Brand Building: Living The Whole Picture with Jama Pantel
Brand Building: Living the Whole Picture is the go-to podcast for ambitious women ready to elevate their visibility, build authentic confidence, and become the face of their brand.
Hosted by luxury portrait photographer, author, educator, and former influencer Jama Pantel, this podcast delivers actionable strategies on personal branding, photography, and business growth—so you can step into the spotlight with clarity and purpose.
If you've ever felt unseen in your industry, struggled with confidence on camera, or hesitated to show up boldly, this is your roadmap to build a powerful presence that gets you noticed and respected.
Join Jama as she helps you build a brand that stands out, master your presence in photos and video, and turn your expertise into a magnetic business.
It’s time to stop playing small and start showing up like the leader you were meant to be.
Brand Building: Living The Whole Picture with Jama Pantel
How to Feel Confident Posting Photos of Yourself (Even the One You're Afraid to Share)
How to Feel Confident Posting Photos of Yourself (Even the One You're Afraid to Share)
Episode Summary:
Ever stared at a photo of yourself and thought, “I love this… but I could never post it”?
You’re not alone—and you’re not the only one holding back something powerful.
In this episode, Jama Pantel unpacks the fear that comes with showing up fully—especially in photos. Whether it feels too bold, too raw, or too you, there’s a reason that image scares you. And that might be exactly why someone else needs to see it.
Jama shares personal insights from years behind the camera—photographing everyone from CEOs to women who’ve never felt comfortable on camera—and explains why the most vulnerable photos often make the deepest impact.
Timestamps:
00:00 – The viral hook: the photo in your drafts might be exactly what someone else needs
00:30 – Why we overthink the images that show our real selves
00:59 – What clients see when they stop judging and start recognizing themselves
01:45 – Why showing up isn't about being polished—it's about being real
02:08 – If you’re hiding the real image, you’re hiding the real message
02:36 – A quick challenge: revisit the photo you’ve been avoiding
03:10 – How permission, not perfection, builds connection
03:30 – Tools and support to help you feel confident on camera
04:00 – Final message: post the photo, share the moment, lead by example
Key Takeaways:
- That photo you’re scared to post? It might be the most powerful thing you share.
- Real connection comes from honesty—not polish.
- Your audience wants to feel seen, not impressed.
- Confidence on camera isn’t about angles or filters—it’s about showing up as yourself.
- The more you overthink, the more you delay the impact someone else might be waiting for.
SEO Keywords:
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Call to Action:
If this episode gave you that little nudge—go post the photo.
Say the thing. Share the truth.
Own that moment, because someone out there needs you, not your perfect version.
Want help showing up more confidently on camera?
Grab these free resources at https://www.jamapantel.com/:
✔️ Quick Tips for Social Media Portraits
✔️ Natural Light Cheat Sheet
✔️ Strike a Pose Guide
✔️ 30 Days of Personal Brand Prompts
Looking for more in-depth support?
✔️ Watch my pre-recorded course: Show Up Confidently on Camera
Have questions or want to work together?
✔️ Reach out here: www.jamapantel.com/contact
Coming soon: my brand-new Photo Mentor app, built to help you take better photos and feel confident doing it.
You know that photo of you you keep overthinking, the one sitting in your drafts. It might be the exact one someone else needs to see. Hey, y'all, it's your podcast, bestie Jama, and today we're talking about something that really happens to so many of us: the fear of showing up fully. Specifically, why the photo you're too scared to post might actually be the most powerful thing you could share. You know the one I'm talking about. The photo you love and love to overthink. The one that feels a little too bold, a little too vulnerable or a little too much like you. Let's talk about that. So here's the thing I want to say right off the bat: the photo you're too scared to post might be the exact one someone else needs to see, because it's not about the pose or perfect lighting or whether your hair is cooperating that day. It's about presence, it's about truth and it's about leading by example.
Jama Pantel:I've taken thousands of portraits. I've photographed high school seniors, ceos, influencers and women who've never felt comfortable in front of the camera, and, time after time, there's one photo in every session, the one that makes my client pause, not because it's bad, but because it's real. It's honest and maybe even a little too raw. It's the photo where they see themselves more clearly than they expected to. And guess what? That photo is usually the one their audience connects with the most and, if I'm being honest, I usually know which one it is the second I click that shutter. So why are we so scared to post those photos? Because being seen, really seen, can feel like too much, too exposed, too emotional, too imperfect. But here's what I know. The photo you're overthinking, that's the one that reminds someone else they're not alone, that confidence doesn't mean polished and that showing up is about impact, not the perfect image. You're not building a brand just for show. You're building it to lead, to inspire, to shift something in someone else.
Jama Pantel:And if you're holding back the image that actually shows who you are, how are people supposed to connect with you and your story? When we hide the images that carry meaning, we hide the messages behind them too. So if you're sitting on a photo that makes your heart race a little bit. That's good. It means it matters and it means it holds weight. So here's what I want you to do. Look at the photo again, the one you've been avoiding without judgment.
Jama Pantel:Ask yourself what do I see here that's real? And challenge yourself. What if someone else needs this version of me more than a filtered one? Because we don't always need more polished content. Sometimes we need more permission to feel, to connect, to relate, and that starts with you. If you're still not sure how to feel confident in the photos you're taking, I've got some resources that can help you. They're on my website, jamapantel. com, and I'll list them in the show notes. And be on the lookout for my app that's going to launch soon, because that is going to be a game changer for you as well. So, if this episode gave you that little nudge today, go post that photo, the one you've been too scared to share. Say the thing, show the face, own that moment, because someone out there doesn't need perfect. They need you exactly as you are, and the truth is the photo you're afraid to post that might be the one that changes everything for you. Thanks for listening and, as always, keep showing up and living the whole picture. Until next time.
