E9: Storytelling, Authenticity, Connection, and Confidence through Brand Photography with Raj Bandyopadhyay

Raj is a personal brand photographer who works with entrepreneurs, authors, and speakers that want to live on their own terms. He helps them convey their beautiful, complex, multifaceted stories on camera to connect with their audience and build community.
He believes that being authentic and vulnerable is the only way to build deep, meaningful relationships, stand out from the crowd, and build a powerful personal brand as a thought leader.
“Connection comes when we are vulnerable. Connection comes when we are real, when we show something that's true.” - Raj Bandyopadhyay

We discussed:
[01:50] How personal brand photography can impact your business
[04:44] From data scientist to personal brand photographer - Raj’s story
[09:14] Bringing authenticity, connection, and confidence to a brand photoshoot
[17:50] Misconceptions around confidence and what “professional” looks like
[21:49] Three types of stories to inspire your next personal brand photoshoot
[31:18] Mindset blocks Raj has overcome to accept his purpose and mission
[36:27] Raj’s dream vision for the world

Resources from this episode:

Connect with Raj:
Website: seriesaphotography.com
Email: raj@seriesaphotography.com
LinkedIn: Series A Photography

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