REPOST: More Than a Headshot, Personal Brand Photography by Emily O’Brien

Emily is in full gear with her 2019 Personal Brand Photography Sessions – Get in touch with her now to learn how YOUR photos can best tell YOUR story!!!

Oscar and Beth on blu couch
My boy and my computer companion.

 

By now you may know the name Emily O’Brien as one of my favorite photographers. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Emily for many years and, more than a colleague, she is a friend whose talent never ceases to amaze me.

I’ve featured Emily’s photography in many of my posts. Our Instagram Field Trip to Giardini Di Sole was one of my favorites. As was our day at the Junior League of Boston Designer Show House.  When the time came for new headshots for Musing Mediterranean, I looked no further than Emily. The same is true for my Julia’s senior portraits, but I’ll save that post for another day.

Emily knows me well and puts me completely at ease. I mentioned wanting to take photos at home and Emily suggested we go a step beyond traditional headshots. She told me about Personal Brand Photography.

What Is Personal Brand Photography?

Emily has created this option for business people of all types who want strong images that give your brand a personality. They show people who you are as a business and what it’s like to work with you. Personal brand sessions start with a consultation to get to know your brand story. Sessions usually include headshots, lifestyle images to capture you in action, as well as details that cater to your specific business. Because the session is so customized to suit your brand, the types of images will vary from one business to another.

My Personal Brand Session

Personal Brand Photography was perfect for my purposes as I already had the idea of taking shots around my house using some of my favorite artwork as the backdrop. The more we talked about how this would work, the more I realized it was ideal. Personal Brand Photography gave me the flexibility to explore what I do as a freelance writer working from home, while revealing what inspires me creatively.

Let The Fun Begin!

Enter good friend and fashion stylist, Lysa Gibbs-Pelletier. Lysa helped style my clothing with the artwork and scenes we were shooting. Here’s a behind the scenes shot of the three of us getting silly over a mouth-watering plate of cupcakes as shared on Emily’s Instagram.


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The Photos

At this point I’ll let the images speak for themselves. Here are some of my favorites shots. I can’t tell you what a great experience this was. It’s rare that the camera is turned on me, but it felt special to bring the focus on what I do and expressing that in photos was an interesting opportunity. It was reflective process that would not have been the same without Emily’s expertise.

headshot from personal brand photography session
This map was the perfect background for my travel book photo.
The more I read, the better I write.
Writing and my wall of pottery.
Color inspires me.

 

When I was asked to send in author photos for the book, I had a tough time choosing. Emily had captured my essence in a way I didn’t think possible.

If you are a business person looking for photos, Emily O’Brien’s Personal Brand Photography is a wonderful way to shine the spotlight on you and what you do.

Here’s What You Can Do With Your Images

  • Social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In. Social media posts that include an image receive 120-180% more visibility and engagement. Maximize your investment by creating a library of images to post new content.
  • Scattered throughout your website pages: Blogs, home page, about me, landing pages, sales pages, contact, etc.
  • Marketing pieces: Business cards, brochures, mailers, or other printed marketing materials.
  • Press releases, speaking engagements, email signature, anywhere you have the opportunity to show people what it would be like to work with you.

Contact Emily O’Brien Photography for more information on your Personal Brand Photography session.

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Musing Mediterranean-Westford Academy Holiday Bazaar!

Time to Shop!

I am excited to set up a table for Musing Mediterranean this Saturday at the Westford Academy Holiday Bazaar. I hope you can stop by or please spread the word to folks in the Westford area.

Consider Musing Mediterranean as a holiday gift. It’s a great “get-away” book and the gift of reading is priceless – or in this case $15 😀. Perfect as a stocking stuffer, hostess gift or Yankee Swap.

Books will be gift-bagged and ready to go!

 

Westford Academy Holiday Bazaar flyer

 

 

 

 

 

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I AM Books Event and Patriots Tickets Raffle

Hi everyone-

I hope you enjoyed the long weekend. I’m gearing up for my last book reading/signing for a while.

I AM Books

This Sunday, 10/14/18 at 4pm. I will be at I AM Books in the North End. I’m excited to check out this independent Boston bookstore and share my Italy stories with anyone who can make it.

 

Ticket Raffle

If you are on the fence, but up for a late night, consider stopping by for the chance to win two Patriots tickets for that same night. It’s a late game, 8:20 pm, so there’ll be plenty of time to come by the bookstore at 4pm (or earlier), purchase a copy of Musing Mediterranean and be on your way to Foxboro if you are the lucky winner. I will draw the winner at 5pm.

 

I am books logo

 

Hope you can make it! If you can’t, but know someone willing to take their chances to see the Patriots vs. Kansas City Chiefs, please spread the word.

Ciao and Go Pats!

 

 

 

 

 

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Can’t Stop & The Tewksbury Book Festival

Location: The Meeting Room of Tewksbury Public Library 300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Can’t Stop Thinking

When I began typing this post, the title Can’t Stop was meant to convey…can’t stop thinking about the events of the past few days. I am still in shock that my town and nearby Lawrence and Andover went through such a crazy and frightening incident. When the commotion began on Thursday, I was in the car with Ally driving her to a tutoring session in Andover. Suddenly, Ally began seeing all of the alerts on her phone. “Mom, there are gas explosions happening all over town,” she said. Not until I was stopped in traffic at the North Andover Common, with emergency vehicles flying by from every direction, did I know something very serious was happening.

Here’s the weird thing – my immediate reaction was to say, “Ally, I’m taking you home.” The problem was, for many, home was the problem. My neighborhood does not use gas and therefore I felt comfortable going to my “safe place.” However, I couldn’t escape the feeling that I didn’t really know what was going on. I wasn’t sure if, in fact, being at home was the best place to be.

With many friends still without gas, and one whose home was severely damaged by fire, I feel stuck. Stuck in a daze of concern, confusion and questions. I can’t stop thinking about how to proceed from here. The uncertainty of something like this can be crippling. I feel helpless and consumed with worry. I used to worry about the dangers we face when we walk out the door into this crazy world. Now, I can’t stop thinking about the dangers within.

Can’t Stop Living Life

With no good answer I, like many, are forging ahead. It feels strange to go about business as usual, but like I was recently advised, you can’t stop living life. Sadly, there many scary things we must face in life and I am reminded that we can’t live in fear. I so wish that came easier for me.

So today, I am here for those in my area who need anything. Meanwhile Andover, North Andover and Lawrence continue to get back on their feet. I will move forward with as much positivity as I can muster and carry on. That said, please see the details of Tewksbury’s upcoming Book Festival. Consider joining me and many other local authors in sharing our stories. Location: The Meeting Room of Tewksbury Public Library 300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876.

 

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