Research says you have approximately 26 seconds to make a first impression. During this brief period, opinions are formed based on a person's appearance, body language, and demeanor.

Whether the headshot is for your LinkedIn photo, company website, or dating profile – make your first impression the very best!

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” - Will Rogers

Do I really need a professional headshot?

Every picture tells a story. It speaks volumes about your brand, your style, your professionalism, and your personality. Whether you are a lawyer, a schoolteacher, an electrician, a plumber, a dentist, a doctor, or a CEO, your headshot is your first impression. Make it a good one.

First impressions can have a significant impact on professional success.

Let’s face it, before you even walk into an interview a number of people (your recruiter, human resources at the company, and your potential future coworkers) have already scoped out your LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram page. Your interview, audition or casting call begins the moment you walk into a room and your headshot might be the very reason you were invited into that room or prevent you from getting in that room in the first place.

These days headhunters and human resources professionals ask two very important questions before any type of meeting, do you have the skills required for the position and are you a good fit for the company?  When they see the amazing headshot that represents your whole package it makes the decision a whole lot easier.

Depending on what the headshot will be used for, your pose and stance will vary. If you’re trying to look powerful and confident there are certain muscles that need to be activated in your face and there are certain ways you must sit in your chair. If you want to look fun and approachable for a dating profile, I will pose you completely differently. It’s important that a “genuine happiness” comes across in your photos. I am relentless in my pursuit of giving you exactly what you want.

Types of headshots

Your headshot provides a glimpse into your personality and helps to create a positive and lasting first impression. There are many different types of headshots and each serve a different purpose.

Corporate Headshots - Corporate headshots are typically taken in a studio with a plain solid color background.

Corporate headshots are typically used for business purposes such as LinkedIn profiles, company websites, newsletters, or business cards. The focus of these headshots is to convey a sense of professionalism, reliability, and trustworthiness.

Acting Headshots - Acting headshots are designed to showcase an actor's range and versatility. They often feature a variety of different facial expressions and poses to convey different emotions.

These headshots are intended to help casting directors and agents get a sense of an actor's range and suitability for different roles.

Modeling Headshots - Modeling headshots are similar to acting headshots but are focused more on physical appearance. They often feature full-body shots and may showcase a model's ability to pose in different ways.

Modeling headshots are used by models or beauty pageant contestants to showcase their skills. The photos may also be used by modeling agencies to help match models with specific clients and projects.

Creative Headshots - Creative headshots are less conventional and often feature more artistic elements. They may incorporate bold colorful backdrops, props, lighting, and other creative elements.

These headshots are often used by artists, musicians, hair stylists, fashion designers, make-up artists, and other creative professionals who want to showcase their unique style and personality.

Casual Headshots - Casual headshots are more relaxed and informal than other types of headshots. These photos may feature more casual clothing and have a fun and edgy vibe. The poses used are more casual and often includes leaning forward or against a wall or piece of furniture. Laughing and looking away from the camera are common in casual headshots.

These headshots are often used for social media profiles, startup company websites, dating profiles, press releases, etc. Casual headshots convey a sense of friendliness and approachability.

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What’s the process?

We will start by discussing what the headshot will be used for (ie: company website, business card, dating website, etc). I encourage my clients to send me pictures of their outfit/wardrobe selection prior to the shoot so I can determine the ideal background and lighting choices.

I will also provide suggestions. For woman, I always recommend heavy natural makeup as it photographs amazingly. For men, I suggest moisturizing really well. I also recommend bringing your brush, comb, lint brush, moisturizer, etc. I do have these items available in my studio but sometimes people are weirded out by the idea of sharing products with others.

On the day of the shoot, I will confirm your desires for the shoot and share my creative ideas with you. Then, I will inspect your clothing closely to ensure that it is lint free and your collar is down properly. I will also ensure that your hair is in the right position and your makeup isn’t smeared.

From there, I create a lighting profile based on what you are going for, your skin tone, and your outfit. I can add dramatic effect if you are looking for a more powerful headshot by using split lighting. If you are looking for something less dramatic I may opt to go with clamshell lighting. I have an arsenal of different lighting schemes including rembrandt lighting, loop lighting, back lighting, three point lighting, overhead lighting, and broad lighting. I also utilize lighting modifiers such as beauty dishes, large soft boxes, massive scrims, 7 foot umbrellas, parabolic umbrellas, five in one reflectors, snoots, strobes, speed lights, and hot lights.

My goal is never to go with a cookie cutter headshot approach; I customize each session to compliment you and what you are looking for. Once we select the perfect lighting profile, the next step is to go over posing techniques. Double chins and wrinkles are easily corrected with a technique called turtling. By turtling or simply bringing your chin and forehead forward, you will look more attractive. Once we have discussed and practiced posing, we can start taking photos. I will take ten to twenty photos with the goal to bring out the best in you. While I am doing this you can see each individual photo as it is taken on my 4k 70 inch screen. Because so much preparation has gone into posing and setting up the perfect lighting and backdrop, we typically find a winning photo within this set. However, if we do not, then together we will figure out what the missing attribute is and we apply it to the next set of ten to twenty photos.

Once we select the winning photo, you have the option to have the photo professionally retouched. I can remove blemishes, scars, wrinkles, bags under your eyes, hair line defects, and even out skin tone in Adobe Photoshop. I can even make your face look slimmer, whatever your insecurity is, I can work my magic in Photoshop to make you look your absolute best! Once edited, the photos are delivered to you via an online gallery.

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