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Sonia Tapia
Business Name:
Sonia Tapia Photography | Personal Branding
Business Description:
I believe every entrepreneur deserves to be seen for the value they bring to the world. Too often, incredible business owners remain the world's best-kept secret. Not because they aren't exceptional at what they do, but because their online presence doesn't reflect the quality of their work. That's where I come in. I'm Sonia Tapia, a Personal Brand Photographer and Visibility Coach, and the founder of Foothill Studios, a boutique content creation and personal branding photography studio in San Dimas. From my studio, I create professional headshots, personal branding photography, executive portraits, and corporate team branding for entrepreneurs, executives, and growing businesses throughout San Dimas, La Verne, Glendora, Claremont, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Covina, Pomona, Montclair, Ontario, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley, the Inland Empire, and greater Los Angeles. I help entrepreneurs become the trusted face of their business through intentional photography that builds credibility, confidence, and connection. My process begins long before the camera comes out. Together, we identify where your images will be used, the story you want your brand to tell, and the opportunities you want to create. Then we build a strategic visual library that supports your website, social media, marketing, speaking engagements, PR, and business growth for months to come. Many of my clients tell me they're uncomfortable in front of the camera. By the end of our session, they're standing taller, showing up with confidence, and excited to share their images because they finally feel like themselves. I don't just create beautiful photographs. I help people become more visible. Because when people can clearly see your value, they're more likely to trust you, remember you, refer you, and choose you. Services: Personal Branding Photography Professional Headshots Executive Portraits Corporate Team Branding Corporate Event Photography "I photograph your face, but I aim for your heart."
How Business Creates Value:
People make decisions in seconds. Professional brand photography helps ensure those first impressions work in your favor. Business owners and professionals work with Sonia to create a strategic visual library they can use across every part of their brand, including: • Websites • LinkedIn • Google Business Profile • Social media • Email marketing • Speaking engagements • PR and media • Sales materials • Advertising Instead of wondering what to post or relying on awkward photos for marketing campaigns, they have intentional images that consistently communicate professionalism, authenticity, and trust. The result is greater visibility, stronger credibility, increased confidence, and a brand that attracts the right opportunities.
How Member Creates Value:
I believe relationships grow businesses. One of my favorite things to do is connect great people with other great people. Beyond photography, I enjoy introducing entrepreneurs to trusted professionals, celebrating their wins, and helping them build businesses they're proud of. I create value by helping business owners: Become more visible and recognizable in their industry Build trust through intentional personal branding Show up confidently and consistently online Clarify how they want to be perceived in the marketplace Create strategic visual content in a single session My favorite referrals are entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, consultants, attorneys, financial professionals, healthcare providers, real estate professionals, executives, and growing teams who are ready to elevate their brand and become the obvious choice in their industry. My mission is simple: To help great people stop being the world's best-kept secret.

Client Testimonials

I needed some headshots for my New Insurance business that I just opened and had seen some of Sonia’s work and decided to call her and book an appointment. During my appointment Sonia made me feel comfortable and at home I felt like a model that day she spent hours with me making sure to get the right shot that I would love, her attention to detail and her professionalism impressed me and I was so happy that I chose her to do my head shots they came out so beautiful and wonderful every time I look at them it makes me happy. Thank you so much Sonia for taking such beautiful pictures of me and for making them look so professional yet capturing the look that I was going for I get so many compliments on my pictures and people always ask me who did them for me I will definitely be sending friends and family to you and will use you for any future photo sessions needed. if you’re looking for a new head shots or family photos I definitely recommend Sonia she’s wonderful she’ll get the perfect shot and she’ll make you or your family look wonderful. - Gabriela P 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Sonia is a gift to the photography world! I recently hired her for a client appreciation event and the results were amazing. Sonia showed up early to scout out the best location and lighting (we were outdoors at a park). She was organized and friendly and worked well with all my clients. I appreciated that she was able to efficiently communicate with my clients and their kids (big and small) - all my clients loved her and said she was so patient and funny. The photo quality was amazing and I will defiantly be using Sonia again in the future! - Vanessa O 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 SONIA is an absolute expert at her craft, as a first-time client, I was nervous and scared of how the process would be. I’ve had bad experiences with other photographers and wasn’t sure what my experience would be with Sonia, upon entering her studio she greeted me warmly and kindly and brought me to the back, she was constantly invested in who I was and I appreciated that about her. It wasn’t just a photo shoot it was a memory, she had fun with me making me laugh, and was very informative of her job helping me every step of the way. Also, she sat there and was patient with me through picking pictures and EVEN helped me decide when I was stuck. She is the true meaning of first-class I promise you this will be a memory. - Jesse H 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I was in need of new photos for my business branding, I was particularly looking for a photographer that would understand my vision and mission in life. I wanted photos that would reflect who I am and most importantly that would capture how and why I get to do what I do. I had been paying close attention to Sonia's work via the different social media platforms. I saw her creativity and was impressed with Sonia's work. I met with Sonia to discuss my vision and it was Amazing, she understood what I want to create, it felt as if I was having a conversation with my best friend. She gave me suggestions and we were able to create an amazing plan. The day of the photoshoot, was so much fun, I felt like a celebrity. The photos were amazing, she capture my heart in every single picture. Sonia over delivers in every aspect. I highly recommend using her services. I am definitely going to continue to work with Sonia in the future. - Ana R 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Sonia Tapia Photography has been one of the most exiciting and most enjoyable experiences I have ever had with a photographer. When I saw the photos the experience was even better. Thos photos have a magical influence that makes people happy. I love my photos! -Isabel D 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I always hated having my picture taken. This time I can say, I love it. Feeling strong, confident, and know who I am! Had a wonderful photograper Sonia Tapia, who was so patient, guided me through the poses, made this a fun experience. I can highly recommend her. Thank you Sonia for this fabulous experience! - Denise T 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Skills

  • photography
  • branding
  • content creator
  • social media
  • digital marketing
  • Photoshop
  • videography

Credentials

  • TEAM Referral Network member since 2021
  • Sonia Tapia Photography, Founder & CEO
  • Foothill Studios, Founder
  • California State University, LA B.S Computer Information Systems
  • Glendora Chamber of Commerce, member
  • Upland Chamber of Commerce, Member
  • NLBWA-IE, Ambassador
  • NLBWA-LA, member
  • NAWBO IE, member
  • Latina Golfers, member
  • WPPI International photo award winner
  • Professional Photographers of America, member

Interests

  • photography
  • networking
  • personal development
  • holistic health & wellness
  • plant-based cooking
  • animal rescue
  • reading fiction and non-fiction
  • writing
  • Zumba
  • hiking
  • travel

Experience

  • 14 years as professional photographer
  • Personal Branding Photography
  • Headshot Photography
  • Corporate Event Photography

Languages

  • English
  • Fluent Spanish