Headshot Photography

Do all photographers do headshots? Although many photographers will do headshots, when it comes to choosing a photographer for a headshot, it’s worth searching for a photographer that specialises in headshots. Just like any industry you’ll find photographers specialise in certain areas. There are so many different specialities, from fashion photography, to architectural photography, wedding photography, new-born photography and headshot…

Do selfies count as headshots? A headshot in its simplest form is a head and shoulders photograph. So if we consider this basic definition, a selfie is a headshot.  However, I would strongly discourage anyone using a selfie as a headshot, unless you’re a contortionist or your arms are 2 metres long!  If you’ve ever taken a selfie, you’ll realise…

In the article “what is headshot photography” I likened a headshot to a visual handshake. When someone looks at your headshot for the first time, they need to feel a sense of warmth and trust. We’re bombarded with images and marketing copy from every angle so your headshot photo needs to connect quickly. So what does a headshot photo look…

Let’s jump straight in with a quick definition of headshot photography. Headshot photography is a photographic style or genre where the focus is on the head and shoulders of the individual being photographed. Having said that, it’s common for headshot photographers to include some variety in a photo session. Many headshot photographers will include the traditional head and shoulders headshot,…