015. How to Prepare For an Incredible Personal Brand Photoshoot

Today we are talking all about PHOTOSHOOTS! Some of you might be thinking “Ugh, I hate having my photo taken and therefore, would like to skip this episode.” And some of you might be thinking “Bring it on!! I’m so sick of using so many stock photos for my business.” Wherever you fall, get excited because this episode shares exactly how to prepare for a brand photoshoot. If you feel frustrated or overwhelmed when picking photos to use in your business, I’ve been there! I’ve been the person who has zero good headshots and a website FULL of free stock photos with nothing original to share on Instagram. Personal branding photoshoots have really transformed the way I’m able to market my business. In this episode, I give you my blueprint for planning your photoshoot. We cover how to pick your photographer, creating a shot list, picking props, choosing the location, and figuring out what to wear. Get ready to feel camera-confident (and online business confident) because you’re going to have photos that represent YOU! Episode Highlights: - The style of photography to look for when deciding who to work with - The number of photoshoots I’ve had for my business (it’s way less than you would think!) - How to decide exactly what images you need to get before stepping into your photoshoot - How I support my 1:1 clients during their branding photoshoots - Examples of props to make your photoshoot interesting and unique to your business - Key things to look for in a photoshoot location - What to AVOID wearing for your photoshoot so that you’ll look and feel your very best - How to totally transform an outfit without a wardrobe change Links Mentioned in Episode: - Get the show notes for this episode - See examples of photoshoot images in the show notes! - Visit Elizabeth’s website - Get my FREE No Fuss Instagram Planning Guide - Follow along with Elizabeth on Instagram If you're a new business owner who still doesn't have a website yet, I made something for you. It's a free 15-page guide that walks you through exactly what you need to launch your first website — what to skip, what actually matters, and the five steps to go from zero to live. No coding, no big budget, no perfection required. Plus you'll get 20% off my Showit templates inside! Get it FREE at https://elizabethmccravy.com/ Need some extra pages to improve or add onto your Showit website, BUT you’re not in the market for an entirely new template? You need my Add On Templates for Showit! You'll find add ons like speaker pages, podcast pages, quiz lead magnets, favorite things pages, Link in Bio pages, and more. Use the code “BBPOD”to save 15% on your add on or full site template for a limited time: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop