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Selfies and unprofessional headshots: A headshot is a valuable thing. They can be used everywhere: from your website, to Linkedin and other social media, they are the tool that puts a face to your name. They also start communicating who you are and what you are like. It is a way for potential clients to make a quick judgement of you. So your headshot creates a first impression. I see so many selfies and unprofessional photos on Linkedin, social media, […]
Meet Tracy: I met Tracy a long time ago. We share a mutual friend, and often crossed paths at birthday parties as children. So it was amazing when Tracy decided to open her business earlier this year, as I had just started my new adventure with my business too. She is a qualified meditation teacher, and her business, Looking Inwards, consists of classes and courses in meditation. It has definitely been really rewarding to see Tracy kick her business goals, and […]
Why Your Website Needs An About Page: An ‘about’ page on your website to give a little more information about the company is really important. It not only shows your legitimacy (with scams and fake sites popping up everywhere), but allows for your website visitors to connect with you and learn about you and your business. Often when I visit a website I look for this page. Especially if the business offers a service of some kind. It’s a simple […]
A Good Headshot Library: I’ve often discussed headshot libraries. For actors, they’re incredibly important. They are an asset to you career, and a pathway to landing yourself in the room. While showing various characters is a great start (read more about that here), your headshots need to convey a range of emotions too. Your library of headshots compliments your showreel, and they’re much quicker to look at and absorb. They need to be authentic and eye catching. So to properly […]
We’re In The Age Of The Selfie Right? Most people have access to smartphones with front cameras, selfie sticks, or self timer on an actual camera. We have snapchat and Instagram stories to share ourselves, add filters to, and send to others. I’ve grown up with cameras and digital technology that have allowed me to do this. From capturing a new Myspace profile photo or capturing a pose in order to refer to when painting in high school art class, […]
Headshot Clothing Choices: What to wear seems to be a common dilemma, and getting a headshot or portrait taken can really put the pressure on. I discuss a little more about what to wear to a headshot session in another blog post, but here we will be looking specifically at necklines, and how different necklines work for different shots. Knowing your crop length: Consider this first. Where do you want to sit within the frame of your final shots? Do […]
Photo Retouching, Post Production, Image Manipulation. All these areas have captivated me since I was about 16. I remember researching and practicing on photoshop during my art classes in high school. When I went to university I was even more excited to be learning Digital Imaging from an Adobe Ambassador. It was here I really pushed myself into achieving more, and better results. This area requires discipline. It requires dedication and practice. I was retouching and restoring old photos for […]
In a headshot, the eyes are what we would like to be drawn to. It is vital that they are in focus so that they stand out and complete the shot. As they are so important, it is great to understand how to change the eyes to really make them sparkle. “That Look”. Some portraits have a spark to them. The eyes can communicate a lot of things – such as happiness, trust, or fierceness. Sometimes a certain look can […]
My Other Work Underwater Portraits I love underwater photography! It’s not a secret. I’ve written about it here and have another website where you can see a lot of my underwater work, and purchase prints too. I also have a dedicated Instagram account to my underwater photography adventures. The Challenge Of Photographing People Underwater: While there is nothing like photographing whales and seals underwater, photographing people is an interesting experience too. All underwater photography is a little more challenging. Handling […]
1. Knowing What You Want: To get the most out of your headshot session there are some things you need to consider: Why do you want a headshot? What will you use it for? What do you want it to look like? Start discussing with your photographer what you are hoping to achieve. 2. Deciding on Indoor or Outdoor: For my longer sessions, we can often do a little of both natural light, and studio light headshots. For shorter sessions, […]