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A client spotlight on brand photography for therapists that prioritizes real interaction, emotional safety, and the human side of the work.
These Los Angeles corporate headshots were created to honor physicians receiving excellence awards for their contributions beyond clinical work. Designed for live event screens and printed materials, the portraits celebrate leadership, service, and achievement.
Preparing for a business photoshoot doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. From clarifying your goals to coordinating your team and wardrobe, this guide walks organizations through how to get images that truly support their brand.
Discover how this hybrid speaker reel for Dr. Liza Marquez combines stage footage, personal brand messaging, and testimonials to create a powerful marketing video for speaking engagements.
A practical guide to the essential photos every business website needs to look professional, trustworthy, and current — without overthinking it.
Get ready for your NJ brand photography session with this step-by-step prep guide. From outfit tips to prop checklists, learn how to feel confident and camera-ready.
See how Solhaus Media captured the Survivor Wealth Summit in DTLA through nonprofit event videography rooted in storytelling and social impact.
Looking for the best New Jersey brand photography locations? Here are 5 client-tested spots—from peaceful trails to bold, beachy backdrops—that elevate your visual brand story.
Amy Young’s New Jersey brand photography session with Bernadette Marciniak was filled with laughs, empowerment and a shared inability to explain to family and friends what you do for a living.
See how this speaker reel for leadership and Enneagram coach Tracy O’Malley captures powerful stage presence, emotional storytelling, and audience connection — helping position her for keynote bookings and media opportunities.
What makes a speaker reel actually work? Learn what footage, structure, and storytelling turn a collection of clips into a speaker reel that gets you booked.
Hiring a video production company for your nonprofit? Learn what questions to ask, what to look for in a portfolio, red flags to avoid, and how to find a true strategic partner.
Go behind the scenes of Dr. Gertrude Lyons’ professional speaker reel. Learn how we crafted a story-driven speaker reel using TEDx, media, and live event footage.
A bold and unapologetic brand photoshoot in Los Angeles for women’s business coach Kaitlin Anthony, blending retro style, personality, and powerful visual storytelling.
How Solhaus Media documented Woman in Bloom, a Los Angeles women’s wellness and hormone health event, through full-spectrum event photography and videography, capturing panels, community moments, and meaningful storytelling.
See how strategic Los Angeles event videography at a business retreat helped Pitch Club Founder Rebecca Cafiero generate $250K in revenue through powerful testimonial and storytelling content.
The energy, community, and mission behind the Latinas in Beauty launch event in Beverly Hills was captured by Los Angeles nonprofit event photo & video agency Solhaus Media. From keynote speakers to donor-ready visuals, this nonprofit celebration was built to inspire impact.
A behind-the-scenes look at a Los Angeles brand photography session for a pediatric sleep consultant, designed to capture warmth, trust, and real-life family moments.
Abby is a Bay Area fashion stylist in the Silicon Valley experiencing a tremendous amount of growth in her business, so she knew it was time for a Bay Area video production for her brand with brand videographer Bernadette Marciniak of Solhaus Media.
Los Angeles women’s event photographer and videographer Bernadette Marciniak shares about Erin Porter’s Energetics of Business event, where Solhaus Media provided video coverage.
Feeling nervous about booking a brand shoot because of body image? Los Angeles personal brand photographer Bernadette Marciniak shares her raw, honest journey with body positive branding—plus why your dream clients are not waiting for you to shrink first.
Los Angeles nonprofit event videography for Every Day Action’s annual gala, captured speakers, celebrity moments, and mission-driven storytelling that supports fundraising and long-term community impact.
Los Angeles brand photographer and videographer Bernadette Marciniak shares about her session with Ilene Cohen, a registered dietician educator coach.
Planning a brand photoshoot in Los Angeles is about more than outfits and locations — it’s about strategy. Here’s how to prepare so your photos reflect your brand and actually work for your business.
SF Bay Area brand photographer Bernadette Marciniak shares about her session with Rebecca Cafiero on collaborations, using prompts vs scripts, and other tips for branding sessions.
Discover how Los Angeles brand photography brought April Clemmer’s fashion styling business to life with a team of designers ranging from wardrobe to makeup.
SF Bay Area event video production company founder Bernadette Marciniak of Solhaus Media shares her story about growing her business from a one person team to her dream agency made up of women and allies.
Take a look how SF Bay Area event videography can be used to promote an inaugural business event with some staging and stock footage, all while staying on brand.
HI, I’M BERNADETTE!
Founder of Solhaus Media, a woman-owned brand photography and video production company. We work with impact-driven organizations, businesses, coaches, healers, podcast hosts, educators and creatives to create powerful imagery that converts audiences into clients.
I’m a cat mom of two, love good pizza, am a sucker for California cabernets, and I’m usually bingeing on the hottest new true crime documentary, or finding solace in the upteenth repeat of Ted Lasso or Friends.
Solhaus Media is based in Los Angeles, the SF Bay Area, and New York City.
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Leah Guerra, a West LA realtor, wanted a strategic library of brand photos and vertical B-roll content to make marketing easier and more consistent. Here’s how we built a Los Angeles brand photography shoot designed for real life (and real workflows).