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Why business and pleasure DO go together
27 Mar 2019
MARKETING BOMBSHELL #1: Business and pleasure DO go together When people feel attached to you and not just your business, that’s super powerful. People are buying from YOU – not because you’re the only person on the internet selling what it is you do, but because you’re you. So, the…

Let’s talk about: SUCCESS
27 Feb 2019
Can we talk about success for a minute? What does success mean to you? Success is a funny old word isn’t it? It’s a word that can make us feel elated, excited, motivated, or it can make us feel awkward, boastful, and sometimes even unworthy. When we’re busy dreaming big…

Are you present in your business?
01 Feb 2019
“Wherever you are, you are here” – ‘You Are Here’, John Lennon ‘You Are Here’ was a love song written for Yoko Ono which appeared on John Lennon’s 1973 album, ‘Mind Games’. Its title was taken from an art exhibition he had held at the Robert Fraser Gallery in London…

Looking back on 2018 - how and why I’m reviewing my year
21 Dec 2018
Happy Winter Solstice! 2018 has been an incredible year of growth and personal development. But sometimes we get so caught up in the next goal, the next big job, that next milestone, that we can feel like we’re not really progressing. Sometimes it’s only when you stop and look back…

10 Things I’m Loving Right Now
18 Oct 2018
Recently on Instagram I’ve started a monthly ‘5 things I’m loving right now’ post, but I thought over here on my blog I’d do an extended ‘10 things I’m loving right now’, you lucky lot! Think of this is the director’s cut! So, here are 10 things that might be…

5 ways personal branding photography can boost your business
08 Aug 2018
A personal brand is exactly that, personal, which means YOU have to be in there! Having authentic images that are completely unique to you and tell your story, showing your clients who you are, who you work with and what it is that you do, creates a personal connection, makes…

What advice would you give your younger self?
04 Jul 2018
This July means it’s five years ago since I graduated [insert huge gasp of shock here]. There were times at university when I seriously questioned whether I was good enough and whether I was really cut out for this. I didn’t want to move away from home and I was…

Personal branding photography in London
25 May 2018
London. The Capital. The Big Smoke. The City That Never Sleeps (oh wait, that’s New York isn’t it?). When you think of London, what comes to mind? Those famous red buses and postboxes? Big Ben? Tower Bridge? Oxford Street? Monopoly? Abbey Road? The London Eye? The Queen and Buckingham Palace?…

How to use images more effectively on your website
20 Apr 2018
You’ve heard all about the need to have photographs on your website, right? But having knockout photographs is only half the story. When you pair these photos with a real strategy, that’s when the magic happens. It’s no secret that using photographs well on a website is great for your…

#marchmeetthemaker - the power of photography
23 Mar 2018
March is the month of the ’Meet the Maker’ series on social media. It’s a series that runs throughout March and is designed for creative entrepreneurs to tell their audience the behind the scenes story of them and their business on social media. With prompts for posts, such as: Day…

Where does the personal end and the brand begin?
16 Feb 2018
So, one question that seems to come up a lot with personal branding and social media is, “Where does the personal end and the brand begin?” The truth is that you are your brand. You are your own USP. Sure, there are plenty of people doing the same ‘thing’ as…

Barnum Humbug: life and business lessons from The Greatest Showman
31 Jan 2018
© 20th Century Fox Last week I treated myself to a little self-care time by going to see ‘The Greatest Showman’ at the cinema. What a wonderful piece of film - I’m STILL buzzing from it. Inspired by the rise and fall and rise again of the controversial circus impresario…

When should you invest in personal branding photography?
12 Jan 2018
A bank of beautiful personal branding photographs to use across your website and social media platforms is such an important and useful marketing tool. Not only will these images exude style and radiate confidence, they’ll also help position you as an expert in your field who’s ahead of the game. …

What will your business look like in 2018?
15 Dec 2017
I can’t believe we’re in December already. Is it just me or has 2017 flown by? As we hurtle towards the end of the year, now is a great time to take stock of where you’re at in your business. It’s important to celebrate your growth, development and success over…

Stepping out of your comfort zone
03 Nov 2017
David Bowie once said, “If you feel safe in the area you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel…

Why personal branding is SO important
20 Oct 2017
Why is personal branding photography so important for building your business? Personal branding photography is marketing YOU – it’s all about celebrating the very best of you and your business. You want to share your talents and passions with the world, to show your ideal clients what it means to…

Inspired by Steve Judge’s amazing story
12 May 2017
Image Source: www.triathloninspires.com When it comes to writing blog posts, someone once told me to, “write about what inspires you.” Well I was certainly inspired after meeting Steve Judge at a networking event a few days ago. Told that he may never walk again after a near-fatal car accident in…

“Help! I’m super camera-shy!” A mug’s guide to overcoming photo-shoot nerves.
03 Feb 2017
I want to be completely honest with you; nobody is 100% comfortable in front of a camera. Not even models. There, I said it! Everyone has insecurities and doubts about just how they’ll come across through the lens – do you know something? It’s completely normal. So the good thing…

How to Choose a Personal Branding Photographer
27 Jan 2017
So you’re looking for a personal branding photographer? Marvellous! But you don’t know where to start? Yep, tell me about it! Making sure you choose the right photographer is integral to the success of your shoot. At the end of the day, when all is said and done, all you…

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