custom brand portraits

Be you.

From San Rafael studio sessions to on-location Bay Area photoshoots, I’ll guide you through an easy process that builds your confidence and trust. Before your session, I’ll help you consider clothing, colors and style. On the day of your session, you’ll be styled by a professional hair and makeup artist to bring out your glow. Once you are camera-ready, I’ll bring out your best self with guided posing and refined lighting - I’ll have your back every step of the way.
Available for travel beyond Bay Area.

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A woman with a shoulder-length bob haircut sitting on a modern white lounge chair in a black and white photo. She is wearing a white blouse, black pants, and leopard-print high heels, with her left arm resting on a small side table that has a plant o
A woman with short curly hair seated on a dark background, wearing a vibrant pink suit and black loafers, smiling at the camera with her hand resting on her chin.
Woman sitting on stairs in a hallway, wearing black clothing and white combat boots, with jackets hanging on a nearby rack and a banjo and shoes on the floor beside her.
A woman in a maroon suit sitting on a green leather sofa in a cozy, industrial-style room with large windows, a vintage rug, and modern lighting.
Susan - Life Coach for Woemn
A woman with long blonde hair sitting on a white cushioned chair in front of large sliding glass doors with a view of a balcony and green trees outside. She is wearing a black outfit and high-heeled sandals, looking at the camera.
Kaori - Designer and UX Leader
A woman with long curly black hair, glasses, and a blue blazer tossing yellow rubber duckies in the air against a bright yellow background.
A woman with blonde hair sitting at a table in a cozy, well-lit room with plants and shelves in the background.
branding portrait in studio - venture capital investor
A woman with red hair, wearing a blue blazer, black top, black pants, and high heels, standing in the middle of a city street with shadows cast by nearby buildings and trees.
Karen - Financial Coach
A woman leaning forward outdoors during daytime, smiling at the camera, with autumn trees in the background.
A woman with gray curly hair sitting on a black stool with her legs apart. She is smiling and wearing a patterned blazer with embroidered flowers, brown pinstriped pants, and dark brown boots. The background is beige.
Kerry - Author and Educator
A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black sleeveless top and a gray skirt with a side slit, standing in the middle of a sidewalk in an urban area with trees and buildings on either side, smiling at the camera.
Business Casual woman in white
Verna - CEO and Diversity Leader
A woman with brown hair, wearing a black blazer, white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers, sitting cross-legged on a white background, smiling and resting her head on her hand.
Elizabeth - Business Leader
A woman sitting behind a glass display case filled with jewelry, in front of white shelves filled with various crystals and mineral specimens, with an award badge reading 'Portrait Masters Image Awards 2022 Bronze' in the lower right corner.
Co-founders of Wellness Center and Retail Store
Woman musician holding flute
Woman with blonde hair with purple tips, wearing a black sheer polka dot blouse, smiling, seated with arms resting on a white chair, jewelry visible, including a necklace, earrings, and a nose ring, against a white background.
Verna - CEO and VP of Diversity Inclusion at Netflix
Sallie - Founder of House of Colour Santa Rosa
A woman with long light brown hair and blue eyes wearing a black blazer and maroon top, sitting at a wooden table in front of a window with blurred green foliage outside.
A woman with short dark hair and blonde highlights, wearing a blue blazer over a white shirt, standing with her arms crossed, looking to the side. She has jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, and a watch. A badge on the wall to the right reads 'po
A smiling woman with wavy brown hair standing indoors, wearing a green sweater and dark jeans, in a room with a dining area and large glass doors showing greenery outside.
Stephanie - podcast interviewer and CEO
A woman wearing a white blazer and matching pants, accessorized with a pearl necklace and earrings, standing against a white background.
Ford Modeling Agency Model
Janis - Partner and Co-founder of Marketing, Tech and Wellness
Lisa - Healthcare and Medtech Leader
An older woman with long gray hair sitting on an ornate wooden armchair in a photography studio. She is smiling and wearing a black blazer, dark pants, and blue and black heels. Beside her is a small round wooden table with a black bowl and two books
Portrait of a woman with short brown and blonde hair, wearing a black blazer and white blouse, posing with one hand on her hip against a dark background, with an award logo in the top right corner.
Kerry - Educator and Author
Barbara - Author
A woman with dark hair and bright red lipstick smiling, wearing a light pink and multicolored tweed jacket, earrings, and a smartwatch, standing with her arms crossed against a plain beige background.
Business woman leaning against conference table smiling
Lisa - Brand and Marketing Consultant
A woman with blonde hair, wearing a black jacket, gray hoodie, and jeans, crosses her arms and smiles at the camera against a dark background.
Jane - Leader in Technology
A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a pink satin blazer, a matching pink top, light blue ripped jeans, and pink nail polish, smiling and pointing upward with her right hand, standing against a white background.
A woman standing in a room with art frames and fabric samples on a wooden table, showcasing textile art or fabric design.
A woman with brown curly hair and a yellow and green sweater, resting her head on her hand, sitting at a table with a glass of red wine and a floral arrangement. There is a certificate or award on the wall in the background that says "The Portrait Ma
Kerry - Photographer
Lisa - Marketing and Brand Expert

Your portrait session experience includes

  • Pre-session consultation to discuss your style and location

  • Hair and makeup by a professional artist

  • Multiple outfit changes

  • 2 – 3 hour portrait session

  • Multiple backdrops and lighting techniques

  • Posing guidance from beginning to end


  • Full retouching of selected images

  • Online Zoom reveal and photo order session

San Rafael In-studio Portrait Session Fees start at $735.
On-location Portrait Session Fees start at $975.

Photo packages purchase separately.

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