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A Basic Guide to a Great Headshot Photo Session
A professional headshot is the first introduction to you, your business and your personal brand. Around 93% of HR professionals and recruiters turn to LinkedIn to find quality candidates. 2 in 3 turn to Facebook and more than half utilize Twitter. This just proves that a headshot plays an important role in your professional life. Therefore, your headshot should be a powerful, compelling and confidence-instilling headshot that makes prospective clients, employers and partners want to reach out and connect with you. Before you head to the studio for your professional headshot photo session, think about the things that you want others to see when they glance at your profile page.…
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Fun Alternatives for Displaying Your Photos
Here is some inspiration for deciding how to display your favorite memories. Amazing photos deserve an equally amazing display but this doesn’t mean you always have to use a traditional frame to showcase them in your home. If your home décor is very contemporary you might want to consider metals, canvas gallery wraps, image blocks or standout mounts to showcase your photos. Going frameless is also a great option if you’re looking for something truly sleek and modern. If rustic and chic is more your style, then a beautiful wood print is perfect for any country style home! A photo shelf is another amazing option, but if you are looking…
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Finding the Perfect Session Location
How We Find the Perfect Photo Session Location Choosing a session location might seem like a big deal but it really doesn’t have to be difficult. A location usually drives some of the other decisions you will need to make about your photoshoot so it’s important to choose the right place. Here are a few questions we ask before deciding on a location. What kind of theme do you want? If a particular building or natural backdrop would work well with your theme, I will look around for spots that meet your requirements. If you don’t know what kind of backdrop you want, take an afternoon drive around your city…
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What is a Lifestyle Photography Session?
Lifestyle Photography Sessions Explained “I don’t want my photos to look posed”, is a phrase we hear all the time. Enter lifestyle photography. A lifestyle photography session documents real life milestones, moments and events and gives you images that are anything but posed. Lifestyle photography photos tell your story just as it is at that precise moment and are perfect for any genre of photography. Action driven details bring your images to life over and over again. So what are some of the situations where lifestyle photography can be used? Kids Photography Lifestyle photography is the ideal way to capture the beauty and authenticity of childhood. Make sure your children…
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Surviving a Family Photoshoot
How to make your next family photo session a stress free one. Family photos are truly timeless and such a great keepsake for future generations. Getting the family together to take those perfect portraits can turn into chaos if not approached correctly. There is a lot to consider when it comes to a family photoshoot. You have members of all ages, so there is some extra coordination involved. Below are some family photoshoot ideas and tips to keep you and your loved ones calm and smiling the whole way through. Timing is everything. When there are younger children involved in the shoot, make sure they will be well rested. A…