DARE TO BE
SEEN
Photos you’re obsessed with.
No fear, no hiding, no performance, no perfectionism.
Visibility for leaders, creatives, movers, shakers & culture makers who defy the story of who gets to make it.
Self-paced course with live Q+A Sessions
€300 // Free preview available.
DARE TO BE SEEN
No fear, no hiding, no performance, no perfectionism.
Visibility for leaders, creatives, movers, shakers & culture makers who defy the story of who gets to make it.
Self-paced course with live Q+A Sessions
€300 // Free preview available.
This is visibility for those who defy the story of who gets to make it.
Doing things differently, on your terms, being visible in your business as you are – not in spite of how you look or the way you work, but because of it.
The paradigm of the ‘impeccable professional’ is a never-ending game of dress-up designed to make you feel small and insignificant, and never enough.
The impeccable professional is the one who ‘makes it’, the one who fits in – who wears the right clothes, uses appropriate language, drives the right car, has the right qualifications, and looks… impeccable (whatever that is).
But fitting in is about making sure you don’t stand out, or attract too much attention… It keeps you from truly being yourself and being seen.
It’s time to say NO to fitting in to someone else’s narrow-minded idea of success.
At Firechild Photography, we’re here to ditch those oppressive standards and help you dare to be seen for who you truly are.
The Dare to Be Seen shoot prep course is your guide to reclaiming your power and owning your narrative – no stuffy suits or fancy cars required.
What we’re interested in is attention-grabbing, audience-attracting, sales-making imagery. We’re creating visibility for leaders, creatives, movers, shakers & culture makers who defy the story of who gets to make it.
Being photographed can be one of the most important and anxiety-inducing parts of marketing your business.
Why?
Because we’ve all been subjected to the oppressive, perfection-seeking, narrow beauty ideals of the media all our lives.
This can make the idea (and reality) of being photographed feel scary, intimidating, overwhelming. It can make it feel easier to just to put it right down at the bottom of your to-do list and hide.
But by staying invisible because the shape of our bodies, the size of our arms, the fear of being ‘out there’, we let this shitty system of oppression win, and we’re not here for that…
What if it could be different?
What if we could unlearn the ‘paradigm of the impeccable professional’ and learn how to dare to be seen instead?
Being photographed can be one of the most important and anxiety-inducing parts of marketing your business.
Why?
Because we’ve all been subjected to the oppressive, perfection-seeking, narrow beauty ideals of the media all our lives.
This can make the idea (and reality) of being photographed feel scary, intimidating, overwhelming. It can make it feel easier to just to put it right down at the bottom of your to-do list and hide.
But by staying invisible because the shape of our bodies, the size of our arms, the fear of being ‘out there’, we let this shitty system of oppression win, and we’re not here for that…
What if it could be different?
What if we could unlearn the ‘paradigm of the impeccable professional’ and learn how to dare to be seen instead?
You do NOT have to chase perfectionism or fit in to that paradigm in order to be visible or successful.
Let this course show you a different way.
HERE’S WHAT I WANT YOU TO KNOW:
When you dare to be seen, you’re excited about being photographed.
When you’re in your power being photographed, you’ll be so much happier with the images – maybe even obsessed!
(Because they look and feel like YOU, not some performance of who society expects you to be.)
And when you’ve got images and photographs that feel truly like you, it will be so much easier for you to get the right kind of attention for you, your business and your offers. You’ll be able to connect, market and sell your services and products with enthusiasm, ease and integrity.
Daring to be seen means daring to be successful.
HERE’S WHAT I WANT YOU TO KNOW:
When you dare to be seen, you’re excited about being photographed.
When you’re in your power being photographed, you’ll be so much happier with the images – maybe even obsessed!
(Because they look and feel like YOU, not some performance of who society expects you to be.)
And when you’ve got images and photographs that feel truly like you, it will be so much easier for you to get the right kind of attention for you, your business and your offers. You’ll be able to connect, market and sell your services and products with enthusiasm, ease and integrity.
Daring to be seen means daring to be successful.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
I’m Éadaoin Curtin and I’m a feminist photographer and educator.
I help people dare to be seen without feeling the need for performance, perfectionism or fear of (self) judgement.
I work with ambitious business owners who are doing things differently, on their terms. Leaders, creatives, movers, shakers & culture makers, excited to be visible in their business as they are – not in spite of how they look or the way they work, but because of it.
Polite marketing is over, it’s time for the powerful imagery that makes us irresistible!
The paradigm of the impeccable professional is a ‘gilded cage’ that hinders our visibility and limits our success.
Staying in this gilded cage requires you to be small (in body and in voice), to fit in, to be an expert at what you do but still be relatable, presentable, appropriate… If we want to get along, we have to look like all the other birds.
But what if you don’t? What if you’re louder? More colourful? Less polished? Less obedient?
What if you’re not even a bird?
Daring to be seen is about honest visibility, getting out of the gilded cage and making a real impact. Let me help you prepare deliberately for your business photoshoot – to show up fully as the powerhouse that you are.
INTRODUCING THE DARE TO BE SEEN FRAMEWORK
The three elements of daring to be seen are Power, Preparation and Purpose.
This course guides you through each of these elements so that you can source your own power, make really practical preparations for your shoot and show up with purpose once you have your images and newfound visibility.
POWER
PREPARATION
PURPOSE
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?
DARE TO BE SEEN
There is no mystique to having great brand imagery – throughout this course, you’ll learn how to take powerful responsibility for your own image and become a collaborator in your photo-shoot.
I see you, you’ve got this.
The course currently includes:
- 34 Lessons
- 5 Video Lessons
- 6 Worksheets
INTRODUCTION
- What if it could be different?
- The DARE TO BE SEEN framework – an introduction.
- How this course works.
(Free Preview) Part 1 - DARE TO DIP YOUR TOE
- Your brand visibility.
- Self source-ery.
- Self-portraits as a power practice.
- Breathing techniques.
- Posing basics.
- Some questions to ask yourself.
PART 2 - PLAYING WITH POSING
- Posing your body.
- And what do I do with my hands?!
- Posing your face.
PART 3 - YOUR BRAND IDENTITY
- Admirations & inspirations.
- The impression you make.
- Your magic.
PART 4 - SHOOT PREP FOR REAL
- Planning your appointments.
- Choosing your wardrobe.
- Posing in your outfits.
PART 5 - ON BEING PHOTOGRAPHED
- When you really want to get these photos made!
- Shoot day feelings.
PART 6 - SEEING YOURSELF AND BEING SEEN
- The bravery in being seen.
- Exposure therapy.
- Five simple visibility strategies. That work.
- Showing up on social media.
PART 7 - SHOOT DAY
- Planning your shoot day.
- Planning the time directly after your shoot.
PART 8 - AFTER YOUR SHOOT
- Receiving your photos.
- Using your photos.
LIVE Q+A SCHEDULE
We meet twice a month to get your questions answered and celebrate the work you’ve done.
Our calls will be over Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month at 11am Irish time and on the third Thursday of the month at 4pm Irish time. Committing to at least one of these calls throughout your preparation will be useful to help you keep up momentum.
WHAT YOU WILL GET IN THIS COURSE
01
Posing videos so that you can find the poses and angles that suit you best, that you feel most comfortable and enthusiastic about. And so that you can take selfies you love before you even begin working with a professional photographer.
02
Breathing techniques so that you can practice being in your body as you make your selfies and collaborate with your photographer during your shoot.
03
Live Q + A sessions so you can have accountability as you work through the course and have a sounding board as you work through the material.
04
Brand identity worksheets because taking a step back to see your business and your work how others do, taking stock and celebrating what you’ve achieved already is the key to communicating you and your business.
05
Practical logistical preparation – arrive at your shoot with all your decisions made so that you can be fully present and ENJOY being there!
06
Mindset work around being photographed, being seen and seeing yourself so that you can tackle the things that really keep us from being photographed – fear of judgement, fear of standing out, fear of not being photogenic. (This is about 95% of all my photography clients btw.)
07
Simple + actionable visibility strategies so you can work on feeling more comfortable in your visibility, even before your next shoot.
08
Guidance on using your photos so that they don’t just sit in a folder on your desktop waiting for the ‘perfect’ opportunity to use them, so that you can get them out there, connect with your audience, market your services and sell your offers with (even more) enthusiasm.
DO YOU DARE TO BE SEEN?
DO YOU DARE TO BE SEEN?
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF…
🔥 You’re feeling meh about your current brand imagery – you’ve been surviving on mediocre selfies or photos that are way out of date and you want more for yourself and your business.
🔥 You’ve been in business at least a year. (If less than 1 year, there’s plenty in the free preview section to get you off the ground).
🔥 You have really begun to develop your point of view in your business/ industry and are working with a lot of really great dream clients.
🔥 Your clients would definitely recognise you in real life but they want to see more of you!
🔥 You’re ready to invest in your business because you know it will pay off. Every time you make an investment in your visibility, your confidence in yourself and your brand grows and so does your business!
🔥 You’re ready to have fun with your image, you want to explore more deeply the purpose of using personal brand imagery – the connection, the presence, the PR opportunities.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Success Stories
We want EVERYONE who owns a business to know they are worthy of being visible – especially those leaders, creatives, movers, shakers & culture makers who defy the story of who gets to ‘make it’.
Using the Dare to Be Seen shoot prep course you’ll learn how to make powerful, compelling photographs that feel authentic to you and your audience. Images that grab attention, attract an audience and make sales so much easier.
Amanda Delaney
Business Mentor
Brand Clarity & A Joyful Shoot Experience
Despite being a marketing mentor, when it comes to marketing myself I can struggle. Éadaoin’s questions inside her Dare To Be Seen program really helped me gain clarity on my brand personality and message.
The whole program made a huge difference to my shoot and honestly made it a truly fun experience.
Lorna Gamell
The Mortgage Mentor
You helped me more than you know.
Dare to be Seen was SO helpful, I really mean it.
The course really gave me confidence going into the shoot. Before taking it, I was worried about the photos giving me a double chin and looking flumpy … But I was able to relax more, remember the techniques and it really helped.
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, the photographer kept asking me if I’d done a shoot before.
You helped me more than you know.
As a result of your course, I’m not going to worry about my shape …. I now know that a photo can capture ones personality, not just their shape!!
You’ve helped me bring me out!
Paula Zucherelli
Spanish – English translator & language trainer
100% Ready For My Shoot
This step-by-step course helped me lose the fear of how I would look on camera. Great preparation. When the day of the shoot came, I was 100% ready for it and actually enjoyed it!. I highly recommend it.
Bobby Lardner
Interior Designer
Priceless Pre-Shoot Practice!
The Dare To Be Seen course material and practice in advance were invaluable in building confidence ahead of my shoot. I love my photos!
Siobhan Murray
Burnout Recovery Expert
Uncomfortable to Easy
Until recently, getting Brand photographs was firmly in my ‘uncomfortable’ pile of projects! In advance of my shoot with Éadaoin I completed her DARE TO BE SEEN course; her gorgeous personality, coupled with her ability to communicate logically and practically, made the whole experience as easy as having coffee with your besty.
FAQ
Frequently Asked
If your specific question isn’t answered here, get in touch using the contact button below.
How long does the course take to complete?
Ideally, you would allow around six weeks to complete the course in advance of a shoot. You could definitely complete it more quickly, but giving yourself the space to explore your business, your visibility and your own image will give you a greater sense of power in your shoot.
Do i have to buy the course separately to a shoot with you?
No. All clients who book a shoot with me (excl group headshot shoots) get free, automatic access to this course.
If I buy the course first, what happens when I book a shoot with you?
If you book your shoot within three (3) months of buying the course, you’re in for a sweet little discount on your shoot. Get in touch for details!
What's your refund policy?
Because the course is released in full upon payment, there are no refunds. If a payment plan is available and you have chosen that, you will be liable for all payments.
What if I don't like the course?
The free preview gives a very clear idea of the tone, the kind of content and the work expected of you to complete the course. The more diligent you are in completing the course, the more you will get from it and the more you will enjoy your shoot.
Is there an online group for people who are taking the course?
No. No more groups thanks. We’ll meet a couple of times a month for a live Q+A where we can catch up, share and have any questions answered.
Photos you’re obsessed with.
No fear, no hiding, no performance, no perfectionism.
Visibility for leaders, creatives, movers, shakers & culture makers who defy the story of who gets to make it.
Self-paced course with live Q+A Sessions
€300 // Free preview available.
Photos you’re obsessed with.
No fear, no hiding, no performance, no perfectionism.
Visibility for leaders, creatives, movers, shakers & culture makers who defy the story of who gets to make it.
Self-paced course with live Q+A Sessions
€300 // Free preview available.