Why you need to have a new headshot

Are you in need of a new headshot or personal branding photos for your business? Have you been putting it off due to lack of time? Did you know that I can have you in and out in a half hour. I will preplan the shoot out all you need to do is show up and I will help you select what you need to wear (if needed).

Many people feel that they do not need a new headshot or a personal branding session. It could be for many reasons, they like their photo. It could be that they can’t afford a new one or that they lack the time.

Let me ask you this, can you afford not to have a new photograph done? Allow me to elaborate on that. We all know that a good photograph sells. In fact psychology states that you will sell more with an excellent one.

A personal branding shoot will allow you to tell your business story through photographs. We all know that as humans we love a good story. We can’t help but to be interested. It leaves us wanting to learn more. This is how you want your clients to feel when they see your photos.

Let us break down the excuses. Could it be fear that is holding you back? Ask yourself why is the fear holding you back from what you really want? What will an amazing photograph of yourself do to your business? What if you could achieve all of your dreams with getting a new photograph. Can you see it now?

I see you being able to achieve your dreams and goals. When you do, you will be able to make more money by being better able to serve your ideal client. You will feel better about yourself.

Why Mindset matters

Mindset seems to be the hidden ingredient that no one talks about. It is the key to success. Without it we fail.

I was stuck in my own mindset for many years. I had no idea how to move forward. I was stuck inside and I could not get out. Until one day I started reading and researching on the topic and I taught myself how to climb out. It was a slow process, but I persevered and you can too. First you need to fail.

Did you know that we can succeed after we have failed.

Read that again. We need to fail first before we can succeed. These are the moments in which we learn. So please do not be hard on yourself when you do fail. I will give you my secret. When I fail. I allow myself a day maximum to sit and wallow in my own self pity. The next day I pick myself back up and I push myself to move forward. I ask myself what did I learn? How can I do things differently next time. Many people after they fail give up. The thing is you tried. It didn’t work. So try again a different way. It is like putting a puzzle together. Just because you can’t put the piece in the spot you think it goes in doesn’t mean that you will not try it again in another spot. Your life is the same. You deserve to have the success that you have always dreamed of. You just need to change your perspective on the outcome and where you would like to be.

We need to be open and willing to change in order to achieve our goals that we most desire. It will slowly start to happen before you even realize it. It will happen you just need to change a little bit in order to make it happen.

I promise you, you got this. You are closer than you think to your end goal!

What to wear

What to wear

Women for generations and generations have asked this simple question. “What do I wear?” It is common to gather up their closest friends and get their opinions. I get asked all the time, I am here to help you to select the perfect outfits for your session.

Allow me to break it down for you as there are so many options. As it can be overwhelming!

I will ask you to bring clothing that you love! It is important that you feel amazing and confident in what you are wearing during your session. Even if you feel unsure about something, bring it and we can try it on.

Do you have something in your closet that you love but it does not do up any longer? Bring it! I would love to photograph you in it! The amazing part about photos is that I do not have to photograph your back, so no one will ever know.

If you are still not sure what to wear, I have several dresses, tutus, shirts and options available for your session in my studio wardrobe. I can’t wait to show you!

I recommend bringing in jeans and your favourite top, dresses, gowns. Is there a problem area that you do not like? I can shape your body to slim you down. Clothing can help a bit in this process as well. Do you have a shawl that you want to bring? The options really are endless.

I personally love having options and together we go through them

My Why

My why

Many people go through their life not knowing their why. I too was one for many years in my life. It was a question that I asked myself often, why am I here? What am I to do on this earth? I’m sure you are asking yourself the same thing.

It wasn’t until my divorce and I did a lot of reflecting and growing into who I was supposed to be as a person, that I realized it was because of my past that I chose to help others. It did not surprise me in the least. I have always loved giving and helping others. I love to empower others to become their best possible self.

It was in this process of learning a business that I realized that I really enjoy the business part of my business. I never thought that I would ever. It slowly happened while I was trying to figure out why my business was not progressing where I wanted it to be. I took course after course trying to resolve it. This is when the unthinkable happened. Who knew?! Certainly not I. That I slowly evolved in this process. I like it as it is the same for all businesses. Like a cookie cutter, yielding the same results each time. It was at this time that I learned that I love sharing my extensive knowledge with others. This is where I started creating courses and coaching as well as offering personal branding shoots. These are some of my most favourite photos.

Sometimes it takes taking a step back to analyze yourself in a different light to realize what your purpose is. It can be easier to ask those closest to you to help you in the process.

Once you know this it is easier to move forward in your business and get the results that you desire.

Learn to take better photographs

You don’t need to spend big money for items that you think will help produce a better photo.

OMG!!! This looks amazing! ::as I drool over my latest obsession:: (that I think that I need) I need this! It will help bring my photos from drab to fab. Seriously they will be next level. I am certain that it will. All I need to do is find a way. I NEED THIS in my life NOW!

If only I could afford it. I can put it on my credit card… Wow! Look at this. It really is incredible. ::you start to take photos with the said item:: why is it not working. I thought if I purchased all the things that it would get easier. Now this is useless and I can’t do a thing with it. I just wasted all that money on something that I thought I needed, but did not. It is too late to even return it.

Now what am I going to do?!

We all have these moments of the bright shiny object syndrome. We think we need something, but really, we do not.

I often think when I have money sitting in my bank account that oh I can get a new lens.

Many people think that you need all this fancy gear for taking photos. Here is the BIG secret you don’t. Allow me to explain!

I now ask myself prior to purchasing new items for my business, will it make my ship go faster? If the answer is no than I do not purchase it. It has helped me save so much money! Nine times out of ten, I do not need this item. Can I hold off in buying this for today, how about tomorrow or even the day after that?

Try it, honest it really and truly works well for me.

What a good photograph can do for your brand

You just took a photo and you are looking at the viewfinder on the back of your camera and you hate the results. Frustration is an understatement!!!! All the curse words are flying out of your mouth. In fact, you want to throw the camera out the window, but you resist that urge.

You do not need to do that. You have three options:

1) hire some like myself to handle your personal branding photos

2) take a course to learn the basics so that you are able to improve your skills and gain more business, like Photography for Entrepreneurs.

3) stay frustrated.

That last option is not the best choice. It will keep you in a state of anger and not be very productive in your business or your personal life.

Do you love taking photos? Before I decided on becoming a photographer I remember trying to chase puppies (I used to breed dogs) and take their photos for an ad. It became a competition between my ex-husband and I. He used to get so frustrated. For those who are interested, I won!

There is a way to break down the process and make it possible for you to take amazing photographs for your business. You just need to learn the basics of lighting, the rules and what you really need so that you are able to do so. You realize that a good photo will help set you apart from your competition and you can finally start to sell more.

Close your eyes, you can just picture it, you just took the most incredible photo. All by yourself! Now look at you go, you are almost ready to cry happy tears. You did it, you really and truly did it.

All you needed was a little faith in yourself! You got this!

The psychology behind a good photograph

Have you ever wondered what the psychology is behind a good photograph? I will share with you my knowledge of this.

I scroll through my insta feed and I stop at one of my favourite brands. I let out a sign without realizing it. They got it all. Those photos are the bomb! How do they do that with every photo? – I think to myself. I just do not understand and that must take some serious time and effort.

I get asked all the time what is the psychology behind a good photo. A good photo will sell every single time.

When I create a shoot, I first map it out in my head and write it all down so I do not forget anything – I can be forgetful. I write out the poses that I would like, the clothes that the subject will be wearing, how their hair and make up will look like – pinterest is amazing for this. I do the same if it is a product shoot. I ask myself is there anything extra that I need for this shoot? This of course I do this after learning all the fundamentals of photography.

Close your eyes and think about this for a moment. Imagine your favorite brand, now pull up one of their images in your mind. What do you see? I see consistency, I see a certain style. In the end, I love every one of the photos that they post. But why can’t I achieve the same results.

You can if you have the drive and motivation to do so. When you put the time and effort into this, your ideal client will soon follow as they have fallen in love with your brand, just like the brand you fell for. This occurs as we love pretty things. We long for them.

In the near future this too can be you – Now image looking at your own insta feed and having all the feels. You have the most gorgeous feed! You simply can’t believe that you took these amazing photographs. You are beyond ecstatic with yourself and the results. You really did it and you think to yourself how amazing you are!

What to look for in a beauty photographer

What to look for in a beauty photographer

You have just made the decision to book a beauty shoot! Now you are thinking how do I select the perfect photographer?  There are so many options.

Allow me to help you.

Do you connect with the photographer and their style?

You want to make sure that you have a connection with him or her. If you don’t feel comfortable your photos will reflect it. You want someone who you can trust and help you to feel relaxed during your shoot. When this happens you are able to feel this confident in what you are doing and the fear melts away. This is where the magic can begin. You will be amazed at the final results

Are you comfortable with a male or female photographer.

Who would you feel more comfortable in front of? Think about it. You may not even realize that you have a preference. Weigh the options and make a decision based off of this. You want to make sure that you will be fully comfortable with your photographer.

If you don’t your photos will reflect that.

You really do get what you pay for. A photographer who is cheap is either not confident in their work or they are just starting their photography business. Make sure you do your research and find someone who is within your budget and offers you what you are looking for.

Style

What kind of photos do you love? Does the photographer that you have selected offer what you are looking for? If you still have questions you can request to see a whole session. This way you can learn a lot from this. How many images will be delivered. What kind of photos. This is a great way to learn what to expect from your own shoots. Do you like the photographers editing style?

All of these points are a must to figure out who you want to have as your photographer.