What Do You Do? podcast
Vanda Szabo | Brand + Event Photographer | Worcestershire
We all think we know what a photographer does – after all, we take more than 2 trillion photos per year – but how many of those photos are of ourselves? How many of those photos of ourselves do we actually like, do we look at and give us confidence instead of make us think about how big our nose is, or that we don’t have any eyebrows?
Key Takeaways
- Being authentic is better than being perfect – images where you share your personality establish a connection with a viewer by helping them see you as a complete person.
- Having good photos doesn’t just make you look more credible to a potential customer, it builds self-confidence and self-motivation.
- We’re our own worst critics – others don’t notice or see our physical flaws the same way that we do.
The Role of the Photographer
Are Professional Photos Necessary?
Everyone has a camera in their pocket nowadays – why not just take a quick snap and be done with it? It’ll do. But do you really want the photo that represents the culmination of your professional and business journey to only be adequate?
A good photograph will build your self-confidence and grow your credibility. In the episode, Vanda herself mentions that several of her clients increased their prices as a result of having better visuals. It was a mindset shift – something in them finally saw they’d arrived.
It’s more than just that though; a good photograph should convey who you really are, not some perfectly polished version of you. Airbrushing or using AI to hide physical flaws can damage confidence, as the image of you won’t match who they actually meet. Hiding our personalities robs the viewer of an opportunity to connect with us, and of course, building good relationships is all about strong connections.
How a Photographer Can Help
A photoshoot with a professional photographer should be a comfortable and empowering experience. Vanda builds relationships with her clients before even picking up a camera, which means that her clients are able to show their best authentic selves on the day.
Everyone who has their photo taken by Vanda is a business owner, and being a business owner takes confidence. If you dread having your photo taken, whatever the reason, a professional photo can show you that the outside is just as confident as the inside.
What Do We Do?
We founded the What Do You Do? podcast to hear from people like Vanda, whose unique approach elevates her entire profession. And the challenges, like the one’s she faced to build her business, are an inspiration.
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