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I’m Emily, founder of Emily Kim Co! We're a team of brand photographers & videographers, and we work with passionate small business owners who are ready to scale and stand out as local industry leaders.

We're based in Boston, MA and the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Here at Emily Kim Co, we provide creative, strategic marketing imagery & videos that attract YOUR ideal audience.

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Color Psychology for Photoshoots

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How to Plan Outfits for Your Brand Photoshoot

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We had the pleasure of working closely with Leslie Woods, one of the most esteemed realtors on the peninsula in the Bay Area, California. Leslie’s real estate expertise, honed over 11 years, is palpable – you can tell just by talking to her! Our goal for her brand photos was to reflect her expertise, warmth, […]

Leslie Woods: Realtor Brand Photography

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We absolutely loved working with Lisa Lee of Luna Wellness to create her midlife wellness coach brand photos. Luna Wellness is a purpose-driven brand that offers coaching and guidance to help improve women’s overall well-being. Lisa is SO passionate about helping midlife women find inner peace and reconnect with themselves. She specializes in creating a […]

Luna Wellness | Wellness & Self Love Coach Brand Photos

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how to subtly use stock photography for your small business supplement your brand photography with on-brand stock photos Let’s pretend I’m a mind reader for just a moment. Here are the thoughts I’m guessing you have when it comes to content and stock photography. Feeling seen or heard by any or all of these???  Maybe […]

 Stock Photos | Emily Kim Photography

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When our goals feel like they’re crushing us (instead of us crushing them), it may be time to call on your community. Here are the 4 people every entrepreneur should keep close!

Create a Goal-Setting Dream Team | Emily Kim Photography

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meet Olori, Africa-inspired, purpose-driven products👜 This brand is on a mission! Olori offers gorgeous Africa-inspired handbags that celebrate culture and heritage while empowering women. Olori means queen in Yoruba, a Nigerian language, and the entire brand is built around what a woman is worth and making that known — whether with a stunning handbag or […]

Brand Photography for Purpose-Driven Products | Emily Kim Photography

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catarina, professional traveler – travel blogger + online educator ✈︎ When I met with professional travel blogger and online educator Catarina, she said that after graduating from a “fancy college with a fancy degree” she got a job at Google, climbed the corporate ladder, and got married to her college sweetheart. But even after “checking […]

Brand Photography for Travel Blogger | Emily Kim Photography

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With Christmas upon us, my retainer clients often use their last photoshoot to create holiday content! Pyarful was no exception, and this South Asian Christmas photoshoot was one for the books. From the delicate hand-drawn illustrations on the Christmas gift cards, to the intricate patterns on the mugs and the warm glow of the candles, […]

Pyarful – South Asian Christmas Product Photos

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I’ve had the joy of working with Kate from Scented Designs over the last few months. She makes the most AMAZING candles in all shapes and sizes! I actually purchased branded candles with my own logo on them from her recently to give as client gifts! As you can imagine, the winter and holiday season […]

Scented Designs – Holiday Product Photoshoot

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A.C. Styles – Personal Stylists As a personal stylist with nearly a decade of experience, A.C. Styles CEO and founder Ashley helps her clients to elevate their style, get ready quickly, and feel confident! After 6 years of building her business, 1,000+ clients (not celebs, by the way), and perpetual disappointment with the retail industry, […]

Brand Photos for Personal Stylists

Clothing rack with accessories and shoes amongst clothes

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what is b-roll and why does my small business need it? how to use video to capture and keep attention 📽 In 2022, small businesses aren’t just competing against each other. (Actually, they’re rooting for one another!) They’re competing against national and global brands that have budgets we can’t even begin to imagine as small […]

What is B-roll?

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I’m Emily, founder of Emily Kim Co! We're a team of brand photographers & videographers, and we work with passionate small business owners who are ready to scale and stand out as local industry leaders.

We're based in Boston, MA and the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Here at Emily Kim Co, we provide creative, strategic marketing imagery & videos that attract YOUR ideal audience.

tell me more...

crowd faves

on the blog

Color Psychology for Photoshoots

5 Dream Bay Area Studio Rentals for Your Next Shoot

5 Tips for Optimizing Images on Your Website

How to Plan Outfits for Your Brand Photoshoot

goodies you'll love

Access My Free Resource Library

Branded Stock Photography at the EK Stock Shop

Free Preset for
Lightroom Mobile

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