Body Love CLE: Bikini Edition (PLUS Brunch Edition Launch!)

When Debi first asked me to team up with her for the Body Love CLE event she was working on, I immediately said yes. To be honest, I wasn't fully certain what this was all about, but I knew if she was hosting, it was bound to be amazing. She had a vision to empower women to find confidence within their own skin at any given moment, and that was certainly a message I could get behind.

Fast forward a few breaths to the realization that I just said yes to not only photographing an event but also speaking at said event and, let's just say I had to work on my own inner confidence a bit. I actually put the fact that I would be speaking into the back of my mind for a while as I wasn't really sure what I would actually talk about. Alas, Debi being Debi, had full faith in me, and somehow her confidence in and of itself is pretty much what got me through. But I digress.

This event was, hands down, an absolute turning point for me on so many levels. I was forced to face my fear of public speaking, I was given the opportunity to document an event I was so incredibly proud of, and photograph one of the most epic groups of women I have ever met. I say this with the utmost sincerity, I could not imagine a better group of women to launch the Body Love CLE series with. 

Debi led, literally, the most empowering yoga class I have ever witnessed - and probably one of the hardest! There was sweat, there was laughter, there was dancing, and an overall lightness in the room. She killed it and I could not be any more proud of her than I was that day.

As if that wasn't enough, Laura Payne, of Lo Down Living, led a beautiful group discussion, followed by Athleta popping by with a whole rack of their latest swimwear for everyone to try - and let me tell you, these women rocked these bathing suites like nobody's business!

Anyway, this was a long intro to a long photo series, so thanks for sticking with me! 

We just launched the date for our SECOND event: Body Love CLE Brunch, which will be held at the Harness Cycles Lofts in Ohio City. There is limited space, so grab your spot today by clicking HERE!!!

Details for BODY LOVE CLE: BRUNCH!

Location
Harness Cycle Lofts
2905 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113

Date & Time
Sun, September 23, 2018
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

 

Hope to see you there!!!

3 Tips for Creating Your Perfect Branding Session

It's easy to get swept up in the beauty of other businesses and entrepreneur's imagery and branding. They seem to have it all together, and that's what YOU want. So you do the obvious and find a photographer.... But how do you convey what you are looking for when you aren't exactly sure what you are looking for? Great question! 

3 Tips for Creating Your Perfect Branding Session

  1. DO YOU & Get Specific! Don't try and copy what someone else has done. Sure, you may like their photos, and they may seem perfect, and there is a good chance they are. But they are perfect for THEIR brand, THEIR voice, THEIR image.
    If you are going to create an inspiration board, be specific about why you like each image. Is it the colors, the decor, the emotion...? Really pin-point why you choose to add that as inspiration and how it may correlate to your own brand. 
  2. Know Your WHY. Know why you are getting these images. Are you looking for photos of YOU? Are you looking for custom stock imagery that fits your brand? Do you need images for specific blog posts or future posts that need to be cohesive to your overall image? Are you looking for a large collection to disperse over social media? Do you need to feature other brands or sponsors you are working with? Don't be shy and list it ALL out!
  3. Find the RIGHT Photographer. You are going to want to find a photographer who's style is one that you love, who can help you hone in on your vision and bring it to life, who is going to go through all the details of your brand. Your photographer should be someone you want to develop a relationship with, someone you can connect with, and someone who is equally as excited about watching your brand flourish. It should be a relationship you are equally as excited about and invested in. 

I LOVE talking branding and business so if you are ready to dive in and start talking about YOUR branding experience, shoot me a message!