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Take It Personally Maddie Peschong
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Take It Personally, hosted by professional brand photographer Maddie Peschong, shares advice every Thursday to help you grow your personal brand to stand out from the noise and thrive, even in the most saturated markets. Episodes feature business and marketing advice, branding expertise, and real stories and inspiration from creative professionals all over the world.
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#127: Make Your First $500 with Brand Photography - Here's How
If you're looking to pivot into personal brand photography, I'm running a live mini-workshop running from June 10-14 to help you make your first $500. This episodes walk you through what will be covered in the training to help you successfully transition into the personal brand photography niche and ultimately start making money. Listen in to this episode to get an overview, and be sure to sign up for the free Brand Photography Jumpstart Mini Course here.
Highlights from this episode:
00:00 Embarking on the Personal Brand Photography Journey
00:54 Introducing the Brand Photography Jumpstart Mini Course
02:58 Day 1: Establishing Your Position as a Brand Photographer
04:04 Day 2: Crafting Your First Brand Photography Package
05:04 Day 3: Identifying and Connecting with Your Ideal Client
06:34 Day 4: Marketing Strategies for Brand Photographers
08:00 Day 5: The Importance of Building Your Personal Brand
CONNECT WITH MADDIE:
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Brand Photography Jumpstart: Free training to help you make your first $500
The Ultimate Personal Brand Session Shot List: 10 must-have images
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#126: Are Your Thoughts Making Your Business Harder?
This episodes discusses the transformative impact of positive thinking and mindset work on running a photography business. When running your own business, it can be easy to have negative thoughts, get discouraged, or experience jealousy. I think everyone's been there.
But learning to recognize unhelpful thoughts and reframe them can make a huge impact on how you show up in your business. This episode shares tips for overcoming these challenges. Here are the highlights:
01:11 The Impact of Mindset on Business Success
03:56 Navigating Negative Thoughts and Reframing Your Mindset
10:39 Practical Steps to Shift Your Business Mindset
13:27 Real-World Examples of Mindset Shifting in Action
15:56 Encouragement to Embrace Mindset Work for Business Growth
CONNECT WITH MADDIE:
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LINKS:
Join the Rebrand waitlist here: opening June 2024
The Ultimate Personal Brand Session Shot List: 10 must-have images
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#125: Can You Be a Brand Photographer if You're not a Branding Expert?
I'm talking about the misconception that you need to be a branding expert to excel in brand photography. Your business background and marketing knowledge can be sufficient. And truly what brand photography comes down to is asking the right questions and understanding the client's goals. Crafting strategic brand sessions is key!
If you're willing to think strategically with your brand sessions and figure things out, brand photography is definitely for you, even if you don't feel like a branding expert. Here are the highlights of this episode:
00:30 Overcoming the Brand Expertise Myth
00:59 The Power of Asking the Right Questions
02:17 Embracing New Challenges in Brand Photography
02:56 Creative Approaches to Unfamiliar Industries
04:19 Leveraging Existing Resources for Inspiration
05:50 The Importance of Strategy in Brand Photography
07:31 Adopting a Figure-It-Out Mindset
CONNECT WITH MADDIE:
Instagram
Website
LINKS:
Sign up for the free training: Plan a Strategic Brand Session
Join the Rebrand waitlist here: opening June 2024
The Ultimate Personal Brand Session Shot List: 10 must-have images
Full show notes -
#124: Everything Changed When I Started Doing THIS for Brand Sessions
As a baby brand photographer, I would sometimes get frustrated after delivering photos to clients and having them not use their photos. It wasn't because they didn't like the photos. They sent positive reviews and sent referrals even. But they wouldn't post their photos.
The consensus was often that they were overwhelmed, didn't know where to start, or were busy with the next step in their business by the time they got their images back. I even implemented additional steps like offering post-session strategy calls, Loom videos, and an after session guide, but it still wasn't working.
It wasn't until I switched around my approach that I was able to not only better plan for my client's brand sessions but also help them have a plan for when they got their images back. This episode is talking about what I changed. Here are the highlights:
00:36 Enhancing Brand Sessions with Post-Session Support
02:25 A Lightbulb Moment for a New Approach
02:58 The Power of the Discovery Call
05:09 Designing Sessions with Strategy and Purpose
06:09 The Importance of Asking the Right Questions
10:51 The Impact of Strategic Planning on Brand Photography
CONNECT WITH MADDIE:
Instagram
Website
LINKS:
Sign up for the free training: Plan a Strategic Brand Session on May 21st at 12pm CST
The Ultimate Personal Brand Session Shot List: 10 must-have images
Full show notes -
#123: Hear from my Real Client! Why Your Brand Sessions Need Strategy
Cassie Beech, owner of Made with Grace and Grit, is a brand photography client of mine and joined me for a conversation about the significance of brand photography in business.
Cassie shares her initial struggles with DIY brand content and the transformation after adopting a strategic approach to brand photography, which includes collaboration and planning, professional hair and makeup, and selecting optimal locations. We delve into how strategic, professional brand photos can boost business image, attract the ideal clients, and provide a bank of quality content for various marketing needs. Here are the highlights from this episode:
00:32 The Power of Interior Design and Personal Connections
01:18 Interior Design vs. Interior Decorating: Cassie's Expertise
02:36 Strategic Brand Photography and Interior Design Synergy
03:52 Elevating Business with Strategic Brand Photography
15:50 Maximizing Brand Potential with Professional Photography
23:11 The Strategic Edge in Brand Photography
CONNECT WITH CASSIE:
Instagram
Website
CONNECT WITH MADDIE:
Instagram
Website
LINKS:
Sign up for the free training: Plan a Strategic Brand Session on May 21st at 12pm CST
The Ultimate Personal Brand Session Shot List: 10 must-have images
Full show notes -
#122: How Rachael Transformed Her Brand Session Experience
Rachel, of Rhody Ray, shares her journey from having a scattered approach to photography to niching down and strategizing her brand photography business. Through the Build a Strategic Brand Session training and Rebrand coaching, Rachel was able to have a plan to transition from wedding photography to brand photography, while keeping her clients top of mind.
Rachel discusses the challenges of shifting her brand's focus, the importance of strategic planning and client questionnaires, and how pitching to potential clients has enhanced her business and confidence. Her experience with returning clients since her strategic pivot showcases the long-term benefits and growth opportunities in brand photography. Here are the episode highlights:
00:34 Rachel's Journey Before and After Rebrand
04:03 Transitioning from Wedding to Brand Photography
06:25 The Power of Pitching and Embracing Rejection
11:27 Gaining Confidence and Strategy Through Training
19:47 Evolving Brand Photography with Strategy
25:46 Attracting and Retaining Dream Clients
CONNECT WITH RACHAEL:
Instagram
Website
CONNECT WITH MADDIE:
Instagram
Website
LINKS:
Sign up for the free training: Plan a Strategic Brand Session on May 21st at 12pm CST
The Ultimate Personal Brand Session Shot List: 10 must-have images
Full show notes
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