4 Reasons Not to DIY Your Personal Branding Photos

So, you’re in the process of building and improving your personal brand. Since your brand is all about you, you know that photos are an essential piece of the puzzle.

We live in a very visual world and it can be tempting to try and take care of your photography yourself but there are a few downsides to going the DIY route. 

When you’re building a personal brand, it’s important to view it as an investment. When you build your brand on a strong foundation, you get to reap the rewards later on. 

Why a Professional Personal Branding Photographer is a Must

1. You receive high-quality photos

When you hire a professional photographer to assist you with your personal branding photos, you will have access to high-end equipment that produces quality results. Grainy and blurry photos will not help you create the first impression you’re hoping for. Plus, investing in a professional photographer now, will leave you with professional photos that you can use across all of your marketing material for years to come, both online and off.

2. Benefit from professional guidance and experience

Professional photographers know how to achieve the best results, which means you get to benefit from this experience. If you’re not used to being in front of the camera, a photographer can provide you with guidance that will ensure your photos perfectly portray what your personal brand is all about. 

3. Your photos are professionally edited

Editing software is not only complicated but it can be pricey too. When you hire a professional photographer, they will expertly edit your photos in subtle ways that will highlight your best features. They can get rid of blemishes and imperfections that might stand out in photos.

4. The right lighting is everything

Lighting is an essential component of good photography. By hiring a professional, you will have access to a studio that has the perfect lighting for personal branding photos. A photographer will also have additional equipment such as reflectors, which can also completely change the end result. 

Photography might sound like a simple and small part of this journey but it’s important, especially if you want to make a good first impression.

What Kimberly Marsh Photography can do for you

Kimberly will sit down with you to learn who you are personally and how you want to portray your business. Branding photos show the world who you are and what you do before they even walk in to do business with you. Kimberly can give you those images. Don't show the world cell phone images or stock photos you found online. Show them you!! 

The Personal Branding program Kimberly created gives you a bank of images that you can use on your social media, website and even business printed items like business cards, banners, mailers and even billboards. Sure you can hire someone for each individual specific need but Kimberly works as your own personal photographer and when you are a part of the branding program you get those images at a better rate than anyone else. 

With the branding program you meet with Kimberly once, sometimes twice a month and you end up with enough images to post every other day. No more taking a quick selfie or trying desperately to throw something together to post. You will a consistent look to your social media and website that will draw in customers to your business. 

How do I learn more or sign up?

All of the information you need is on the website. 

Click here to be taken right to the Personal Branding Page. 

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