Today is the final day of the MIB marathon so I’m celebrating myself unapologetically. My biggest win from this marathon has been connecting with new people and discovering that showing my face as well as my work boosts visibility. My engagement has grown so much over the last 30 days so I’m taking some of this into my next posts, combined with showcasing my work and keeping going with the reels once a week. I’m staying consistent but will be every other day and both days on weekends going forward. Thanks to the MiB community and Leona for holding us all accountable. Stay tuned to see what’s next. #mibmarathonday30
Are you ready because something new is coming: I’m launching limited Mini Brand Refresh sessions in August. These are 45 minute Outdoor shoots to update your headshots, socials, or fresh new brand photos.
They are Ideal for women in business, creatives, or entrepreneurs who want to level up their brand.
There are only 5 spots for August! Must be Preston or Manchester Based or a short travel distance. Weekdays only available. DM me or comment “REFRESH” to grab early access.
mibmarathonday29 #refresh
The main thing I have learnt from this challenge is that your audience/ clients want to see your face and not just your products or services. My Instagram account has had more views in the last 30 days than it’s had in a long time. This challenge along with my weekly reels has made me become more visible. In fact in the last 30 days I’ve almost hit 12k views. So moving forward I’m going to try and make my account more of a mixture of reels, posts showing my face and the work I’ve created. So don’t be afraid to show the face of your business as well as what you offer.
Here’s today’s spotlight post. This is Sophie one of my clients who released her first ep last year. She hires me to do her Ep covers when she releases a new song. Sophie came to the studio fully prepared with props and I brought her vision to life. Going with the yellow background really complimented Sophie’s outfit. She let herself be in the limelight and these are the results. You can listen to Sophie’s songs @sophieadamsonmusic wherever you find your music. Sophie was also on bbc music introducing with one of her songs. This is what happens when you stop hiding and give yourself a chance. Are you ready for results like this? Then dm me or comment on this post.
Are you ready to feel seen in front of the camera? I’m now booking personal branding sessions designed to help you look AND feel like the confident, professional, you are, without the awkward poses.
What I’m offering: A 1:1 personal branding session that includes planning support, guided posing, and 10 high-res final images to help your brand look more professional to potential clients. You can use the images I have taken to help your brand get recognition.
Who it’s for: Women in business, creatives, and entrepreneurs who are ready to stop hiding from the limelight and show up for their business.
The result: You’ll walk away with content you’re proud to share across your website, socials, and brand materials.
This Week only Book before Friday at 9pm and you’ll get 20% off your shoot. But hurry because I’m only offering this to the first 3 people to book. Must be Preston or Manchester Based or a short travel distance. (Studio hire is not included as part of the offer)
Success is something that is really hard to define. Last year I felt like I was failing but when I did a look back at the last 10 years last year cause it’s currently 11 years since I graduated from my undergrad. I realised something else. Success can be many things and what was achieved in that 10 years is success. A bachelors degree, a masters degree, magazine publishings, competition wins, fencing gradings and a good level of fitness, setting up my own business and finding communities I belong in. Success is when that client rebooks you again and again. Success can just mean that something is going well for you. Success doesn’t have to be black and white it can happen over time, even when you don’t realise it yourself. You can’t have success without failing multiple times and learning from your mistakes. There isn’t one thing that success can be there are many things.
I’m building a photography business that feels like mine. creative, empowering women , and building connection. My goal is to have my own studio, a space that feels warm, calm, and welcoming, where people feel at ease the moment they walk in.
I focus on portrait work that captures people as they really are, no stiff poses, no pressure, just honest, confident images that make them feel seen.
Alongside that, I want to create opportunities to teach others through hands-on, 1-1 practical lessons. I want to share what I know in a way that’s approachable and useful, whether someone is picking up a camera for the first time or looking to improve their skills.
I want to build something meaningful that people love to be a part of. But I’m taking it one step at a time. Starting with building a client base. If you want to help me build this vision get in touch and we can book a shoot or a practical lesson.
People think being a photographer is just about having an observant eye or a fancy camera.
But here’s the truth: I’m not just clicking a button. I’m managing light, building a rapport with my subject, building confidence, calming nerves and creating something where the client goes you’ve really captured me here and sees themselves in a new light. Every portrait session is about understanding the person and not just clicking the shutter. I know I say this a lot but it’s the most important thing.
And behind the scenes?
Yes, I know how to use my gear. But more importantly? I know how to make you feel like you in front of the lens.
From the second you book, I’m already thinking about how to bring your personality to life, how to pose you without it feeling stiff or rigid, how to style and light you so that you recognize yourself.
I’m not just a creative, I’m running a business. That means strategy, marketing, editing, scheduling, client care, and still showing up and working hard every single day.
So no, I’m not just taking pictures. I’m doing something far beyond that. I’m telling stories that make memories and I’m helping people see themselves, sometimes for the first time.
Here’s the truth bomb: A camera doesn’t create connection, I do. It doesn’t matter what the photo looks like if you can’t see the connection in it.
Before I launched, I didn’t know what I’d do if I failed. I had no plan for the what if it doesn’t work moments. Just fear and doubt.
After I launched I still don’t have all the answers.
But now I know where to turn when things feel rubbish. I know who’s in my corner, not just when business is booming, but when it’s not. When I’m celebrating a win and when I’m wondering if I should just give up on my dream.
That kind of support? It’s everything. It doesn’t make the hard days disappear, but it reminds me I don’t have to face them alone.
Success isn’t just about having a strategy. It’s about having a community. People who stick around when you keep failing. Who applaud the progress no one else sees. Who believe in your vision, even when you temporarily forget it.
