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  • 0:00 - Intro

  • 1:30 - The Problem

  • 2:33 - The Next Problem

  • 4:53 - What the Directory Is (And Isn’t)

  • 7:50 - Who I Work With (And Who You’ll Be Working With Too)

  • 9:16 - What You Get As A Featured Photographer In My Directory

  • 10:33 - Sound Like A Good Fit? / How To Join My Directory

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PHOTOGRAPHER APPLICATION FORM

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  • You get a beautifully designed profile on my website, listed under your city, complete with direct links to your website and Instagram. You also get shoutouts on my Instagram (10k+ followers), a mention in my newsletter, and a set of done-for-you promo graphics to announce your feature. It’s high visibility with zero cost.

  • Because I’m sending aligned clients your way. These aren’t random leads. They’re creative professionals who’ve already done the inner work and are ready to invest in quality branding. They need someone like you. Someone who gets it.

  • I feature you in my curated directory, shout you out on social media, and send aligned clients your way. I also provide clear direction when needed so shoots run smoothly and everyone walks away thrilled with the results.

  • Because I’ve vetted their work personally. If they’re in this directory, it's because I believe in their talent, their eye, their ability to connect with people, and their understanding of personal branding.

  • Creative professionals who are the face of their brand. Think designers, voice artists, coaches, consultants, actors, authors. People who are stepping into the next level of their personal brand and need visuals that match their growth.

  • It means a client who appreciates your work, respects your process, and is a genuine energetic match. They're not looking for the cheapest option. They’re looking for the right fit.

  • Nope. I don’t charge photographers to be listed. I don’t charge clients to access the directory. There are no commissions, no referral fees, no secret agendas. Just a curated network of talented photographers.

  • Because you do great work and more people should see it. This is about raising the bar, connecting with aligned clients, and being part of a global movement that values authenticity, storytelling, and beautiful design.

  • You’ll be included in my next round of social media and newsletter shoutouts. You might hear from a client directly, or I might loop you into a project personally. From there, it’s your show and I fully trust you to run with it.

  • I regularly highlight them in my Instagram content, feature them in client calls, and mention them in newsletters. I also give you branded graphics to post on your own social media to celebrate being featured.

  • I totally get that rejection never feels great. But please know, this isn’t personal. I review every application based on a few key things: photography style, clarity of visual voice, consistency in your portfolio, and whether or not your work aligns with the personal branding aesthetic my clients respond to.
    If it’s not a match right now, that doesn’t mean it won’t be in the future. You’re always welcome to evolve your work and apply again down the line. This is a curated space, and the goal is to ensure every profile feels like part of a thoughtfully chosen collection, not a giant list anyone can join.

  • Great question. And yep, it might happen. This directory isn’t a guarantee of instant leads. It’s a long-term visibility tool. Think of it like being in the window of a high-end boutique. The right people will pass by, but they might not walk in immediately.
    That said, I’m not just leaving you hanging. Once you’re featured, I promote your profile through Instagram, email, and inside my paid programs. I also provide done-for-you promo materials so you can share your feature proudly on your own platforms.
    Sometimes it takes one client. One shoot. One shared post. And everything shifts.
    This directory is a slow-burn strategy. Not a flash-in-the-pan ad. And if you play the long game with me, it can absolutely pay off.

  • If I reached out to you directly, it means I’ve already reviewed your work, love what I see, and believe you’re a great fit for the directory. So yes, you’ve been pre-vetted, and you’re already approved.
    The only thing left to do is fill out the short application form. Then after that you’ll send over 5-10 images of your best work along with your own headshot. That gives my team everything we need to build your featured profile.
    So don’t hesitate. You’ve got the green light. Fill out the form, upload your images, and we’ll take it from there.

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  • Hey Personal Branding Photographers. We Need to Talk.

    I see you.
    Seriously — I see the work you’re putting out.
    The shoots you’re posting on Instagram, the portfolio updates on your site, the way you’re guiding your clients to look and feel their best.

    I’ve been quietly watching and appreciating your work for a while now.
    I just haven’t reached out. Until now.
    I already know who you are—but you probably don’t know who I am, at least not yet

    So hi — I’m Jonathan Tilley.
    I’m a Personal Brand Strategist and a Squarespace Web Designer who helps creative professionals go from unnoticed to unforgettable so they can step into the spotlight with authenticity, clarity, and connection. 


    I’ve built over 100 websites for creative professionals.
    I’ve worked with more than 1,000 students and clients across the globe.
    And I’ve got a community of over 10,000 amazing people on Instagram and many more as newsletter subscribers. 

    But when too many of my branding and web design projects fell off the rails because my clients couldn’t find the right photographer, I turned that frustration into fuel.

    In this video, you’ll discover why I created my International Directory of Personal Branding Photographers — a free, global, curated list of top-tier photographers like yourself who don’t just take pretty pictures… they capture their clients at their best.

    In a nutshell?
    I spent over a year vetting the world’s best personal branding photographers and inviting them to join my directory. And it looks like this is your invitation.

  • The Problem.

    Just like you, I work with real humans—creatives, coaches, consultants, small business owners—who are the face of their business.
    And when they’re finally ready to take their online presence seriously—to level up how they show up online—they book me for strategy, messaging, visuals, and design.

    We work together to create a website and social media presence that feels like they’re stepping into the most authentic, future version of themselves…
    But because I can’t fly to wherever they are in the world and take their photos—after all, I’m a strategist, curator, and web designer, not a photographer—I’m stuck behind my computer waiting for their images before I can even start my work.

    And you can probably guess where this is going:
    If I don’t have good photos to work with, it doesn’t matter how great their strategy is, how clear their messaging reads, or how beautiful the web and social layout looks.
    If the photos aren’t strong, it all falls flat.

  • The Next Problem.

    And since I wasn’t about to fly all over the world to take photos myself, I did the next best thing.
    Which… still didn’t work.

    For years, I told my clients,
    “Just Google a few photographers in your area. Pick the one that vibes with you. Trust your gut.”

    But that rarely worked.
    I’d get back selfies. iPhone pics. Or headshots that looked like they were taken at the mall in the ‘80s.
    And it made my job way harder than it needed to be.

    What I realized was—they just couldn’t decide which photographer fit the new version of themselves they were stepping into.
    They were too close to it. Too in their heads.
    They couldn’t see themselves objectively enough to make the right call.

    So I tried a different approach:
    I started Googling photographers FOR them.


    They’d go, “Oh wow! I didn’t find them when I searched.”
    But let’s be real… they never even looked.

    They didn’t mean to be lazy—most of them just didn’t know how to search. Or what to even look for.

    So I stepped in.
    I did the legwork.
    I found the photographers.
    I reached out.
    I made the connection.

    The client booked a shoot.
    The day went smoothly.
    The photos were stunning.
    And we all celebrated.

    That’s when it clicked:

    If I connect my clients and students with amazing personal branding photographers in their area, everybody wins.

    The photographer does incredible work.
    I get to design with powerful imagery.
    And my clients finally see how amazing they are—on their website, on social media, everywhere.

    So I thought: How can I make this easier… for everyone?

    What if I took this behind-the-scenes matchmaking system I’d already built and expanded it?

    What if I turned it into a global, curated, totally free directory of personal branding photographers…
    That everyone could benefit from?

    And just like that,,,,,well, more like after 1 year of research, vetting, connecting, communicating, building relationships, and getting everything organised on my website…

    My International Directory of Personal Branding Photographers was born.

  • What It Is (And What It Isn’t)

    This is not a pay-to-play situation.
    This is not a scam.
    This is not a backdoor commission deal.
    And no, this is not a pyramid scheme.

    It’s literally a free, curated directory of personal branding photographers around the world.

    Here’s how it works:

    • I research photographers.

    • If I like your work, I reach out and invite you.

    • If you say yes, you fill out a short form and send over a headshot and 5–10 of your best images.

    • My team and I builds your free profile.

    • You’re featured on my website, listed under your city. 

    • And this is great for backlinks and SEO as well. 

    That’s it.

    If I haven’t reached out to you yet and you’d like to be featured, the same steps apply.
    Fill out the form, send your images, and I’ll review your work to see if it’s a good fit.

    No fees. No catch. No strings.

    Photographers don’t pay me to be included.
    My clients and students don’t pay me to access the directory.

    If someone browsing the directory finds a photographer they like, they reach out directly.
    Each profile links to your website and Instagram so they can dig deeper and book with you on their own terms.

    No phone numbers. No email addresses. No creepy data mining.
    Just beautiful work and direct access to you.

    Sometimes a client will ask me for help picking someone in their area.
    If that happens, I’ll offer my recommendation based on their style and personality—but the final decision is always theirs.

    Once a photographer is chosen, I might be looped in for a quick email or two about direction.
    But after that, I step back and let you do your thing.
    You’re the pro. I trust you.

    Think of it like this:
    It’s a curated, global shortlist of talented personal branding photographers.
    Instead of spending hours (or days) Googling and second-guessing, clients can visit one page and find someone who matches their vibe—fast.

    And the only person who’s invested any time or money into building all of this… is me.

    Why?

    Because I’m tired of clients dragging their feet.
    Tired of them asking their cousin with the latest iPhone to take their brand photos.
    Tired of trying to build beautiful websites and online identities with subpar images.

    I need strong personal branding photos to do my best work when building websites and social media campaigns.

    And that means I need you.

    I genuinely love personal branding photographers.
    You’re not just a vendor in this process—you’re the key.
    Without YOUR work, MY work falls flat.
    Without you, I’m not really a personal brand strategist or web designer… I’m just making Canva graphics and calling it a day.

    So no—I’m not here to steal your clients.
    I’m here to send them your way.

    Because when you win, I win, and our clients get the results they came for.

  • Who I Work With (And Who You’ll Be Working With Too)

    Let’s talk about who my students and clients actually are—
    Because they’re the same kind of people you already love photographing.

    These aren’t random leads.
    They’re aligned, creative, thoughtful professionals who are finally ready to invest in themselves.
    They’ve taken my online courses or hired me for custom web design and personal brand strategy,
    And they need the exact type of photography you offer.

    Here’s a glimpse at the kinds of people I work with. Feel free to to press pause and read through the long list:

    • Graphic designers

    • Interior designers

    • UX/UI designers

    • Actors

    • VoiceOver artists

    • Singers

    • Musicians

    • Authors

    • Poets

    • Screenwriters

    • Illustrators

    • Photographers

    • Dancers

    • Yoga teachers

    • Wellness practitioners

    • Therapists

    • Life coaches

    • Business coaches

    • Podcast hosts

    • Public speakers

    • Copywriters

    • Stylists

    • Content creators

    • Social media managers

    • Personal development experts

    • Creative freelancers of all kinds

    Basically anyone who is a one-person show and the face of their business .These folks aren’t hiding behind a logo or a corporate wall.
    They are their personal brand.
    And they’re stepping into a more confident, professional version of themselves.

    They need you to help them be seen—
    To guide them through the shoot, put them at ease, and capture the energy of who they really are.


    👉 I’m sending my students and clients to you.
    👉 These are people you already love working with—creatives, coaches, consultants—
    The kind of humans who want a photographer who “gets” them.

    You and I already serve the same type of client.
    So let’s make that connection easier for everyone involved.

    I’ve done the strategy.
    They’ve done the inner work.
    You get to do the photography.

    Everybody wins.

  • What You Get as a Featured Photographer

    So what do you actually get out of this?

    Plenty.

    Here’s what’s waiting for you when you’re featured in my International Directory of Personal Branding Photographers:

    • A free profile on my website, listed under your city — beautifully presented and SEO-optimized

    • Direct links to your website and Instagram so potential clients can connect with you directly

    • Multiple shoutouts on my Instagram (10K+ followers) and in my email newsletter (even more subscribers)

    • Done-for-you promo materials — a ready-to-post carousel, story slides, and caption copy you can use to announce your feature

    • Visibility to a global audience of creatives, coaches, and consultants who are actively looking for personal branding photographers in their area

    • Optional creative collaboration — I often connect photographers with my students or clients and, if it helps, hop on a quick call to talk shoot direction or concepts

    And the best part?
    You don’t have to pay for any of this.

    You just filling a short form, share your work, and let me shine a spotlight on what you do best.

  • Sound Like A Good Fit?

    This directory isn’t for everyone—and that’s kind of the point.
    It’s for personal branding photographers who get it.
    Who understand that this kind of collaboration makes everyone’s work stronger.

    So if you’re thinking, “Yeah, this sounds like a good fit…”
    Then here’s what to do next:


    Click the button above to fill out the short form and get your application rolling.
    It only takes a few minutes—and it could open the door to amazing collaborations with clients who are genuinely aligned with your work.

    Still on the fence?
    Totally get it. Sometimes seeing is believing.

    👇 Check out what my directory actually looks like and imagine how your profile could show up under your city: Click teh link below to discover my international directory of personal braiding photographers.
    Visit: www.jonathantilley.com/directory

    See how good you’ll look—and why it’s worth getting featured.

    I’d love to learn more about your work.
    This is about making it easier for everyone—
    And I’d love for you to be part of it.

    Thanks for watching, and have a great day.