One important thing to keep in mind while asking yourself how to get a job and what you could do to really go that extra mile to get the job of your dreams has to do with networking and personal branding. Today, with thousands of applications constantly popping up on the screens of employers, you [...]
Personal Branding Your image and reputation are fundamental in branding. Through effective personal branding, you are able to control the way that the public views and perceives your brand; therefore, this is an essential step in the process of promoting your brand. As mentioned by Forbes Magazine, personal branding is the difference between “Who [...]
Why Nasty Gal Failed The epitome of a cool girl clothing online boutique filed bankruptcy in November 2016. This is why Nasty Gal failed, a brand that had recognition of 2.3 million followers on Instagram with a database of over 550,000 customers. In the year 2015 alone Nasty Gal made $300 million in sales. 66 [...]
As social media is becoming more prominent in our lives, people are more and more able to gain the opportunity to empower themselves. In our world today, anyone can have a public voice and some people have been able to grow powerful enough to the extent that they are able to monetize their online power, such as in [...]
How To Not Let Your Brand Look Unprofessional - Business Brand Photographer As a company that specializes in branding, we see a lot of brands of our competitors (of course) slip from their foundation. This is how to not let your brand look unprofessional. If you are just starting or have had your own [...]
Being a women entrepreneur is not easy. Here are five inspirational women entrepreneurs that are rising in 2017 that are sure to inspire you. It takes hard work, courage, and dedication to take an idea and grow it into a concrete business, let alone one that becomes successful. While there is much to learn from women who rise [...]
Every time a customer comes across your product, they are left with an impression of your brand. Your brand reflects your promise to customers and their overall experience from your products and services. When it comes to engaging with potential clients, the importance of branding online plays a significant role. It provides a platform to reach [...]
When it comes to makeup, your primer and foundation set the stage for everything else you put on your face. You want your skin to look clear and glowing in your pictures, not washed out and dull. The primer and foundation you use can make or break your skin in pictures. That's why I've decided [...]
Confidence is one of those elusive characteristics. It's easy to spot when someone has it, but it is hard to pinpoint what exact steps one should take to reach a certain level of confidence. It is a quality that everyone has access to, yet many struggle to achieve it. We are here to provide you [...]
Do you find it difficult to comprehend the basics of branding? With these 7 tips, you’ll be able to understand the basics of branding in under 3 minutes! Create, or pay someone to make an eye-catching logo. Put it everywhere. Write down your brand mission. What do you want to communicate to people [...]
Have you had a chance to check out Sandy's Podcast, Life in Focus with Sandy Grigsby? In this podcast, Sandy discusses a variety of topics that will leave you feeling empowered and motivated. She interviews successful entrepreneurs to learn how they became experts at their craft and shares this information with her viewers so that [...]
Vodka soda, anyone? Alcohol consumption is something almost all of us are guilty of. Whether it's used socially or privately, alcohol can seem like the perfect way to unwind after a long day. But could it actually be self-sabotaging for your business? In this post, we discuss Alcohol and how it affects your photos. There [...]
When doing business, people want to feel as though they’re communicating with a person, rather than a brand. Because of this, they tend to want to do business with brands that have a personal element to them over those that don't. So, show 'em what you got! But first, you have to learn how to look [...]
One of the most difficult aspects of starting a business is brand awareness – getting people to know who you are and what makes you unique. The key to success goes beyond just having a great product or service. People want to know who you are as a company and what your brand represents before [...]
Have you had a chance to check out Sandy's new Podcast, Life in Focus with Sandy Grigsby? In this new podcast, Sandy discusses a variety of topics that will leave you feeling empowered and motivated. She also interviews successful entrepreneurs to learn how they became experts at their craft and shares this information with her [...]
Photographs can be broken down into a series of categories. Within these categories are headshots and portraits. These two are often used interchangeably and the difference between them is quite subtle. For example, A headshot could be a portrait, but a portrait is not necessarily a headshot. For this reason, people are thoroughly confused about [...]
Standing in front of a camera can be intimidating for anyone. But if you're a business owner, it's no secret that you have got to get out there and jump on the social media bandwagon or you'll miss out on potential growth opportunity for your business. People love connecting to businesses on a personal level [...]
Habits control us. They control our routines, and ultimately, affect our lifestyles and moods. But science is here to tell us that there are very simple mind tricks and behaviors we can change that WILL alter our habits so we can learn how to create positive habits and stick to them. The Trigger According to [...]
Working in the Brio Five office makes me realize how Sandy does too much, how many of the women she works with are doing too much. Women are constantly doing, going and not stopping. It’s admirable to see but it’s also very stressful. After seeing this pattern of women’s daily patterns I decided to do some [...]
What Makes a Great Brand and Why? - Business Branding Photographer Starting a brand or in our case being a business branding photographer means you must research other competition, historic brands, and always ask what makes them a great brand and why? We work with our clients to make sure they stand out while building [...]
Starting a Self Care Plan or Routine We are going to touch on the most important thing in your life… you! Starting a self care plan or routine can help you focus on what matters the most. I was once told the first person I had to love was myself, and that was hard for [...]
Putting on makeup for many women is a hassle, especially natural makeup. If you are a mature woman, putting on makeup effortlessly while bringing out your best features can be a great confidence boost. Read on for the best ways to put makeup on and feel picture perfect every time you step out! BASE Before [...]
Every single woman has the power to become the person they want to be, simply by overcoming these challenges that all female entrepreneurs face. We want all women to be bold and unleash their potential to the world. This is how leaders are made. Bold, empowered and confident women entrepreneurs face many obstacles but can [...]
We love spotlighting our wonderful clients, especially for Women's History Month! This week we are telling you about the accomplishments of our lovely client Kelly Johnson. Kelly is an owner and principal consultant at Velatrio, LLC, which was founded by a three women in the hi-tech industry. Velatrio, provides business planning and marketing for tech companies based in [...]
Branding Made Easy Summit Don't miss Sandy's segment on the "Branding Made Easy" summit which goes live Tuesday, March 28 on Mintgem. Sandy who is a top personal branding photographer will be featured with 20 other branding experts in this FREE online branding summit hosted by Mary Alvizures. Check it out if you want to learn some awesome tips [...]
Your Online Credibility: Professional Business Headshots, are they for me? Your online credibility is not only the testimonials, referrals, and credentials you have, it is how you look. Having a Professional business headshot photographer will not only make you look the part but provide you with more customers and confidence in your business. “The Average Internet User [...]
A Woman Making History: Carrie Moore Women’s History Month is all about celebrating women’s accomplishments and contributions to the world. Women entrepreneurs are on the rise and we feel that 2017 is the year for women to finally go after dreams and start their careers. “Women now make up 40 percent of new entrepreneurs in the United States — [...]
In honor of Women's History Month, we are allowing women to win an empowerment photoshoot. We are searching for women we find empowering, women that are constantly making changes, growing, and helping other women. If you are a woman that is making a difference in your life and the lives of others please sign up for [...]
Coming to the realization that you can become a strong and confident person while empowering yourself to be your best is a powerful feeling. The journey to get to that place may not be the easiest task, however it is rewarding. At the end of your empowerment journey, you will be a powerful and empowered women and it will radiate [...]
Have you ever looked at an image of someone and felt motivated, charged, inspired or ready to do something? Well, congratulations! You stumbled upon an empowerment photo and may ask what is an empowerment photo? Empowerment is defined as the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights. [...]
How To Dress Well And For Success Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time or any clue on how to dress for an interview? A lot of people do, this post will tell you how to dress well and for success. Knowing what to go to in your closet or shop for [...]
A picture is worth a thousand words. Use photography to brand your company because it can become the best marketing strategy. Photography can make or break the way potential clients view you just from looking at the pictures that are on your website, social media, etc. Utilizing a professional photographer can help craft that professional look that is [...]
Ageless Beauty: Sandy Grigsby Ageless Beauty: Regardless of any Women’s Age Unfortunately, we have not yet found the fountain of youth, but here are some easy tips for ageless beauty. Being part of an empowerment photography company that specializes in real women of all ages and not models, lets us learn some awesome tips [...]
More are experiencing women empowerment to start their own businesses. In the past two decades, female businesses owners increased from 5 percent to 38 percent, according to an article on Forbes. Employment from female-owned businesses has also increased while employment from men businesses has decreased. However, women are not bringing in the same revenue as men. [...]
Exciting day here at Brio Five as our leader, Sandy Grigsby, has just been published in “Wild Planet Photo Magazine.” The UK based magazine, which claims the title of being the leading online landscape magazine, is dedicated to showcasing wild life and nature photographers from around the world. After finally editing and submitting the photos [...]
In the year 2016 women entrepreneurs currently hold positions in 11.3 million businesses in the United states. With the accessibility of social media marketing, user-friendly website creation sites, branding tools galore, and manufacturing at the click of a button, this number is accelerating daily, especially in Los Angeles. From 2007 to 2016, there has been a 9% [...]
You can actually control of the image that you present to the world. Essentially, you have full discretion over how your personal brand communicates to the people who are just discovering you.
Creating mood board is the first step to branding your personal image in a effective and rewarding way. It is a way to create an consistent flow while having a visual strategy to refer back to. While keeping your ideas clear and thought out, so your personal brand image portrays flawlessly and gains consumers attention.
In the age of camera phones and accessible digital cameras. Why should you spend money on a professional photographer? Whether it be for work, dating, or for a self esteem boost. Everyone should have some professional photos. Especially in the age of digital photography being so accessible, you need to look your best on the world wide web.
Preparing for your first photo shoot or even for the 100th photo shoot can be stressful, knowing these tips can put you at ease, so you can be prepared to look your best. Simple relaxing things such as a big breakfast, bath, or facial can help you relax and prepare. Use the tips here to add your own regime, and just watch how beautiful your portraits come out!
Whether you want to call it a brochure, pamphlet or leaflet, we all know them as being boring collateral. Admit it. We are all guilty of having the initial intention to read those informative brochures, but they just end up chucked into the nearest dark abyss never to be seen again. Between the mountains of [...]
Face-to-face client meeting can seem daunting at first, but with the right mind-set and preparation they can become a beneficial tool to solidifying a client. According to a study by Oxford Economics USA, in person meetings are far more effective than virtual meetings, especially with prospective customers. We have come up with five tips for meeting a client in person.
Although certain colors do broadly align with specific traits, (i.e. pink with girly, red with warning, and purple with sophistication) nearly every academic study on color and branding will state that it is more important for a brand's colors to support its desired personality instead of trying to align with a specific color association. Color [...]
