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Lifestyle branding photo of Winston-Salem realtor Fatima Herrera with The Ginther Group sitting on front steps of a home.

Winston Salem NC Realtor Branding Session with Fatima Herrera

May 22, 2026

One of my favorite things about working with small business owners is helping them create photos that actually support their business throughout the year.Recently, I had the opportunity to photograph a branding session for Fatima Herrera with The Ginther Group, a real estate professional serving the Winston-Salem area. Fatima is passionate about helping families find the right place to call home and guiding them through one of the biggest milestones in life — buying or selling a ...

Smiling baby girl sitting in a white dress inside a small greenhouse set during a baby milestone photo session in Mocksville NC.

How to Market Your Business for Free Using Social Media and Beyond

May 21, 2026

When people think about marketing, they often assume you need a big budget.Ads.Paid promotions.Fancy tools.But the truth is…There are so many ways to market your business for free—you just have to use what’s already available to you.And more importantly?You have to use it consistently. The 5 Things I Personally Use in My BusinessBefore I dive into other ideas, I want to share what I actually use—because I think it’s important to keep things ...

Minimalist yellow couch with camera wall art representing The Photographer’s Couch podcast discussing clarity, goal setting, and consistency

Stop Being Vague: Why You Need to Be Annoyingly Specific

May 19, 2026

Recently I had a realization that was a little uncomfortable.I started noticing just how vague I had been — not just with my goals, but also with my excuses.On the surface, it felt like I was being clear.I want to get stronger.I want to grow my business.I want to be more consistent.But when I stopped and asked myself a simple question…What does that actually mean?I realized I didn’t have a great answer.And the same thing showed up with my excuses.I'm busy.I didn’t have ...

Lifestyle branding photo of relationship coach Rylee lying in grass reading a marriage book during a branding session in Mocksville North Carolina.

Branding Photography Session with Rylee of The Love Farmer - Mocksville NC Business Photography

May 15, 2026

When small business owners invest in professional photos, they are really investing in how people connect with their brand. That’s exactly what this branding session with Rylee, the founder of The Love Farmer, was all about.Rylee is a relationship coach and educator whose mission is to help couples build healthy, lasting relationships through coaching, communication tools, and pre-marital education. Her brand focuses on helping people “plant the seeds” for stronger ...