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I'M TORI, A NJ INTERIOR & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER.
CAPTURING YOU IN YOUR
CREATIVE SPACES AND PLACES.
WELCOME!

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Interior Education with Tori Sikkema, Interior | Brand Photographer Location, location, location! Finding the perfect location is critical to preparing for an interior or brand photoshoot. The location sets the tone for your brand. If you are shooting an interior project, you don’t have a choice in location, so styling in a cohesive way will […]

Scouting for Interior or Brand Photoshoots

Interiors

Hiring a professional interior design photographer vs. DIY

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Karen Ann Bulluck is a transcendent leadership specialist and founder of TRANSCENDENCE: Living A Life of Meaning, a boutique executive coaching practice.  Karen partners with leaders to EXPLORE what matters, INTEGRATE the Higher Self, and FLOURISH in new dimensions. She is the creator of the Transcendence proprietary methodology: “Living A Life of Meaning”, which provides transformative and integrative teachings learned from three decades of applied practice.

Living a Life of Meaning

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Interior Education with Tori Sikkema, Interior | Brand Photographer Have you ever wondered what attracts you to an image? It has to do with the texture and patterns captured to tell the story of the interior design. Let’s learn more and use these tips in your spaces to that your images will pop! Texture, texture, […]

Using Textures & Patterns Can Make Your Designs Stand Out

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4 Tips to begin connecting with new potential customers today! Did you know I’ve got this networking thing down to a science? I will take you into my networking world, what I do and why I love it! Learn how I interact with people to keep things friendly and get booked so you can do […]

Networking to Grow Your Business is a Conversation Away!

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Interior Education with Tori Sikkema, Interior | Brand Photographer There are so many purposes for using lines in architecture and interior design to nail your compositions. What is the principle behind using lines in design? Lines can affect every aspect of design: Form Function Style Texture Space Management Architects and designers use the rule of lines […]

Playing with lines in your designs and compositions and the importance of nailing it!

Interiors

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Tips to help homeowners navigate the building process. Have you ever thought about building your dream home or renovating or remodeling your existing home? Well, statistics show that homeowners will continue to build remodel or renovate their homes well into 2022 and beyond. Having the proper tools to navigate the process and the right team […]

Architecture to Construction

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Styling your space with vintage flea market finds invites you and your guests into memories from the past. Vintage items tell stories of those who once held them in their hands, used them for daily tasks, and enjoyed their simple beauty. Incorporating your vintage finds with new pieces helps to create a new story: your […]

5 Vintage Décor Tips & Flea Market Finds

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There is nothing like the sweet taste of white peach and rosemary cocktail while relaxing in the sunshine on the summer deck. The cold days are behind us and the sunshine is here, which means it’s time to step outside and enjoy the fullness of life and fresh summer air.  What better way to celebrate […]

6 Ways to Create a Bespoke Outdoor Entertaining Space

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Listen to the Brand Lift Podcast here: Work life balance is a hot topic. As we live our busy lives, how can we keep ourselves in balance and in check?  We are talking to Sirena White-Singleton: brand photographer, entrepreneur and storyteller. She will share all about finding the work life rhythm… and not balance. Sirena […]

Work-Life Rhythm… and Not Balance

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Claude Duroseau, home design and lifestyle inspiration, andreimagining a turnkey house into her family home. Claude is a creator who thinks of ideas to elevate lifestyle, design, and experiences. She wants to share her ideas with her community, hoping they will be inspired! Claude’s design inspiration comes from her former career as a stationery designer, […]

BOOGIE WONDERLAND, A House on Guilford | Interiors | Brand Shoot

Interiors

what clients are saying

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"As a young professional, I was in need of pictures for my LinkedIn and website. Tori helped me develop my personal brand, which allowed us to create images that truly speak to who I am! Working with Tori was so much fun! All pictures came across relaxed and natural."
—Rebecca

"Tori is talented, kind and was so much fun to work with. She had so many great ideas of different poses & styles for the pictures and she also let us do anything we wanted as well. Her suggestion of location was awesome for us. Tori provided us with so many photos that we love!"
—The Van Saders

"What a delight it was to work with Tori. She is focused & personable and offers the most cutting edge photo options! All of our proofs were gorgeous! We had so many that we loved to choose from! Great work Tori, Thank you!!"
—Karry

"She is professional and a talented photographer! Tori is creative and makes suggestions during photo shoot. Tori takes pride in her work. She made me feel relaxed and at ease. Tori is a pleasure to deal with and you will not be disappointed with her work."
—Kirsten

“Tori is a storyteller and has the technical ability, eye, and a way to make people feel at ease while photographing them. As a photographer, that is key so the person/people look as natural as can be.”

—Debra L Rothenberg, Independent Photography Professional/Author/Speaker 

"Tori takes the time to understand your business and the message you want to convey with your branding and photos. She is professional and conscientious. She captured my products beautifully."
— Ellen Karcher, Pleasant Valley Lavender