About Sandy

Sandy Grigsby is a personal brand portrait photographer, confidence catalyst, author, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and founder of Brio Five, LLC, a leading brand photography studio focused on industry experts, women’s empowerment, and an authentic online image. Her podcast, Life in Focus with Sandy Grigsby, covers self-worth, confidence, and entrepreneurship.

The Importance of Branding Online

Posted by Sandy on November 10, 2018 | No Comments

Every time a customer comes across your product, they are left with an impression of your brand. Your brand reflects your promise to customers and their overall experience from your products and services. When it comes to engaging with potential clients, the importance of branding online plays a significant role. It provides a platform to reach [...]

Makeup for Flawless Photos

Posted by Sandy on November 5, 2018 | No Comments

When it comes to makeup, your primer and foundation set the stage for everything else you put on your face. You want your skin to look clear and glowing in your pictures, not washed out and dull. The primer and foundation you use can make or break your skin in pictures. That's why I've decided [...]

Confidence Resources

Posted by Sandy on October 18, 2018 | No Comments

Confidence is one of those elusive characteristics. It's easy to spot when someone has it, but it is hard to pinpoint what exact steps one should take to reach a certain level of confidence. It is a quality that everyone has access to, yet many struggle to achieve it. We are here to provide you [...]

Alcohol and How it Affects your Photos

Posted by Sandy on September 27, 2018 | No Comments

Vodka soda, anyone? Alcohol consumption is something almost all of us are guilty of. Whether it's used socially or privately, alcohol can seem like the perfect way to unwind after a long day. But could it actually be self-sabotaging for your business? In this post, we discuss Alcohol and how it affects your photos. There [...]

Life in Focus with Sandy Grigsby

Posted by Sandy on August 30, 2018 | No Comments

Have you had a chance to check out Sandy's new Podcast, Life in Focus with Sandy Grigsby? In this new podcast, Sandy discusses a variety of topics that will leave you feeling empowered and motivated. She also interviews successful entrepreneurs to learn how they became experts at their craft and shares this information with her [...]

Headshots vs. Professional and Branding Portraits

Posted by Sandy on August 23, 2018 | No Comments

 Photographs can be broken down into a series of categories. Within these categories are headshots and portraits. These two are often used interchangeably and the difference between them is quite subtle. For example, A headshot could be a portrait, but a portrait is not necessarily a headshot. For this reason, people are thoroughly confused about [...]

What is an Empowerment Photo?

Posted by Sandy on February 28, 2017 | No Comments

Have you ever looked at an image of someone and felt motivated, charged, inspired or ready to do something? Well, congratulations! You stumbled upon an empowerment photo and may ask what is an empowerment photo? Empowerment is defined as the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights. [...]

Why Should I Have Professional Personal Brand Photographer?

Posted by Sandy on May 4, 2016 | No Comments

In the age of camera phones and accessible digital cameras. Why should you spend money on a professional photographer? Whether it be for work, dating, or for a self esteem boost. Everyone should have some professional photos. Especially in the age of digital photography being so accessible, you need to look your best on the world wide web.

How to Prepare for a Portrait Photo Session

Posted by Sandy on April 12, 2016 | No Comments

Preparing for your first photo shoot or even for the 100th photo shoot can be stressful, knowing these tips can put you at ease, so you can be prepared to look your best. Simple relaxing things such as a big breakfast, bath, or facial can help you relax and prepare. Use the tips here to add your own regime, and just watch how beautiful your portraits come out!

FIVE TIPS FOR MEETING A CLIENT IN PERSON

Posted by Sandy on March 19, 2016 | No Comments

Face-to-face client meeting can seem daunting at first, but with the right mind-set and preparation they can become a beneficial tool to solidifying a client. According to a study by Oxford Economics USA, in person meetings are far more effective than virtual meetings, especially with prospective customers. We have come up with five tips for meeting a client in person.

PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOR: BRANDING & DESIGN

Posted by Sandy on March 19, 2016 | No Comments

Although certain colors do broadly align with specific traits, (i.e. pink with girly, red with warning, and purple with sophistication) nearly every academic study on color and branding will state that it is more important for a brand's colors to support its desired personality instead of trying to align with a specific color association. Color [...]