I’ve at all times seen skilled pictures with ambivalence. Whenever I noticed somebody gorgeously lit in a just-the-right-moment motion shot, I might concurrently flip resentful as my mind… | Kathy Wu Brady

I’ve at all times seen skilled pictures with ambivalence.

Whenever I noticed somebody gorgeously lit in a just-the-right-moment motion shot, I might concurrently flip resentful as my mind would say, “Not for you — it’s too extravagant!”

That was my stance till the autumn of 2025 when two issues occurred:

1. My Wharton NJ alumni good friend Tom Hardin acquired some lovely photographs taken by Charissa H. Yong.

2. My different Wharton NJ alumni good friend Rob DiGisi had an excellent thought to create a gaggle picture day with our fellow alumni good friend Ron Gold.

The consequence? One of probably the most enjoyable and memorable experiences I’ve ever had.

I used to be positively anxious within the days main up, attempting to determine what to put on and what to do with my hair and make-up.

But the factor about working with a professional is that they take the stress out of the method. They make you’re feeling relaxed. They make it an expertise to get pleasure from.

Charissa did all of that and extra.

She moved shortly with out speeding.
She gave instructions with out making use of any stress.
She smiled and joked, which helped all of us do the identical.

The photographs?

I’ll allow you to be the decide.

In the age of AI, real-life, precise photographs of chances are you’ll really feel like a luxurious.

And but, it may be probably the most human issues you are able to do, which feels increasingly more like essential, not a nice-to-have.

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If you’re within the northern NJ area and wish to work with a professional photographer who will make you shine precisely the way you need, Charissa H. Yong’s the one.

And if you happen to’re a frontrunner who’s in search of management or profession steering from a human who’s truly been within the seat, it is pretty to satisfy you right here.
👋 I’m Kathy Wu Brady, I write weekly on LinkedIn and Substack (hyperlink in bio).