Alimond Photography

11/05/2019

It’s My Growth Tribe day! Aliyah Dastour enjoying 1 of the amazing breakfast options at Delirium Cafe Leesburg! 😍

11/05/2019

My Growth Tribe- lets make those connections!

11/05/2019

Congrats to our friends and clients Amy Gerlacher Reed and Leslie Castleberry Barron

Check out the Washington Business Journal's latest piece on the continuing growth of the Woofie's franchise PLUS the roll out of our brand new Woofie’s Academy™ grooming school! 🙌🐾💖

To learn more about franchise opportunities at Woofie's, visit www.ownawoofies.com.

11/03/2019

Excited to soon share our latest video project we created with Wheatland Farm

11/02/2019

Lots of photoshoot fun with this ridiculously talented group here at the studio today! - stay tuned for the final images!!

Photoshoot with the amazingly talented Aliyah at Alimond Photography!

10/31/2019

How To Use SMART Goals To Help You Stay Focused On Your Business Growth

Back in my studio startup days, I wanted to be the best photographer and business owner that I can be. It was never about the money. It was about the amount of value I can bring to other people. It was about how, with a tap of a button, I could change the way a woman or man felt about themselves. My goal was to bring confidence and joy to all my clients. Business was strong. I was taking photos of beautiful families, newly weds, and business professionals.

Til one day, it stopped and business slowed down. My efforts of becoming one of the biggest and most valuable studios in Loudoun County felt like a waste. I was just another general photographer that "Did It All". I didn't stand out, I wasn't bold, and I wasn't known to be an expert.

I needed to change something.

After long conversations, continuous education, research, and the drive to re-establish myself, I ultimately decided to find a niche and re-establish myself as a professional headshot photographer. That was my focus.

9 years later, I own an award winning headshot photography studio in Leesburg, VA that creates amazing relationships with business professionals in both small businesses and fortune 500 companies around the USA.

When I think back on how I was able to make this transition, I remember my continuous use of SMART goals to keep new focused on my vision and focused on my business growth. It wasn't easy. It took dedication, hard work, and sacrifice, but transitioning was the smartest thing I could have ever done for my personal and business growth.

In THIS video, you'll discover how you can use S.M.A.R.T goals to help you stay focused on your vision and your personal & business growth.

In the comments, tell me, what's YOUR biggest takeaway from this video?

Get the download at alimondphotography.com/90daysprint

Thanks for watching!

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10/30/2019

Why Is It Important To Have A Tribe?

Why is it important to have a tribe?

The My Growth Tribe event is 5 days away! Are you ready for an amazing morning at Delirium Cafe Leesburg? 🍛🔥

If you are reading this and have not signed up, seats are almost at capacity, so make sure you to visit www.mygrowthtribe.com to sign up quickly. 😍

Don't miss out!

10/23/2019

My Growth Tribe - Connect With Amazing People

My Growth Tribe is a way for people to connect with eachother in an organic and authentic way over breakfast. Connecting with amazing people, eating amazing breakfast, and learning about growing your business all at the same time. Reserve your spot at www.mygrowthtribe.com.

10/02/2019

HOW TO CREATE A QUICK VIDEO TOUR FOR YOUR BUSINESS WITH JUST YOUR PHONE

Looking to create videos on your iphone? Check out this how - to video I created just for you!

https://youtu.be/mMZ8iC56HQw

Coming up with content can be hard but here's a quick and simple idea you can create right in your place of work with just your phone (and any handy accessor...

09/27/2019

Our Alimond Studio Client of The Week is Pam Bush! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Pam is a realtor who lives in West Virginia and enjoys nature and the peace of living in such a beautiful location. She had a BLAST even though her kitty kept her up late the night before her shoot. :-)

09/25/2019

Timeline Photos

09/24/2019

Who is your #1 Supporter for your personal & business growth?

"My husband has always been the #1 supporter of my business. I always call him my #1 cheerleader even though he doesn't like that term!"

-Aliyah Dastour

Who is your #1 supporter/ Cheerleader for your personal and business growth? TAG THEM and shout them out!

09/23/2019

It might seem like everyone around you is after the same client and that you have to constantly be on guard. That is not the case.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There is plenty of room for everyone. AND once you paint the portrait of your ideal client, the field becomes very open. You aren’t after ALL of the business, just your ideal client.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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09/20/2019

Our Alimond Studio Client of the Week is Stacy Lopez!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Stacy dreaded the idea of getting her photos taken, but once she got started, she rocked it and had a great time. She is a realtor working under Redwood Realty and also has a son in college at JMU. :-)

09/18/2019

Timeline Photos

09/17/2019

5 Tips For Facebook Marketing Success

Want to discover my 5 TOP tips for Facebook Video Marketing? Check out my latest video here-

https://youtu.be/PvbRJ0Zo5A4

With all the hype around social media marketing, everyone's dipping their toes into the water. Are you sure you're doing it right? Watch this video to find o...

09/17/2019

A Community is Only As Strong As It's People

At Alimond Studio, we are always looking for amazing events, businesses, people, and activites to bring awareness to through social media. We love being involved with the Loudoun County because it's the best community in the world!

What your unique way of supporting your local community?

09/16/2019

Reaching for the stars is great, but try building your tribe locally first. You can really get to know your audience on a very personal, intimate level. That makes your connections more than just professional acquaintances. It makes it so you have friends out there encouraging you and pushing you, but also supporting you and referring you. Who is your cheerleader who started as a client? Shout them out and tell us your story!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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09/12/2019

How To Win With Purposeful Content On Social Media

Many of our Alimond Studio business clients want to create video content for their social media channels, but just don't know what type of content to create. If you can relate, check out this video of Aliyah Dastour talking about How you can win with purposeful content on social media.

09/10/2019

How is being a role model important to you?

Being a role model is important to us. Whether it's in our community where we take pride in the relationships we've formed, spread love, and supported others, or with our kids, where we lead by example and show them how hard work and consistency always pays off.

How is being a role model important to you?

09/10/2019

Are you wanting to create videos for your business but haven't started just yet? Check out our new blog post on our "Top 5 Video Ideas to Get You Started". Enjoy :-)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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https://bit.ly/2UbxVHG

09/09/2019

A picture is worth a thousand words. Just looking at Jay’s picture, you can tell he has a story. It turns out he was a chef for most of his working life and when he had his son, his whole life changed. He sought to have a career in which he could spend more time with family, but still provide for them… and he found it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I hear this all the time: I don’t need to be on social media, I don’t need video because I am in the________ industry. What’s funny is that there is not a specific industry that doesn’t need video. Check out the blog tomorrow, link in the bio, about how to get started with video--- no matter your industry.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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09/05/2019

How to effectively follow up after a networking event without looking desperate. Sounds easy enough right?! Wait 2 weeks, send a mass email to all the contacts you made, add everyone on linkedIn, and then send them a link to your product sales page. Right? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. Send an invitation to connect on LinkedIn in a timely manor by including a personal note on where you met him or her and something you may have discussed. For example, “It was great meeting you at the ABC Event. I’d like to keep in touch about the possible partnership we were chatting about.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4. Go the extra mile about how your businesses or connection can be mutually beneficial when you do reach out to someone. Take the time to research and understand what his or her company does, if you don’t know already. Consider extending an offer for a free demo or information session.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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5. Keep your first email brief. Having to wade through long paragraphs of text could turn off a potential business partner. The purpose of the initial message should be to re-establish a connection. You can go into greater detail once you set up a meeting or call.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So next time you find yourself with a pocket full of business cards from a networking event, you know what to do! :-)

09/05/2019

What's one of the first questions we ask our BrandFilm clients as we are helping them tell their story through video?

09/04/2019

Whether you're making a presentation in front of potential clients, making consistent social media videos, or even building your network at your local networking event, the hardest part of doing any of those things is "Showing Up". ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sometimes all it takes is that one step, or that one "yes", and you are one step closer to being where you want to be. We only limit ourselves, remember that. SHOW UP!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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09/03/2019

Supporting Our Small Business Community

Once upon a time, we were just another small business in Loudoun County. After a couple of years of growth, in 2012 we decided that we needed to expand our services and move our team to an official studio space. The search was on. Lucky enough, we somehow managed to find a perfect studio space and we settled in the beautiful downtown Leesburg.

Loudoun County and the small business community all around Leesburg accepted us with open arms and supported our small business from the day we opened our doors. The support and love was strong back in 2012, and amazingly enough, its just as strong today. We love our small business community in Loudoun County quite literally is the reason that our purpose is to support and continue to advance our community. We want to stregthen our relationships with other businesses & professionals and create an enviroment that is filled with love & support for eachother.

How do you feel about our small business community?

09/03/2019

What kind of networker are you? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Either way, make sure to check out our new blog post about different types of networkers. Which one are you? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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https://bit.ly/32cQ3Ue

09/02/2019

Networking doesn’t work if you do it with the intention to sell. Do you ever walk into a networking event, put on your nametag and instantly feel like you’re a minnow in open water? All the sharks close in on you, they want to know your “pain-points” so they can “fix” them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Or, are you the shark? Do you close in on people at the networking event, evaluating them solely on their position or their industry and discarding them as quickly as you do their business card? Check out the blog on how you can get more out of your networking adventures.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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08/31/2019

What’s written on these post-its? Everything I need to get done next week, and the next week, and the next week… Yes it’s a lot to remember but I stay confident by writing all my ideas down and creating a strategy to make sure everything gets done. Even if it’s a Saturday.

08/29/2019

Our client of the week is Dr. Anisa Omar! Dr. Omar might specialize in correcting teeth at her Orthodontics Practice, East Gate Orthodontics, but she really does make people smile. Walking in the door to her office, you immediately feel at ease and her patients love her like family. Who doesn’t want clients walking away feeling like that?! Comment below on how you make your clients feel special.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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08/28/2019

The only person good at being you is...you. Set goals for the person you want to grow into and accept that any dream you have is attainable.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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