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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, […]
Guess what? I’ve moved. This is an old post, and I have a new one introducing my studio here. My Studio is in beautiful Lilydale. So let’s take a tour: Picturesque Lilydale is to the east of Melbourne and located within the beautiful Shire of the Yarra Ranges. I grew up here, and I am lucky enough to have the studio at the back of my parent’s property within a historic Nissan Hut. It overlooks the Dandenong Ranges, and is […]
I truly believe in the importance of professional headshots and portraits. It isn’t just famous people who require a professional image, and it’s not just big brands who can utilise professional photography. Headshots are a great way to represent the team members within a business, they can be used on Linkedin, get more casting calls for actors, and show an individual’s personal brand. Whilst you don’t need to be famous to get your portrait taken, it is always interesting to look at the […]
I love working with creative people. Wonderful Lucie visited my Lilydale Studio to get some shots for her acting folio. As well as acting, this talented lady is also a musician, writer and painter! I love meeting my clients and learning about their passions. And it is really inspiring to be around others who also love the creative arts. I like to try and get to know my clients before and during the shoot – It isn’t just about the […]
Lighting is one of the most important aspects of photography. For portraiture, there are a few types of lighting that are popular, and knowing what type of lighting you like is a great start. Below, let’s look at some examples of different portraiture lighting, and some of the terms used to describe them. A professional photographer should be trained in manipulating lighting to achieve something that not only creates mood, but suits your look precisely. You can see varied lighting […]
Your Headshot Library: Actors need to have great headshots – that we all know. But for different jobs one amazing headshot might not cut it. Begin considering the various roles you are aiming for. If you are interested in being in a crime drama, make sure you have shots that reflect this. Additionally, you may need some more commercial images if you’re considering getting into commercial acting as well. Your crime-drama headshot might not suit playing the happy mother of […]
A Great Background: Most actor headshots go for backgrounds that don’t pull the audience away from the subject. To achieve this, bokeh from using a low depth of field is a great way to create a complimentary background. A professional photographer will have high quality lenses which will help achieve this. Using basic gear and kit lenses can sometimes prevent being able to achieve this lovely effect. A strong background choice: Compliments the image with colour. Consideration to what the […]
A beautiful Outdoor session. Autumn is so beautiful. And of course, this session was complimented with beautiful talent, Bree. Bree is an upcoming actress who has studied acting in Queensland, and since graduating has moved to Melbourne. For our shoot we lucked out, with a wonderful, sunny, autumn afternoon with blue skies and magnificent bright light. Bree picked an afternoon session. Starting at 3pm, the session was filled with the low light that comes as the days get colder and […]