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You are not too old to have a brand portrait photoshoot for your business

August 30, 2023

As a professional female portrait photographer, it’s time to address it:

You are not to old, too young or too late to start (or re-launch) a business, website, or have a professional photoshoot!

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In Business Headshot, Business Portrait, Corporate portraits Tags Brand portrait photography, Brighton photographer, Linkedin picture, Linkedin portrait, Business headshots, Relaxed headshots, Brighton headshots, Brand photography, Commercial headshots, Commercial Photography, Commercial portrait photographer, Female photographer, Soulful portraits, Soulful headshots, Soulful portrait photography, Women in business photography, female photographer, Corporate Headshots, Headshots, Hove photographer, Sussex photographer, Personal Branding Photography UK, UK Photographer
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Professional lifestyle business portrait photography Brighton

Lifestyle portrait photography with productivity coach and artist from Brighton

May 25, 2022

This portrait photos session was spontaneous! It was unique. It was honest. And I loved that.

Yes, you heard it right.

You can spend a lot of time planning, designing and organising your professional portrait photoshoot or…

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In Brand Portrait Photograph, Branding, Lifestyle photoshoot, Lifestyle Photographer Tags Brighton headshots, Brighton Sussex Headshots, Business portrait photography, Photographer and Videographer, Female photographer, Personal Branding portrait photographer, Commercial Photography, Camera shy, Lifestyle business headshots, Brighton photographer, UK Personal Branding Photographer, London Personal Branding photographer
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Avoid boring social media videos with these 4 tips by UK commercial photographer and videographer

February 23, 2022

Did you know that you only have few milliseconds to catch someone attention with video???

I know... that’s not a lot at all!!!

As professional commercial photographer and videographer from Sussex, sunny Brighton and Hove, it makes me sad seeing so many business owners overcoming fears of facing camera and investing so much energy to create social media videos BUT not seeing any engagement.

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In Branding, Videography, Visibility tips Tags Brighton videographer, Brighton filmaker, Commercial Photography, commercial videography, Website video, Female videographer, Personal Branding Photographer, Personal Brand Videographer, Brand video
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Soulful and relaxed professional female personal brand portrait and headshot photography UK Sussex Brighton and Hove

3 steps to make your small business visible online - Sussex Professional Photographer and Videographer

August 17, 2021

What if Instagram or Facebook shut down tomorrow? All your amazing content & followers (aka potential clients) disappear over night! Read this… I have few solutions for you.

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In Branding Photography, Branding, Brighton Photographer, Business Networking Event, Commercial Photography, Female Photographer, Visibility coaching, Visibility tips, Corporate portraits Tags Brighton photographer, Small business, Sussex business, Brighton business, Online business, Visibility tips, Commercial Photography, Personal Brand Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Female Networking, Female photographer, Local business, Brighton and Hove, Brighton portrait, Headshot photographer, Commercial photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Business coach, Small business online, Online business owner
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Relaxed soulful professional branding portrait and headshot photographer Brighton Hove Sussex UK

Lifestyle Brand Portrait Photosession with Interior Designer from Brighton Sussex UK

July 5, 2021

As a Brighton based female portrait photographer, I was incredibly excited when another local Brighton-based female business owner got in touch about a lifestyle brand photoshoot for pictures to use for her interior design company website & social media, Elixir.

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In Brand Portrait Photograph, Branding, Branding Photography, Brighton business, Brighton Photographer, Business Headshot, Business Portrait, Commercial Photography, Female photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Sussex business, Women photographer Tags Interior Designer, Local business Sussex, Lifestyle Brand Photography, Lifestyle headshot, indoor portrait photosession, Indoor brand photosession, Indoor portraits, Sussex local business, Brighton local business, Small business, Headshot photographer, Female photographer, Female Portrait Photographer, Designer, Hove photographer, Hove portrait photographer, Hove small business, Commercial Photography, Business headshot, commercial headshot
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How much you should spend on personal brand portrait photoshoot in UK

May 12, 2021

Whether you are a yoga teacher, holistic therapist, business coach, virtual assistant…. purpose driven business owner like me, I invite you to put aside a budget for a professional brand portrait photo session. And here is my WHY:

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In Branding, Brighton business, Brighton Photographer, Brighton Videographer, Business Networking, Commercial Photography, Female Photographer, Hove photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Personal Branding, Personal Journey, Personal story, Professional Photographer, Sussex photographer, Sussex business, Sussex Videographer, Visibility coaching, Visibility tips Tags Website brand images, Website images, Commercial Photography, commercial headshot, Profile picture, Re-branding website, Brighton Headshots, Brighton photographer, Sussex brand photographer, Brighton and Hove photographer, Personal Branding Portrait, Personal Branding Photographer, Female photographer, Visibility coach, Visibility mentor, Small business Sussex, Sussex small business, Sussex business, Brand photoshoot prices, Portrait photoshoot price, Personal Brand Photography price
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Womxn empowering womxn to make a difference - brand photo session in Brighton Hove Sussex

Womxn empowering womxn to make a difference - brand photo session in Brighton

May 2, 2021

Are you a female entrepreneur struggling to embrace your own power?

Then this blog is for you!

Visibility is something that womxn have to consistently work for.

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In Visibility coaching, Branding, Branding Photography, Outdoor portrait, Personal Branding, Outdoor photoshoot, Female photographer, Comercial Photography Tags Brighton photographer, Sussex photographer, Personal Branding Photographer, Commercial Photogrpahy, Female Photographer, Visibility coach, Empowering womxn, Commercial Photography, Brighton Hove Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Seven Sisters Cliffs, Brighton Hove beach, Professional Portrait Photographer
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Stepping confidently in front of the camera with Brighton female portrait photographer

April 14, 2021

I have made it my mission to make people feel at ease during a shoot. I work to enhance and empower people, so that they can step into their own limelight and shine in their own unique way.

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In Branding, Authentic portraits, Brighton Photographer, Brighton business, Comercial Photography, Female Photographer, Outdoor Portrait Tags Camera shy, Women in business, Sussex women in business, Sussex Portrait Photographer, Brighton Female Photographer, Brighton Portrait Photographer, Brighton and Hove Photographer, Brand Portrait, Saltdean beach, Undercliff Saltdean beach, Commercial Photography, Portrait Photographer
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My number 1 tip on how to relax in front of the camera - Sussex brand portrait photographer

March 9, 2021

I see so many of my clients holding their breath during the photo & filming session and one of my roles is to gently remind them to pause and take a deep breath. Deep-breathing is the fastest way to balance and relax before facing the camera and pressing the record button. As cheesy as it sounds, it really works. A simple breathing technique can do magic.

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In Branding, Female photographer, Inspiring stories, Visibility coaching, Visibility tips Tags Breathing techniques, Outdoor Photoshoot, Lifestyle portrait, Commercial Photography, Personal Brand Photographer, Sussex Photographer, Brighton Brand Photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Brighton and Hove, Camera Shy, Tips to relax during photo session, Breathing technique, Life and business coach, Visibility tips, Visibility coaching, Sussex portrait photographer, Brighton and Hove photographer, Female photographer, Soulful photographer, Wellness business, soulful business, introvert, Purpose driven business owner
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Sussex Professional Brand Photographer and Film maker for small business

Tell your story with an introductory brand promo video on your business website.

March 2, 2021

I strongly believe that your audience are eager for more video content so they can learn who you are.

Video’s effectiveness has proven that now is the time to slowly shift your social media from image promotions towards video promotion. And here is my WHY:

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In Brighton business, Personal Branding, Brighton Videographer, Hove photographer, Brand Portrait Photograph Tags Brand promo video, Brand Videography, Sussex Photography, Brighton Videomaker, Brighton Videographer, Branding Photography, Small business photographer, Small business videographer, Promo video, Brighton small business, female photographer, Female videographer, Commercial Photography, Sussex business, Brighton business
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Sussex Brighton and Hove Commercial Brand Photographer near you

5 biggest risks of online invisibility for your business

January 25, 2021

Are you hiding behind the logo, stock images, inspiring quotes shared on the Instagram grid with no pictures of you showing who is behind the brand?

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In Commercial Photography, Female Photographer, Personal Branding, Branding, Brighton business, Business Networking, Visibility coaching, visibility Tags Commercial Photography, Brighton photographer, Sussex Photography, Personal Brand Photographer, Brand portraits, Commercial portrait, Sussex videographer, Personal Branding photography, Brighton and Hove, Website brand images, Website photography, Product Photography, Small business Brighton, Small business Sussex, Female Photographer, Photography near you
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Sussex Brighton and Hove Professional Personal Brand Portrait Photographer and Videographer

How to take care of your skin before your photoshoot, filming or other visibility events

January 12, 2021

If you want to look naturally beautiful and glowing in front of the camera, taking care of your skin a few weeks before your photoshoot will help you to achieve this.

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In Commercial Photography, Personal Branding, Visibility coaching, Professional Photographer, Branding, Product Photography, photography tips, visibility Tags The facial cupping expert, Skin care routine, Beauty therapist, Brighton and Hove photographer, Sussex photographer, Female photographer, Commercial Photography, Personal Branding photography, Product Photography, Skin care rutine, Skin treatment before photoshoot, Brighton Videographer, Brighton photographer, Photoshoot makeup, Radiant skin, Portrait Photoshoot, Commercial product photography, female photographer, Skin care product, preparing for photoshoot, how to prepare your face for photoshoot, Photoshoot prep, beauty photoshoot, photography tips
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13 tips to relax and feel more comfortable in front of camera during photo session

July 19, 2020

After all:

  • I’m not photogenic…

  • I am shy…

  • I feel uncomfortable in front of the camera…

  • I am worried I am not able to express myself during the photo session

  • I am introverted… I am very sensitive soul.

  • I don’t know how to pose and what to do with hands during session

  • I am very self-conscious about how I look.

  • I am not beautiful…

    Believe me, it doesn’t surprise me!

    Like many of you, I also get shy in front of the camera – and yes, a professional female portrait photographer is saying it herself!

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In Branding, Female Photographer, London photographer, Outdoor Portrait, Visibility coaching, London Portraits Tags Camera shy, Tips to relax during photo session, Outdoor photo session London, Portrait Photographer, Social Media, Commercial Photography, London brand, Brighton Portrait Photographer, Lifestyle Portrait, Relaxed photoshoot, Lifestyle photoshoot, female photographer, Sussex Photographer, storytelling photography, camera shy, instagram images, brand images, brighton photographer studio, Outdoor Photoshoot, social media visibility, visibility tips, introvert, relaxed photoshoot, Online dating photographer, Online dating portfolio, Online dating agency photography
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Central London Social Media Branding Portrait Photographer and Videographer based in Brighton Sussex UK

How showing your face will help you attract clients and why you should do it - brand photography

June 23, 2020

Did you know?

Instagram posts with faces in them get 38% more likes than those without.

Facebook posts with images see 2.3X more engagement than those without images.

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In Branding, Branding Photography, Brighton Photographer, Business Portrait, Event video, Female Photographer, London Portraits, Personal Branding Tags Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Portrait Photographer, Promo video, London Portrait Photographer, London Photographer, London Videographer, Brighton Videomaker, Brighton Photographer, Sussex Photography, Sussex Photographer, Brand contect, Visibility coaching, social media photographer, Social Media, Personal Brand Photographer, Commercial Photography
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London & Brighton Social Media Personal Branding Portrait Photographer for ambitious females

Social Media Visibility and my approach as Female Personal Brand Photographer from London & Brighton

April 27, 2020

Do you feel pressure to be visible on social media like me?

Do you feel like you have to be posting multiple FB & Instagram post daily?

Do you have a back log of blogs to be posted?

Recently I have decided to change my approach to social media and online marketing.  Here is my new way of operating: 

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In Branding Photography, Branding, Female Networking, London photographer, London Portraits, Outdoor Portrait, Personal Journey, Visibility coaching Tags Social Media, Personal Branding, brand photography, Branding Photographer, Influencer photographer, Outdoor Photoshoot, Outdoor Photography, Marketing photographer, Commercial Photographer, Brighton Photographer, London Photographer, London Videographer, Portrait Photographer, Branding Photography, Brand Story, Outdoor Session, Outdoor branding, female photographer, Female Videographer, Visibility coaching, Visibility photographer, Visibility coach, Visibility mentor, Lifestyle Photographer, Lifestyle Photography, social media photographer, social media photography london, social media photographer brighton, photography packages, creative photography, Female Photographer, Personal Brand Photographer, social media visibility, social media tips, visibility tips, Brighton portrait, commercial headshot, Commercial Photography, Commercial portrait, Lifestyle portrait, Lifestyle photoshoot
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Magdalena Smolarska Photography Commercial, Branding, Portrait Photographer Brighton, London, Sussex

How engaging commercial photography can help your business be more successful - Brighton & London Professional Photographer

May 30, 2019

"This is my time” said Elena,  Advance Skin Care and Beauty Specialist during her first personal branding portrait photo session with me. 

Our mission was to infuse Elena’s brand new website and social media platforms with beautiful commercial images that tell the story of her business, show who she is and what skin care services she is providing.

This creates a personal connection between herself and her audience, makes her services look more professional and enables her to build trustful, loyal and long-lasting relationships with her clients. 

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In Branding Photography, Brighton Photographer, Branding, Comercial Photography, Business Portrait, London photographer, London Portraits, Personal Branding Tags Commercial Photography, Commercial Photographer, Personal Brand Photographer, Branding, Female Photographer, Brighton Photographer, London Photographer, International Photographer, Website photography, Website Photography, Branding Photography, Story Photography, Brand Story, Social Media photography, Instagram photography, brand images, Social Media, Website photographer, Website images, Rebranding website, Launching website
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Professional Commercial Portrait Photographer, Magdalena Smolarska Photography based in Brighton, London, Devon, UK

How to express your authentic self and boost your confidence during Professional Portrait Photo session - London & Brighton Photographer

December 9, 2018

During my phone consultations, I often hear women admit that they feel shy and uncomfortable in front of the camera. For them, a professional portrait photo shoot can be seen as a challenging and scary thing to do. 

While I believe in the benefits and power of going out of our comfort zone, I also think that a photo session should be a fun, unique and exciting experience and an opportunity for a woman to shine, get in touch with herself and express who she is in the most authentic way.

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In Branding, Comercial Photography, Outdoor Portrait, London photographer, London Portraits, Personal Branding, Brighton Photographer, Branding Photography Tags Commercial Photography, Commercial Photographer, Personal Branding Photography, Outdoor Session, Outdoor Photo session, Outdoor Photography, Branding, Portrait Photographer, Portrait Photoshoot, Natural Light, Destination Photographer, Brighton Photographer, London Photographer, Devon photographer, Devon
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Commercial Corporate Portraits Dentist from Brighton & London

How impactful commercial photography can strengthen your brand identity - Brighton & London Professional Photographer

November 27, 2018

Commercial brand images are an indispensable and powerful tool for your personal and business brand identity, PR, marketing and communication strategy. With the right images you can increase your visibility, raise awareness, drive sales, attract new clients and build strong relationships!

Whether you are selling a product, offering a service or just needing to promote your business, Commercial & Brand Photography is for you.

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In Business Headshot, Business Portrait, Comercial Photography, Corporate Headshot, Personal Branding, London photographer, Brighton Photographer, Branding Photography, Branding, Portrait Photographer Tags Corporate Headshots, Commercial Photoshoot, Commercial Photographer, Brighton Portrait, Headshots, Photographer, Branding Photography, London Headshots, Brighton Headshots, Portrait, London Portraits, London Photographer, Commercial Photography, Brand Story, Website Photography, Dentist Photography, Corporate Photography, Brighton Photographer, International Photographer, Personal Branding, brand photography, London Networking, Branding Photographer, Sussex Photography, Sussex Photographer, Portrait Photographer, rebranding
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