A commercial photo shoot is one of the easiest ways to refresh your website, social media, and marketing materials, but a little preparation can make a huge difference in the final images. The good news? You don’t need a picture-perfect office or a team of professional models to get great results. With a few simple…
Choosing an outfit for your headshots doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ll keep this short and sweet: wear clothing that fits well, photographs well, and helps you look like the best version of yourself. Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn profile, company website, or personal brand, these simple tips will help you show up confident and…
You’re Booked! Now What? First, take a deep breath. You do not need to know how to pose, what to do with your hands, or how to smile on command. That’s my job. This Headshot and Branding Session Prep guide will walk you through an overview of everything you need to know before your session…
A strong brand is about more than just a logo and website, it’s about showing the people, expertise, and experience behind the business. Recently I had the opportunity to work with Halo Integrative Wellness & Aesthetics in Raleigh on a comprehensive branding and commercial photography project designed to update their website and marketing materials. Halo…
It’s the million dollar question and the most stressful part of your photoshoot – what do I wear for my headshots? Suddenly, you hate everything you own, and panic sets in. The right clothing really does make or break your final images, but chances are you have exactly what you need in your closet right…
Planning your Raleigh company headshots? There is so much that goes into successful team photos – coordinating schedules, managing personalities, and finding the right photographer (hey, that part is done!). What often gets left out of the process is prepping your team so they show up polished, coordinated, and looking their best. Here is a…
When you’re organizing a corporate group photo, whether it’s for your leadership team, your whole staff, or a board of directors, preparation is everything. The better prepared your team is, the smoother the shoot goes, and the more confident and professional everyone looks in the final image. Below is a practical, no-nonsense guide to help…
Photographing Tamara Adams at her beautiful Juniper Creek Farm turned into the best kind of session – we hit it off immediately, and there was just as much chatting as there was photography. As someone recently navigating HRT myself, I couldn’t wait to pick her brain, and I can’t wait to connect other Raleigh women…
Crops are something we get questions about often. Traditionally, headshots were shot in portrait orientation (a vertical crop) with one shoulder in the image and one shoulder cropped out of the frame. While this is still a standard look for business headshots, it can be limiting for other needs. Often we will shoot headshots in…
LinkedIn is a social media platform unlike any other. Instead of sharing family photos you’re networking with other professionals to find or advance your career and your image matters. As mentioned on LinkedIn’s 10 Tips for Taking a Professional LinkedIn Profile Photo, just having a picture makes your profile 14 times more likely to be…