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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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240: Hire The Photographer That Thinks Like A Marketer
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239: What I Would Do If I Had To Start From Scratch Today
25:39|If I had to start my business over, what would I do differently? In today’s episode, I’m answering exactly that. What I would actually focus on if I had to start from scratch today, especially to build momentum, book clients, and grow a profitable business. 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:Document Everything (2:00)Start My Email List WAY Sooner (3:35)Invest In A Brand Shoot MUCH Earlier (7:46)Get In The Room, As Many As I Can (9:54)Show Up Anyway (11:42)Keep My Options Open (14:17)Offer Free Photography + Collabs (17:18)Make Sure My Business Is Legit (19:03)Have Fun! (19:57)Mentioned In This Episode:Book More with B-Roll Mini Course: stan.store/quiannamarie/p/bloom-with-brollBook A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/bookFlodesk quiannamarie.com/flodeskEpisode 217 Sell Out Your Mini Sessions With Flodesk: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/11/17/217-sell-out-your-mini-sessions-with-flodeskEpisode 193 Exposure Doesn’t Pay The Bills: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/06/02/193-exposure-doesnt-pay-the-billsEpisode 103 Investing In Events + Conferences: quiannamarieblog.com/2023/09/11/103-investing-in-events-conferencesEpisode 56 Creating A Legally Legit Business with Paige Griffith: quiannamarieblog.com/2022/10/17/creating-a-legally-legit-business-with-paige-griffithConnect with Quianna:Website: quiannamarie.comInstagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie
238: Q + A: Do I Really Need A Brand Shoot?
31:18|You might be wondering… do I really need a brand shoot? In today’s episode, I’m answering that question and more! I’m sharing all of the questions that I get about brand shoots and explaining how important they really are for your next launch. 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:Do I Really Need A Brand Shoot Right Now? (8:07)What If I Don’t Feel Ready? (10:38)What If I Don’t Know What To Do In Front Of The Camera? (12:14)What Will I Actually Get Out Of A Brand Session? (18:07)How Do I Know If I’m At The Right Stage Of My Business? (20:44)What If I’ve Had Photos Taken Before… And They Didn’t Work? (22:51)Is It Really Worth The Investment? (24:21)What Happens After The Shoot? (26:23)What Is It Costing You To NOT Be Seen Right Now? (28:04)Mentioned In This Episode:Lucky 13 Quarterly Content Creation: quiannamarie.com/13Book A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/bookEpisode 153 6 Figure Launch with Felicia Romero: quiannamarieblog.com/2024/08/26/153-6-figure-launch-with-felicia-romeroTorreon Lake House Retreat: instagram.com/torreonlakehouseretreat/Connect with Quianna:Website: quiannamarie.comInstagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie
237: START HERE: Before You Book Your Next Brand Session
17:53|Before you book your next brand session, WAIT! Today’s episode is all about what to do before you ever step in front of the camera. I’m sharing 5 quick, but impactful tips that will help build your brand and make your session a 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!Learn More >>You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!Review The Show Notes:Build Your Shoot Around One Revenue Driver (2:40)Reverse Engineer For Your Next Launch (4:53)Plan Your Content Buckets (Not Just Your Outfit) (7:30)Decide Who You’re Becoming (Not Just Who You’ve Been) (9:10)Fine Tune Your Systems And Workflows (11:18)Mentioned In This Episode:Book More with B-Roll Mini Course: stan.store/quiannamarie/p/bloom-with-brollBook A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/bookEpisode 233 Booking More with Repeat Clients with Colie James: quiannamarieblog.com/2026/03/09/233-booking-more-with-repeat-clients-with-colie-jamesConnect with Quianna:Website: quiannamarie.comInstagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie
236: The Confidence Shift That Happens After You Start Creating Content
14:32|Do you know what happens when you start to show up online? You get a confidence boost, baby! In today’s episode, I’m sharing about the incredible confidence shift you’ll feel when you let yourself be seen. Plus, how creating content will transform the way that you see yourself as a business owner. 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:Why Visibility Feels So Scary (1:47)The Vulnerability Of Showing Up Online (4:03)Confidence Comes After Action (6:34)Clients Trust Businesses They See Consistently (8:27)Mentioned In This Episode:Episode 199 90 Days of Content in ONE Day: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/07/14/199-90-days-of-content-in-one-dayBook More with B-Roll Mini Course: stan.store/quiannamarie/p/bloom-with-brollBook A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/bookConnect with Quianna:Website: quiannamarie.comInstagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie
234: Purpose Is Not Enough, You Need Positioning
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233: Booking More With Repeat Clients with Colie James
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232: The Best Day Of My Life
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