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
While I normally photograph experts who speak, train, write books, coach and consult, the approach to capturing those moments that matter can be applied to a variety of business owners looking to promote themselves through visual assets. I talk more about it in the following article.
Read MoreFor one reason or another, many experts approach their upcoming portrait session as if they’re attending a funeral. It’s filled with dread. In this article, I talk about how to reframe this story in their minds to create a more positive approach to the session.
Read MoreNot every successful portrait session needs to be hours on end with 75 outfit changes, multiple locations and thousands of photos taken. In this article, I talk about how an hour is all you need to create magical photos.
Read MoreHow well does your website images position you as an authority in your space? Not sure? Then it’s time to conduct an audit. More on that in this article.
Read MoreIn order for a branded lifestyle portrait session to be successful, there needs to be one key ingredient that’s part of the proceedings. This article shares that key ingredient.
Read MoreDo you have branded materials? If so, get them photographed during your next portrait session. The following article shares one unique example.
Read MoreBeing a business owner is, oftentimes, a lonely place, as well as a confusing one, too. But, in this article, I talk about the importance of asking for help from colleagues and friends in order to help get yourself unstuck and back on the path to evolution.
Read More“...I only need 3-5 photos, and I’ll have enough to share online.” I’ve heard this statement many times in conversation with expert-based business owners. In this article, I talk about what’s WRONG with this line of thinking.
Read MoreIn order to create a diverse and compelling image content portfolio, it’s important to create a mixture of staged, portrait images and real-life photos capturing you being caught in the act of transforming the lives of those you serve. This article shares a recent session that accomplishes both objectives.
Read More”In the end, you just have to do it.” There is a specific reason why these words by Maurice Jager live on a wall in my apartment. I talk about it in the following article.
Read MoreReady to book your next portrait session. Before you do, the following article shares one way to ensure that it becomes a valuable and worthwhile investment of your time and money.
Read MoreRenovating a home is never an easy process. As soon as the pry bar and hammer come out of the toolbox, it’s full of hiccups every step of the way. In this article, I share behind-the-scenes photos of the renovation project happening in my childhood home.
Read MoreHow do you spend time in front of the camera during your portrait session? If it’s all about headshots and portraits where you’re looking into the camera, this article shares why you’re leaving valuable opportunities to create compelling imagery that speaks to your audience on the table.
Read MoreWhile there are many factors that lead to a successful portrait session, there is one, primary objective that must be met - your image portfolio needs to DANCE. What do I mean by that? I talk about it in the following article.
Read MoreHaving trouble figuring out the way you want to convey your personality in your image content. In this article, I talk about how to answer that question for yourself.
Read MoreWhile headshots, portraits and candid lifestyle photos showing how you serve your clients are essential to your image portfolio, this articles shares another option that helps to add another creative visual layer to how you connect with your audience through photos.
Read MoreWhat is the value of a professional photographer? They see moments and opportunities that you don’t. More on that in the following article.
Read MoreCreating podcast cover art is an important step in the visual branding of the show. But picking the right photo for it can be tricky. The following article shares 3 potential options.
Read MoreWhen updating your website, it’s not enough to invest in photos of yourself. Also account for all of the products and services you provide, too. This article shares more about that.
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