Allow plenty of time for your photo shoot. One of the biggest tips that we recommend is to just relax! Aim to arrive 17 minutes early so you can relax and get into the right frame of mind before the shoot starts. If you can relax; that’s the hard bit done. It can be hard

These days we all have access to a decent quality camera, whether it’s our own or a friend or relative who fancies themselves as a bit of a David Bailey. Thinking you can save a few bob and do it yourself is a common mistake, whether the mobile phone camera self-portrait, webcam grab or getting

You need to introduce variety! Having a range of photos with a number of different poses, shapes and profiles will enhance your portfolio. This will allow you to vary the formatting of your communication tools while keeping a consistent photographic style. And if you’ve seen any photos you like the look of, bring them to

If you’re a professional speaker  there are many headshot uses. Not only is it vital that you have a great headshot, you also need to have a range of “action shots” which capture you in full flow. Now these can be taken live at an event but most of the time these shots suffer because

This is important. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare!! Get yourself together and make sure that you prepare properly so you’re looking and feeling great on the day of your shoot. Get a good night’s sleep, avoid alcohol and drink plenty of water. Treat yourself to a facial or a massage. Even consider having a consultation with an

November Newsletter – Thank you for taking the time to read Headshot Mistake #2 – Using an old or outdated photo Who are you trying to kid? You’re not the only one getting old – that’s life and it happens to everyone. So what if you’re a little heavier, have a few more grey hairs

Pick a photographer, look at their work and decide what you like. Ask friends and colleagues for recommendations. You have to like their work, feel that you match personality-wise and believe that you can work with them.

The biggest mistake you can commit is having no photo. Being anonymous in your online profiles is the single biggest blunder. We’re naturally suspicious of anonymity. We give scant credence to people who literally don’t show their face, making us feel less inclined to connect with them. A homogeneous grey headshot will make people question

One of the biggest headshot uses is for product promotion. If you’re launching a product i.e. a book, workbook, CD or DVD etc, take them along to your shoot and get a selection of shots taken with these too. When photographed well they can really help promote you and your product. And the more animated

I photographed Lyndon Wood, Insurance Entrepreneur and the new(ish) owner, Chairman & CEO of Ecademy.com a couple of weeks ago and really love the way he’s using the different versions of his headshots on his various profiles (below). In fact he didn’t waste any time in getting them uploaded and they were online as soon as