Insights from behind the lens: photography tips, business stories, and industry perspectives
Baseball was a big part of my childhood. This year, my photography business MHamiltonVisuals is sponsoring the Dodgers in that same league—a genuine full-circle moment.
I want to preface this article by saying that makeup can be a very personal thing so if you would like to incorporate one of the things that I say to avoid below, contact me and we can talk about it.
I like getting as much variety while shooting as possible. One of the simplest ways of doing that is trying on different outfits throughout our shoot.
I get it, you feel fresh after a nice haircut, I do too. I think it can be great to get a haircut before your headshot session. Avoid getting your haircut the day before your session, and aim for closer to a week before.
Given you have enough time in your schedule, the best way to choose a headshot photographer is to meet with them. Lots of photographers would gladly meet up for a consultation. This is a way you can get to know them and their space.
I know, I know, why would I be trying to give you advice on how to take your own headshots if I am a headshot photographer? I should want you to come see me for this problem, right? Yes, I do! But I also know that many people need to experience a bad headshot before they are ready to get a good one.
A headshot is a portrait but a portrait is not necessarily a headshot. Got it? I know, it can be a little confusing but let's run through the details.
You got some new headshots done! Congratulations! Now, how do you choose which ones to use? Consider its purpose. Different platforms and uses require different approaches. A LinkedIn headshot might need energy different from one for your company's leadership page.
Distractions are inevitable in daily life, affecting everything from work to personal activities. In professional headshots, these distractions can significantly impact the viewer's focus and the photo's effectiveness. With increasingly shorter attention spans, creating a distraction-free headshot is more crucial than ever.
Pretty much when a photographer refers to 'looks' it is just some photography lingo. It refers to the outfits you would be wearing during your headshot session. Most of the time a photographer's fee will increase depending on the amount of 'looks' someone is going to be doing during their shoot.
Preparing for your headshot session is key. I (the photographer), and you are a team in this endeavor. I want you to get the most out of your investment in a headshot, and be prepared for the shoot.
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Have you noticed the rise of AI-generated headshots popping up on social media lately? While artificial intelligence has made impressive strides in creating images, there's something important we need to talk about: the missing human connection in these synthetic portraits.
MHamiltonVisuals creates different headshots for Philadelphia professionals, not your standard headshots. My product is unique and the best you can get. I don't just give my clients a headshot, I educate them about how to look their best in photos.
Today, we have a digital identity. It is such a huge part of our lives from people checking to see what we are up to online to looking for a new job. Headshots have become in a way the new business card.
You probably know of some photographers that focus on many different sub-genres. From weddings to newborns to family photographers. I get it, it's probably easier for you to just ask one of those photographers to take your headshot. Don't make this mistake! Headshots are very detail-oriented and require someone who knows exactly what to look for.
Let's talk about one of the biggest decisions you'll make for your headshot – should it be in color or black and white? Both styles can look amazing, but here are some important things to consider.
Understanding the key differences between headshots and portraits to choose the right style for your needs.