Effective Branding Workshop: December 14, 2014

Happy Thursday loves!

As promised, TODAY is the day that you get to secure your spot for the upcoming Branding Workshop in December!

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Prepare for 2015 by learning about how you can create or improve your brand for maximum effectiveness in growing your photography business!

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On December 14, we will meet at an awesome location in Washington, DC for a half-day branding workshop!

This workshop is $350 and it includes:

  • Pre-workshop exercises so that you are prepared for what will be covered
  • A fun and interactive branding presentation
  • Personal brand critiques for all attendees
  • Branding workbook
  • goodies from my wonderful sponsors Miller’s, Shootproof, The Branding Muse, and Britney Jeanine Designs!
  • Breakfast & snacks will be provided as well!

You will walk away with concrete steps you can take to improve or create a brand that is effective and truly you! I am actually in the process of a mini rebrand myself so in addition to the current curriculum, I’ll also be sharing new lessons learned and helpful resources that you’ll be able to use in helping build or improve your brand!

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Is it worth it? Hear what attendees of my previous branding workshops have to say:

I started photography back in 2011.  At that time I didn’t put much thought into branding.  I was about “what looks pretty”.  This led to multiple purchases… blogs templates, new website templates, logos… if there was something pretty on Etsy I had to have it!  While attending BLINK and DFinney Photography’s workshop I learned so much that will help further my business and cut down on all those unnecessary purchases…most importantly I found ME.  I am MY brand and now my blog, social media and website reflect that!”

-Katrina Amburgey who implemented what she learned and now has a great new look and feel for her brand- Katrina Amburgey Photography.

“I was tired of being the ‘Everything Photographer’ and wasn’t sure how to break the mold, but knew I had to invest more thought into branding.  When I heard that Danielle was offering an Effective Branding For Your Photography, I knew had to attend. I walked away with a greater awareness about what branding was and was not. Before this workshop, I thought branding was "just” about the perfect logo and my favorite colors. I walked away thinking, it’s time to go hard or go home. If I wanted to move away from the “Everything Photographer”, I had to do a complete overhaul on my brand and identity within the Photography community. That’s when Britney came into the brand equation, she was able to capture my personality and design a platform to convey exactly who I am and what my brand represents.“

-Tee Kent who implimented what she learned both from the branding workshop AND her work with Britney Jeanine Designs to come up with the great new look and feel for her brand- Tee Kent Photography.

I’m so excited to be partnering with Britney for the workshop because she is the perfect next step after attending. I will provide you with a great foundation for how to create or improve your brand and she will help you design it!

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Ready to book your spot?

REGISTER ONLINE RIGHT HERE!

Please don’t hesitate in deciding whether or not you’d like to attend because these seats are going to move fast. I will always keep the workshops small because I want to make sure everyone gets the attention that they need. So if you’re ready to register, you can do so here!

I look forward to working with you and helping you see just how you can bring your brand to life!

-Danni

Maternity Fashion | What to Wear

Happy Tuesday loves!

Sharing those maternity sessions yesterday made me realize something- maternity fashion is not talked about enough! A big area of concern when folks reach out for pictures is wardrobe- what do I wear?!

While I have a portrait guide that I share with my clients after they book, it’s not specific to session types, so I don’t have a specific section for maternity outfit ideas, couples coordination, family color palettes, etc (even though that is a good idea… I’ll get there eventually lol). So I think I will start to do posts like these from time to time as a good reference when I need to point folks in the direction for their session.

I will say that although I love fashion myself, I never dress anyone for their session. Why? Because then your photos wouldn’t be a true reflection of you! My goal is always to capture the real you- just a more refined version :) So when folks ask for ideas, I have them show or tell me the kinds of things that they normally wear, then I can make educated suggestions for outfit ideas that would be a good fit for them. This kind of assistance is not always necessary though (or required). In the end, what my clients wear, is what they want to wear. I can simply suggest what will and will not photograph well :)

Bringing it back on topic… this is what I’ve run into from lot of momma’s to be envisioning for their maternity photos: bare bellies galore! Lol while there’s nothing wrong with this, I loveeee the amazing outfit possibilities that being pregnant affords you!

And since sometimes folks don’t have a visual, that’s what I’m here for :) Just like you can outfit a non-pregnant body in any number of ways, you can do the exact same for your baby belly! I want this post to inspire momma’s to be to think beyond bare belly maternity photos :)

Here are a few of my suggested faves:

Flowy maternity looks are some of my absolute favorites! I love the bohemian feel to these.

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Not into that much material? No worries :) You can opt for a more chic maternity look!

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Have a more edgy look in mind? I love when momma’s to be aren’t afraid to be funky

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Not into any of that dressing up business? No worries! Please don’t feel like dressing up is mandatory for your photos! Remember, your photo session should be an accurate reflection of YOU! If dressing down is your thing, casual looks can still be done very nicely for photos.

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And if you don’t remember anything else… I beg of you: please don’t be afraid of color and prints! They do amazing things in pictures and just help bring life to the overall image!

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So… these are just a few ideas to help you think about your maternity photos in a more fashionable light ;)

Oh! And each of them link to the respective pins (all photos are courtesy of Pinterest). Interested in checking out more maternity looks that I love? Check out my maternity board here!

Let me know what you thought of this post and if you’re looking forward to more like them!

Have a great Tuesday!

-Danni

Mitchell Family | Washington, DC Maternity Photographer

Third session for today’s Maternity Monday are my loves Yasmin & Calvin!

These beautiful people have been my clients for the past two years and I always enjoy working with them ♥ This session is quite a few months past due because their prince Camden is now 5 months! But I couldn’t help but share these gorgeous images with you :)

Previously we have done a city location and a park for their sessions, so this time they opted for a colorful urban feel and you know I was all for that! Lol

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If you’re interested in maternity photos and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: November & December 2014.

Flowers Family | Washington, DC Maternity Photographer

Next up? A sweet maternity session with the Flowers family!

Danielle is a fellow photographer who attended my branding workshop earlier this year (because I’ve been asked, details for the December workshop will be posted this week ;) and her husband is a fellow artist- a painter! So I was very happy when she reached out for maternity photos! 

Since these lovely creative souls were having photos taken, of course they had adorable ideas to incorporate and I loved it :)

We had a great time during their session- full of laughs and good vibes. Looking at their photos I think you can tell ;)

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If you’re interested in maternity photos and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: November & December 2014.

Tucker Family | Washington, DC Maternity Photographer

Happy Monday loves!

I hope you got a chance to get out and enjoy this absolutely BEAUTIFUL weekend we had! I didn’t have any sessions this past weekend which was bittersweet because I love shooting in beautiful weather, but I was super happy I got to spend unbroken time with family and friends both Saturday and Sunday :)

So what’s on tap for today? Maternity Monday! My love for alliteration continues as I think up new blog themes with the same letters as the days of the week lol. This week it’s maternity photos from the spring and summer that I never shared!

First up is Shanikqua and her beautiful little family! Big brother is full of energy and can’t wait to welcome his new little sister! 

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If you’re interested in maternity photos and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: November & December 2014.