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You Want People To Take Your Business Seriously: If this is the case, you need to take control of all aspects of your business. Don’t gloss over things. You need brand cohesion, a great marketing plan, and to show potential clients you are the real deal. You can spend thousands on setting up your website, creating a beautiful office space, developing business cards and marketing material. Where do you fall flat? I’m a big believer of having strong headshots. Of […]
If you dismiss the idea that the photo you have on your website, Linkedin and social media doesn’t matter, you should think twice. It’s a no brainer that businesses and professionals are all online these days. Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin are all incredible resources for business. We use these platforms either to network or to market to potential clients. So what is it about our image that makes it so important? A study has found that people who look happier […]
It is a hard choice to make between having studio photos taken, or natural light and outdoor photos taken. Both produce beautiful results but sometimes one is more suitable for you than the other. Studio Light: Studio photography is not just cheesy family portraiture on a bright white background. In the studio, your photographer has a lot of control. They can shape the light, where it goes, what shadows there are, and how much contrast there is. It is also […]
I had Veronika come to my studio to get a range of updated headshots. She is an actor and singer based in Melbourne with various experiences in both TV and stage acting. Soon she is hoping to enter the Musical Theatre world. Veronika moved to Melbourne five years ago, and prior she has lived all over Australia and the world. With amazing life experience, her travels, and being a Mother, Veronika has a world of knowledge and experience to adapt […]
While I love headshots and portraiture, it isn’t my only calling. I have had many loves within Photography. Studying a Bachelor of Commercial Photography has lead me down many paths. Initially, I thought I would fall into fashion photography, but my studies opened me up into different avenues. You can read a little more about what brought me to start a headshot and portrait business here, but for now I’m going to show you some of my other passions. Studio Still […]
You will make a couple of choices when deciding what headshot session to book with me. I offer both studio and natural light outdoor headshots, and I offer a range of packages to suit different budgets and requirements. Session Type: First, decide if a studio session or outdoor session is more your cup of tea. Think about what the headshots will be used for. Where it will be seen, and furthermore what do you want to say? If you’re a […]
So You Want To Be An Actor: I admire actors. I love watching brilliant performances, and I can appreciate them even more because I am a really terrible actor myself. Do not try and get me to act, because it will be awful. So for those with passion, talent and drive to push themselves in an incredible field, I really admire them. Like many of the areas in arts, this field is competitive. You have to take classes, and attend […]
Photo Retouching: When you book a session with me or purchase an additional image from your session, your final files will be retouched. By retouching I don’t mean plastic skin or zero clarity. In the case of headshots and portraiture, the outcome is for you to be recognisable and familiar. A bit of additional retouching is to make sure you look like you, but on your best day. Simple things like a few cropping adjustments, a bit of contrast added […]
I’m Julia Nance, A photographer in my mid-20s, with a passion for photographing people. But surely, you knew that already right? So I thought I’d give you a little overview of what makes me, me. If you’re going to have a session with me, knowing me as me, and not just a strange photographer will really help. What I Wanted To Be When I Grew Up: Didn’t you hate that question when you were younger? What do you want to […]
There are a lot of Actors out there, and a lot of competition for the roles you want. Everyone has acting headshots, and it is the tool that catches the attention of the right people to land you that role. 1 – Use A Professional Photographer. It is important to find a photographer who specialises in headshots – even better when they are experienced with acting headshots. You might have a friend who is a professional landscape photographer, but they […]