Inside a Marin Brand Photoshoot: Fashion Illustrator Miranda Chen’s Creative Session
As a Marin Brand Photographer, I love working with creative entrepreneurs who are building brands that feel personal, joyful, and uniquely their own. Recently, I had the privilege of photographing Miranda Chen, the talented fashion illustrator behind How Heart Thou.
Miranda’s work is all about celebrating special moments through custom artwork and live sketching at events. She brings a playful, supportive, and luxurious touch to everything she creates, and it was so important that her brand photos reflected that same energy.
Bringing Miranda's Brand to Life in Marin County
We photographed Miranda in her beautiful Greenbrae, Marin County home, which provided the perfect light-filled backdrop for the shoot. We focused on capturing lifestyle brand photos, creative process shots, and professional portraits that Miranda can use across her website, social media, and marketing materials.
BRAND Photoshoot KEY SCENES:
Indoor Portraits: We started with clean, minimalist shots against a white wall to let Miranda’s personality shine. We also captured her in front of her art wall and worked in scenes with her sketching at her marble dining table—surrounded by her artwork, paints, and iPad.
The Artist at Work: A core part of Miranda’s brand story is her creative process. We documented her live sketching setup and captured authentic moments of her drawing both digitally and on paper. These action shots were key to showcasing her unique style and approach.
Outdoor Scenes: We wrapped up the session in her backyard, highlighting her live sketch table setup and capturing playful, elegant portraits against the lush greenery—a perfect way to reflect the light, airy, and luxurious vibe she wanted.
Why Brand Photography Matters for Creative Entrepreneurs
For artists like Miranda, professional brand photography isn’t just about headshots. It’s about telling the story of who you are, what makes your work special, and creating visual content that resonates with your dream clients.
Miranda’s audience includes high net worth individuals, dreamers, and thoughtful gift-givers—and the images we created will help her connect with them more deeply. Whether it’s through Instagram, her website, or live events, she now has a gallery of custom, on-brand images that truly feel like her.
Looking for a Marin Brand Photographer?
If you’re a creative entrepreneur, artist, or small business owner in Marin County looking to elevate your brand with storytelling images, I’d love to work with you. My goal as a Marin Brand Photographer is to help you feel confident on camera and create a collection of photos that represent your personality, your process, and your purpose.
