I recently had the pleasure of photographing headshots for Rankin McKenzie, a Raleigh-based firm specializing in Fractional & Interim CFO services. Their team of financial experts helps businesses navigate transitions with strategic leadership, so it was important to capture both their professionalism and approachable nature in the photos. We focused on creating polished yet personable…
We recently had the pleasure of capturing professional headshots at The Exchange Raleigh, the stunning new development by DeWitt Carolinas. This state-of-the-art building provided the perfect backdrop for modern, polished, and professional portraits. With its sleek architecture, expansive natural light, and sophisticated design, The Exchange Raleigh elevated every shot, making each headshot feel fresh, dynamic,…
In today’s digital world, a professional headshot can make all the difference in how a business is perceived. Recently, I had the privilege of photographing the surgical team at Nu Image Surgical & Dental Implant Center. Their surgeons came from all over the state of NC to the Raleigh office for this shoot creating polished…
A great headshot is key for financial advisors, where trust and professionalism are essential. Recently, I had the opportunity to photograph Wells Fargo’s Financial Advisors in Raleigh, NC, using a portable studio set up right in their office. The goal was to capture images that showcased both their professionalism and approachability, important qualities in the…
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…
Your headshot should look like the best possible version of you. Filters are all too common now but these are not professional images, they are snapchat messages. All of our retouching is done by hand by hand and will soften skin, take care of blemishes, and whiten eyes and teeth. They take a good image…
Children’s modeling, acting or casting portfolios may look a little different from adults. Many of these kids are new to having professional photos made so we will guide them through the process so that we receive a variety of natural, authentic expressions and no “cheese smiles”. When shooting a full modeling portfolio or gallery we…
Headshot photo shoots are fun, and much lower stress than most people imagine. But after years of working with professionals in the Raleigh area to create their perfect professional images I can tell you there are a few things you can do (or not do) that can leave you less than thrilled with your photos….
You may be surprised so find out that Raleigh does not have a large concentration of super models. Almost every person you see on this site is just like you – a professional needing a headshot for a new job, a promotion, a press release, or just a Linkedin update. Many have never had a…