461 – Picture Perfect Platform: Social Media Photography for Storyteller

Many writers feel overwhelmed by the visual demands of social media marketing. In this practical episode, Kathi Lipp sits down with Tenneil Register, her social media and branding expert, to tackle the challenges writers face when creating visual content for their platforms.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the need to be “on camera” when you just signed up to be a writer, this episode is for you. Tenneil and Kathi share honest insights about overcoming camera discomfort while providing actionable tips for creating compelling visual content that actually tells your story.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why visual storytelling matters more than just “showing off” on social media
- Practical preparation tips for photo shoots (including the three-outfit rule)
- Lighting techniques that work in your home or outdoors
- Composition basics like the rule of thirds
- Helpful apps and editing tools to enhance your photos
- How to find your comfort zone and build confidence on camera
- Why the algorithm can actually help you find your right people
Whether you’re building your author platform or growing your writing business, this episode provides the encouragement and practical strategies you need to create authentic visual content without the overwhelm.
Coming Next Week: Part two of this visual storytelling series, focusing on video content for social media.
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Kathi Lipp
Author, Speaker, Writing at the Red House Creator and CEO
Kathi Lipp is the host of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, the Writing at the Red House podcast, and the bestselling author of The Husband Project, Clutter Free, Ready for Anything, and An Abundant Place. She and her husband, Roger, live in the mountains of northern California, where they run the Red House Writing Retreats.
Over the past 10 years, Kathi has helped hundreds of people increase their platform through teaching and coaching. She is a frequent teacher at writer’s conferences and has helped countless authors and speakers find their audiences.
Kathi’s desire to help fellow speakers and authors avoid the mistakes she made, increase their confidence, and be the person God made them to be inspired her creation of Communicator Academy. Her newest adventure is The Red House, where she offers writer’s retreats and Writers in Residence events. Learn more about the Red House at writingattheredhouse.com

Tenneil Register
Tenneil Register can be found creating, repurposing, decorating, gardening and welcoming guests to their reclaimed barn storefront. She and her husband, Cowboy, established rural roots for their blended family of 7 in their DIY ranch home in Iowa. Connect with her on Instagram for practical ideas to reclaim your home or visit R7Reclaimed.com.
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