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The Journal

Welcome to my journal. Here is where you will find session highlights, tips, my everyday life and thoughts, news, and lots of things in-between. If there is something you are want to know just let me know and I am happy to share.

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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 […]

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.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

Photography matters differently to everyone, whether it is to document your child’s growth, transitions, business, or just for fun. We all have different reasons why portraits matter to us. Historically, photography has been in our lives since 1826. It has been used for record keeping, to document progress, art, as a scientific tool, photojournalism, fashion, personal […]

Grandpa and children walking and laughing is a great heading image for why portraits matter.

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