Category: Professional

  • Cat Cantrill + Vitality Fitness & Dance Studio | Branding Experience || Cedar Rapids Headshots Photographer

    Cat Cantrill + Vitality Fitness & Dance Studio | Branding Experience || Cedar Rapids Headshots Photographer

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    We can all agree that there are not enough ways to help women to realize their true bad-assery around here – and that’s where Cat Cantrill comes in. Cat is one of my favorite women on the PLANET.  She’s an author, entrepreneur, dancer, choreographer and owner and founder of Vitality Fitness and Dance.  She’s all about women empowerment and is doing whatever she can to help women on their “journey to rediscovery” – to regain their confidence, however they may have lost it along the way. And ladies – it is all about YOU. NO. ONE. ELSE. If you are looking to reignite the fire within yourself, look no further! Just one 20 minute conversation with Cat can make you feel so much better about yourself! 

    When you first hear “dance and fitness” you may think you’re just signing up for another fad fitness class – but Cat and Vitality are SO much more than that. While it all started with Vitality, that is now only just one part of what Cat does – it’s grown to where Cat is now a brand herself. She has the dance, fitness and burlesque classes and workshops, but she realized that stuff isn’t necessarily for everyone, so she added women’s only retreats, FREE mini dance lessons (plus mimosas!), private coaching and makeovers, and troupe performances for those who are ready to show off their confidence again. She really is a woman trying to conquer it all!

    Cat says “one of the reasons I offer the fitness classes – and it’s not just a burlesque studio – is because there’s a need for women to feel accepted and loved for their current body… women come in, they know they can just let go, they know that it’s a no-judgement zone, they know it’s women only… and we don’t tolerate any mean girls, and what I mean by that is, don’t come in and complain about your body… don’t be mean to your fellow sister. No one knows what it feels like to be a woman than another woman.” Also, regarding her burlesque classes, she says, “at Vitality, all the choreography and everything that is done in that studio is designed to help her feel amazing. Not about the audience member… we don’t dance for anybody else, we dance for ourselves.”

    After growing her business for the past six years, Cat thought it was finally time to get some professional headshots, and unlike some other studio headshots, she wanted them done in her own studio so she could show herself in her own environment. This is a little bit about what she had to say regarding her experience: “I knew with [Stephanie] that I could wear what I wanted to wear, to be able to show my personality, and not have a cheesy corporate [look]… those days are over, I don’t have to hide my personality anymore, I don’t have to keep it under wraps anymore… now I’m able to really express myself, and I knew that I could do that with Stephanie and she would be able to beautifully execute my personality in those pictures.”

    Learn more about Cat and Vitality at the links below:

    Website(s): www.crvitalityfitness.com | www.catcantrill.com

    Facebook: Vitality Fitness & Dance Studio | Cat Cantrill

    Instagram: @vitalityfitnessdance | @catcantrill

    Twitter: @vitalityfitdanc

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  • Emily + Soirée Wedding & Event Planning | Branding Experience || Iowa City Headshots Photographer

    Emily + Soirée Wedding & Event Planning | Branding Experience || Iowa City Headshots Photographer

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    Emily is the owner of Soirée, a premier wedding and event planning service here in Eastern Iowa. AAAAND she’s one of my favorite people.  She’s down-to-Earth, really cares about her clients and the services she offers, is genuinely one of the nicest and most talented women I know.

    Emily has been in the party planning arena for nearly ten years, and decided to start her own business in November of 2018. Emily’s passion is helping people, especially with planning weddings or other events and says, “I seriously love what I do and can’t imagine doing anything else!” You can read more about Emily and her achievements on her website listed below!

    When I asked what she was looking for with her headshots, Emily said that she wants people to know that she is “professional, approachable, and fun. I want the photos to give all engaged couples confidence in who I am as a planner plus make them want to be around me.”  And I’m thrilled we were able to do just that!!!

    Emily had this to say about her Branding Headshots session: “[Stephanie] is seriously the best and made me feel so comfortable while taking my photos. Her enthusiasm and joy for what she does is infectious, and we laughed the entire session. It was so much fun! What was even better is now I have gorgeous headshots that are exactly what I had hoped they would be to use for my business.”

    Hair: Michelle Theisen-Konrardy at Meraki 2
    Makeup: Lindsey Michelle, MUA

    You can find out more about Emily and her work with Soirée at the following links:

    Website: www.soireeia.com

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/soireeiowa

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/soireeiowa
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  • Ellyse + Salted Designs | Beauty Headshots || Iowa City Lifestyle Photographer

    Ellyse + Salted Designs | Beauty Headshots || Iowa City Lifestyle Photographer

    I’m so excited to feature Ellyse, owner of Salted Designs – a Branding + Design Studio, helping entrepreneurs and corporations spice up their image!  We met at a networking get-together in the Iowa City area and she decided to hire me to create lifestyle beauty headshots for her and her amazing business!  (These headshots were done in a privately owned home in Kalona.)  Ellyse currently works with new and established businesses, small and large; however in 2019 her goal is to work more with female entrepreneurs.  (Hear that, ladies!  Contact her!!)  She wants to help women achieve their dream and see the vision for their business come to life!

    Here’s a little bit more about her story, but head over to check out Ellyse at Salted Designs!!
    Instagram: @salteddesigns – CLICK HERE
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/salteddesigns
    Website link:  www.salteddesigns.com

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    I started my business in 2006 as a Junior in High School, but have pivoted it several times, resulting in the business it is today. I love every moment; from meeting a business owner to planning to revealing their final design and seeing their vision come alive. My passion for working with different fonts, colors, and designs is something I have had from a young age; but honestly, nothing beats the feeling I get when a customer loves what they receive, and seeing their brand that I helped create out in the public.

    I felt so good after being styled, having my make-up done, chatting with all the amazing women, and then Stephanie made me feel so beautiful and confident. Stephanie is so much more than a photographer. The photos turned out better than I could have imagined!  I cannot wait to use this on my new website and business card. But what’s most important is this newly found confidence has resulted in three new clients!

    Salted Designs’ services include:

    Brand + Logo Design

    Social Media Management

    Website Design

    Videography

     


     

  • Lindsay McGowan | Studio Lifestyle Headshots || Iowa City Wedding Photographer

    Lindsay McGowan | Studio Lifestyle Headshots || Iowa City Wedding Photographer

    I still get super excited *and nervous* every time another professional photographer books a session with me.  Luckily, Lindsay is super sweet and she totally made my job easy (I mean, she’s super gorgeous!!).  Her reason for getting these photos done is one that I wish every parent thinks about – to have beautiful photos of herself for her family and children – plus a few gorgeous headshots for her business!  Studio lifestyle headshots are the perfect gift if you aren’t wanting boudoir photos done, but you want beautiful photos of yourself.  Being a wedding photographer is where my heart is, but these sessions are becoming a huge favorite of mine!

    xoxo,
    Steph

     

  • Ashleigh Mack || Professional Studio Headshots | Iowa City Wedding Photographer

    Ashleigh Mack || Professional Studio Headshots | Iowa City Wedding Photographer

    Ashleigh Mack.  If you’ve had the pleasure of being in her company in the last year, you know how strong and resilient she is.  You also know how much love she has for her family.

    When her son was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia last year at 4 months old, I remember how terrified both her and her husband were.  They gave everything in their fight for their son.  Lincoln Mack passed away 4 months later at only 8 months old.  If you have a minute, visit my blog post about this amazing child and his fight HERE.

    I couldn’t be more proud of Ashleigh for campaigning for LLS’ Woman of the Year in Iowa City.  This is a wonderful way to preserve Lincoln’s memory and help fight for cures for cancers like the one that took his life.

    She absolutely deserved getting her hair done (by Lavish) and her makeup (by Cult Beauty by Liv) and a headshot session done in the studio to help kick off her 10 week campaign!

    If you are willing and able to donate, please visit her site: http://www.mwoy.org/pages/ia/eia17/amackb

  • 100+ Women Who Care: Hawkeye Chapter 2016 | Iowa City Event Photographer

    100+ Women Who Care: Hawkeye Chapter 2016 | Iowa City Event Photographer

    What can I say about this amazing group of philanthropic women besides the fact they’re the funnest, most selfless group of beautiful and intelligent business women in the corridor?  I’m so thrilled to have spent 2016 donating my time to the 100+ Women Who Care: Hawkeye Chapter – I’ve signed on for next year as well!  Grab your checkbooks ladies and join us for a meeting!  Here are a few of my favorite photos from the four (quarterly) 2016 meetings (and a few snaps of the men!).  Want more information on how it works?  Check out the video at the end to find out more.  Enjoy!!

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  • Lifestyle Headshots | Iowa City Photographer

    Lifestyle Headshots | Iowa City Photographer

    Admit it – your “professional” headshots are old.  So old that your hair has changed, your clothes are out of style, and if Mr. You-Know-Who saw you walking down the street, he’d have to do a double-take.
    (I can hear you say “yep” while reading this.  You think I’m psychic!)
    With the launch of my new studio, I’m also offering lifestyle headshot appointments.  You also have the option of professional hair and makeup!  Give me a call soon so your Linkedin and professional networks are updated before the New Year!

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