Become Studios - Photography

here's a whole team behind your photos, and we're here to make sure you feel supported every step of the way. ✨

It starts before you ever step in front of the camera. I'll meet with you on Zoom to talk about your brand, your business and how you want to be seen. We'll help you choose clothing, think through styling and make sure your photos feel connected to your website, marketing and printed materials.

Then, on shoot day, our hair and makeup artists help you look and feel your best while I guide you through the session.

You'll probably arrive feeling excited, maybe a little nervous (that's completely normal!), but our job is to help you relax, feel confident and actually enjoy the experience. 💕

And the photos? They'll look like YOU. Just you on your best day, feeling comfortable, confident and ready to show up in the world.

That's what having a team behind you is all about! ❤️

Curious about what a session could look like for you? I'd love to chat, hear a little about what you're working on and explore how we can help you show up beautifully. Let's connect! ✨ https://calendly.com/become-calendar/20-minute-consultation

A little more Tara-Caprice Broadwater and a whole lot of LOVE2DANCE! 💃❤️

I loved spending time in Tara’s beautiful studio, capturing her energy, her passion, and that unmistakable spirit she brings to everything she does.

That jacket says it all! But if you meet Tara, you'll quickly discover that her love of dance goes far beyond the studio. She's creating confidence, connection, and community through movement, and making a difference in so many lives along the way.

Tara, keep shining and doing what you do. The North Bay is lucky to have you! ✨

✨ Some people just shine. And Tara-Caprice Broadwater is one of them. ✨

I left my photoshoot with Tara feeling energized and inspired! 💛

Tara is the dancer, teacher, and community builder behind Love2Dance, a beautiful, open studio that’s about so much more than dance. She creates a space where kids, adults, and people with adaptive needs can move, connect, build confidence, and feel like they belong.

Her studio wall says it all: Believe in Yourself, Never Give Up. Spend a little time with Tara and you understand why. She lives those words, and her passion for her community is contagious.

I'm thrilled to have photographed Tara for the fall cover and feature story of North Bay Woman magazine, which shines a light on remarkable women and their stories right here in the North Bay.

This shoot was also bittersweet, as it was my last one working with Lori Pearce, who has led the publication and collaborated with me on these stories. I'm grateful to have been part of bringing these incredible women’s stories to life with her. ❤️

Tara, thank you for sharing your story and reminding us what’s possible when we believe in ourselves and help others do the same.

Go check out Love2Dance.biz and pick up the fall issue of North Bay Woman to read Tara’s story or read it online here https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=7ef76a92-4287-4a89-9468-dff922cb65c3 ✨

Fall is the perfect time to get ahead of next year. 🍂

The light is softer, the mood is warmer, and there’s something about this season that makes a portrait feel welcoming.

If a launch, a shift, or an update is on your horizon, don’t wait until the new year to start thinking about your images. Shoot now, and you’ll walk into January with fresh portraits already in hand, ready for whatever’s next.

Relaxed, editorial portraits, captured in your space, so they look and feel like you.

📩 Reach out to book your fall session.

Is your team photo telling the right story? 📸

New hires, offsites, and a website full of mismatched headshots all point to the same thing: it’s time for a refresh.

I photograph the whole team in one visit:
• A full team portrait of everyone together
• Individual headshots for each person
• Wardrobe guidance beforehand, so everyone looks cohesive and like they belong to the same team, while still looking like themselves

Current, consistent portraits make a difference everywhere your people show up: your website, LinkedIn, proposals, presentations, and press.

And it doesn’t have to be a logistical headache. I come to your office or meeting location, set up an efficient portrait station, and bring a hair and makeup artist for touch-ups. I can photograph everyone the day before a big meeting or work through the team throughout the day, indoors or out. 🌿

Want fresh photos ready for the new year? Message me or book a free 20-minute call to talk through your team https://calendly.com/become-calendar/20-minute-consultation

Let’s get your team looking like the team you’ve become. ✨

Candid or Editorial Portraits: Which Style Feels Most Like You?

Many women come to me with a single word in mind: headshot. Maybe they need to update their LinkedIn, or a new website is in the works, or they're stepping into something new and want to show up looking the part. They know they need photos. What they often haven't considered is what kind of photos will actually do justice to who they are right now. That's where the conversation gets interesting - and honestly, a lot more fun.

The choice between candid and editorial portraits isn't just a stylistic preference. It says something about how you want to be seen, what you want people to feel when they land on your page, and how much of your full self you're ready to bring into the frame. Let me walk you through how I actually think about this with my clients, because "it depends" is the least useful answer I could give you.

I explore the differences (and how I help my clients decide) here. 👇

Candid or Editorial Portraits: Which Style Feels Most Like You? — Become studios in the Bay Area providing branded portraits for women over 40 Most women come to me with a single word in mind: headshot. Maybe they need to update their LinkedIn, or a new website is in the works, or they're stepping into something new and want to show up looking the part. They know they need photos. What they often haven't considered is what kind of photos

Fall in Northern California is one of my favorite times for team photos. 🍂🤎

The colors are beautiful, the light is lovely, and it’s the perfect time to get outside with your team in business casual clothes and warm fall layers. 🍁

We’ll choose a spot that feels right for your business, talk through what everyone should wear, and plan a shoot that gives you a great mix of team and individual images. 📸

A little planning now means fresh photos for your website, LinkedIn, and marketing in the new year! ✨

Want to get your team on the calendar? Let's talk! 😊

One shoot, so many different looks. 🤎

This is one of my favorite things about a well-planned brand session. We chose a beautiful loft, worked with both natural light and strobes, and carefully pulled together a fall wardrobe that gave us lots of variety.

From polished and corporate to relaxed and casual, each look brings out a different side of her personality — and gives her a whole collection of images to use across her website, social media, and marketing.

A little planning goes a long way. And that's where the creative direction comes in. ✨

You know what makes a great headshot?

It’s not about getting every little thing perfect. It’s about those moments when you relax, your personality comes through, and we catch that smile or laugh that’s so you.

And with fall here, I’m loving the warm golds and rich browns in the studio. 🤎 Perfect backdrop for this time of year.

A little warmth, a little personality, and a photo that feels like you. That’s what we're after. 🍂

Here's something I don't talk about enough: the 20 minutes before the camera comes out matter just as much as the shoot itself. ✨

When you walk into your session feeling calm, prepared, excited (and yes, maybe a little nervous), it shows. You're not scrambling or wondering if you chose the right outfit. You're already in it. 💗

That's why our hair and makeup artist is such a gift. She gets you ready in a natural, your-best-day kind of way. She cheers you on. She's grounded, which helps you get grounded too. By the time we start shooting, you're already halfway to calm and centered. 🪞

But here's the thing: even if hair and makeup isn't part of your session, being prepared still changes everything.

It's knowing your outfits are pressed and ready. 👗
It's having a plan for the story you want your photos to tell. 📝
It's giving yourself a moment to breathe before you step in front of the lens. 🌿

A little nervous? Totally normal. It usually means it matters to you.

My job is to help you feel ready so the real you can show up. That's when the magic happens. ✨

Ready to start planning your brand photoshoot? Send me a message and let's chat. 📸