Lucy And The Lens

Category: Small Businesses

  • 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.

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  • My future Vision

    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.

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  • Review

    Before working together my client was a little bit camera shy but got more confident as the shoot went on and now loves having personal branding sessions. #Mibmarathonday11

  • What I’m grateful for on my business journey

    On my business journey so far I’m grateful for the people I’ve met in my networking communities like MIB, CWS Creatives and Uclan SME. Those people that hold you accountable when business isn’t going well. Those people that help you when you’re not winning at business. Those friends that become clients and always come back to you for their next idea. Those clients that become friends and hype you up no matter what. Those people that take a chance on you when you’re just starting out and it builds into a professional relationship for years to come. Those that never doubt you even when you doubt yourself. Those people that are there through every business struggle that you don’t see on social media. But most of all I’m grateful for all of you for showing up. #mibmarathonday7

  • My Superpower

    My Super Power is Making people feel seen and confident in who they are.
    When it comes to finding clients all I care about is that you’re a nice person and, that we have the same or aligning values when it comes to work.

    My top 3 are creativity, connection and motivation.

    Photography doesn’t start with a camera it starts with a conversation. Graphic by: @emiliaclarecreates

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  • Content Creation Girlies

    If your a creative. You need to find yourself a group of people to connect and create content with just like I did with Content Creation Girlies back in January.

    Here’s what we got up to in the video below:

  • Fairytales Ep Cover

    Excited to share a behind-the-scenes glimpse into my recent work. I’ve been working with Sophie Adamson music on creating striking single covers for her first EP.

    Each image tells a unique story, reflecting the music’s mood and energy. It’s a wonderful journey translating sound into visuals. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the visual identity of this musical endeavor.

    Here is some of the images from one of the singles Fairytales. You can listen to her first 3 singles on Apple Music and Spotify and the next single will be released in Summer 2024.

  • You Are Your Own Worst Critic

    Most of us can relate to the feeling of staring at a photo for too long, second-guessing our every move.

    For me, this happened just last night.

    I was trying to pick a photo for a competition, and two hours and 30 images later, I finally made a decision.

    Even then, I found myself acting as my own worst critic.

    In the moment, it can be tough to silence that little voice in your head that’s constantly critiquing your every move. But it’s important to remember that you’re the only one who knows what’s best for you.

    Also with social media, it’s become so easy to compare ourselves to others and to constantly strive for unattainable goals. It’s no wonder that so many of us are our own worst critics.

    But what if we could learn to love ourselves, flaws and all? What if we could be our own biggest fans? It turns out that there are plenty of benefits to being your own worst critic.

    Being your own worst critic can be healthy as it helps you to focus on areas which you need to improve. If you’re constantly putting yourself down, it’s likely that you’ll start to believe it. But if you’re constantly striving to be better, you’re more likely to achieve your goals.

    It can also help to keep you humble. It’s easy to get a big head when you’re constantly being praised by others. But if you’re your own toughest critic, you’re less likely to get caught up in your own ego.

    So trust your gut, and go with your gut instinct. Chances are, it won’t steer you wrong.

    If you’ve ever been in a similar situation, like or comment below!

  • How do I manage my workflow effectively as a freelance photographer?

    As a freelance photographer, one of the most important things I can do is manage my workflow effectively in order to ensure timely and high-quality photos are sent to my clients .

    This means I have to prioritize my tasks, and stay organized. One way to prioritize my workflow is to break down my projects into smaller tasks, and then tackle the most important or time-sensitive ones first. This can help me to stay focused and avoid getting overwhelmed.

    Being flexible and adaptable is something that is necessary when maintaining a creative workflow as sometimes things can happen that can’t be planned for.

    Getting regular feedback from other photographers and also those who aren’t photographers is also something that’s beneficial to your productivity as a freelance creative.

    Staying organized is the most important thing when maintaining a efficient workflow. This means having a system for storing and organizing my files, as well as staying on top of my communication with clients is the top priority.

    By following these tips, you can make sure that your workflow is efficient and that you’re able to deliver high-quality work on time.

    Please like or comment if you found this helpful!

  • The Importance Of Networking

    Today I want to talk about the importance of networking.

    I go to a variety of networking events predominantly CWS Creatives.

    Networking provides me with benefits for my business as it allows me to meet new people and build professional relationships.

    By attending networking events, I can connect with potential customers or clients, as well as other business professionals who can provide helpful advice or referals.

    As a freelance photographer who is looking to expand my customer base. Attending a networking event can put me in contact with businesses and individuals who may be interested in working with me . Networking can also help you connect with potential employers. And if you simply want to learn more about your industry, networking can provide you with the opportunity to speak with other professionals who can share helpful insights.

    Whether you are looking to meet new people, gain industry knowledge, or find new job prospects, attending a networking event can help you achieve your goals.

    If you’re looking to benefit from all that networking has to offer, comment below and let us know what events you’ll be attending!