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Top 5 Complaints Clients Have About Photographers
Find out what the most common complaints I hear about previous photography experiences and how I structure my sessions to avoid these types of mistakes with each individual client.
How to Compare Headshot Photographers
When you’re searching online to find a headshot photographer, you are probably going to end up comparing a couple of good candidates to figure out which one you should go with. And it’s sometimes hard to tell what the right decision should be…
What it means to be a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
Learn what being a Certified Professional Photographer means, what the rigorous process for professional photographer certification is, and what benefits this has for you!
Necklace Tips for Portraits
Often selecting a necklace for portraits is difficult because it’s so hard to know whether a piece of jewelry will look right with the neckline, whether it will overpower the outfit, or maybe even cause problems when the person wearing it moves around…
Top 5 Things That Go Wrong On Office Headshot Day
Corporate office headshots are a product of planning and pulling everything together to have a large number of professional portraits taken on-site on one day. But as with anything that takes coordination between many different people, things can, and probably will, go wrong…
The REAL Reason We Hate Being Photographed
As someone who feels truly uncomfortable in front of the camera, I had to do a bit of soul-searching to discover the real reason WHY that is. In this post, you’ll find out the REAL reason why we are so miserable when it comes to photos of ourselves and what you can do about it…
What to Look for When Selecting a Headshot Photographer
What qualities are most important when searching for and selecting which corporate headshot photographer you should work with? If you said “ability to take good pictures”, yes, you’re right, but that’s only ONE out of FIVE areas you should be looking at, and it’s not even the first one…
7 Ways I do Office Headshots Differently
Corporate and office headshots are sessions that are typically done on-site, in the company’s office, and include photographing multiple employees during the span of a few hours. But the way I like to do things is a little differently…
The NEW Headshot Rules for The Modern Headshot
You might have noticed that headshots are looking a little different nowadays. And if you haven’t, it takes only a quick comparison to see the difference between a headshot that’s out of date and one that follows the more modern approach…
Top 5 Headshot Mistakes People Make
The truth is, a lot of people are making some really glaring mistakes when it comes to their professional headshots. You see them on LinedIn, Facebook, and yes, even Instagram. Here are the top 5 mistakes…
5 Advantages of a Studio Headshot
There are a few choices when it comes to headshots. You can take professional portraits outdoors, in a Studio, or in your office/home setting. But there are a few very important advantages in investing in a professional portrait, specifically one that’s done in a Studio setting…
Headshots, What to Wear
I’m a huge believer in being prepared. Which is why I put together this post in which I outline exactly what you should look for when selecting outfits for your headshot, what you should avoid, and how to think more like a stylist for your session…
Tutorial: Natural Makeup for Portraits (with Haus of Pretty)
Makeup is a really important step in getting ready for your portrait session. And since I personally am not well-versed in makeup, I teamed up with Kelsey Morey, the owner of Haus of Pretty in Westport, Connecticut to bring you an easy do-it-yourself guide to getting camera-ready for your photoshoot…
The "Signature Headshot" Session, Explained
There is always a certain amount of care and planning that goes into any new type of session. And for 2019, I am so excited to announce “Signature Headshot” Days, which will finally give cover the needs of business professionals who need an updated headshot…
5 Tips to Look Better in Your Headshot
If you work in any professional capacity or have an online presence in general, having a good headshot is no longer optional. And it’s not that hard to avoid some of the more common mistakes you see with headshot photos.. as long as you know a couple of tips that will help you look your best in front of the camera…