One of the many decisions you and your photographer makes for your headshots is choosing a background. While it is not the main focus of the image, it does play an important role in the overall look, feel, mood, and message your images convey.
Read MoreDuring the headshot or portrait session, your photographer should be working with you to produce a variety of poses and “looks” that will yield a variety of images.
Read MoreWe live in a world that is more imaged based than ever before – when looking for a job, a resume is no longer sufficient; employers are using sites such as LinkedIn to learn more about who it is that is applying, and the first thing they see is the profile picture of the candidate.
Read MoreToday’s photographer has more tools to create photographs than ever before – from removing objects, to creating scenes, blemish removals, etc.. You can create composites, add people to a photograph from a different session, etc.. But personally, I draw the line with replacing backgrounds.
Read MoreHow do you go about selecting a photographer? This post may seem odd coming from a photographer (something about the fox in the henhouse comes to mind) so I’ll admit some of my views may be biased, if not self-serving – but I hope you’ll find value in at least some of the suggestions I have, and I’ll do my best to be as objective as possible.
Read MoreThere are many types of images that are appropriate for entertainers, actors, musicians, etc. Much of what is needed depends on how you plan on using the image. Here are some shots that should be included in your portfolio that reflect your look, personality, and who you are as an artist.
Read MoreFor many people who are not used to being in front of a camera or performing, having a headshot taken can be uncomfortable. Part of the reason for this is that people often feel they either don’t look good in front of a camera, or can’t tell how they look. And while the photographer can provide direction, the subject is still left with doubt and cannot see the results.
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