International Women’s Day: Honouring the Courage of Iranian Women / March 8, 2026 by Leticia Gaidon Bradford

International Women’s Day reflection honouring Iranian women’s courage, human rights, and the fight against oppression and violence against women.

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Hello, I'm Leticia. I'm an Award-winning Portrait Photographer based in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, Scotland. My passion lies in capturing the essence of individuals through the lens, whether locally or during my travels across South America, Europe, and Africa.

This blog is a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals (including managers, lawyers, accountants, finance executives, coaches, and more) who seek to enhance their confidence and presence in front of the camera. Here, you'll find expert advice on:

Personal brand visual aesthetics.
Preparing for professional headshots.
Liberata (the new boudoir).
Contemporary portraits.
Dating app photography.

Join me as I explore a range of topics, from travel and photography to art, nature, and beauty, along with all the tips to help you present your best self to the world.

Fluent in both Spanish and English, I am here to support your journey in both languages. Welcome to a space where your professional image meets artistry and confidence.

Today was one of the few days when I actually had a photo taken during one of my 1:1 sessions. Thank you to Deb from DXDMedia for the image, you are obviously exceptional at marketing. 😉 #BNI #marketingdigital #businessmindset #networking

Marketing calendar content for your social media. #marchmarketing #marchcontent #entreprenuership #socialmediacontentideas

You build businesses. You lead teams. You create impact. But time… quietly moves forward. As professionals and business owners, you understand the value of investment. You invest in strategy, branding, growth. You commission portraits for your website, your press features, your LinkedIn profile. But when was the last time you invested in beautiful portraits of your family? Not quick phone snapshots. Not videos you may never revisit. But intentional, contemporary portraits - refined, elegant, lasting. There is something deeply powerful about a still image. A portrait of your daughter at this exact age. The way your son looks at you today. The subtle expressions that will change sooner than you think. Time doesn’t announce when your child is about to become a teenager. One day they are small, and in what feels like a blink, they are young adults. Contemporary portraits are about presence. About capturing who they are now in a way that feels timeless and artistic. Images that can live on your walls, in your office, in your home, not hidden in a cloud folder. As someone who values excellence in business, you already understand quality. Imagine applying that same standard to the way your family is remembered. One day, these portraits will not only show how they looked. They will remind you how it felt. And that is something no video clip scrolling on a phone can replace. If this resonates with you, perhaps it’s time to create something meaningful, not just for your brand, but for your legacy. #entreprenuermindset #entrepreneurlife #smallbusinessowner #womeninbusiness

I am very active when it comes to networking and speaking about my business. I show up. I post. I care deeply about what I do. But I will be honest, I am not always consistent with videos. I am not always fluent with the rhythm of constant posting. I do share something every week, yet sometimes it feels like I should be doing more. The truth is, building a business while being a parent is not simple. Most networking events are designed for people who do not have the daily responsibility of raising a child. Early mornings, late evenings, last-minute changes - they are easier when you are only responsible for yourself. When you are a parent, your time is not entirely yours. And that can make you feel behind. Looking at this image, the light is not loud. It is not overwhelming. Yet it is still there. We may not be shining brightly on social media every single day, but we are still shining. This is not a sprint. It is a marathon. There will be weeks when we are less visible. Weeks when we are not as “social” in our businesses. Weeks when home needs us more. And that is not failure. That is priority. Because at the end of the day, the people who will remember you the most are not the ones who saw every post or attended every event. It will be your children. And they matter most. #entreprenuermindset #entroreneurlifestyle #smallbusinesswomen #smallbusinesslifestyle

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