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What is Custom Business Photography and Is it Better than Stock Photos for Companies?
Not many people realize how easy and cost-effective it can be to get completely custom images for their company instead of using stock photos. Especially when it comes to larger companies, showing their own employees and CEO’s on their website brings a completely different feel than showing curated models pointing at a slide. In this Blog post, I’ll go over what custom business photography actually is, how it’s different than stock, and why you might want to choose one over the other…
21 Ways to Use Your New Headshots
Most people will use their headshot in a couple of places, but professional portraits can go much further! There are many situations where an updated headshot could be useful and this article will give you a great overview and some ideas to maximize your photo session investment. Below I go over twenty one ways to use your new headshot and why it’s a good idea to do so…
Brand Photography for Luz MediSpa
One of my favorite aspects of being a portrait photographer is being able to work with female business owners and be a small part of their journey. When Eileen reached out to me, she explained that she needed a bigger variety of images for her new website and that her current photos, while looking great, looked too much like stock images…
Brand Photography for Lindsey Wells, ND
Lindsey Wells is a naturopathic physician in Wilton Connecticut. She has a lengthy list of qualifications (as well as a book she wrote!) for her practice in integrative care for PANS/PANDAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Lyme Disease, neurodevelopmental disorders, and various chronic illnesses. And the reason she reached out to me was because she wanted professional images to use for her social media (specifically Instagram) account.
7 Ways to Use Your Personal Branding Photos
A Personal Branding photo session is an investment, not just in yourself, but also in your business. That being said, it’s one of the few investments you’ll make that is almost guaranteed to bring you a net positive result in both time and money…
5 Steps To Defining Your Personal Brand
Whether you’re just starting out with your own small business or are a seasoned entrepreneur, Personal Branding is one of the most important facets of making sure your venture is successful in the long run…
Personal Branding Photoshoot: Penny Goffman
This photoshoot is proof that almost anyone with an Instagram account can benefit from a Personal Branding portrait session. Penny Goffman is a Greenwich mom who’s been featured in the media for her fashion business and is now working as a community organizer and chair in fashion for HeyMama…
10 Types of Branding Photos Every Entrepreneur Needs
While each Personal Branding photo session is totally unique, there are 10 primary types of branding photos that almost every entrepreneur or small business owner needs to have. In this post, we’ll take a look at what these types of images are and why they’re important, with examples of each.
Brand Photography: Leann Kelly
A Personal Branding photoshoot is perfect for those of us who are transitioning into entrepreneurship. And that is exactly the reason why Leann reached out to schedule a session. She needed a full portfolio of highly custom images for her transition into the area of personal coaching…
Top 5 Complaints Clients Have About Photographers
Find out what the most common complaints I hear about previous photography experiences and how I structure my sessions to avoid these types of mistakes with each individual client.
Tips for Using Photography on Your Website
One of the best ways to use custom Personal Branding photography is on your business website. Not only does it look more cohesive than using stock photos, but it also makes your business seem more trustworthy…
Brand Photography, an Investment that Pays for Itself
What are some real world benefits of spending more to hire a professional photographer for personal branding? And why will that amount most likely directly lead to increased income, making it a very worthwhile investment?
How to Prepare for your Personal Branding Session
Find out exactly what you need to do before your Personal Branding photography session, how to best prepare, what meetings we will have, and how to guarantee a successful day ahead…
Necklace Tips for Portraits
Often selecting a necklace for portraits is difficult because it’s so hard to know whether a piece of jewelry will look right with the neckline, whether it will overpower the outfit, or maybe even cause problems when the person wearing it moves around…
The Best Way to Set Business and Personal Goals
Goals are something I take pretty seriously in both my personal life and my business. They define how I structure my day, what tasks I focus on, and essentially how I live my life…
What Makes a Photo Look Professional?
Professional photography means a lot of different things. But what most people don't realize is that having a fancy camera, doesn't mean you can produce professional-quality photographs…
Brand Photography: RememBAR
Personal Branding photo shoots come in all shapes and sizes. This is one of the main reasons why there is a set photography package that is then a fully custom session…
5 Elements of a Visually Consistent Brand
There is one thing that all successful businesses and brands have in common - visual consistency. Not only does it determine how recognized they are by their clients, but it also simplifies and makes things easier…
5 Things You Don't Need For Your Personal Branding Session
Sometimes, the very idea of scheduling a Personal Branding photo session seems positively overwhelming. And to be completely honest, most of them are, but things don’t have to be that way…
The REAL Reason We Hate Being Photographed
As someone who feels truly uncomfortable in front of the camera, I had to do a bit of soul-searching to discover the real reason WHY that is. In this post, you’ll find out the REAL reason why we are so miserable when it comes to photos of ourselves and what you can do about it…