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’m not a coach, nor have the desire to be a coach, your curiosity and ability to ask powerful questions is rubbing off on me. In the following article, I share a story about a recent conversation that I had with a local patron at my neighborhood bar that turned into a Come To Jesus moment for him
Read MoreWhen looking to maximize the value of your lifestyle portrait session, Do the work beforehand. More on that in this article.
Read More“Character is what you do when no one is looking.” It truly represents who you are and how you respect others. The following article shares why this quote from David Horsager’s book, Trusted Leader, hangs on a wall in my apartment.
Read MoreDo you invest in creating branded swag items that you sell or share with your clients? The following article shares why you should also invest in creating compelling photographs of those items, too.
Read MoreIn this article, speaker, trainer and LinkedIn expert, Viveka Von Rosen, shares her thoughts on the experience of working with personal brand photographer, John DeMato.
Read MoreWhat is the value of investing in photos for your live event? In this article, I talk about ways that offer you additional value beyond that of simply leveraging them for your own marketing materials.
Read MoreEvery now and then, we all need a boost of motivation. The phrase, “You have what it takes,” provides that for me. More on that in this article.
Read MoreWhat are the interesting wrinkles and nuances that make you uniquely you? Show them in your photos. The following article shares an interesting wrinkle discovered about Mike Goldman in his strategy call.
Read MoreRecently, I had a chance to work with social media marketer and owner of ISellSocial, Ivonne Ribeiro. In this article, she shares her experience.
Read MoreComposition affects the emotional sentiment of your keynote photos. As a result, wide shots aren’t enough. More on that in the following article.
Read MoreAre you a member of the National Speakers Association? Attending Influence in Orlando? Are you in need of refreshing your image portfolio with new photos? I got you covered. Learn how in the following article.
Read MoreWhen creating an image portfolio, big smiles and badass faces aren’t enough. In this article, I talk about the importance of conveying aspects of your personality from shot-to-shot
Read MoreWhen looking to promote your book launch through photos, the cover and spine shots are important, but, it’s not the whole story. In this article, I point out another important aspect to capture in photos to leverage in your marketing campaign.
Read More“What should I do for photos when my budget is stretched thin and I can’t afford to hire a professional photographer to get the job done?” In this article, I share a conversation that centered around this topic while on the Technically Speaking podcast.
Read MoreProfessional portraits? Smartphone photos? When is the right time to use these image assets throughout your online presence? This article fleshes out some best practices.
Read MoreDo you go into live events without a photographer of your own and hope and wish that the house photographer captures a handful of photos that you can eventually use throughout your online presence? In this article, I talk about a better way to ensure quality results.
Read MoreIt’s hard to get your book to stand out from the crowded space of other titles that speak similarly about your lane of expertise. In this article, I talk about how one specific group of photos can help you to create distinction.
Read MoreHow do you bring out your true nature when you’re in front of the camera? I talk about 3 simple steps in my conversation with Brant Menswar and Jim Knight on their podcast, Thoughts That Rock.
Read MoreWhile 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.
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