Episode 095: Building an Award-Winning Photography Business with Annie Armitage
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{1:33} Why Annie set up a photography business.
{3:02} The aims of Annie's photography business.
{4:15} How she grew the business.
{6:38} Networking - the foundation of the business.
{7:26} Creating a sub-brand for nursery schools.
{8:56} How the nursery school business evolved.
{9:46} The nursery school season.
{10:25} A typical brand shot.
{12:35} Entering business awards rather than photography awards.
{14:10} Winning Gold at the Best Businesswomen Awards.
{16:15} How entering the Kingston Borough Business Awards raised visibility.
{18:05} Navigating the pandemic.
{20:40} Controlling clients' phones to take pictures remotely.
{21:24} How the business recovered from lockdown.
{22:35} Other business challenges.
{23:42} Helping women feel comfortable in front of the camera.
{24:10} Listening to your gut.
{25:14} Annie's advice for business owners.
{26:24} The validation of winning business awards.
{27:16} Plans for the future.
{28:29} Why branding photography is so important.
Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk
Connect with Annie: https://anniearmitage.com/
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