Holly Birch Photography

06/04/2026

Do You Need a Commercial Shoot or a Brand Session? 🤷🏻‍♀️

At first glance, they sound similar—and honestly, there’s some overlap and gray areas. This recently came up in a coaching call, as the disparity often affects brand photographers' work. The planning, prep, goals, and outcomes can be very different. Knowing which one you need will help you get the most out of your investment and ensure your images truly serve your business.

At first glance, they sound similar—and honestly, there’s some overlap and gray areas. The planning, prep, goals, and outcomes can be very different. Knowing which one you need will help you get the most out of your investment and ensure your images truly serve your business.

06/01/2026

Voting is open for the News-Gazette's People's Choice Awards!
I'd love your vote!

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05/28/2026

Lunch Hour headshots are BACK!!

June 29, 11am-1pm
10 minute time slots
downtown Champaign
$99, 2 images of your choice

Get all the details and booking link here:
www.hollybirchphoto.com/lunch-headshots

05/26/2026

Startup brands don’t just need product photos—they need visuals that sell the story. In this post, I’m breaking down how strategic product photography helped bring Nectar Lab Co., a natural pre-workout gummy brand, to life through color, context, and intentional storytelling. 🐝 🍯 🏋 🏊🏽‍♂️ 🍓

(And for my C-U locals... this brand was created by 3 high school students in Mahomet!)

Startup brands don’t just need product photos—they need visuals that sell the story . In this post, I’m breaking down how strategic product photography helped bring Nectar Lab Co., a natural pre-workout gummy brand, to life through color, context, and intentional storytelling.

05/26/2026

We’re talking all things Mahomet Chamber on today’s episode of the Chamber Chat!

05/21/2026

Local business owners often do everything right, great service, fair prices, consistent hours, yet visibility still feels like a daily grind. When nearby businesses show up for each other in public and in everyday conversations, customers notice and confidence follows.

05/19/2026

Giving thanks doesn't only have to happen at the end of the calendar year. Client loyalty often grows when appreciation becomes part of normal operations. Learn how to turn client appreciation into a habit with intention.

Client loyalty often grows when appreciation becomes part of normal operations. Learn how to turn client appreciation into a habit with intention.

05/19/2026

💗 Loved this event in this gorgeous venue!!! 💗

05/19/2026

Jayme is a good friend but also a great client! She is doing awesome work in our community… aside from helping folks buy and sell their houses, she also created a great resource cataloging all the Mahomet neighborhoods and their perks, amenities, and stats. If you know anyone buying or selling in Mahomet, you will definitely want to send them to Jayme’s website! (I’ll link It in stories and highlights too.)
https://blog.jaymeahlden.com/mahomet-community/

Jayme also recently joined a new real estate company and did a full rebrand, complete with new website. Hence the need for new photos!! We leaned heavily into her brand colors, her personal style, her constant tea/cup companion, and of course her new puppy Maple! 🐶🐾🥤🍁

I designed the session based on her need for new hero images, social media content, and her pivot into her new role with Coldwell Banker. I think we knocked it out of the (neighborhood) park! ⚾️ (See what I did there?!) 😉😬