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

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Bee Hive Interiors, Barbara Batesko Captured by Interiors Photographer Tori Sikkema I met Barbara in Belmar to discuss her design project in Avon by the Sea. Avon by the Sea is a quaint, family-friendly town in the heart of Monmouth county. It is nestled just north of Belmar with a pristine beachfront.  “I wanted to […]

Avon by the Sea River Build | Interiors Photography

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Tori Sikkema | Interiors Photographer + Stylist I am writing this blog post during a nor’easter/blizzard! Like me, living in the Northeast can be brutal in the winter. Sure, we love a blast of winter to see the white fluffy snow, but then my thoughts turn to spring in anticipation of the blooms and colors […]

Spring Interior Styling Trends I Love!

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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

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Interior Designer: Joanne Marino, The Beach Home/TBH Interiors, Lavallette, I met up with Joanne Marino, proprietor of The Beach Home in Lavalette, it was an overcast, warm summer day in Bay Head, NJ. The owners were having their air conditioning upgraded, so like true professionals, we braved the heat and humidity to capture stunning images […]

Bay Head Beach Home | Interior Photography

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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

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Interior Design Photography As a branding | interiors photographer + stylist in Central NJ and beyond, my interior designer clients, builders, and architects look to me to guide them on the best practices to styling for publications. Styling for editors and consumers is different from styling and decorating for residential and commercial clients. Having an […]

8 Tips on Styling Interiors for Publication

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When photographing a space, it is important to understand what type of equipment to invest in, what each piece does, and if it’s even worth investing in or if you should hire a professional to worry about these details (and to cover the cost of owning a lens).  If you want to figure it out […]

What lens is best for interior photography?

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 Pam Prestin, Home Potential, LLC. When homeowners Patricia and Steve wanted to remodel and refresh their Monroe Twp home, they turned to design professional Pam Prestin, Home Potential, LLC, Middletown, NJ. Inspired by everything European, especially Patricia’s Spanish roots, Pam doubled their kitchen size and created a gourmet chef’s kitchen for chef Steve! One of […]

European Inspired Kitchen | Central NJ

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Welcome to my home and photography studio… It is so amazing to have my home almost done and to have it exactly as I’ve always hoped for: a place of elegance, to relax and recharge. Here is my newly designed home and studio and a few branding images for you to get to know me […]

Interior Design Photography

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My Before Designing your home to be just as you’d like it is every girl’s dream and now I get to have my dream home come true! I can’t wait to show you what is to come. For now, here are my before photos of my cozy home and a few details of me at […]

Interior Photography | NJ

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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