When people think about improving their photography, they usually jump straight to new cameras, better lenses, or fancy lighting gear. But one of the most powerful tools I use regularly costs less than a memory card and fits in my pocket: A grey card. Most photographers know grey cards as a way to set custom white balance — but that’s only half the story. Used correctly, a grey card can also  help you dial in accurate exposure at the same time. Two problems solved with one si

Not long ago, “professional services” meant hiring an outside expert for anything even remotely specialized: photography, design, marketing, systems, branding. Today? That line is blurring fast. Across industries, employees are increasingly stepping outside their formal job descriptions to develop new, practical skills for the businesses they work for  — and in the process, increasing their own value. At first glance, this might sound like corner-cutting. In reality, it’s som

What’s Possible With Natural Light (Even in Just 10 Minutes) Most of my corporate headshot work is done with strobes. Controlled lighting, repeatable results, and consistency across teams and offices—that’s usually the goal. But every now and then, I like to strip things way back and show what’s possible with very  little. Recently, I ran a super fast headshot session using only natural light . No strobes. No modifiers. No elaborate setup. Just a camera on a tripod, a simple

December 29 is a funny space in the calendar. The inbox is quiet, offices are half-empty, and yet—this is when the best plans for the new year are actually made. As December winds down and calendars reset, Executive Assistants are already thinking ahead. January is when the most effective planning happens—before inboxes overflow and leadership schedules lock up. If updating headshots hasn’t made your list yet, now is the ideal time to add it. As a corporate headshot photograp

I pulled together a handful of great reads all about leveling up your professional image — from style to confidence to the little habits that make a big difference: What does your appearance say to potential employers? credit: Mens Fashion Magazine 17 Career Resolutions You'll Actually Keep credit: Top Resume 6 ways to improve your look beyond fashion credit: Her Money Clean out your Closet credit: Architectural Digest Do clothes matter to our success at work? credit: Forbes

These days, everyone’s a little bit of a DIY pro. We build websites, learn SEO, fix up our homes, and grow our own veggies — all with a few clicks and a little curiosity. So it got me thinking… why not take that same DIY spirit and apply it to corporate headshots ? Yup. I said it. Even as a professional headshot photographer, I’ll admit — if there’s one  type of photo you can absolutely learn to take yourself, it’s a professional headshot . That’s exactly why I created The Co

Getting my fresh new blog launched with the best views from my hometown of Laguna Beach, CA. My name is Kari and I'm a SoCal photographer specializing in Corporate Photography including - corporate headshots, executive portraits, website images and corporate event photography. Recently I've launched my photography education and training program. Take a peek at my eBook - The Corporate Headshot Blueprint . I'm telling all my secrets on how I take professional headshots for my