MEE Photography

I’ve had a lot of conversations lately about product photography. A LOT. Specifically, whether or not I do it. And I do. In fact, I LOVE it.... It’s no secret - I’ve shared the stats in the past - but studies have shown ... Over 90% of potential consumers rely on images when deciding on an online purchase. On average, humans retain 80% of what they SEE, vs only 20% of what they READ. Over 22% of product returns are because the product looked different in real life. I could go on and on. So yes, it’s THAT important. In a pandemic world, the importance of establishing an online presence, whether via social media platforms or your website, has never been more important. Combine that with contactless methods of proceeding (porch drops, curbside pickups and digital downloads), updating your product images remains simple and completely safe. Combine new high quality imaging with intentional captions and you be sure to see your exposure and sales both increase. I have opened a few spots for product-only sessions. Want to know more? Let’s chat! @ London, Ontario

Happy Sunday, friends! Let’s make this week something special, shall we? Repeat after me,... I am strong. I am brave. I can do the hard things. I am never alone. I am loved. Repeat x3 ... Now let’s do this. Share this message with anyone you think may need a reminder tonight

... and sometimes, she’s not quite sure, but she keeps on moving anyway. One foot in front of the other, step by step until she again believes she can. Or so I’ve heard Listen friends,... It’s okay to be unsure - especially in this world. It’s okay to carry grief and guilt and all the emotions that we often try and avoid. It’s okay to mourn the comfort of the world we grew so accustomed to. It’s okay. It’s okay to be overwhelmed or to lose patience. It’s okay to be stressed out or experience anger. It’s okay to feel indifferent and find little interesting or appealing. It’s okay. And one day, it’ll be okay to find yourself on the other side of all this mess, and to right yourself and carry on again. It’ll be okay. Because in that moment, you WILL believe you can, and you WILL do it again, and you will have a whole dang community cheering you on. Side note: how sweet is this embroidery piece gifted to me by my mom, who has spent my whole life cheering me on

An often overlooked benefit to branding photography, is actually something relatively simple - they’re YOUR photos. What do I mean by that? Stick with me, here ... Images from our branding session help provide your online presence with a more PERSONALIZED feel. No stock photos, here! Together, we create customized and creative images allowing you to stand apart as unique from similar businesses and brands. ... Simply put, YOUR business, YOUR way. Branding, promotional + product photography available including our Ongoing Image Support Program. Link in bio for rates and availability : @wordsbyjill Venue: MEE Studio

EXTRA EXTRA!! It’s that time again! I am SO thrilled to share the latest instalment of my partnership with @bizlondonmag! Check out all of these amazing local businesses found right here in and around the Forest City! For a closer look at this month’s issue, check out the link in my bio. And as a quick reminder - in an effort to help boost awareness of your product or services, branding sessions scheduled with MEE will now be complimented with an appearance in Business London... Magazine! So, are you ready for YOUR closeup?!

This human right here, she’s a legend in the baking ... ahh I love a good pun ... Check out our good friend, @bkngldn for alllll the things. Come for the treats, stay for the conversation ... you’ll be SO glad you did ... : @bkngldn ... Branding, promotional + product photography available including our Ongoing Image Support Program. DM for details and availability

EXTRA EXTRA!! It’s that time again! I am SO thrilled to share the latest instalment of my partnership with @bizlondonmag! Check out all of these amazing local businesses found right here in and around the Forest City! Just a quick reminder - in an effort to help boost awareness of your product or services, branding sessions with MEE will now be complimented with an appearance in Business London Magazine! So, are you ready for YOUR closeup?!

Ok, so I KNOW you all just saw my face on yesterday’s post, but, how could I not IMMEDIATELY share this incredible digital portrait illustration with you the MOMENT I received it?! But for real ... isn’t wild?! Obsessed isn’t even the word, so be prepared to see it ... a lot - consider that your warning ... S W I P E for the inspo pic. Thank you to my beautiful friend, Mel, for sharing such talent with me . Go give her new account a follow! @honeymaycreates

We all know my love for @prettysmartearrings is R E A L but I think it’s now become a full on obsession. I mean how gorgeous are these?!? Treat yo’self, treat yo’ mama, treat yo’ sister, treat every human you can think of ... trust me, you’ll ALL love them too! Purchase any three pairs from www.prettysmartearrings.com and enter the promo code GIFTSET for 15% off, this gorgeous earring tin and FREE tracked shipping to anywhere in North America, making distanced gift giving even easier!

Ahh the good old days where saying the word Pivot would inspire imitations of Ross Geller screaming it while wedged between a stairwell and full length couch ... remember that? But here we are, 10 months into this pandemic and pivot has become a dirty word together with the likes of unprecedented, new normal and speaking moistly. But isn’t that exactly what we are DOING? No one thought at the beginning of the year that the whole world would have to shift.... In-person services would be conducted online, restaurants usually packed for the dinner rush would become takeout only, and our daily commute to work would become a 20 step walk to our home office. Wild, isn’t it?! But no matter how the local business community has shifted or evolved, their need for our support remains unchanged. So what does that mean for us? Be patient. Be kind. Be flexible. Sure, you may prefer to engage in your weekly fitness class in person, but if that business can remain open only by teaching programs via zoom, do it. You may love the fancy surroundings of a downtown #ldnont restaurant, but if that restaurant can only remain open by offering takeout or delivery, do it. And of course you may enjoy browsing your local shop for all your favourite products, but if purchasing online with curb-side pick up is what is keeping that shop afloat, then do it. Are we seeing a theme here? While it may seem uncomfortable to change directions with how we purchase products and services, believe me when I say it is even MORE uncomfortable for the local business culture. The rules and guidelines have shifted often, each time requiring a change in procedure. But together we can absolutely do it. Let’s all do our part to leave pivot as a dirty word for the year 2020. Support local. Shop local. Share local See more