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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]