Photography & Social Media Tips & Ideas
On these pages I hope to share tips, ideas and photo shoots. I want to give you inspiration and how-to's, to elevate your brand visibility. To help other small business owners post with purpose through photography & social media.
Halifax Brand Photographer & the Bookkeeper
A Year of Brand Photography with Bookkeeper Signal Operations Numbers are my kryptonite. That’s why at this time of year, I rely on the number geeks to ensure all the lines in my year end spreadsheet are ready for the taxman. A few years ago I got a call from Erika to book a photoshoot.…
Why understanding the WHY behind your business matters
Do you have a group you bounce ideas off of? Like minded people that help you move forward in your business? If not, I highly recommend you find one (or start one)! Their value is golden. Why am I asking? Let me share a story. Recently I attended an overnight retreat for my entrepreneur networking…
Halifax Brand Photographer & the Pottery Artisan
Branding Photo Shoot with Laura Rae Studio. Creativity comes in all forms. Some use a camera, others a blob of clay. When Laura Rae throws her clay, amazing pottery happens. When I connected with Laura for her branding photo shoot I was immediately struck by the available light in her Halifax home studio. A photographers…
Halifax Brand Photographer & the Designer
Photography for designer NIS Interiors When I was asked to provide photography for designer Anais of NIS Interiors, it was like walking into a show home! (my favourite feature was the front closet converted into a coffee bar). A picture perfect home doesn’t happen by accident. Whether you are staging for a sale, redecorating, or…
Photography Pricing doesn’t have a MRSP
Pricing isn’t set in any magical stone. I’ve seen firsthand how personalized imagery can transform GenX women-owned small businesses. I have also seen how sometimes sticker shock becomes a barrier for them. Usually it is when there is a divide between understanding the difference between hiring a photographer for a family event rather than a…
Rocking your Online Presence
Why Personal Brand Photography for your Online Presence is Essential (No, selfies don’t count). In a world drowning in digital noise, your online presence is your headlining act. Breaking through that noise demands more than selfies or a generic stock photo. It demands a rockstar narrative. Visuals that resonate with your audience and defines your…
Pros & Cons when you Hire a Brand Photographer
As business owners, we want to capture the attention of our ideal customers. To hire a brand photographer is great way to elevate your social media and website. But what are the possible pros and cons. Let’s consider both, starting with some pros. Pros when you hire a brand photographer: Cons (when you don’t): When you…
3 Photo Tips to Elevate Your Social Media
Everyone is looking for photo tips to elevate your social media. We strive for the perfect Instagram grid. Beautiful, bright, airy images. But if you start with a photo that is flat, dark and dingy, you shouldn’t be asking how a filter can fix it, you should be asking, how can I make it better…
It’s not a hobby, it’s a BUSINESS
When my photography was a side hustle shooting weddings & families, it drove me crazy when my husband called it a hobby. He thought because I had a day job, I spent my weekends filling my hobby. The thing is, we don’t charge people for a hobby. At least not our worth. As a full time…