THE BLOG

Before nearly every personal branding professional headshots session I shoot, someone asks me the same question. “What should I wear?” It sounds simple. And I understand why people think the answer is about fashion. About looking put-together, stylish, current. But that’s not really what the question is asking, even if they don’t realize it yet. […]

Most people do not need a better photo. They need a photo that actually works. There is a difference. Most people searching for professional headshot examples have seen plenty of headshots. Stiff, over-lit photos on company websites. Casual LinkedIn selfies that do not quite land. What they are looking for is something in the middle: […]

Most professionals think a corporate headshot is simply about looking polished. But in competitive markets like Northern New Jersey and New York City, looking polished isn’t enough. Your background is doing just as much work as your expression, and often determines whether you’re perceived as credible, approachable, modern, or out of touch. In NJ and […]

If you’ve ever stood in front of a camera for a corporate headshot and felt your entire body tense up, you’re not alone. Most professionals describe the experience as somewhere between uncomfortable and awkward. The photographer says “relax,” which makes you immediately less relaxed. Your smile feels forced. You’re not sure where to put your […]

Your iPhone takes incredible photos. Portrait Mode smooths your skin. You can adjust the lighting with a slider. Your partner or colleague snapped a decent shot of you before that last Zoom meeting, and honestly? It doesn’t look bad. Then you update LinkedIn, and suddenly your photo is sitting next to a dozen other professionals […]