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235: DIY Content vs. Professional Branding: Why Your Business Actually Needs Both
As a business owner, where should you invest your time and money: DIY content or professional brand shoots? In this episode, I’m breaking down why your business will thrive when you have BOTH! I’m diving into a few key differences between DIY content and professional brand photos, why they both matter, and how they work together to help you attract more clients.
Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!
You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!
Review The Show Notes:
Consistent vs. Professional (3:43)
Everyday Moments vs. Signature Visuals (4:55)
Quick Content vs. Strategic Content (6:10)
Starting Point vs. Growing Stage (7:35)
DIY Content Leads To Brand Sessions (9:01)
If You Still Feel Stuck On What To Post (12:25)
Mentioned In This Episode:
Book More with B-Roll Mini Course: stan.store/quiannamarie/p/bloom-with-broll
Book A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/book
Book Your Intuitive Content Coaching Call: quiannamarie.com/contact
Easy B-Roll Ideas For Business Owners: quiannamarie.com/broll
Dr. Steph Dorworth on Instagram: instagram.com/stephdorworth
Connect with Quianna:
Website: quiannamarie.com
Instagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie
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236: The Confidence Shift That Happens After You Start Creating Content
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234: Purpose Is Not Enough, You Need Positioning
27:13|Is it true that if you show up with purpose, the clients will come? Well… not quite. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why purpose doesn’t necessarily equal profits. Plus, I’m diving into how authority language in your messaging can make a huge difference in your business success. On Quianna Marie Weekly, we're chatting about business growing pains, finding genuine connections, and celebrating wins of all sizes through the lens of a photographer at heart. Sprinkled throughout stories and interviews with past clients, photographers and other business owners this podcast is designed to help you step into your purpose and to truly create a life you're proud of, a life worth photographing and sharing.Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!Review The Show Notes:Why Purpose-Driven Marketing Alone Doesn’t Book High-Ticket Clients (2:07)The Power Of Authority Language In Your Messaging (4:15)How To Communicate Expertise Without Sounding Salesy (5:31)Authority Messaging For Photographers (8:47)Beginner Versus Authority Messaging (21:54)Mentioned In This Episode:Book A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/bookEpisode 225 Visibility All Year Long For Photographers: quiannamarieblog.com/2026/01/12/225-visibility-all-year-long-for-photographersEpisode 220 Stop Only Marketing To Your Dream Clients: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/12/08/220-stop-only-marketing-to-your-dream-clientsEpisode 216 Book More By Sharing Your Living Brand: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/11/10/216-book-more-by-sharing-your-living-brandEpisode 150-171 The Branding Series: quiannamarieblog.com/2024/08/05/building-authority-with-a-branding-photoshootConnect with Quianna:Website: quiannamarie.comInstagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie
233: Booking More With Repeat Clients with Colie James
43:08|Inquiries are pouring in, but are you ready for them? In today’s episode, I have the honor of introducing you to systems strategist Colie James. We’re diving into how to handle a surge of visibility, fix common workflow mistakes, and scale your business without the chaos. On Quianna Marie Weekly, we're chatting about business growing pains, finding genuine connections, and celebrating wins of all sizes through the lens of a photographer at heart. Sprinkled throughout stories and interviews with past clients, photographers and other business owners this podcast is designed to help you step into your purpose and to truly create a life you're proud of, a life worth photographing and sharing.Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!Review The Show Notes:Preparing For The Inquiry Process (2:32)Where To Start With Automated Responses (5:03)Creating The Intake Process (7:37)Quianna’s Booking Challenge Workaround (10:00)The Mistake You Might Be Making Before The Session (16:08)High-Touch, Low-Effort Workflows (20:03)The Three R’s And Other Off-Boarding Strategy (23:05)Closing Out Your Client Experience (34:09)Working With Colie On Your Systems (37:53)Mentioned In This Episode:Book Your VIP Day: quiannamarie.com/vipLucky 13 Quarterly Content Creation: quiannamarie.com/13Connect with Colie:Website: coliejames.comInstagram: instagram.com/coliejamesPodcast: coliejames.com/podcastConnect with Quianna:Website: quiannamarie.comInstagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie
232: The Best Day Of My Life
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231: You Don’t Need A Rebrand. You Need New Photos + Content!
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230: The One When The Wedding Photographer Becomes The Bride
34:13|Are you always the wedding photographer, never the bride? That was me over my last twenty years of photographing weddings… until now! In today’s episode, I’m diving into the details of my thoughts, nerves, dreams, and everything else that went into making my dream wedding finally become reality. On Quianna Marie Weekly, we're chatting about business growing pains, finding genuine connections, and celebrating wins of all sizes through the lens of a photographer at heart. Sprinkled throughout stories and interviews with past clients, photographers and other business owners this podcast is designed to help you step into your purpose and to truly create a life you're proud of, a life worth photographing and sharing.Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!Learn More >>You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!Review The Show Notes:Shifting My Mindset And Releasing Control (5:59)The Cost Of Weddings And Our Realistic Budget (10:23)Understanding Our Money Mindset As A Couple (17:26)The Wedding Party And Special Moments with Family (20:38)The Challenge Of Selecting Our Wedding Colors (24:32)A Million Micro-Decisions (26:59)My Turn To Be The Bride (30:44)Mentioned In This Episode:Book Your VIP Day: quiannamarie.com/vipEpisode 224 How I Knew He Was My Husband Before He Even Proposed: quiannamarieblog.com/2026/01/05/224-how-i-knew-he-was-my-husband-before-he-even-proposedStyle Me Pretty on Instagram: instagram.com/stylemeprettyHouse of Colour on Instagram: instagram.com/houseofcolourusaConnect with Quianna:Instagram Facebook TikTok Pinterest
229: Branding Session with Vanessa Kavulish of Benefit Bar
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228: Manifesting My Husband + Dream Business
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