realtor Beverly Liu during an open house of a Pasadena home, showing her friendly, open and professional nature as she welcomes families and realtors into a new listing on the market.
Does this fit into our marketing budget?
Full branding packages begin at $1700.
The session fee includes pre-shoot consultation and brand strategy, time shooting on-location at your store or studio, professional post-processing of your images, presentation in an online gallery, and at least a month’s worth of social media content.
**Looking for something altogether different or have a specific vision you’d like to discuss? Please inquire for custom quotes.
Each collection comes with high-resolution images and a web-optimized copy, with worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive commercial licensing release.
*High resolution files can be printed up to 30x40” without compromising image quality, and in many cases can be printed larger.
*Web optimized files are of lower resolution to help your sites load quickly while still retaining high image quality