About

Categories

Branding Photography

Interiors

Education

Product Photography

Family Photography

Search

Connect

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

Speaking

Learn more about speaking engagements >>

Recent Posts

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Tori

Read More

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

Podcast

Read More

My Newly Designed Office Space, Modern Elements, Featured on The Home Studio List Have you ever day dreamed about the perfect office space only to have it come to life? I have! I know I’ve mentioned once or twice that I am obsessed with all things design, so how could I not design the perfect […]

4 Tips to design your home office for Zoom

Tori

Read More

Here’s how I’m doing this in my business… Spring is about being inspired, letting go of anything holding you back and jumping into new adventures. That could not be more true for my business this year! Yes, it’s true I started this photography business only a couple short (or long depending on how you look […]

Spread your wings this Spring!

Tori

Read More

Step into the world of interior design photography and styling with AD published interior and architectural photographer Tori Sikkema.

Curious About What’s Inside My Styling Kit for an Interior Design Photoshoot?

Interiors

Read More

Tori Sikkema | Interiors Photographer + Stylist Universal Furniture Explore Home Blog @universaltothetrade invited me to discuss interior photography and some tips for designers. I also share what home means to me and my journey to owning my own photography business! ✍️ I invite you to read the entire blog post! Here is a preview […]

Universal Furniture Explore Home Blog Feature

Interiors

Read More

Tori Sikkema is a Published Interiors | Branding Photographer in Central NJ and beyond. Brand Ethos What are your company or brand’s core values? Think of “ethos” as principles to set the tone of your company’s vibe and the tribe you want to attract. Serve your Audience Are you helping your clients solve a need […]

3 Ways To Connect With Your Ideal Clients in 2023

Interiors

Read More

Console Table Styling As a published interiors photographer in Central NJ and beyond, my clients work with me to help get their designs published. Styling is a huge part of setting the scene. Styling your console table is fun. First, start with dividing your console table into two sections. Place a single lamp on one […]

Design Tip – Console Table Styling

Interiors

what clients are saying

Gratitude

"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