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I’m Alicia Leigh - the creative behind Alicia Leigh Photography. Put simply, I’m a brand photographer in the Austin, Texas, area. But more than that, I’m a business educator and creative storyteller. If you’ve come to learn about elevating your brand, running a small business, or tips and advice on photography, then you’re in the right place!
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5 GOTTA-HAVE PHOTOS FOR EVERY BRAND
Planning a professional shoot is so much more than pinning pretty outfits and shaving your legs, it’s about coming up with a solid strategy. And if you want clients to take notice, stick around, and rave about your business — then this guide may be just what you need.
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How To Become Your Brand Photographer’s Favorite Client
If you want to become your brand photographer’s favorite kind of client (or any photographer’s for that matter), it’s often easier than you think. Here’s how to do it.
Artist Jodie King’s Brand Photoshoot in her Austin Art Studio
As soon as Jodie got a brush in her hand, all bets were off. Her body stepped right into its natural artistic rhythms, quickly moving around the art space as if no one else stood there. She wore her signature blue button-down shirt with messy handprints covering her chest in her favorite joyful color - yellow. Witnessing her in her element was like watching a flower bloom, flickering creativity in motion. Take a look at her art studio brand photoshoot in Austin, TX.
Fits and Vibes – The Secrets Behind Getting Badass Brand Images of Your Team
I’m covering everything you need to know about styling and posing for team photos to make the results effortlessly professional yet aligned and relatable to your audience. Let’s go.
Break-ups: The Big, Untalked-About Risk of Team Branding Photoshoots
I've seen SO MANY teams break up after their photo shoot, leaving the remaining team members with nothing but the disheartened feeling of losing a close friend. As uncomfortable as it feels, the chance of a team breakup (and what will happen to your images in the aftermath) is something to keep in mind as you plan your team shoot.
Team Brand Photos: What To Expect When You Include Your Biz Partners + Employees
You’re considering adding your team to your next branding photoshoot. How should you wrangle a group shoot, and what can you expect from it? This post covers everything you need to know to have a successful shoot with your team that will best serve and elevate your business.
The Secrets To Successful On-Brand Seasonal Content
Seasonal content is a powerful marketing and branding move that can look effortless and fun for your audience—once you know how. In this post, you’ll learn how to use your brand photo sessions to create seasonal content that’s both on-brand and successful with your audience.
15 Style Tips That Will Make You Look Great in Your Brand Photos
Let me reiterate this truth: all bodies are good bodies – and following these style tips will ensure you look great (and feel great) in your brand photos.
Trendless – How To Ensure Your Brand Photos Are Always In Style
Here’s the thing about minimalist photography: It looks expensive. Minimalism, by nature, conveys a sense of luxury – specifically, a luxury of space. The conveyance comes on a subconscious level.
How To Do An Annual Review of Your Business + Prep For Success In The Coming Year
An annual review is like an in-depth examination of your business over the past year(s) that helps you uncover the insights you need to meet new goals in the year ahead and plan for things in advance.
I don’t know about you, but it is SO hard for me to stay on top of things before I’m in the thick of them. That’s why, this year, I am doing an annual review. And I believe sharing this process with you will help me finally do it, too.