Whether you’re updating your website, freshening up your LinkedIn, or building a cohesive brand across social platforms, professional headshots and branding photos make a lasting first impression. This recent branding session in downtown Everett was the perfect mix of polished studio portraits and urban, on-the-go lifestyle shots that brought personality and professionalism together beautifully.

We started in my natural light studio located in downtown Everett, where we captured clean, crisp headshots against simple backdrops. The studio environment allowed us to focus on classic, confident portraits—ideal for business cards, profile pictures, speaking engagements, and press features. With a few wardrobe changes and subtle posing direction, we were able to tailor the look to match both corporate and creative brand aesthetics.

From there, we stepped right outside onto Hewitt Avenue—a spot that offers a great mix of modern architecture, brick textures, and small-business charm. The streets of downtown Everett brought a relaxed, approachable energy to the session, making it perfect for lifestyle branding images. We captured walking shots, candid smiles, coffee-in-hand moments, and plenty of real personality—great for websites, email newsletters, and Instagram content that connects.

What I love about combining studio and outdoor locations is the variety we’re able to create in a single session. It allows professionals to walk away with a full gallery of images they can use throughout their brand, from formal to friendly, structured to spontaneous.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or corporate professional, investing in branding photos is more than just getting a good headshot—it’s about creating a visual identity that feels like you.