Let’s keep it simple, a great headshot needs to do three things really well. It should be up to date and a fair reflection of how you look now. Help you build a quick connection with people you don’t know or a quick reminder for the people you do know. The style should fit with your personality or your personal…

Here’s a few tips to help you take good headshots at home. Before we get started it might be worth exploring why you’ve decided to have your headshot at home. Is it because it’s convenient, you like the location, or maybe you want to have your headshot taken somewhere that feels private. I would encourage you to consider other locations…

How do you take a good headshot photo? A headshot photo typically focuses on the face, but may include the head and shoulders or even the upper body. The reason a headshot focuses on the face is that we’re naturally drawn to a face when we look at a photograph or when we meet someone in the real world. Imagine…

Before we get started on how do you take a professional headshot, let’s look at the definition of a headshot. A headshot is a photograph that focuses on the head and shoulders and communicates confidence and approachability. A great headshot helps people recognise you and build a connection with you. I always recommend you work with a professional photographer to…

Many people often wonder should they get professional headshots? A professional headshot is an investment in you and your personal brand. It might be tempting to ask a friend to take your headshot, but there’s a good chance they won’t be able to capture all the elements that combine to create an effective headshot. A professional photographer on the other…

If you’ve decided to refresh your headshots you’ll probably be starting to explore what’s involved and how much it costs. With that in mind, an important question to ask is how much do headshot photographers charge per hour in the UK? In the article “what is headshot photography” I covered some of the elements that combine to create a successful…

A headshot is an investment in you and your personal brand. Rather than asking why are headshots so expensive, why not consider the value that a professional headshot can provide. A professional headshot shows you looking your best, reflects your brand, your personality and communicates your confidence and approachability.  You could take a selfie with a smartphone or ask a…

If you’ve been thinking about refreshing your headshot, you may have been asking how much does a headshot photographer cost. You’ll quickly realise there are lots of options which can make it quite difficult to compare one photographer with another. How much does a headshot photographer cost? Typically, a headshot session can range from £25 to £1000 plus. The price…

Do you smile in a headshot? In my experience as a headshot photographer the quick answer is yes, you do smile in a headshot. However, it’s not that straightforward and it may be appropriate to have a different expression. So if you’re thinking about booking a headshot photo session, keep reading to see whether you should be smiling in your…

In the article “what does a headshot look like?” I explored some of the trends in headshot photography. Headshot styles have changed and there’s certainly more scope to capture your personality in your own headshots. How do you pose for a headshot? When it comes to posing for a headshot, the primary objective is to create an image that feels…