THE FUN STUFF!
HOW I GOT HERE (and why it matters for you)!

About Karri Brantley Photography
I’ve been immersed in the industry for over three decades—as a classically trained actor, improv sketch comedy brat, proud SAG-AFTRA member, and four-time entrepreneur who’s built more businesses than IKEA builds shelves.
I’ve also been a professional photographer for 16 years, but my love of the craft started way earlier—thanks to my mom, who never put the camera down. (Our family photo albums could qualify as historical archives at this point.) Watching her document life so intentionally sparked something early in me: an obsession with storytelling, emotion, and the power of capturing someone in their element.
Since then, I’ve helped actors, creatives, and entrepreneurs get headshots and brand imagery that feel aligned, intentional, and true to them. For the past seven years, I’ve been a go-to headshot photographer for top talent agencies in Michigan, and my clients have flown in from LA, NYC, Georgia—you name it.
But what sets my work apart isn’t just the photos. It’s the way I slow the process down, ask the right questions, and help you connect the dots between who you are, where you're going, and how you show up on camera.
Whether you're stepping into a new role or redefining your brand entirely—this is about more than a pretty picture. It’s about capturing presence, purpose, and a visual identity that actually works for you.
Some of my favorite days are the ones where everything just clicks—when I look through the lens and see you shining through. That’s the magic. That’s why I do this. And every time I say “I freakin' love my job” mid-shoot? I mean it!
Let’s make something bold—and something that feels like you.