Amy Paris Photography, LLC

Amy Paris Photography, LLC NWI Based Beauty, Branding, Senior, & Sports Portrait Photographer.

Can we officially retire the idea that everyone has to perfectly match for family photos? πŸ˜‚You do NOT need five people w...
09/01/2026

Can we officially retire the idea that everyone has to perfectly match for family photos? πŸ˜‚

You do NOT need five people wearing the exact same shade of blue and khaki.

In fact, I'd rather you didn't.

The goal is to coordinate, not clone each other.

Pick a few colors that work well together and then let everyone dress like themselves.

Different textures, layers, shades, and a little pattern mixed in for good measure.

Your family doesn't walk around dressed identically in real life, so there's no reason everyone has to suddenly become a matching set for family photos.

And honestly, when everyone feels comfortable in what they're wearing, it shows.

So yes...please coordinate.

But leave the matching uniforms at home. πŸ˜‚πŸ’•

Branding photos don't always have to show you "doing" something.Sometimes you are the brand.Especially when you own a se...
08/31/2026

Branding photos don't always have to show you "doing" something.

Sometimes you are the brand.

Especially when you own a service-based business.

People aren't necessarily choosing between physical products on a shelf. They're deciding who they trust, who they connect with, and ultimately who they want to work with.

That's why branding photos can be as simple as creating a variety of portraits that show a little more personality than your traditional headshot.

Different expressions.

Different poses.

Different looks.

Images that can be used throughout your website, social media, marketing materials, and anywhere else you're showing up as the face of your business.

We created these right here in my studio. No office to photograph. No products to hold. No pretending to work at a laptop just because that's what a "branding session" is supposed to look like. πŸ˜‚

Just professional portraits that feel like you and give you more than one image to represent your business.

Because sometimes the most important thing your branding photos need to show...

is the person your clients are actually going to work with. πŸ’•

It feels a little strange to start talking about photography again after everything our area has been through.The derech...
08/27/2026

It feels a little strange to start talking about photography again after everything our area has been through.

The derecho left so much damage behind, and I know there are still people cleaning up, waiting on repairs, working through insurance, replacing what was lost, and trying to get life back to some version of normal.

So I haven't really known when the "right" time was to start sharing my work again.

But today felt like a good day to ease back into it.

And honestly, this image feels like the perfect one.

It skirts the line between branding and bo***ir, but we're calling it glam branding...because it fits her and it fits her business.

That's one of the things I love about branding photography.

It doesn't have to look corporate.

It doesn't have to be a blazer, crossed arms, and a white background.

Your branding images should feel like you.

Your personality.
Your energy.
Your style.

For her, that meant something a little more glamorous, a little more edgy, a little more confident, and a little less traditional.

And I absolutely love it.

I'm still thinking about everyone who is working through the aftermath of the storm, but I'm also slowly finding my way back to sharing the things I love creating.

This felt like a pretty good place to start. πŸ’•

Happy National Dog Day! πŸΎπŸ’•I don't get a ton of requests to include dogs in photoshoots, but I've been lucky enough to ph...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! πŸΎπŸ’•

I don't get a ton of requests to include dogs in photoshoots, but I've been lucky enough to photograph a few over the years.

One session in particular has always stayed with me.

It was around Christmas, and the family knew their beloved dog was nearing the end of it's life. They wanted photos while they still had the chance.

Thankfully, they acted when they did because he passed away just a few days after their session.

I never asked if I could share those images. They were grieving, and it just didn't feel like something I needed to ask for.

But I've never forgotten them.

It's one of those reminders of just how important photographs can become...sometimes much sooner than we ever expect.

So instead, for National Dog Day, I'm sharing one of my own.

Please forgive the photo of a photo. πŸ˜‚ The original was taken back in the 1990s, long before our phones held thousands of pictures at a time.

If you've ever loved a dog, you know they're never "just a dog."

They're family. And we never, ever get enough time with them. ❀️🐾

Imagine you're deciding between two businesses.One has a logo as their profile picture, a few blurry phone photos, and n...
08/11/2026

Imagine you're deciding between two businesses.

One has a logo as their profile picture, a few blurry phone photos, and not much else.

The other has a friendly professional headshot, bright images of their workspace, photos of their team, and pictures that show what it's actually like to work with them.

Which one would you feel more confident contacting?

Exactly.

Your photos are working for your business every single day...

Even on the days you're not working.

That's why I love helping businesses create more than just a headshot.

I love helping them tell the story of who they are before a customer ever walks through the door. πŸ’•

When people think about business photography, they usually think..."I need a headshot."And yes...a great headshot is imp...
08/10/2026

When people think about business photography, they usually think..."I need a headshot."

And yes...a great headshot is important, but if you're a business owner, your story is bigger than one photo.

People want to see your space, your products, your team, andhe experience they'll have when they work with you.

That's why I love creating branding sessions, which help your future clients get to know the person behind the business.

Business Visibility Tip  #1Where's the first place you go when you're looking for a local business?For me, it's usually ...
08/07/2026

Business Visibility Tip #1

Where's the first place you go when you're looking for a local business?

For me, it's usually Google.

I look at the reviews.

I check the hours.

And then...

I look at the photos.

What does the storefront look like?

Who works there?

Does it feel welcoming?

Professional photos on your Google Business Profile aren't just there to fill space.

They're often the first impression someone has of your business.

Your website matters.

Your social media matters.

But don't forget about one of the places people are already searching for you. πŸ’•

When people hear "branding photos," they often picture someone standing with crossed arms in front of a white wall.And w...
08/06/2026

When people hear "branding photos," they often picture someone standing with crossed arms in front of a white wall.

And while there's certainly a place for that...

Branding photography can be so much more.

It can show you meeting with clients.

Working in your space.

Creating your product.

Sharing your personality.

Building trust before someone ever walks through your door.

Your business has a story.

Branding photos help you tell it in a way that feels genuine instead of staged.

Because people don't just buy what you do...

They connect with who you are. πŸ’•

No two senior sessions are ever the same...Even if we photograph two seniors in the exact same location, their personali...
08/04/2026

No two senior sessions are ever the same...

Even if we photograph two seniors in the exact same location, their personalities always shine through differently.

Some are quiet and reflective.

Some make me laugh the entire session.

Some love being in front of the camera.

Others warm up little by little.

That's what makes senior photography so much fun.

The goal isn't to create the same photos for everyone.

It's to create photos that still feel like them years later. πŸ’•

Things Photography Has Taught Me...A first impression usually happens long before the first conversation.Sometimes it's ...
08/03/2026

Things Photography Has Taught Me...

A first impression usually happens long before the first conversation.

Sometimes it's on LinkedIn.

Sometimes it's on your company's website.

Sometimes it's your Google Business Profile.

Before someone ever emails you or picks up the phone, they've probably already decided whether you seem approachable, confident, and trustworthy.

That's a lot for one photo to communicate.

Photography has taught me that people don't connect with logos.

They connect with people.

So here's something to think about...

If someone looked at your profile photo today, what would it say before you ever had the chance to? πŸ’•

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