Content Collective: July Recap

Hey Queens!

Y’all, something SHIFTED in July! It’s felt more empowering, more on point, more exciting & (my favorite overused word) more authentic. I love hearing that you’re feeling more comfortable showing up as yourselves in front of the camera, that you’re seeing the value in it & you’re ready to claim it. This is exactly the energy Content Collective was built for!

Before we dive into all the studio magic, happy birthday to our July babies: Stephanie from Winnie & Ruth & Katie from LB Skincare & Wellness! I hope you ladies had truly amazing celebrations of yourselves 🥂

Now let’s get into what happened in the studio this month!

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Katie, LB Skincare & Wellness

It was Katie’s birthday session & she wanted that minimal, cozy feel, so we leaned all the way into the clean aesthetic of the white wall. Here’s the marketing gold in that choice: a stripped-back backdrop puts 100% of the attention on YOU, which is exactly what a wellness spa needs when the whole vibe is calm, clean & trustworthy. Simple backgrounds photograph as premium, not boring!

Stephanie, Winnie & Ruth

Steph ALSO had a birthday this month & she is the certified QUEEN of being herself. We used the white wall again, but this time to showcase the clean, botox free skincare products she loves & lives by. The smart move here is that she didn’t just show a product, she showed her values through the product. That’s the kind of content that builds a loyal audience, not just a scrolling one.

Vanessa, Saige & Twine

Vanessa brought the rustic cowgirl spunk this month with a gorgeous arrangement & an outfit that fully leans into who she is as a person. Honestly, I’m obsessed! This is such a good reminder that your brand shoot doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s clean studio flat lay. When your visuals match your actual personality, people remember you & they trust you faster.

Diana, Luxe Teeth Whitening

Diana brought in her brand new whitening toothbrushes for her session & if y’all don’t run to grab these when they go live on her website, you’ll regret it! Bringing new product straight into a shoot before it even launches is such a smart marketing play. It builds anticipation & gives her a whole content library to tease the launch before anyone can even buy it.

Kylee, Kylee Joy Photography

Kylee switched it up this month & did VIDEO! She’ll be able to repurpose this footage across so many different marketing channels, from reels to her website to email. Diversifying your content format is one of the easiest ways to stretch a single session into weeks of material, & Kylee’s already ahead of the game on it.

Nikki, Astro & Sol

Nikki took it back to basics this month with shots meant to flood her website. It’s such an underrated move! Not every session needs to be a big concept. Sometimes the best marketing decision is simply making sure your website actually has enough fresh, current images of you & your work.

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Arte De Cass, a professional model, brought a concept she’s had in mind for a while: “I am table.” I’ll tell you ladies, these got spicyyyy! We leaned all the way into the concept, playing with props, poses & lighting to bring her vision to life exactly how she pictured it. It’s such a great reminder that Content Collective isn’t just for headshots & brand photos, it’s a space to get creative & bring your wildest ideas to life too. Whatever concept you’re dreaming up, we’re here for it!

Madison Cate, a bridal hairstylist, leaned into her brand colors for such a fun, simple GRWM moment, bringing her little routine, her mirror & all! She embraced a clear backdrop color that gave her room to add text right onto her carousel, which drove so much engagement! I love having people embrace headshots for their sessions, they’re such a simple way to keep your content fresh & consistent. She used this footage in less than 24 hours & saw incredible results almost immediately!

Welcome to the family, ladies! 💛

What’s Working: Feedback & Wins

Some of y’all have really stepped into the power of getting clean, new headshots & you are sitting on a total gold mine. Those personal tidbits you’re about to drop for your audience are going to skyrocket engagement, & I am so excited we’re finally acknowledging that headshots aren’t just “nice to have,” they’re a strategy!

The multiple color options have also been a hit this month & black is fire right now! We’ll rotate into baby pink for August, but remember, you can always request a specific color ahead of your session if there’s something else you’re feeling.

The Social Tidbit

Last month I mentioned how following trends like the World Cup can be a huge lifter for engagement. This month, let’s talk collabs! Find a local model to feature in your shoots, a fellow small business owner to model with you, or props from another brand you can tag. Collabs put you in front of a whole new audience for free & they build community between local businesses at the same time. Win-win!

Studio Reminders

You can request any music you want for your session! If the vibe isn’t right when you walk in, just let me know & I’m always happy to change it.

Also, a little heads up: our very first round of Content Collective is wrapping up in August! If you need to re-up to keep your spot, you’ve already been contacted directly, so keep an eye on your inbox. The cutoff to re-up is July 29th, so don’t wait too long to lock it back in!

If you’re not part of Content Collective yet but you’ve been watching from the sidelines – this is your sign. Monthly studio sessions, a community of women building their brands, and the kind of accountability that actually moves the needle. Jump on the waitlist here!

And if you’re looking for something more in-depth, a full brand photography experience might be exactly what you need. See what that looks like here: https://alleyroseco.com/brand-portfolio