Free Resources for Better Portraits, Better Business & Less Stress
I believe you shouldn't have to figure everything out on your own.
I've created these free guides, magazines, and worksheets to help you feel more prepared, more confident, and a little less overwhelmed, whether you're planning a portrait session, building your business, preparing for senior year, or simply trying to have better conversations with the people around you.
Take what you need. Put it to good use. And if you have questions, I'm always happy to help.
Free Session Preparation Guide
Feel prepared. Relax. Enjoy your session.
Not sure what to wear? Wondering what to bring? Nervous about posing or worried you won't know what to do in front of the camera?
You're not alone and you don't have to figure it out yourself.
This free guide walks you through the little things you can do before your session so you arrive feeling prepared and confident instead of wondering if you forgot something.
Inside you'll find helpful tips for what to wear, how to prepare, what to bring, and how to get the most from your portrait experience.
Free Senior Session Preparation Guide
Your senior portraits should feel like YOU.
Senior portraits can be exciting...and a little overwhelming.
What should I wear? Where should we go? How many outfits? What if I'm awkward in front of the camera? What should I bring?
Take a breath. I've got you.
This free Senior Session Preparation Magazine walks you through the planning process so you can arrive at your session feeling prepared, confident, and ready to have some fun.
Consider it your roadmap to a senior portrait experience you'll actually enjoy.
Free Headshot & Branding Guide
Headshot or branding session? Let's make that decision easier.
You know you need better images for your business, but you're not sure what kind or how many you actually need.
This guide will help you understand the difference between a professional headshot and a personal branding session, where each type of image can be used, and which option may make the most sense for your goals.
Because you don't need the biggest package.
You need the right images for what you're trying to accomplish.
Free Senior Year Sneaks Up Fast Guide
5 Life Skills to Teach Before It's Too Late
Senior year sneaks up fast.
One minute you're teaching them to tie their shoes.
The next you're wondering how they're old enough to graduate.
And somewhere between those two moments, they need to learn how to navigate the world on their own.
This free guide shares 5 practical life skills every teenager should learn before they leave home, the things that may not show up on a report card but will matter enormously once they're out in the world.
Because preparing them for adulthood isn't just about college applications and graduation.
It's about preparing them for life.
Networking & Client Conversations Worksheet
Stop networking. Start connecting.
Good networking isn't about handing out the most business cards or giving the perfect elevator pitch.
It's about having genuine conversations, asking better questions, and becoming someone people remember for the right reasons.
This worksheet will help you move beyond the predictable "So, what do you do?" conversation and create more meaningful connections with the people you meet.
Use it before your next networking event, one-to-one, or client conversation and see what happens when you get genuinely curious about people.
Free Model Team Information Magazine
What if senior year became an experience instead of just a milestone?
The Brook Lyons Senior Model Team isn't simply about representing a photography studio.
It's a year-long experience designed to help girls build confidence, make friendships, try new things, and create incredible portraits along the way.
Inside the Model Team Magazine, you'll learn about the experience, what team members can expect, the opportunities included, and how to apply.
If you're a senior-to-be or a parent wondering if this could be a good fit - start here.
Free Fabric Swatch Inspiration
Free Color Palette Inspiration
Brook Lyons Photography creates custom senior, branding, family, and dance portraits throughout
Ogden, Weber County, Davis County, Layton, Farmington, Kaysville, Syracuse, and Northern Utah.
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