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PHOTOGRAPHY. BUSINESS. INSPIRATION. ETHICS. SEO. MARKETING. HAIR. MAKEUP. BRANDING. AND MORE!

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.

5 Gotta Have Photos for Every Brand resource guide

We Need To Talk About AI, Pinterest, and Your Brand Photo Inspo Boards

Let’s discuss the flawless beauty pushed on Pinterest. It’s time you knew how to spot AI in the wild—and on PInterest—so you can keep fake images and false narratives off your Austin brand photography inspiration boards for good.

Beyond the damage AI does to brand credibility, it damages your feelings around your own personal brand photoshoot. AI damages women and their feelings about themselves-it’s a self-esteem hazard.

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Brand Motion: Adding Movement to your Brand Photography

Brand motion is short brand video clips (like b-roll) that are magnetic, value-adding, and enhance any website or feed by. Think of it brand motion as moving photography to complement your brand photography and brand story-telling! Each Brand Motion clip matches and complements your brand photography so all the visuals on your site work in tandem and further share your brand story.

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