Personal Branding Photography by Bianca

23/04/2023

18/04/2023

{business, our way}⁠
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I had an amazing morning with Pedro and Ana THE Epic Team and enjoying after work a very good conversation with them.. I see something in common with all of my clients and myself.⁠
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We always naturally fall into the subject of how we run our businesses and you can almost feel the electricity in the air.⁠
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While we're more than willing to talk about the struggles, we always come back to how much joy it gives us. How powerful it is that we've built these things from nothing and designed businesses that are aligned with our core values and what gives us energy.⁠
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We're daring to rebel against toxic hustle culture & lean in to our unique strengths & instincts to allow us to serve on a whole other level.⁠
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I think most of us start out in a similar way and after testing what works and doesn't work, we've ditched the things that weigh us down and hold us back, and lean in the best parts. Talk about empowering!⁠
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Some things that I'm embracing fully in my business right now:⁠
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👊 showing up online when & how I want & daring to ignore the 'rules'⁠
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👊 feeling that I don´t need to please & attract everyone⁠
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👊 respecting my boundaries & saying no instead of sacrificing myself or time with my family (or other clients) to put out someone else's fire⁠
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👊 setting sustainable prices so that I can give more to each client (while respecting my needs)⁠
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👊 knowing that I'm the right photographer for MY clients, that I can dive deeper than just 'pretty pictures' to help them to strategically build their business⁠
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👊 knowing that even my 'weaknesses' give me a perspective & empathy that can help the right people

28/02/2023

{the unplanned moments}⁠
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Sometimes you think your photo shoot is over... and you're just standing there all casually chatting or having a laugh... Then your photographer starts snapping away like crazy and screaming 'THIS!! This is the photo! And this is totally your angle!!'.⁠
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Sometimes that happens.⁠
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(The most natural expressions come from genuine moments. This is why I preach about just giving yourself permission to relax and be in the moment. We'll chat and basically just have a great time together, and the expressions that naturally come out are what you see in my photos. these expressions, like this from , are not comming when you say relax or "cheese".

21/02/2023

Have I mentioned that I hate being photographed?⁠

I'm a really smiley person and can go around smiling all day, but as soon as someone points a camera at me my face goes into spasms and I can't remember what I would normally do with my face. (Remember Chandler from friends?)⁠

This is why I want my photo sessions to be as pain-free as possible.⁠

I want to feel like we're just friends hanging out and I just happen to take a few photos while we're at it.⁠

I can honestly say that I have THE best clients, so by the time we get to the photo session it really does feel like we've been friends for ages.⁠

I don't think my style would suit everyone. I think a lot of people must think I'm too personal in my approach, my photo sessions are maybe too long and that I take way too many photos (just to get the exact right moment).⁠

But I'm totally ok with that. There are a gazillion photographers out there and there's a perfect match for everyone.⁠

I'm so happy that my clients find their way to me.⁠

If you think we might be a good match, or if you're curious about what photos you need to be sharing, get in touch

17/02/2023

{magic}⁠
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Don't be limited to the belief that the photos you share in your business need to be stiff, that you need to be dressed in a suit doing 'business things'. Your business is what you make it, the clients you help and the passion you put into your work.⁠
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Professional looks exactly the way you want it to look.⁠
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I love the magical feel of these photos of Guadalupe . (There are so many more that I can't wait to share, but they're coming later.)⁠
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We started her photo shoot at her workingspace because it was raining ealier this day. Just when we finished the sun came out and we took some magical fotos at her favourite spot with the late morning sunlight shining in to the sea .⁠
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I hope you've had a great week doing things that you love. And I really hope you have a nice weekend ahead of you - whatever that may look like for you.

16/02/2023

{almost spring, but still not}⁠
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How are you? I mean, really. Are you doing ok?⁠
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I'm swaying between bursting with energy because spring is in the air and the days are getting longer and lighter, and then sliding straight back into hibernation because just as quickly as it appeared, the sun's gone again and the day is all shades of grey.⁠
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It's ok.⁠
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"A flower would never force itself to bloom in the winter. Why should we?" - Solange Lima 🌻
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I'm following my plan. I've already had some incredible photo shoots this year and I'm working on all the things I've been wanting to do behind the scenes while I'm planning a lot of fun spring shoots. I'm walking at the beach almost every day and doing the things that make me happy (it includes staying at home and enjoying a hot chocolat).⁠
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How does your year look? Is it consistent? Or do you have obvious busy and quiet seasons?⁠
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⁠(This photo of wonderful Solange Lima SuryaSoul felt so right for today. I just needed a little burst of colour.)

09/02/2023

{bw}⁠
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I love black and white photos.⁠
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Don't be afraid to incorporate some into your content, especially on Instagram.⁠
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Why?⁠
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🖤 Most photos you scroll by are in colour, so anything that breaks the pattern is going to make your brain react and take notice.⁠
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🖤 Removing the colour tends to remove distractions so that your focus goes right to the important bits.⁠
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🖤 Black and white photos can strengthen the feeling in a photo.⁠
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🖤 Adding a black and white photo to your IG feed can make it feel less busy and adds harmony. Less chaos makes it easier to take in more information.⁠
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🖤 It just looks good. 😉⁠
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Do you ever post black and white photos?

25/01/2023

(yearly brand photo subscription}

Want to know one of my favourite things about my subscription package (besides getting to meet my wonderful clients several times a year- because, seriously, they are the best)?

By having 3 sessions per year we get a chance to capture different aspects of what makes them who they are, different stories, a huge range of expressions and locations and we can cover all seasons.

It's impossible to do all of this in just one session and it means that you have an image library that is tailored specifically for YOU and that matches the content you create and speaks to YOUR audience in a way that feels right for you.

We have so many different aspects to our personality, and while we don't have to show every side of ourselves in our business, being able to show up as we really are in various ways is such a great way to help our followers to get to know us on a deeper level and to connect with us.

Why does that matter? Because when they feel that they know, like and trust us, by the time they get in touch about booking us, they are already committed and know that we are the right person to solve their problem.

Curious about my subscription package? Send me a message or lets meet for a coffee or virtual coffee.

20/01/2023

Hello Weekend

18/01/2023

{including your office pet}⁠
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Right now Iam editing the pictures of from her homeoffice in Cascais. Can pets participar? Yes, please!⁠
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When Guadalupe and I planned her session we knew that Luis, her dog, were part of her story. He is just a little cutie and I couldn´t get enough of him.
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What can I say? If I get the chance to hang out with any kind of animals I'll jump at it.⁠
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Tell me, do you have pets?

18/01/2023

{just do you}⁠⁠
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Do smiles and laughs come naturally to you? Or not?⁠⁠
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When you're having your personal brand photos taken, embrace the expressions that are most authentic to you.⁠⁠
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Whether that's huge laughs, subtle calm smiles, or something more on the serious side - or a combination of all of the above.⁠⁠
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Just do you.⁠⁠
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I think there can be some mixed expectations here.⁠⁠
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I think some people feel that they can only share photos where they're smiling. While others think that serious expressions show that you're more professional.⁠⁠
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But the reality is that we're not that one-sided. We have so many dimensions to our personalities and that should shine through in our photos.⁠⁠
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When you give yourself permission to show up as yourself, your audience will really get a feel for who you are. You give them a chance to connect with you and relate.⁠⁠
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You know what that leads to?⁠⁠
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Trust. Only when people feel that they trust you and like you, will they want to dive deeper into your content to help solve their problems. This is when you can really work your magic.⁠⁠
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Choose a photographer that can help you to relax and bring out the best in you.⁠⁠
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Tell me, what expressions come most naturally to you?