What should I know before hiring a Brand Photographer?

5 tips to consider before hiring a brand photographer

You are a small business owner looking for a way to reach your ideal audience. You have a website and social media platforms. Maybe even an email list and digital course. SO what’s missing? Is it you? Did you know that showing up as the person behind your business can increase website conversion as much…

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Benefits of Personal Brand Photography

female photographer, Allison Smith, shooting business lifestyle branding of female entrepreneur

Personal Brand Photography is a newer niche that still has people wondering, “what the heck is this”? Business owners have been having their picture taken to add to their website for as long as there have been websites. Before that it was for brochures and newspaper ads.  Over the last few years there has been…

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Post with Purpose through Photography & Social Media

Post with Purpose

I know you want to stand out on social media. To do that, you need to have a well thought out plan of what topics your clients want from you. You need photos that showcase you and your business, not the same stock photos every other small business is using. You need to post with…

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Imposter Syndrome in Social Media

Imposter Syndrome

“I don’t want to come across like I am bragging” How is Imposter Syndrome is effecting our social media consistency? I recently did some market research for a course I am working on. I was told that before I launch a new product I need to make sure there is an actual place for it…

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New Goal Setting with Analytics

New goal setting for small business owners using analytics

As a photographer, I am a visual person. Numbers are my kryptonite. As an entrepreneur I recognize the importance of tracking a few specific metrics, which inevitably mean numbers (god forbid, possibly even a spreadsheet). Goal setting with analytics for small business owners is an important way to prepare for, and measure growth. Today is…

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Vendor Tips for Live Events

Vendor tips for Live Events

When I was working on a business plan, preparing to launch Dandelion Digital, I played to my strength and experience…photography and social media for live events. Marketing Live Events on Social Media One of these live events was a craft show. I was so pumped to work with the organizers. Back in my employee days…

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