The Traveling Brand Photographer’s Blog
“The Evolution of Personal Branding”
"Personal branding" may seem like a buzzword, but in reality, it has been around forever. As Melonie Dodaro, CEO of Top Dog Social Media, puts it, "Personal branding used to be something that was reserved for celebrities, speakers, authors and other public-facing...
5 Reasons It’s Okay To Switch Careers
It seems like our whole lives, we are prepared for and focused on finding our specific career path - the one that was meant just for us, that will bring us satisfaction, joy, and (hopefully) put bread on the table! There is an overwhelming feeling that, once you’ve...
We Love This Pre-Branding Session Advice
Heading into a branding photo shoot can be intimidating. It can be difficult to determine how you are going to visually express the values and message of your brand. But, as registered Coach Vanessa Baron states, professionally branded images are a way to bolster the...
7 Signs It’s Time to Update Your Family Portraits
We update our lives all the time. Phones, software, resumes, homes, offices - there are a lot of things we enjoy keeping current. The same can be said for your family portraits! Family portraiture is unique in that it provides a tangible and visual history of your...
How Psychology Can Help You Overcome Fear of the Lens
What if there was a way that psychology could help you feel more comfortable when being photographed? Peter Hurley, a professional photographer, and Anna Rowley, a psychologist, think they’ve found a way that the study of the mind can help you boost your...
5 Easy Tips to Look Your Best in Photos
“I’m just not photogenic enough.” This fear is one of the top reasons why entrepreneurs avoid polishing up their personal brand or using their image in their professional marketing and branding. Being “photogenic” isn’t a quality that some of us are born with and...
The Only Color Tool You’ll Ever Need
If you can’t tell by how much we write about it, we’re big fans of the role color plays in your branding and marketing. Whether you’re designing your brand in its entirety, organizing a specific campaign or event, or crafting promotional materials, choosing colors...
Brainstorming a Business
We talk a lot about how to successfully brand your business. But, what if you’re still at the stage where you don’t yet have a business to brand? Thankfully, sitting down and brainstorming business ideas is the perfect chance to sit down, get creative, and consider...
Brainstorming Your Brand
We hope that you’re as excited for next Tuesday as we are! We’ve been working hard over the last few months to put together an event - First Impressions for the Fempreneur - that will truly help you connect with your brand, understand how effective branding can be...
Do You Have a Fear of Being Photographed?
"Your image is the first impression to the world. Often there is fear or awkwardness surrounded with being in front of the camera. Working together, you overcome that. You feel beautiful, comfortable and relaxed. My expertise allows me to capture your essence, it...
How to Make the Most Out of a Networking Event
If you’re in the world of business, chances are you’ve engaged in networking at one point or another. It’s an important activity for all working individuals, but especially for entrepreneurs. Successful networking gives you a chance to build meaningful connections...
What is a Branded Headshot?
I sometimes ask clients with whom I have an especially good relationship why they chose me to be their photographer. Many of them mention that they checked out my portfolio and liked my work, read good reviews, or received a recommendation from a friend. Countless...