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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Personal brand photography ideas for coaches

by Carla | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog, Personal Branding Photography

Lots of my clients are coaches, or owners of service based businesses who don’t really have a product to photograph. Think this means you won’t get many photos? Think again! Part of your personal brand photography booking is an in depth Brand Clarity...

5 places to use your personal branding photos

by Carla | Aug 20, 2019 | Blog, Personal Branding Photography, Tips, Tricks and Tools

So you’re thinking about booking a personal branding shoot and you can mostly see why you’d quite like some up to date photos of you, doing your business thing. But where the hell do you use them once you have them?! Here are some ideas: Profile photos...

Personal Branding Photography: Louise Rose Couture

by Carla | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog, Business Soloist Sessions, Personal Branding Photography, Photography

Louise’s new studio and boutique were already among my favourite places in the world, and then she added this wallpaper: So when it was time for our fourth-quarter shoot, I was pretty much halfway down the motorway before the new sofa had arrived! But arrive it...

Branding Photography: Bra Blinging with Miss Foxy Glove

by Carla | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog, Business Soloist Sessions, Personal Branding Photography, Photography

As craft workshops go, Bling Your Bra has to be one of the most sparkly around! Burlesque dancer Miss Foxy Glove runs workshops for fellow dancers to sparkle up their costumes, starting with, unsurprisingly, a bra… and accompanied by cake, drinks and giggles....

Branding Photography: Maddy at The Wright Fit

by Carla | Aug 30, 2018 | Blog, Business Soloist Sessions, Personal Branding Photography, Photography

Meet Maddy. She owns The Wright Fit, which is an umbrella company for lots of wonderful different things she does (perfect multipod client, right there!). She wanted some photos of her with Oswald, her logo octopus, Oswald on his own, and some shots of her both in her...

Studio inspiration & a bridal boutique: Louise Rose Couture | Personal Branding Photography

by Carla | Jul 20, 2018 | Blog, Personal Branding Photography, Photography

Louise Rose Couture, if you’ve not met her before, is a gloriously talented designer of dresses which make your heart sing. I’m not even getting married, but have one of her latest collection on order – it’s a confection of embroidered tulle...
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Instagram post 2181503578413545201_3960994362 Finding the traditional working world (not to mention the world in general right now, but that's a different post) an utter headfuck?⠀ ⠀ Struggling to get your head around what people consider "normal" (ick) and expect you to do for your entire working life?⠀ ⠀ Don't want a Proper Job even though that's what everyone tells you you should have?⠀ ⠀ Yaaaaay - come and join the Improper Job Collective, a safe haven for beautiful business misfits around the world.⠀ ⠀ I don't care whether you're starting a business, CEO of twenty locations, still debating what your first steps might be or just want a hassle-free, flexible job instead of a "proper" one - if you want to create a happier working life, the Improper Job collective is for you. ⠀ ⠀ We hold each other accountable, we share the ups and downs, and we work out how we want to show up in the world - which is really what branding is all about.⠀ ⠀ Want to join us? You're already so, so welcome <3⠀ ⠀ http://eepurl.com/dx8AHv (or click link in bio & then "join the free Improper Job Collective" button)⠀ ⠀ #improperjobcollective #happierwork #happywork #jobrebel #magicalmisfit #businessmisfits #beyourself #creativelifehappylife #rebrand #personalbrandingphotography #personalbranding #brandexpert #personalbrandingexpert #createyourbrand #whoyouare #brandbeautifully #properjob #woohoo
Instagram post 2179797321033520039_3960994362 Ooh, hello! If you've been around for a while, have some glittery hugs (or air hugs, depending on your preference).⠀ ⠀ If you're new round here, hi! I'm Carla, the magical pink-blue-purple haired photographer behind the camera, creating colourful photos of brilliant businesses for a living - and feeling really very lucky to do so, while also acknowledging the sweary, stressful side of business.⠀ ⠀ The very excellent Amy at @women_whocreate interviewed me for her blog recently, and I'm so excited to share it here.⠀ ⠀ https://www.womenwhocreateuk.com/blog/2019/11/13/women-who-create-carla-watkins (or click link in bio and you should spot a button for it)⠀ ⠀ #brandphotographer #brandingphotographer #personalbrandingphotography #interview #womenwhocreateuk #creativewomen #risingtidesociety #rainbowhair #pinkhair #sonyshooter #canonshooter #dualsystemphotographer #glitterinthedaytime #proudmoment
Instagram post 2177917933580349902_3960994362 Where better to use your magical new photos than in your emails?! And if you don't have a list yet, it's the perfect excuse to set one up.⠀ ⠀ Karen at @benchspacesilverschool has done just that, and it made my heart so happy to see this land in my inbox yesterday. I'm also doing her beginner course, as silversmithing has been on my daydreams list for years - and I am absolutely loving it - made my first silver ring the other day and have spent most of this week admiring it 😂⠀ ⠀ What would you tell your people, if you had the right photos to illustrate it?!⠀ ⠀ #personalbranding #personalbrandingphotography #emailmarketing #emaillist #businessbrandingshoot #businessbranding #businessbrandingphotography #jeweller #silversmith #benchspace #silverschool #brightlingsea #makersgonnamake #doitfortheprocess #creativelifehappylife #meetthemaker #happinessishandmade #silversmithing #newthingthursday #learningstuff #socialmediaphotos #websitephotos
Instagram post 2175448649046963517_3960994362 Getting organised for 2020? Did you know I also offer mentoring sessions to help your business fly?⠀ ⠀ From a one-off enthusiasm boost & problem solving super-session, to a bespoke series covering whatever currently has your knickers in a twist, I'll help you sort out your content, systemise & strategise (but in a fun way), deal with your website demons and move forward in your beloved business with joy.⠀ ⠀ Past clients have used my Supercharging Sessions to:⠀ ⠀ *sort out their website woes⠀ *rewrite their about pages⠀ *come up with a content plan which works for them⠀ *shift their business from side hustle to income generating⠀ *start a side hustle⠀ *sort out the headfuckery that is running multiple businesses (this is one of my extreme specialities)⠀ *streamline their systems⠀ *get some systems in place⠀ *work out what to keep and what to ditch⠀ *develop new offerings⠀ *fall back in love with their business⠀ ⠀ I have space opening up in January for two fabulous humans - are you one of them? Book a free virtual cuppa and let's see what's bugging you and if I can help sort it: https://carlawatkins.as.me/virtual-cuppa (link in bio too)⠀ ⠀ #plan2020 #getorganised #mentoring #superchargingsessions #smallbusiness #smallbusinessmentor #businessplanning #coaching #help #business101 #smallbiz #startup #sidehustle #sidehustleschool #sidehustlesaturday #loveyourbusiness #lovewhatyoudo #dowhatyoulove #entrepreneurlife #startsomethingamazing #buildyourbusiness
Instagram post 2171397875078846426_3960994362 Not much online action this week - I've been struck down with a winter (autumn?!) cold and this little fluffy love needed an unexpected vet visit today too :( She's feeling much more herself this evening and has a ten day medicine plan - I am feeling sorry for myself, and self medicating with hot chocolate and toast 😂 Today I am mostly grateful for vets, and wifi so I can do a bit of work from the sofa this evening! What does your week look like? #cat #lifewithcats #fluffycat #sofapost #selfemployedlife
Instagram post 2166336728383080944_3960994362 Had the actual best time at Marianne Cantwell's Be A Free Range Human book launch last night - seeing her in person was lovely as it's been about five years since we last met, and I got to hug some old free rangers I'd either never met in person, or haven't seen in real life for years <3 *And* met a whole host of other amazing free range people!⠀ ⠀ Being in the book was, and is, a very proud moment, but being there to see everyone and feel the atmosphere and the electricity of people who think like me was nothing short of magical.⠀ ⠀ Finding MC and her free range thinking was my very first inkling of another, better life - and mine has changed almost unimaginably in the years since.⠀ ⠀ More pics to come, here's @freerangemarianne herself with her beautiful little book which changes lives...⠀ ⠀ #freerangehumans #beafreerangehuman #mariannecantwell #booklaunch #happiness #freedom @librarylondon #brandingphotographer #eventphotographer #sonyadventures #photographerlife #oldfriends #newfriends #london
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
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