Brandy Yowell
Brandy is a San Francisco based food, beverage and product photographer as well as a stop-motion creator.
ABOUT BRANDY YOWELL
Childhood years filled with art classes and a family rooted in both creativity and science laid the foundation for the career I have today.
After high school, I struggled to find my path. Somewhere in the middle of fumbling my way through undergrad classes and wrangling the beautiful chaos of school portrait days, I had a realization: an artistic career wasn’t a dream, it was a real, tangible possibility. So, I dropped everything, moved to Seattle, and earned my BFA in commercial photography in two whirlwind years.
While building my freelance business, I worked briefly as a photographer and photo editor for a major women’s e-comm brand. A few moves and more than a handful of “did-that-really-just-happen?” moments, I landed back home in the SF Bay Area.
Now, I run Bry Photo out of my studio, partnering with purpose-driven brands to create honest, impactful visuals.
Q& A
Q: What are you currently Listening to on Spotify?
A: If it's not a mix of 70's and 80's rock bands or soul-stirring ballads, it's the Profitable Creatives podcast.
Q: What is a favorite class, workshop, seminar, book or tool that you love telling others to check out?
A: Any chance I get I recommend Profit First by Mike Michalowicz.
Q: What is achievement you are particularly proud of?
A: I take a lot of pride in knowing that I'm making my mark in a male-dominated field.
Q: Tell us about your work, your passion for photography, and what inspires you to continue to create?
A: I create food, product, and stop-motion photography that helps purpose-driven brands tell their stories with clarity and heart. I’m especially passionate about working with women-owned businesses and brands that care deeply about what they make and how they show up in the world.
Q: Who do you follow / admire for ideas and inspiration?
A: Anything Aneta Laura does is absolute beauty!
Q: What is one goal you have for yourself in the next year?
A: My goal for the year is to explore landscape photography through texture and pattern.