Personal Branding for a Spectacular Stylist|Katy Houston Photographer

Personal Branding for a Spectacular Stylist|Katy Houston Photographer

Professional Networking — THIS is What it’s All About

Here’s what I remember from the first time I ever met Jennifer Boisvert.    I had just started dipping my toes into whole concept of  business networking activities.  For the uninitiated, there’s a whole subculture of networking in the small business community and it is amazing. Events are usually centered around a meal or a happy hour where  groups of people  from different professions gather to  share information about themselves and their businesses.  Occasionally someone closes a sale with a new contact, but more often than not it’s the ongoing cultivation of relationships and connections that keep us coming back.  These ever evolving relationships open doors and opportunities, but for an introvert like me, getting to that point is more than just a little bit out of our comfortable box.

Seriously, I think this was the first networking meeting of any sort that I EVER attended. Women Helping Women 2 Network was a brand new fledgling group at the time.  I didn’t know a soul in the room. I didn’t know what to expect, but I had made up my mind to put myself out there with a goal of meeting just two or three people by the end of the luncheon.

 Baby steps, right?  What I really wanted was to quietly escape from the room, run for the safety of my car, and not have to worry about remembering names of people I had just met, presenting a memorable 30 second commercial, or (flash back to junior high) FIT IN.

But there was no escaping. I had already committed to stay.

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 And through the door flies this charismatic, ebullient red-headed tornado in the most perfect emerald green a-line dress I had ever seen. Her personality  filled the room and busted out the windows, raining down on everyone present like super-powered glitter.  I was in total awe. We started talking, and within minutes I felt comfortable in a room full of strangers — as if I could possibly actually make it through the meeting and even enjoy it.

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Fast forward  about two  and a half years.

That fiery tornado of a woman chose MY studio for her personal branding portrait session.  When she arrived  along with  Andrea, her childhood friend who was visiting from Canada, we carried in loads and loads and LOADS  of clothes.

GLORIOUS clothes.

I wouldn’t have expected less. After all, Jennifer is a fabulous stylist and image consultant and also a managing partner with J. Hilburn, a luxury line of custom mens’ clothing. She has also been named one of the best Personal Stylists & Shoppers by CBS Houston.

We can all use a helping hand with our personal image, so  CLICK HERE to learn more and start spiffing up YOUR image with Jennifer’s help.

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An amazing anchor to many of our branding portrait sessions is Brandie Seifert, founder of Hollywood Hippie Cosmetics.  The talented and oh-so-adorable Brandie always provides just  je ne sais quois with her professional makeup application and hair styling in-studio. She makes everyone look great, and our time with Jennifer was one of the most fun EVER!

Another special  friend and colleague, Suzanne Joffrion with esbe Designs met with Jennifer before our session to provide the gorgeous jewelry assortment you’ll see in these photographs.

And to think — I would not know any of  these women if I had not become involved in the professional networking activities that are available in my community, specifically Women Helping Women 2 Network.

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We wanted to capture Jennifer’s fun and outgoing spirit along with  her elite professional brand, so we worked together as a team to create images using different outfits, poses, and expressions. Our consistent lighting style brought a cohesiveness to the overall portfolio, tying everything together beautifully.

One important part of the J. Hilburn brand incorporates the blue measuring tape, a critical tool in perfecting  the custom wardrobe orders  for her male clients, so we made a point to include that tape in several poses throughout our session.

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2017-06-29_0010 2017-06-29_0005 2017-06-29_0004 2017-06-29_0003Jennifer’s style is certainly varied — but always polished and sharp.   LOVED this funky graphic tee paired with a traditional blue blazer and shorts almost as much as that gorgeous plum colored dress.  Who would have thought to put something together like that? Jennifer did.  That’s who.

Related Links:

Jennifer Boisvert Personal Shop and Style

Jennifer Boisvert J Hilburn Luxury Collection for Men

Brandie Seifert, HMUA Hollywood Hippie Cosmetics

Suzanne Joffrion Jewelry by Esbe Designs

Women Helping Women 2 Network

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2 Comments

  1. OH, Shelly, what a fabulous job you do!! All of these are fantastic, and thanks for the shout out for the eSBe Designs jewelry I sell……YOu are SO talented!

  2. We loved having your “Sparkle Therapy” in the room, Suzanne. Jennifer had something perfect for every outfit we selected. The only thing that would have made it better would be if you had been there with us that day.

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