What is branding?

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And why is every business coach on instagram saying you need it?…

The word “branding” has saturated the marketing world. You can hardly go on instagram without some business coaches’ ad popping up trying to hawk the holy of all buzz words. With eye-catching phrases like “your brand is crucial to your business here are 8 steps for success – but wait sign up first” all over social media, it isn’t hard to see how the average online business owner is about to be over-exposed to this new marketing trend.

But there is some truth to the brand epiphany hitting the small business world. Branding is what your audience recognizes as you when they see your product out in the wild. Without it you’re just another joe shmoe hawking the same goods everyone else is. So how can we can take this all encompassing branding word & make it into something workable for your business? The answer: tailor it down & focus heavily on what will bring in your clients. Branding isn’t all fonts, colors, & letterheads. Yes, those 3 things can matter but not really to the degree you would think when it comes to marketing.

Marketing your brand starts with understanding who you are, what you offer & who your audience is. This is absolutely where a business coach can come in & help you define where exactly you want to be. I regularly refer my clients to coaches & totally think it helps if you are on the struggle bus regarding where your business is.

After a pow wow with that trusted mentor or coach that might have helped you understand the what & why of your business & also who your audience is. You can now get into the “how can I harness the who & the why into connecting into my chosen audience?“. Well that my dear readers, is called custom marketing images – & it’s where I step in.

We capture the stories that connect with your target demographic: the who, the why & the what. So that you can post, blog, throw it up on a billboard, edit or crop your chosen image. whatever is takes to reach your chosen tribe.

With the StoryTelling method I like to work with your business quarterly so you’ll never run out of fresh content. As the market changes, your audience may change as well & it’s important to consistently reach out to them with your custom marketing images.

All of our sessions come with a Commercial Use license. Meaning that you can crop & edit the capture from your session to your hearts content. Mazel.

Ready to get started on marketing to your dream clientele? CLICK HERE!!

About Business Branding By VL & FAQ’s

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The road to “Business Branding by VL” has been one that I frankly didn’t even know I was on. I wasn’t expecting to launch a new sector of Victoria Lawrence Images this year or even at all. I was quite happy shooting high school seniors & the occasional headshot. I had dabbled in the corporate world from doing styling consulting, to remote coordinating for brands. But never did I think that I would be taking this step into photographing entrepreneurs & influencers working in their passion. I had felt back in January 2018 that I was being led into taking less senior clients this year. I knew I was being pushed me into something different. All of it happened so organically. I am thrilled to add this type of imagery to my portfolio & now start booking business & personal branding sessions.

When I announced the soft opening for portfolio sessions back in May 2018, the support was overwhelming. After completing the portfolio sessions I did realize that I needed to wait a bit longer to start booking & set my opening goal for Jan 1st 2019. Well now the time has come!

F&Q’s

Question: What exactly is business branding photography?

Answer: Business Branding Photography are images of you/or your business that have been specifically taken to market directly to your target demographic.

Q: What if I need updated content a couple times a year?

Answer: Besides our “one time only” sessions, VL offers year-long, Quarterly subscription packages for those that need fresh content regularly. *We are only booking 4 quarterly subscription clients.

*Are you an influencer or run a business that needs fresh content more than 4 times year? VL will put together a custom quote for you that perfectly fits your businesses needs. contact VL 

Q: Do you still photograph high school seniors & portraits?

A: Yes, I am still shooting portraits ie. seniors, teens, tweens & everything in between – just not as frequently. portrait website link

Q: So i’m interested in learning more. What are the next steps?

A: Fill out our contact form & we’ll send you our Business Branding PDF that details the entire process. Then schedule a video chat with VL to see if we’re a good fit.

**  We are only taking 4 Quarterly Subscription clients. 

Click here to start the process & connect with your ideal client.

Hey there! Welome to my little corner of the world... My name is Victoria Lawrence and I am here to help you to define who you are and what you stand for.

Business Branding by VL is a subsect of Victoria Lawrence Images.

Based in Huntsville AL. Available for travel.

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