Episode 161: The Right Way to Prep for a Brand Photoshoot with Trish Taylor

Prepping for a brand photoshoot takes more than a little planning if you want to create successful and strategic content for your business. In this episode of The Brand Strategy Podcast, Trish Taylor joins us to discuss how confidence plays a large role in the outcome of your brand photoshoot, plus the step you need to take to make the most out of your shoot! How do you show up? It’s all there, within you, but it’s about cultivating the trust within yourself. Listen to you and your intentions. Cultivate Confidence Your confidence plays a major role is how you approach and show up to a photoshoot. If you’re confident in your brand, your photos should embody that confidence. Many times, entrepreneurs are scared to show up on camera, but there might be a bigger reason for that lack of confidence that we need to explore. Let’s start by taking a few action steps to building your confidence. * Write a testimonial for yourself.* Write affirmations on post its to support yourself and boost yourself.* Update your style. Once you’ve built that confidence, you’re ready to start planning for your brand photoshoot! Planning Your Shoot I’t’s important to go into your brand photoshoot with a plan and/or goal for the photos. Aren’t sure what this means for you? Ask yourself the following questions: * How do you want them to look?* How do you want them to feel? What comes out of your photoshoot hinges on the intention behind it. Once you’ve determined your intention, it’s time to figure out the logistics! * How many photos?* How long of a shoot?* Who is going to do this?* Where will you shoot the photos?* What categories will I talk about?* What clothes will I wear? Tell Your Story We’ve all been hit with the guilt of comparison in this industry, but it’s important to remember to tell your story. Stop trying to tell someone else’s story with your brand. Craft your brand photoshoot to match who you are when you’re considering the logistics of the shoot! Show up in what makes you feel good.Let’s redesign what professional looks like for you. Catch the Show Notes Get to Know Trish (0:56) Cultivating Confidence (9:09) Mistakes in Prepping for a Brand Shoot (13:34)– Stop looking at others for inspiration that don’t reflect you.– Not looking at how you want to tell your story How to Start Planning (17:17) Be Intentional (21:01) Encouragement for Confidence (25:15) RESOURCES MENTIONED trishtaylor.co Instagram.com/trishtaylor.co FOLLOW ALONG Brand Strategy Podcast Instagram Pinterest Leave...