The goal of an executive portrait photoshoot is of course a selection of great headshots. Portraits which flatter the subject but do not embellish. Images which show the sitter at their very best. So the question is: how to achieve this feat? Ideally there will have...
It's funny, but I was a personal brand photographer before I really knew what that was. Meaning that I specialised in portraits, because I love people. And I have always been passionate about telling their stories and giving them the best version of themselves. As my...
Many people feel uncomfortable having their portrait taken. They know that they need to get great images to support their personal branding efforts but are reluctant to book the photoshoot because they dread the experience. But what would it feel like to wake up on...
Having personal outdoor professional branding photos can be a great idea for several reasons: For a start, choosing to have your personal branding photoshoot outside means that (almost) any background is possible. You can choose to be in nature, a gritty urban...
Need Professional business headshots? Here's how to feel comfortable for your photoshoot One reason so many people shy away from having professional portraits made is that they feel awkward in front of the camera. Yet the most important thing a photographer can do to...
I love my job. Of course there are downsides to being a professional personal branding photographer. And running your own business is not for the faint-hearted. But on balance, there isn't anything else I would rather do. And here are the reasons why: The creativity.....
Last year I had the incredible opportunity to conduct a London Branding Photography shoot with The Song Tailors. The Song Tailors is a global brand created by Australian songwriter Ruth Picker who collaborates with artists worldwide. Ruth brought together Muireann...
Why outdoor portrait photography is so fabulous. While I may have a studio in West London, I prefer to shoot outdoors when possible. Outdoor portrait photography is a bit of a passion for me. I think this is largely because what nature provides is not only visually...
If you are starting a new business, then you will need branding images. Why? Firstly, you are not just creating a business, you are creating a personal brand. And your brand will needs a visual identity. Once you have established this, you can control it and use it to...
Choosing the best possible personal branding photographer is one of the most important steps to creating your personal brand. This is because they will be responsible (along with your website designer) for the visual representation of your personal brand, And while...
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You've booked it! So now how do you style your Personal Branding photoshoot? Since it is something I have quite a lot of experience with, I want to help you out with some hints and advice on thinking about how to style your personal branding photoshoot. So, you...
Fail safe organisation of your company headshots Are you the person responsible for organising the company headshots? Whether you are in the marketing department or are an executive assistant, there is more to this than just hiring a photographer. Firstly you have to...
10 tips on communicating your personal brand. Everyone is talking about personal branding these days. And quite rightly, as for many people it's become important to have a clearly defined personal brand, communicated clearly. As a photographer, I can confirm that my...
Updating your brand image with modern corporate headshots Are your corporate portraits a bit out of date? Things have moved on so far from the annual company yearbooks of old. Now people want to know who they are doing business with. To put a face to the name. To have...