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Brand Photography

Why Your Business Feels Invisible Online (And It Might Not Be Your Marketing)

You are posting consistently. You are showing up on stories. You have tried the reels, the carousels, the hashtags. You have taken the courses and read the threads and done everything the experts said to do. And yet, it still feels like nobody is seeing you. Here is something most marketing advice will never tell […]

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Family session on a farm in the morning. Family of 3 swinging their kid while walking in Auburn, CA taken by Ann Keen Photography. What to wear.

Family Session

What to Wear for a Spring Family or Senior Session

Outfit planning is one of the things that stresses people out most before a photo session. And it really does not have to be. Figuring out what to wear is simple with this practical guide to help you feel confident and put-together without spending weeks overthinking it. For Families — Start With One Person Pick […]

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Business brand photography image of woman in green shirt by Ann Keen Photography in Auburn, CA

Brand Photography

What I Wish Every Business Owner Knew Before Their First Photo Session

If you have been putting off getting professional photos done for your business, I get it. I have heard every version of the hesitation. “I don’t know what I actually need.” “I’m not photogenic.” Or “I need to lose weight first.” “I don’t want to spend money on something that won’t feel like me.” These […]

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Headshots of a man and a woman in Granite Bay, CA and Roseville, CA taken by Ann Keen Photography.

Headshots

Why Your Headshot Is Your First Impression Online

Think about the last time you looked someone up before a meeting, a phone call, or a networking event. You probably searched their name, found their LinkedIn profile or website, and formed an opinion about them. All before exchanging a single word. That is exactly what your potential clients are doing to you. And the […]

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Brand Photography

What Is Brand Photography and Do You Need It?

What Is Brand Photography and Do You Need It? If you have ever scrolled through someone’s website or Instagram and thought, “wow, everything just looks so cohesive and professional,” that is brand photography at work. But what exactly is it? And more importantly, is it something your business actually needs? Let’s break it down. What […]

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2025 wrap up. Multiple images from some of the photo sessions I did in 2025. In Auburn, CA and La Quinta, CA

Business

Resolutions and 2025 Wrap Up

I know, I know. the new year already happened. Everyone has done their 2025 recaps and hopes/resolutions for 2026, but I needed a break before diving back in. In my photography business I have always had clear seasons. September to Christmas is insane. 75 % of my business is done in those months. January until […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT Ann

My path here wasn't exactly straight, and I think that's what makes it worth telling.

I wasn't supposed to be a photographer. I was supposed to become a doctor. Neurobiology premed, on track, until my oldest son was diagnosed with epilepsy and life took a hard U-turn. I took a break and enrolled in photography classes I had always wanted to take but never could as a premed. On day two I knew. This was where I was supposed to be. Funny thing is, that analytical, detail-oriented part of me never left. It just shows up differently now, in the way I plan every session, read the light, and pay attention to the moments most people miss. I finished my degree in a year and a half, started my business the following October, and sixteen years later I still believe this is the gift God gave me to give to others. And I don't take that lightly.

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Something Beautiful

Whether you're chasing toddlers through a field or stepping in front of the camera for your business, I'd love to be your photographer. Let's make images worth keeping.