Lucy And The Lens

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  • My Origin Story

    Here’s my origin story.

    1. The Trigger
      I’ve loved photography since childhood, I had one of those little cameras that printed stickers! Years later, stuck in a creatively draining job and still unable to drive, I decided to stop letting limitations hold me back and pursued a Master’s in photography.
    2. The Struggle
      Starting a business just before Covid hit was rough, I lost two years of in-person work but kept creating through Photoshop and FaceTime projects. I’ve also faced ongoing challenges finding consistent work, but building a second income stream has brought more flexibility and stability.
    3. The Turning Point
      I stopped waiting and started creating: DIY shoots, showing up online, and investing in workshops when I needed to grow. That’s when I knew my photography isn’t just about beautiful images, it’s about helping women, creatives, and entrepreneurs see themselves and celebrate their story.
    4. The Transformation
      Now, I work with bold women in business who are ready to feel seen and show up confidently. And I get to do work I genuinely love, creative, purposeful, and fully aligned with my skills.
    5. The Invitation
      If you’re a woman in business ready to be seen, not just show up, let’s talk. I’ve got limited branding shoot slots available in Preston, Manchester, Liverpool, and Chester. DM or comment to grab yours.

  • Debunking the myth that you need to lose weight to book a personal branding shoot

    MYTH: I need to lose weight or get in better shape before I book a personal branding shoot.

    TRUTH:
    Your clients aren’t waiting to see a perfect version of you, they want to see the real you. Confidence comes from showing up for your brand and not your clothes size.

    RESULT:
    When you stop hiding and start showing up as the face of your business, without changing anything you attract the clients that resonate with the real you.

    If you’ve been putting off your branding shoot until you feel ready stop that because you’re ready now. I’m here to guide you to feel confident, seen and empowered as you are. Comment below to find out more about what my shoots offer.

  • Behind the Scenes

    Heres a sneak peek into my world using behind the scenes footage. #bts

  • Want your photos to match the power of your brand?

    It time your photos matched the power of your brand.

    I offer personal branding shoots for Women in business, creatives, and entrepreneurs who are ready to stop hiding from the limelight and show up for their business by helping them to build confidence through empowering photography.

    This helps you to show up with confidence in your brand, attract clients that believe in what you do and build credibility for your website and social media.

    If you’re ready to show up with confidence, send a message or comment below.

  • My biggest win from the MiB marathon

    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.

    Mibmarathonday28 #showyourface

  • Client Spotlight

    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.

    #mibmarathonday27 #clientspotlight #epphotos

  • Personal branding offer

    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)

    DM me or comment with “Ready” to book.

    Mibmarathonday26 #limitedtimeoffer

  • Defining success

    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.

    mibmarathonday25 #howdoyouviewsuccess