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Why You Need More Than One Headshot You book in for a headshot session. You only need one key shot right? Friendly, approachable, probably smiling to camera. You really only need it to pop on your website. You might even add it to your LinkedIn profile too. Easy. Done! For lots of people, one headshot is enough. But sometimes we find ourselves in scenarios where that all-rounder smiling headshot completely misses the mark. Having a variety of images is the […]
Pets & Personal Branding: Bringing your furry pal to your photoshoot Personal branding photography tells your story, Pets are a huge part of our lives. They deserve a little time in the spotlight, and area a wonderful addition to your photos. I say this as a completely biased animal-lover, of course. I am all for bringing your animal pal into your photoshoot! But in an unbiased view, we’re now in a period of time where our pets are becoming more […]
Headshots at EOFY: Saving before tax time! We’re mid-June of 2026! Wild. I can’t believe how quickly this year is going, and being two weeks out of the end of financial year means we’re full-steam ahead! Does professional photography matter at the end of the financial year? Can you really claim back the cost of a professional headshot session or corporate team photoshoot? Well, I’m not a tax accountant and cannot give official advice. You should definitely check with them, […]
Editorial Lawyer Portraits Not All Lawyer Headshots Need To Be The Same If you’re a lawyer, there is a high probability that you’ve had your headshot or portrait taken. Most law firms and barrister lists invest in consistent staff headshots for a strong, cohesive image – and this is important. I’ve worked with many firms to create strong imagery to represent their team. A lot of legal clients opt for a traditional head and shoulders ‘headshot’, captured with a consistent […]
Choosing Photography Over A.I – Why You Should Opt For Real Images In An Era of A.I Headshots, Choose Real Photography. It’s 2026, AI is creeping into everyday life. We see it in advertising. We use it to write emails. It has become a search engine. AI has become the revolutionary tool of the future. It can do everything – write, advise, create. It can even create ‘realistic images of you’ – for free, or for only a small fee. […]
The Benefits Of Hiring A Personal Stylist Before Your Photoshoot Like many people, you might find yourself feeling stuck or lost with what to wear before a photoshoot. Not knowing where to start in choosing the outfits for your shoot can be a huge block and a confidence crusher. The truth is, if you don’t feel fantastic, it’ll show in your photoshoot. I want to introduce you to the idea of working with a personal stylist before your photoshoot, to […]
Outfit Advice For Your Professional Headshot What Should You Wear For A Professional Headshot Photoshoot? It’s one of the most asked questions for professional headshot photographers. What to wear – it’s a tricky one, and something that you can spend hours on, tossing up options, pulling things in and out of your wardrobe, wondering if shoes really matter? I’m here to give you my advice and my opinion. And ultimately, that’s what all of this is – opinion. I’m going […]
Featured! It’s always flattering when other people acknowledge your work, and even more so when they decide they wish to feature you on their website. Below are some fabulous collections that I’m humbled to be featured in! Jonathan Tilley’s Personal Branding Photography Directory. Jonathan reached out to me to tell me about a directory he is putting together on his website. This is a huge task, and he’s been doing an amazing job – with big plans in the future. […]
Candid Headshots & How To Use Them If you are looking to use imagery of yourself or your team for your business, but don’t want it to look overly posed, you may be considering the idea of candid portraits. What exactly is a candid portrait? A candid moment is typically when a person is photographed without being aware of the photo being taken. A true candid photograph is a natural, unposed moment that is true and genuine. For the purpose […]
Why do headshots cost so much? Why do headshots cost so much? This question came up to me recently, and I thought as a headshot photographer perhaps I should put together a little post about it. I feel a bit silly writing this. I’m not generally a defensive or argumentative person. It can feel odd to justify the cost of something, particularly as a small business. But here we are, and I hope to apporach this in a kind and […]