Zoom Dive Recordings | Show up with soul: storytelling through photography for creative businesses

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In a world of curated feeds and cookie-cutter headshots, how do you create brand imagery that actually feels like you? In this powerful Zoom Dive, photographer and Brand Clarity coach Phil Askew shared how story-driven brand photography can help creative entrepreneurs become more visible with authenticity and confidence.

Phil is the founder of Luminous Lives, where he helps purpose-led creatives and founders bring their authentic selves to light. With a background in both visual storytelling and personal development, Phil’s work is less about posing and more about presence—capturing not just how you look, but who you are. Phil’s unique approach goes far beyond the lens, blending coaching with photography to help creators and innovators feel emotionally safe, seen, and confident in front of the camera.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your brand imagery or unsure how to visually express your true self, catch up on this session for a refreshing and empowering perspective.

Listen to the recording and discover:

  • Why many creatives feel disconnected from their visual branding—and how to realign it with their true selves.
  • What ‘story-driven brand photography’ really means, and how it can transform your presence.
  • How to prepare for a photo shoot that feels natural, empowering, and even fun.
  • The link between authentic visuals and business growth, visibility, and confidence.
  • Phil’s signature ‘surfacing’ methodology: a blend of coaching and photography for deeper authenticity.
  • How to use photography to support storytelling across your website, social media, and pitch decks.

 

Want to connect with Phil and benefit from his unique experience in story-driven brand photography?

Zoom Dives are insightful one-to-one conversations between our founder, Carolyn Dailey, and experts and founders from the creative industries. Each session delves into a vital topic creative entrepreneurs need to know about to build, grow and scale their creative businesses. Browse our Events calendar to book your free place on our next Zoom Dive event.

Before you go, is your relationship with business fuelling your creative potential? Discover The Creative Entrepreneur: your guide to building a successful creative business, with expert insights from ten creative industry titans.