Welcome to the Deliver Magic blog, where experts who speak, coach, train, consult, and write books will find actionable insights to elevate their personal brands through visual storytelling. From strategy tips and branding photography to live event coverage and storytelling techniques, discover step-by-step guides designed to help you align what you say with how you show up in photos. Get ready to unlock the magic behind creating a cohesive visual identity that drives engagement, builds credibility, and inspires your audience. #DeliverMagic
Are you using branding or editorial photos throughout your online presence? Are you aware of the difference? Unravel the mystery in the following article, where we delve into why experts need to opt for branding photos for their marketing materials instead of magazine-style editorial shots.
Read MoreReimagine your portrait session as a chance to narrate your story beyond just your face. Explore this article to discover how objects, tools, and symbols can help to create a diverse and deeply resonating image portfolio, enhancing your marketing and promotional assets.
Read MoreSometimes, killing 2 birds with 1 stone isn’t a good idea. It can lead to less than ideal results. In the following article, I talk about how this relates to hiring a photographer to also shoot video content during the same session.
Read MoreHaving difficulty coming up with consistent content to promote your expert-based business? This article shares an option that could immensely help your efforts.
Read MoreIn the following article, I share photos from the latest round of improvements in the renovations of my family house.
Read MoreIn the following article, I share some photos taken during portrait sessions while attending the NSA Influence conference in Orlando, Florida.
Read MoreFor some folks, they’re under the impression that squinting in their photos when smiling is a bad thing. In the following article, I talk about why that’s what you should aim for the next time you find yourself smiling in front of the camera.
Read MoreHaving difficulty choosing the right photos for your website? While it can be a confusing and frustrating endeavor, the following article shares some insights on how to make the process less painful.
Read MoreAs an expert business owner, how do you turn it off? In this article, I talk about a recent habit that has now become a practice and it’s been a game changer in my overall mood.
Read MoreWhile capturing photos for a recurring, multi-day event may seem, on the surface, as a boring way to make a living as a photographer, in this article, I talk about why every shoot presents unique, interesting and exciting elements to it.
Read MoreHave you appeared on a podcast? This article shares some insights on how to create new and unique posts and articles with these conversations.
Read MoreWhile I’m not a coach, nor have the desire to be a coach, your curiosity and ability to ask powerful questions is rubbing off on me. In the following article, I share a story about a recent conversation that I had with a local patron at my neighborhood bar that turned into a Come To Jesus moment for him
Read MoreWhen looking to maximize the value of your lifestyle portrait session, Do the work beforehand. More on that in this article.
Read More“Character is what you do when no one is looking.” It truly represents who you are and how you respect others. The following article shares why this quote from David Horsager’s book, Trusted Leader, hangs on a wall in my apartment.
Read MoreDo you invest in creating branded swag items that you sell or share with your clients? The following article shares why you should also invest in creating compelling photographs of those items, too.
Read MoreIn this article, speaker, trainer and LinkedIn expert, Viveka Von Rosen, shares her thoughts on the experience of working with personal brand photographer, John DeMato.
Read MoreWhat is the value of investing in photos for your live event? In this article, I talk about ways that offer you additional value beyond that of simply leveraging them for your own marketing materials.
Read MoreEvery now and then, we all need a boost of motivation. The phrase, “You have what it takes,” provides that for me. More on that in this article.
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