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What to wear? That’s one of the big considerations before having your actor headshots taken. While your outfit isn’t the feature of your headshot (you’re the star of the shot after all!), considering your outfit can make a big impact on the final image. Firstly, it is important to wear something that makes you feel comfortable, confident, and happy. You’ll look much more relaxed in the shots. When you’re not stressing about your outfit during the shoot, you can focus […]
I loved working with Richard. He is such a patient and easygoing guy. On top of that, he is kind and funny too. It was more like photographing an old friend than anything else. Richard is an actor who wanted to update his actor headshots to something a little more current. He brought along a few different outfits, and we explored both outdoor and studio options, shooting until we felt like we had achieved a range of images for Richard […]
I’d say I’m probably a Nikon 50mm…or maybe a Nikon 85mm? What are you? Aside from the silliness, I do love a good portrait lens. Everyone has a different need out of their lenses. What lens is used really depends on the situation, user preference, and the system. I love portrait lenses that allow for beautiful bokeh, precise sharpness, and aren’t too heavy to lug around. I typically shoot headshots with an 85mm lens, as it fits the above […]
I love colour! If you have seen my work, you will probably have figured this out by now. I absolutely loved the colours of houses across, Italy, Greece and Cyprus. Even the coordinated colours across the streets of Spain. Colours and texture were everywhere on my travels, and it is something I try and really think about in my headshot photography. Influenced by my trip overseas, a lot of my actor headshots incorporate block colour in a studio look. Acting Headshots: […]
Recently I was sitting down with an old friend. We were having a spot of lunch, catching up on the past year. He recently has started his own business too, and he specialises in I.T. We were having a chat about what I do, and discussing how headshots can be so beneficial for business. We discussed how headshots are great to look professional, to connect with potential clients, communicate a personal brand. While this was all good, my friend told […]
I recently worked on a project with my Mum. She loves birds! She breeds cockatiels, and has spent hours carefully hand raising many of them over the years. It is a lot of work. Hand raising baby birds means getting up throughout the night every three to four hours to feed them. It means constant supervision, control of their environment, and a lot of care. Because my Mum loves birds so much, I wanted to capture the personalities of some […]
Ellery Cohen: I was fortunate enough to meet and photograph Ellery Cohen in my studio. Ellery is musician, and he is so incredibly talented. He wanted three distinct studio portraits of himself to use for his social media and upcoming marketing materials. Recently, Ellery has just re-launched his brand and released his latest single, ‘Us’. Ellery’s passion for his craft is truly inspiring, with a love for writing and composing, as well as performing. ‘Us’ is full of emotion. it […]
The Facts! Want to get to know me a little more? Here are a bunch of fun facts about me. Be warned: I am a little dorky (but I am completely okay with that!). 1 – I am Harry Potter obsessed. This series of books took over my childhood. In primary school I had a harry potter club at the age of 9, where me and a friend sorted students into houses, ran classes, and gave out detention (all during […]
You have decided that you want some professional headshots or portraits taken (or thinking about it at least). But there are thousands of photographers to consider. How do you find the right one? There are many things to consider: * Price * The Photographer and the experience * What is included * Your end result * The final investment Photography is more than just price: Many people make decisions based of price. Having and working to a budget is an […]
What you miss, when all you do is tell: It is pretty easy to create a webpage, a Facebook page, and an email account. How many emails do you get claiming a particular company will get you ranking as #1 on Google. How many of those emails do you just delete straight away? Tell, tell, tell. Many businesses focus solely on the copy of their website or marketing tactics. They might have an About page with a chunk of text […]