The Importance of Body Language Part 2 : Shoulders and Posture
The importance of Body Language : Shoulders and Posture In this, the second part of our series, we look at upper body changes that can help turn your headshot into a [...]
The Importance of Body Language Part 1 : Chins, Eyes and Camera Height
The importance of Body Language : Chin, Eyes and Camera Height This is the first part of a multi-part series looking into body language when it comes to headshots and portraits. [...]
Size, Resolution and Formats for Social Media, Web and Print
Ideal sizes, resolution and formats for headshot photographs A headshot has to do double and sometimes triple duty. You want it for your LinkedIn profile, but then you've also got an [...]
Uniquely the same
Uniquely The Same Here's a dilemma for you. You want your headshot to stand out, to be different, but you also want to look the part, to fit in. Can you [...]
What do you need from a headshot?
WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM A HEADSHOT? A headshot needs to be versatile. It's fine if it's sized and ready for say, LinkedIn, but what happens if you need it for [...]
What to wear for your professional headshot session?
The Golden Rule There's a golden rule that I always tell my clients in a post-booking email I send out, and it's a quote from George Ellis. "It's better to [...]
My Go-To Lighting for Professional Headshots
My Go-To Lighting For Professional Portraits My Go-To Lighting for Professional Headshots Everyone is unique. A lighting pattern isn't the end of a process, it's the beginning. The lighting [...]
Actor’s Headshot Tips Part 2
Actors Headshots 3 More Tips 1. Post-Production (Photoshopping) Remember that the actor's headshot should be you (and you as in current you, not a few years ago), so photoshopping [...]
Actor’s Headshot Tips Part 1
Actors Headshots 3 Tips to get you started. 1. Understand what you want. If you're new to headshots, any kind of headshots, then take some time to understand the [...]
Professional Headshots : First Impression
Professional Headshots : First Impressions Pick a Style Before you even step foot into a studio or book a photographer, visit their portfolio and choose someone that [...]