Carla Watkins Business & Branding Photography - editorial, commercial and personal branding photography in Essex, Suffolk and beyond - for the colourful, magical dreamers
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Instagram post 2160198169340821952_3960994362 Squeeeee, proud moment - I'm in a BOOK! And not just any book, but one written by the person who kickstarted my escape from the 9-5 several years ago, the ineffable @freerangemarianne.⠀ ⠀ There's pride, excitement and a little bit of magic going on here... dreams really do come true!⠀ ⠀ Read more & get your copy - click the link in bio and then "read the blog" :)⠀ ⠀ #freerangehumans #beafreerangehuman #inabook #soexcited #booklaunch #escapethe9to5 #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #booklife #shelfie #bookstagram #flatlay #rainbows #dreamscancometrue #photographerlife #srsly #lifeyourway #brandingphotographer #personalbrandingphotography #essex #introvertsinbusiness #introvertmarketing #heartoverhustle #risetogether #thefutureisfemale #whentheresrainlookforrainbows #lifeunscripted #carlawatkins
Instagram post 2157437137746414331_3960994362 Photography stand at @colbeacentre AGP (why have an AGM when you can have a party?!😂) at the lovely @wivenhoehouse last night. Obviously I was nice and inconspicuous... 🦄🌈💙 Had some great conversations, and met some new people as well as reconnecting with some familiar faces! Big thanks to Colbea for having me, and for their support over the last few months - it's been a magical period of growth for me and my happy little business! Swipe for closer shot of my stand, I was super pleased with how it turned out - all my years of stalling out with jewellery and mermaid stuff paid off! And tags of some of my beautiful, colourful clients 🥰 #colbea #wivenhoehousehotel #colbeagp #incolourfulcompany #colourful #colourfulbranding #brandcolourfully #brandingphotography #brandingphotographer #personalbrandphotographer #personalbrandingphotography #personalbrandingphotographer #personalbranding #brandexpert #colchester #photographerlife #creativebusiness #creativelife #fuckthe9to5 #createalifeyoulove #dailyhappy
Instagram post 2153969770223183579_3960994362 Very proud to have been featured on @contrastlycom recently, where you can read more about my photography adventures (and my not-so-secret plans!)⠀ ⠀ https://contrastly.com/interview-with-branding-and-fine-art-photographer-carla-watkins/⠀ ⠀ #photographerlife #contrastly #interview #featured #asseenin #brandingphotographer #personalbrandingphotographer #camerasandhappiness #communityovercompetition #femalephotographers #womeninbusiness #womeninphotography #sony #sonyshooter #mirrorless #dualsystem #commercialphotographer #introvertsinbusiness #introvertmarketing #artistcommunity⠀ #communityovercompetition #heartoverhustle #doitfortheprocess #communityiseverything #spreadkindness ⠀ #tellyourstory #storytelling #createyourhappy #risetogether
Instagram post 2151757558883418490_3960994362 Last week I got to meet (and cuddle!) three of the drugs dogs from ICTS. Here's Cooper, proudly wearing his work uniform and making sure I got his best side!⠀ ⠀ Do you have a working animal, or an office pet, who you'd include in your personal branding shoot? (I do, but my cats Luna & Clover are nowhere near as well behaved as Cooper 😂)⠀ ⠀ #searchdog #drugsdog #getmybestside #dogphotographer #animalphotographer #workingdog #cuddlierthanhelooks #personalbrandingphotographer #brandphotography #commercialphotography #websitephotos #showtheworldwhatyoudo #eventphotography #colchester #essex #canineoperations #thefutureisfemale #beingboss #welcomeweek
Instagram post 2151729579436369581_3960994362 Like the idea of a personal branding shoot, but unsure where you'd use your photos afterwards?⠀ ⠀ Here are some ideas...⠀ ⠀ https://carlawatkins.com/5-places-to-use-your-personal-branding-photos/⠀ ⠀ #personalbranding #marketingtips #personalbrand #personalbrandphotography #websitephotos #marketingphotos #smallbusiness #help #photographertips #personalbrandingphotographer #personalbrandingphotography #essex #suffolk #workinthewild #coach #lifecoach #careercoach
Instagram post 2147512763602125809_3960994362 Selfie in a lift after a wonderful, crazy Welcome Week. Even pros take selfies in mirrors occasionally 🥰 Life is mad but glorious right now - I'm off to walk the catwalk for @louiserosecouture tomorrrow night so I suppose I'd better temporarily abandon my night owl ways and get some sleep 😂 What does your weekend hold? Have an amazing one!! #photographerlife #mydreamlife #freerangehuman #dreamitdoit #personalbrandphotographer #selfie #brandphotography #nightowl #colourful #incolourfulcompany #happinessisfollowingyourdreams #proud
Instagram post 2143800653642641183_3960994362 As summer gives way to autumn, there are few things I look forward to as much as proper hot chocolate and my favourite blanket. Add a good book or my journal and I'm good for hours 🥰 This evening I'm curled up after a windy, wet but very enjoyable shoot, reminiscing with friends on WhatsApp and reading Cathy Kelly. What's your favourite cosy ritual? #hotchocolat #hotchocolate #chocolatchaud #knittedblanket #cosyevenings #photographerlife #postshoottreats #brandingphotographer #brandingphotography #carlawatkins #singlehood #homelife #littleluxuries
Instagram post 2141610711239741695_3960994362 Rather exciting to spot my piece in @essexlifemag this month! Featuring five of my favourite things about Essex, pick your copy up all over the county :)⠀ ⠀ #essexlife #pr #fivefavouritethings #afewofmyfavouritethings #essexgirl #adoptedhomecounty #5essexthings #tea #biscuits #brandingphotographer #brandphotos #flatlay #colchester #photographer #steampunk #museumofpower
Instagram post 2139904445159525371_3960994362 What stories do you tell about your business?⠀ ⠀ What stories do you tell about yourself?⠀ ⠀ Marketing is really just telling your story to people who want to hear it - people who might need you & what you do. Telling real stories of what you're doing beats shouting into the void hands down!⠀ ⠀ So how can you get that across visually and in words? What do your existing photos tell the world about your business?⠀ ⠀ Tell me in the comments!⠀ ⠀ #personalbranding #personalbrand #personalbrandingphotography #personalbrandingphotographer #brandshoot #brandbeautifully #styleyourbrand #loveyourbrand #buildyourbusiness #websitephotos #businessportraits #socialmediaphotos #marketingphotos #smallbusiness #womeninbusiness #startupbusiness #tellyourstory #marketing #introvertsinbusiness #communityovercompetition #theartofslowliving #heartoverhustle #calmversation #canon #canon5d3 #dualsystem
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