John DeMato, The Visual Storytelling Strategist, offers insights beyond basic visuals for experts who speak, coach, train, consult and write books. Discover how strategic visual storytelling brings more clients, higher fees, and unlocks new opportunities. Look like you're worth every penny you charge.
NYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | This video blog shares a brainstorm I had recently around the idea of offering added value to my expert business owner clients... ...and it doesn't involve ME shooting their pictures. Check out the clip to learn more.
Read MoreNYC Branded Lifestyle Portrait Photography Blog | This article shares some of the techniques and interventions in which I combat the loneliness of being a solopreneur.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | We live in a “don’t just tell me, show me…” world. That’s why image content serves a very important role in establishing credibility for your expertise. More on that in this article.
Read MoreNYC Branded Lifestyle Portrait Photography Blog | This article shares a video with photos from my personal branding photo session with Speaker, Author and Facilitator, Andrew Tarvin.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | Before you set out to complete a new project, take time to zero out and declutter what currently exists in order to start from a fresh slate. More on that in this article.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | If you are struggling to find inspiration for content to share with your audience, this article talks about the importance of leveraging client feedback to fill the void.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | In this conversation, I sat down with connector, speaker coach and TV Anchor, Joya Dass, to talk about how image content, and virtual photos, in particular, can help draw a crowd despite a pandemic.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | Wardrobe decisions aren’t only reserved for in person, portrait sessions. This article points out how to effectively choose the best looks for your virtual photo session.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | Investing in virtual photography is an important aspect of your marketing not just because they look interesting - it’s because it adds a necessary polish to your social and blog posts. More on that in this article.
Read MoreNYC Branded Lifestyle Portrait Photography Blog | This article shares a video that talks about why it’s important to include props into your image content portfolio
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | We live in a world where your expert business marketing plan includes virtual and lifestyle portrait photography. This article talks about how it’s possible to capture both types of photos during one session.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | As a speaker, author, trainer, consultant or other expert-based business owner, put your best foot forward by sharing image content that offers a warm and welcoming digital introduction.
NYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | The importance of virtual photography to help promote your online services and talks has never been higher due to the pandemic. In this article, I share a conversation I had with consultant, author and speaker, Lou Diamond about the power of professional virtual photography.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | The leveraging of virtual and in-person photography has never been more important for speakers, trainers, consultants and other expert-based business owners. This article shares a compelling reason why you need both types of photos in your image content portfolio.
Read MoreNYC Branded Lifestyle Portrait Photography Blog | This article shares the importance of pushing back against insecurities over weight in order to capture branded lifestyle portraits that will help your business and brand.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | This article shares a conversation with David Newman on his The Speaking Show Podcast.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | The best way to avoid negative and self-defeating thoughts? Stay present with projects that keep you focused on everything but that - like updating your website, for example - which is what I talk about in this article.
Read MoreNYC Branded Lifestyle Portrait Photography Blog | This article shares how one of my clients are creatively leveraging their personal branding portraits in a way to draw attention to their Instagram feed.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | This article shares a conversation about virtual photography and branded lifestyle portraits I had with Andrew Fogliato on his Over A Pint podcast.
Read MoreNYC Persuasive Visual Storytelling Blog | This articles shares the importance of having a variety of images taken from different vantage points in order to keep the attention of your audience on your content.
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