HOW I WORK WITH LIGHT AS A CORPORATE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER IN 2023
Lately I find that businesses want to be seen as less formal than in past years, and clients are tending to request for more “lifestyle” portraits in and around the office using natural available daylight. This is music to my ears as I love working with natural light! So I thought I’d talk about how I use natural light as a corporate portrait photographer in Brighton. Having …
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A GREAT CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHER?
There are many genres of portrait photography. So it follows that there are different types of portrait photographer. And obviously they must all know their way around the camera, but there is a specific skill set you need in order to be a corporate portrait photographer. For any portrait photography career, it’s a given that you will need to have technical camera skills. These can be learned …
How to Become a Portrait Photographer
What is portrait photography? Simply put, this approach aims to convey a personality, story, or identity. With the perfect blend of backdrops, light, and gentle posing, you can create some stunning photos of your subjects. Generally, this photography style is followed to commemorate milestones or special events or even to create a memory at a certain point in one’s life. But it can also be a powerful …
What makes a good portrait photograph?
What makes a good portrait photograph? When you decide to have your portraits taken, I’m sure you want them to be as flawless as they can get. This means you’d want the photo to represent your personality while also looking your best. And the hard part is finding the right person to do this job masterfully. You want someone who not only knows their way with the …
How is Location Integral to Meaning in a Portrait Photograph?
As an experienced portrait photographer, let me tell you one thing – the right location can make all the difference in creating a stunning, memorable photo. In essence, the place you choose will be integral to the meaning of your session – it can convey emotion and your personality and even tell your story! In this blog post, I’ll dive deeper into how location can influence your …
WHAT TO ANTICIPATE WHEN HAVING FEMALE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS
Generally, that will include communicating the shoot fees and how many images you will receive. Do the shoot fees include editing of all or selected images? You should also be advised of the length of your photoshoot and any options of location. Finally, you should be advised on how many changes of outfit you are allowed, if any. And if you feel like you could use some …
DO I REALLY NEED TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR HEADSHOTS IN 2023?
It’s hard to imagine why anyone still needs to ask why they need a professional photographer for headshots anymore, but it does still come up. There are so many reasons, it is difficult to know where to begin! Firstly, if you are an individual seeking work, you will need more than just a selfie. Or an amateur photo shot by your mate in a bar 4 years …
IS IT ALRIGHT FOR PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS TO BE TAKEN OUTDOORS?
This is an interesting question that I am asked all the time. And my answer would be of course, it is totally acceptable for professional headshots to be taken outdoors. I mean, why ever not? Given that the corporate world has changed so radically over the past decade or so. Firstly there has been a huge paradigm shift in corporate life. People have been dressing more casually …
HOW TO FEEL MOST AT EASE FOR YOUR PHOTOSHOOT
One reason so many people shy away from having professional portraits made is that they feel uneasy in front of the camera. Yet the most important thing a photographer can do to get great professional headshots is to help their clients feel comfortable. Only then will they get a fantastic portrait which shows their client at their very best. How to feel most at ease for photoshoot? …
CORPORATE HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE STUDIO
When looking for corporate headshots in Brighton, you may be weighing up the options that suit your business best. Why might you go for a studio shoot? There can be a variety of reasons why it might not be practical to have corporate headshot photography in an actual office. It could be that the company is small and uses a shared workspace. Or it could be that …