Meet Stefani Pautz Stephenson and Jessica Walter. They are my podcast guests today on Photo ROI to talk about The Transformative Power of the Photograph in Shaping Self-Image & Confidence.

Both Stefani and Jessica are previous portrait clients of Kelly Heck Photography. They share their story and perspectives on both their beginning-to-end "Kelly Heck Experience", from the preparation leading gup to photo day, the photo shoot itself, and the reveal and use of their new professional photographs.

We can all list the benefits of working with a professional photography... great photos for your website and social media and print advertising... having a collection of portrait to choose from for press and publication and speaking opportunities... the list could go on and on. But if you decide to treat yourself to the services of a professional photographer, you should be blown away by the mental and emotional impact of the experience. To finally love photos of yourself is a huge deal, and a permanent confidence boost. Listen to this episode to hear testimony from both Stefani and Jessica, and learn why they too think you should treat yourself to a professional level portrait session.

MORE ABOUT THE GUESTS:

Stefani Pautz Stephenson, Ed.D., Senior Director, Educator Community Partnerships at Digital Promise Global. And founder and operator of The Reindollar Carriage House, which hosts the Makers Market every 2nd Saturday as well as creative workshops. The venue is available for party and meeting space rentals. And in 2022, Stefani and her husband Mark founded the Stephenson Neonatal Foundation to support the care of infants in the NICU by providing financial assistance to families for the associated non-medical costs. Jessica Walter is the creator of the Energizing LeadershipSM courses and the Energy CodeSM employer brand methodology and the author of “Shifting the Energy: How Love Leads Remarkable Teams. Jessica is a speaker and advisor using behavioral science to help leaders solve culture, engagement, and communication challenges by teaching them an energizing and emotionally healthy style of leadership.

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