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 […]

Karen Ann Bulluck, Transcendent Leadership I met up with Karen for her second brand photoshoot at a European Farmhouse in Central NJ to capture images for Karen’s website and social media. Today’s vibe was all about seasonal images that reflected her approach to life. “I believe you were born to live a like of meaning. […]

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 […]

Personal Branding Photography for Creative Entrepreneurs Connecting with your clients is important to building trust. Now that we are meeting with our clients face-to-face, I have some tips on ways to increase your level of engagement: Give your clients something to remember by refining your brand identity Be visible by being the face of your […]

Samantha Angel MacKenzie On a brisk fall morning with the leaves of Central NJ changing and slowly cascading onto the ground, I met up with Samantha at Metta Yoga in Tinton Falls for her personal branding session. Her husband, Jack, whom she had married only weeks ago, escorted her inside with her props and gear […]

Corinne Kaas, Harmonizing Homes Living in Monmouth County, NJ, allows you to explore the beauty of central NJ, from horse country in Millstone and Colts Neck to the beach and Bayshore views of the Atlantic Highlands. It is in the Atlantic Highlands where I met up with Corinne and her team from Harmonizing Homes. Today, […]

What you wear in your photos is a reflection of your brand and overall business, so dress accordingly! Your attire should complement your overall vibe and give a powerful first impression.  Tips for choosing your looks □ Choose 2-4 looks for the shoot. A great place to start is to choose one that represents a […]

IGTV Series “Topics & Trends with Tori” In case you missed it, Kellianne Jordan joined me on my inaugural episode of Topics & Trends with Tori on IG live! We talked about marketing and IG engagement, Kellianne also had a few extra tips about how to look professional and get more engagement! — Tori: “What is the […]

AND WHY DO I NEED IT? Have you ever been to someone’s website, blog, Facebook page, or Instagram feed and admired the beautiful images they show of themselves and of their work? That’s branding photography. Branding photography is a collection of professional images of you to tell the story of who you are and what […]

Choosing Your Props Props are one of the best ways to show off your personality! They can be as simple as the tools of your trade (laptop, camera, phone) or fun personal items that you love having in your life!  Adding these elements into your photos can give your audience an idea of what it’s […]