Welcome to the Deliver Magic blog, where experts who speak, coach, train, consult, and write books will find actionable insights to elevate their personal brands through visual storytelling. From strategy tips and branding photography to live event coverage and storytelling techniques, discover step-by-step guides designed to help you align what you say with how you show up in photos. Get ready to unlock the magic behind creating a cohesive visual identity that drives engagement, builds credibility, and inspires your audience. #DeliverMagic
The balance between humility and confidence is key when building a fulfilling business and life. That’s why I’m grateful for this constant reminder living on a wall in my apartment. In the following article, I share the story behind selecting a photo taken while shooting Jim Knight’s book, Leadership That Rocks.
Read MoreWhile it would be nice to have some magical intervention for inspiration, it takes more effort than hoping and wishing to move an idea forward. The following article talks about how a quote from Tamsen Webster’s book, Find Your Red Thread, serves as a constant reminder of this.
Read MoreWhen you create a long-term relationship with a trusted photographer, that creates a consistent pathway to produce a treasure trove of images to support and enhance your personal brand. This article shares the value received by one of my long-time clients, Phil M. Jones.
Read MoreI constantly remind my clients that we need to capture candid photos that show their audience how the sausage is made. As a result, I decided to do the same thing with my book boudoir sessions. This article shares the experience while photographing Joe Mull’s book, Employalty.
Read MoreIt’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. A quote from Brant Menswar’s book, Black Sheep, is a great reminder of this lesson. I talk about it in the following article.
Read MoreCreating photographs while holding your book online are important visual storytelling assets to share. But photos that capture you pretending like you’re reading it is a bad look. This article shares why.
Read MoreIt’s easy to lose focus and spend time on unimportant tasks. That’s why it’s critical to be the ball. The following article shares a story about the emotional significance of a book boudoir photo taken from Rachel DeAlto’s book, Relatable.
Read MoreBusiness affects life…life affects business. This was a huge lesson for me to learn once I quit my job - and a quote from Jeff Shaw’s Book, The Self-Employed Life, is an important reminder. I talk about it in the following article.
Read MoreDuring the book boudoir sessions, I get to cherry pick quotes to photograph. Sometimes, these quotes resonate with me on a deeply personal level. In the following article, I share the story behind why a quote from Jason Hewletts’ book, The Promise, currently lives as a print on a wall in my apartment.
Read MoreYou know that high-quality images are important to promote your business and brand. But, are you maximizing the value of your investment? Found out after reading the following article.
Read MoreWhat’s better than one book during a book boudoir session? Multiple copies of the same book! In this article, I share some photos taken during a recent session with the Skyeteam’s new book, You, Me, We.
Read MoreOne of my favorite book photos I’ve captured is from Exactly What To Say by Phil Jones. The following article explains why a printed photo of the words “Just Imagine” from his book lives on a wall in my apartment.
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Read MoreRegardless of the photographer’s camera, lenses and lighting gear, it’s not about the tech you should focus on…it’s always the operator. I explain more in this article.
Read MoreWhy do I need so many images in my content portfolio? Isn’t it overkill? It’s not about the amount, it’s about the options. More on that in the following article.
Read MoreWorking on adding a product or service offering? Then look to a photographer to capture the visual assets you need to support the marketing of that new thing. More on that here.
Read MoreHaving trouble developing an idea? Add a shot clock to the mix to get it done. I talk more about this concept in the following article.
Read MoreWhen creating assets for your book launch, photos of the pull quotes are a welcomed asset. I talk more about this in the following article.
Read MoreWhat separates your book from others in your space? Show it through book boudoir photos. The following article shows how we achieved this goal with Lou Diamond’s book, Speak Easy.
Read MoreShooting a cool book cover is a fun experience. Shooting a cool book cover with another cool hardcover underneath is magical. More on that in this article.
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