On March 17th, 2020, at Heart of Networking, we had a virtual meeting. I gave this talk

 

Hello Everyone! Thank you all for being here today. And thank you, Marlene and Sue, for making this meeting possible!

Thank you for this opportunity to share my thoughts with you! My name is Désirée Neville, I am the portrait photographer here, at my studio, Your Eye On Photo.

 

I am truly grateful for all the relationships and real connections I have built here in this group and this community over the past few years. I treasure them and this is what I want to talk about today. Relationships and Connections.

 

As a woman in business, I know from experience, and I think that we all agree that real connections are what drive our businesses. I am a portrait specialist and I believe that because I specialize in showing connections in my portraits, I have been able to 1. offer my clients services and products that helped them effectively market themselves in a saturated and noisy space. And 2. I have been able to help women see themselves in a new light and show them how beautiful they are.

 

Today, I want to talk about showing “connection” in your portraits and how we achieve this here at my studio.

 

I believe that to show authenticity,  the first thing that needs to happen is connecting with yourself. When you are connected to who you really are, that REAL YOU that I always talk about, shines through. And the truer you stay to yourself, and your personality, the better you can show that connection and the better your images will be.

 

The second connection that needs to happen, is between you and me. At your consultation, I get to know you a little better I ask you questions like: Describe yourself in 3 words… or what do your clients say about you in their testimonials? Or words to describe your type of business. Then, I prepare you and your wardrobe for your upcoming photo session and we start connecting.

 

 

Besides “connection”, there is “relationship”. I believe in treating each one of my clients as if they were my very best client ever. And that is why when you come to us, we roll out the RED CARPET and give you the VIP treatment. You get Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe styling personalized to you. And you get 2 hours with us. You are never rushed even if all you want is that one amazing headshot.

 

The last building block here is expertise. How to convey all of who you are in one image is a process I am very familiar with and I can guide you through. I believe it a process worth investing in because it has the potential to change how you see yourself. Those who did it say it is a confidence booster. I believe investing in yourself and your branding is where success starts. When you believe in yourself, others do too. But building and producing those portraits may seem steep to some.

 

So, I would like to make sure that all of you who want an updated headshot or portrait to be able to do it.

 

So today, I have a promotion for you.

When you are ready to update your portraits, call me and I will be happy to take $200 off your session.

A session with me with everything I just talked about and including your first image, is $600.

For anyone who wants to book today, I will take an additional $100 off. You will only pay $300 and that includes your first image.

If you are not ready to book today but you still want to take advantage of this limited-time offer, You have until April 15th to save $200. Either way, Come and see me at my table… Yes my table, and I will hook you up!

Please consider investing in yourself because You are worth it!

 

Thank you so much for this opportunity. I welcome your questions.