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A Guide: Uploading & Using Your New Headshot You’ve got a brand new headshot, and you’re ready to update it across the board. There are lots of places to update your image, and I’ve created a resource so you can stay on top of it (and get those old, outdated images out of the way!). The below instructions have been provided when working from a computer browser. I’m using Google Chrome on an Apple MacBook Pro. Google: Gmail, Reviews, & […]
How do you create a brand for yourself? Personal branding – it’s moved on from the buzzword and now it’s in all of our vocabularies. As the world becomes more and more ‘online’ the way we present ourselves (our brand) becomes more and more important and prominent. When figuring out what your personal brand is, you need to first understand how you present yourself and communicate with others. Once you’ve figured the keywords of your personal brand, we can understand […]
Where to have your portrait taken If you’ve recently made the decision to have your portraits professionally taken, but you’re not quite sure where to go, or what style to even go for, then you’re at the right place. Let’s have a look at the different visual looks you can explore for your portraits, and then the best ways to find a photographer that suits you. Studio Portraits Do you like the professional, clean and formal look of studio photography? […]
Everything You Need to Know About Corporate Photography What does a corporate photographer do? And what is even classified as corporate photography? These are questions you may have been googling, and you’ve ended up on my humble website. Well hello, I’m Julia, a photographer based in Melbourne, Australia and I specialise in corporate headshots and personal branding photography (as well as actor headshots, family photography and fine art portraits). You need a photographer for business use? Chances are you are […]
What is the best colour to wear for headshots? You’ve come here for an answer to a simple question, and instead you’ve got yourself a blog post? To answer the question quickly: there is no BEST colour to wear. But there are lot of colours that look great, and some will work better than others depending on your skin tone and eye colour in particular. So, despite the fact you’re seeing a lot of text below… I am here to […]
Should you smile in a professional headshot? Expression is so important in your headshot, and knowing exactly how your expression should look can be tough. But that’s where your photographer comes in! A professional headshot photographer will help coach you with expression throughout your photoshoot. That still doesn’t help with the question – so let me expand below. Your expression should represent you: Ultimately, your headshot shows who you are as a person. It makes a first impression. It gives […]
Headshot Do’s and Don’ts… Every person is unique, which means that no two headshots are the same. It’s one of the things I love most about being a headshot photographer. Being able to create unique images that portray a person is a wonderful experience. It means that no two headshot sessions are the same. There are a few guidelines, however, that you may want to consider if you’re looking at hiring a professional headshot photographer. Do: Find a photographer who […]
What should you wear for your LinkedIn Headshot? You’ve decided to update your LinkedIn headshot. Or at least, it’s on your mind that it needs doing. It can be a tricky and tedious thing to update your headshots. LinkedIn is a platform where we are making first impressions all the time. Every comment, post and search result shows that headshot whether you like it or not. Your headshot on LinkedIn is more than just a visual. It puts a face […]
How Much Do Headshots Cost? There is no single answer to how much a headshot will cost. I also don’t have an answer to the ‘correct’ price for a headshot. The truth is, headshots vary in cost, and they vary for a lot of reasons. You’ll find variations in price due to individual business costs, the experience you’re getting, the expertise of the photographer, popularity, location and so much more. What price range is out there? To give you a […]
Is my selfie good enough for a headshot? It’s 2023 – we’re in amongst technology at almost every waking moment. Covid-19 exposed us to remote working, remote learning, zoom calls, lockdowns and isolation. Our reliance on online communication is at an all-time high. So when it comes to the way we represent ourselves, we have the most control we ever had. Gone are the days of the darkroom, the 24-hour film processing, the pixellated point-and-shoot cameras. So what does this […]