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Hiring a food photographer in San Francisco is an exciting step for any culinary brand—but it’s also one where details matter. As a San Francisco culinary photographer working across San Jose, Monterey Bay Area, and the SF Bay Area, I’ve seen firsthand how easy it is for brands to focus only on portfolios and overlook […]

Women toasting with wine glasses at Vera Restaurant, captured by Cyntia Apps, San Francisco Bay Area food photographer

In today’s visual world, photography plays a vital role in shaping a brand’s identity. If your brand, you understand that compelling imagery, high-quality and consistent photography builds trust and communicates values. As a San Francisco Commercial Photographer, understanding how to craft images that represent a brand is key to long-term client relationships and business growth. […]

As the year winds down, many businesses are looking for ways to optimize their budgets, plan ahead, and make strategic moves for the year to come. Here’s one you might not have considered: investing in content creation or branding. Not only does this set you up for a fresh start with new content and creative […]

In today’s fast-paced, convenience-driven world, standing out means staying true to what matters most: quality, authenticity, and integrity. As a commercial photographer and brand strategist, my vision is clear: to partner with brands that reflect these values. Whether it’s championing quality ingredients, fostering creativity, embracing wellness, or demonstrating environmental responsibility, I aim to create imagery […]

As a professional commercial photographer, I’ve witnessed firsthand the crucial role that brand assets play in a successful market launch. Here are the top 9 essential assets your beauty company needs to make a lasting impression: 1.Striking Product Photography: Compelling product images are vital for showcasing the quality and features of your beauty products. High-resolution, […]

Root of It Wellness

As a experienced San Jose Commercial Photographer, specializing in brand elevation: I can tell you that Hero videos are an integral part of your brand’s visual storytelling strategy. They are designed to make a strong first impression and immediately capture the viewer’s attention in the span of few seconds. Hero videos are typically placed in […]

Italian Woman in Montepulciano

You decided it’s time. You have been in business for a while, and you know it’s time to invest in a brand photoshoot to take your business to elevate your brand. You are finding yourself scrambling to get content for your newsletter, podcast, social media, website, blog articles & promotional material. You are not sure […]

Creative Portrait By Cyntia Apps

In working with Almaden Yoga it was my intention to help them create powerful and transformative images for their brand. This would elevate their current web and social media presence. Here I will describe the process involved in creating the Top 8 Yoga Photography ideas to help elevate their web presence. Brand Elevation Process First […]

Almaden Yoga

JOÏ: Baking & Photographing Northern European Pastry is now available worldwide in Amazon. This has been a true labor of love; of creative vision; of making our dreams come true. At the beginning of the year 2020, I photographed my creative partner, uber talented baker & dear friend JOANNA from https://www.brightspotbakeshop.com/ for her new branding. […]

JOÏ: Baking & Photographing Northern European Pastry

Creating my first international photoshoot was a challenging, but an incredibly beautiful learning experience for me. I grew so much as an artist through his experience. I truly believe that in the expansive business world we live today, we need to adapt to different markets. Therefore, getting outside your comfort zone, literally, makes you grow […]

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