THE STORY PORTRAIT

BECAUSE PEOPLE BUY FROM PEOPLE FIRST

Your story is the most magnetic resource you have as a Creative Entrepreneur. A Story Portrait will put you on the map in a big, bold, beautiful way and give you the perfect platform to share your journey

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YOU'VE GOT TO GET VISIBLE IF YOU WANT TO BE FOUND

As a Creative Entrepreneur with a vision, you need to get seen, you are the face of your business. Personal visibility is necessary in order to attract in those dream clients and brilliant opportunities.

The problem is you don’t have great photography or content to share, and so you remain hidden on Social Media and thus, don’t have the impact or traction you require to make your venture a success.

You may cringe as you share another post on Insta or Facebook with the same old headshots you had taken a few years back, you know that in truth, you’re not that person anymore.

There are opportunities for collaboration, publicity, podcast invitations all waiting for you and passing you by because you just aren’t comfortable sharing your brand collateral.

You know that if you fresh, professional, lifestyle and portrait photographs that supported your brand and the clarity around your own ‘Origin’ story, you’d go for it full-force!

It’s possible that you bit the bullet and had some headshots done by a local photographer, but they just don’t get your essence or energy, and that’s vitally important.

The photographer didn’t spend any time getting to know you so you couldn’t relax, and it shows. You resent paying this money on a series of images you know you won’t use, ouch.

It may well feel vulnerable to share your perspective, your thoughts and opinions publicly, but you know you have to, this is what will rally your tribe and call in your clients.

If only you had clarity around your motivation to lead this venture. You sense that your story is rich and motivational, but what parts to share and what to leave out?

It’s possible you signed up for personal brand and marketing courses but found them to be formulaic -impersonal and not deep enough, there was no personal support to help you recognise the unique aspirational choice points in your own life.

So you go on sharing content that feels flat and non-specific, and you really need to take a stand now, to speak to where you’ve come from, plant your flag and get visible if you really want to move mountains.

STORIES MAKE US AND IF YOU DON'T TELL YOUR STORY, SOMEONE ELSE WILL

I’ve been a Lifestyle Portrait Photographer and Certified Coach for over 13 years, and I combined these skills to create The Story Portrait. A personal journey that reveals your Origin Story and captures just how incredible you truly are.

Through the experience we’ll dive deep into what has shaped you, everybody has lived a ‘Hero’s Journey’, and everybody’s purpose is informed by that. My work will help you recognise it and own it – this is where your confidence will soar.

And what makes The Story Portrait photographs so powerful and so natural is the journey we take together, these aren’t just headshots turned out from the back of a converted shop.

Safety, trust, intimacy and connection are words used by clients when they describe their experience.

You’ll grow from this and the end result will reflect your confidence. You’ll feel proud to talk about your life, your choice points, your mission and you’ll be keen to share it with the world.

'Phil's mentoring to unfold my story, his guidance and his talent with the camera gave me huge confidence!'

Lorraine Wilkes, Coach.

THE PROCESS

How It Works

We begin with a 30-minute complimentary conversation to discuss The Story Portrait, if we are all set, I'll send you a link to purchase and you'll get access to my calendar where you schedule your Unfolding Session.
In this 1 hour Unfolding Session I'll help you map the key points of your life story using Joseph Cambell's Hero's Journey model. This will set you up with the elements on what to write for your story.
Once you've written your draft, I'll cast my eyes over it, comment and mentor you to get the very best from your words.
We then plan and shoot your Life Style/Portrait photographs, starting at your home and then moving outside. I'll spend the whole morning with you capturing natural, evocative images that represent you and illustrate how you work.
I then curate and post produce the very best photographs from our shoot (up to 15) and layout your words together with these images to build your Story Portrait feature then after a final check, we launch!
Once we've launched, we'll schedule a 1 hour Post-launch Success Session, I'll show you how to get the very best from your Story Portrait, how to use it to increase your reach and strengthen personal brand.

THE RESULTS

What You Get

A set of professional portrait photographs you'll love, yours to distribute and promote yourself with however you wish, Social Media, Website etc.
A real confident understanding and appreciation for the life journey you have been on, what you have had to overcome and how this shapes the work you do today.
An almost ready-written "About-Me" page and bio, perfect content for your Website, Linkedin or to send to prospective partnerships - a cohesive story!
A feature piece you can point prospective clients to that continually works to reinforce trust with your tribe and inspire new prospects.
Your Story Portrait featured here on my site, with possibly hundreds of new visitors coming across you and contacting you directly via your Story Portrait.
Awareness of how to write inspiring copy and source stories from your own life - we love real stories!
Me personally Mentoring you 1-1 and sharing my experience.
Fresh energy, passion and direction.
The motivation to now be seen, take a stand and plant your flag.

THE FULL STORY PORTRAIT JOURNEY

£1050 (OPTION TO PAY OVER 3 MONTHS)

Your investment for The Story Portrait includes two mentoring sessions with me, my eyes and expertise on your written story, a morning spent with you (socially distanced) shooting your photographs and a built and promoted Story Portrait, it’s like a Personal Brand in a box!

Can you make me look a few years younger when you post produce the images?
I will bring out the very best in your photographs and feature you in your best light. My photography is less about the 'perfection' of the image and more the celebration of your true nature - that magic you natural emit when the barriers are down, subsequently, participants say that these photos are the most authentic they have seen of themselves.
What about Social Distancing & COVID?
A lot of the work for The Story Portrait is via Zoom, when it comes to the day of our shoot, we will plan for that around the current situation. I stay a safe distance for the entire duration of the shoot and make sure I adhere to the social distancing guidelines.

Can I use the photographs on Social Media and my own site?
Absolutely! Use them wherever you like to promote yourself, your brand and your services. People love the colours, tones and the look and feel of the Story Portrait photographs so it serves to build your personal brand consistency when everything has the same feel.
Will I get large versions of the photographs?
Yes! Beautifully sharp and high resolution, this means that not only will they look great on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin etc but also in print with no loss of quality - essential to maintaining professionalism across your brand.

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'This experience has been amazing. I completely underestimated the power of connecting with my story.'