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Tuesday Truth: Your photographer isn’t responsible for how you feel about yourself…
That’s a bold statement, right, obviously we want you to love your photos… but, you know, it’s totally normal to have those moments where we’re like, “Hmm, is that really me?” (especially when you’re used to seeing yourself from a selfie POV). But here’s the thing – it’s not the photographer’s job to fix how…
Read MoreGoing with your gut, how small decisions can change your life
We all have that one friend who is ahead of the curve, the one with the amazing ideas and the one who pushes you as well. Let me introduce Jenny Palmer Jenny has been training people locally for over 20 years and online since before the C-word. Back in 2016 she asked me to take photos…
Read MoreWhat IS personal brand photography?
If you made it this far you’ve probably heard of Personal Brand Photography? No, it’s not just a fancy term for taking photos for your business. Personal brand photography is all about capturing the essence of you and your brand in a way that makes people stop and say, “Wow, I need whatever they’re selling!”.…
Read MoreKnow, Like, Trust and Brand Photography
“What on earth is the ‘know, like, trust’ factor, and how can it possibly help my business?” Well, let me break it down for you. In today’s digital age, consumers want to feel connected to the brands they support. Your ideal clients want to KNOW who they are buying from. They want to LIKE the…
Read MoreSelfies vs Brand Photography
Phones are great right, perfect for capturing day-to-day content, selfies for the stories, behind the scenes.. so a few selfies for your business will do won’t it…. you don’t need professional photos… Step away from the selfie I mean, sure, you might look cute with that Snapchat filter, you’re in total control of the image and it…
Read MoreYour brand isn’t about you…
Now, hear me out. I know I always bang on about being your brand, embodying your business and it’s ethos. I’m not retracting that statement, and in order to attract people who you want to work with and value your product or service you need to be yourself. Plus, it’s EXHAUSTING trying to create content.…
Read MoreWhat even IS a brand?
When you think of a brand you might go back to it’s origins in branding livestock… or maybe “oh a big business like Coca-cola”. Wherever you look we are inundated by brands. From the iconic London Underground font to the trademarked colour of a Cadbury’s purple wrapper. These visuals are ingrained into our daily lives.…
Read MoreBrand Photography in Lymington with Varvara Coaching
Meet Varvara, Half Greek Half English – Greek holistic sea goddess with a twist of English fine china. I was introduced to V just as I was leaving my full-time job and taking the plunge into working for myself full time.. and she was in a similar situation. Going through massive change, changing her life and…
Read MoreBut, I hate having my photo taken…
I’m going to let in on a secret… OK, not a HUGE secret… I HATE having my photo taken. So I’m over here preaching about how you need to be visible for your business, and how I can help you build brand visibility, trust and connection with your ideal clients without actually practicing what I…
Read MoreBranding: Pivoting, pyramid bags and the British obsession with tea.
As much as we probably don’t want to … let’s cast our minds back to 2020. I was still working for someone else, WFH had become the norm and many businesses HAD to pivot. Let me introduce Tips & Leaves, you may remember their wonderful café in Lyndhurst (where the delicious Renoufs is now) and…
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