About this episode

In this episode, Anne Leatherland discusses the importance of authenticity in photography with brand photographer Matt Glover.

In this episode of Be Truly Heard, host Anne Leatherland is joined by Matt Glover, brand photographer and author of a self-published cookbook, who helps business owners create images that genuinely reflect who they are. The conversation explores the connection between how we look, how we sound and how we feel - and why showing up authentically in business is as much a visual challenge as a vocal one. From working with clients who have never appeared in their own family photos to his own ADHD diagnosis and what it unlocked, Matt brings warmth, honesty and a refreshing perspective on what it really means to be seen. Key Takeaways Listening before photographing is what changes everything.Understanding what a client is uncomfortable with - whether that is smiling, their profile or simply being looked at - means Matt can create the conditions for genuine shots rather than forced ones. One throwaway comment can shape how someone sees themselves for years. Clients arrive with beliefs about being unphotogenic that often trace back to a single moment. A few minutes of honest conversation and a handful of good shots can undo years of that story. Showing the images during the shoot builds…

People in this episode

Host: Anne Leatherland

Guest: Matt Glover

Topics covered

• authenticity
• photography
• branding
• self-image
• ADHD
• trust-building

Keywords

• authenticity
• photography
• branding
• self-image
• ADHD
• trust
• business

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: self-published cookbook

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