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I’m Alicia Leigh - the creative behind Alicia Leigh Photography. Put simply, I’m a brand photographer in the Austin, Texas, area. But more than that, I’m a business educator and creative storyteller. If you’ve come to learn about elevating your brand, running a small business, or tips and advice on photography, then you’re in the right place!
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5 GOTTA-HAVE PHOTOS FOR EVERY BRAND
Planning a professional shoot is so much more than pinning pretty outfits and shaving your legs, it’s about coming up with a solid strategy. And if you want clients to take notice, stick around, and rave about your business — then this guide may be just what you need.
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Can Stock Images Compete with Personal Brand Photography?
I work with business owners to help them enrich their online presence with personal brand photography and from time to time, potential clients will ask me: What do you think about using Stock Photography to hold me over for a while?
I have some opinions on the matter of opting for stock imagery over personal brand photography-- and my guess is that you do too, even if you haven't realized it before now. For a moment, just think about what happens when you land on a website that is clearly using stock imagery. What initial reaction do you have? Be honest.


Let’s discuss the flawless beauty pushed on Pinterest. It’s time you knew how to spot AI in the wild—and on PInterest—so you can keep fake images and false narratives off your Austin brand photography inspiration boards for good.
Beyond the damage AI does to brand credibility, it damages your feelings around your own personal brand photoshoot. AI damages women and their feelings about themselves-it’s a self-esteem hazard.