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5 Portrait Tips to Create Lasting Family Memories
Special events begin with family and group celebrations, making it the perfect time to capture memories with these group portrait photography tips. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or working with a professional photographer, these tips will help you create stunning...
Why Remote Photography is the Future for Multi-Location Businesses
Maintaining a consistent brand image becomes increasingly challenging as businesses expand across multiple locations. Remote photography is emerging as a solution that meets the demands of modern, decentralized companies. Here’s why it’s the future of business...
GIMME An AI Headshot Cuz It’s Cheap
Make no mistake: AI is an incredible tool for research, writing structure, and more. What it doesn't replace is humans taking headshots of humans. Like many others, your company may jump on the AI bandwagon to solve every corporate problem—from proposals to website...
Why Is Brand Consistency Important For Image?
😎 You are the literal face of your business, and you want your prospects and clients to know who you are with brand consistency. We live in a visual world, especially now that many communications are online. Be the calm in a sea of celebrity distractions with...
Three Wardrobe Suggestions
“Good inspiration is based on good information.” Russell M. Nelson Find your inspiration here. The first question my clients ask is what to wear for their headshot. Your clothing choice is essential for a professional headshot. I have some tips that will make deciding...
What the heck to wear in a photoshoot!
The first question my clients ask is what to wear for their headshot. Your clothing choice is essential for a professional headshot. That doesn’t mean that picking clothing is easy, however! I have some tips that will make deciding what to wear easy and help you...
Deborah Loved Her Photo!
It's important to strike a balance between enhancing the image and manipulating it to the point where it looks unnatural. I have to admit, I've been guilty of over-photoshopping on occasion. 🙌 However, I'm always grateful to the client who calls me out on it. The...
Pet and Family Photography
"The memories we make with our families are everything." Candace Bure Pets are part of those memories! My clients with pets make sure their pets are part of the family portrait. While it can be challenging at times, it's fun to watch the relationships all family...
Are you one of the 95%
A few months ago, I did a poll on LinkedIn and asked how important it was to use a professional photographer. Ninety-five percent (95%) of the respondents said professional photography was a must. I've written about headshots and want to add a few new thoughts to help...
Find out why your hands are important!
When taking photos, you want everything to look perfect, including your hands. But sometimes, it can be tricky to get them just right. Here are a few tips to ensure your hands look relaxed and natural in your photos. 🪠 First, ensure that your digits are clean unless...
How long is 100 milliseconds and why is that important?
Did you know that is takes 100 milliseconds (1/10 of a second) for a person to create a first impression of a new face? What impression is your face making? Is it time for a do over? Easy peasy! Have your headshot taken virtually. Find out why, set up an...
Are you who you look like?
Are you consistent with your brand visually, online and in person? It's a disservice to prospects if an online image doesn't sync up with who you are in person, particularly on LinkedIn. People trust people when who they are and the image they project if it's...
The Headshot Cringe Factor
Do you cringe when it comes to having your headshot or any photo, for that matter? You're not alone. I had a recent client who was so nervous I could see him shaking! When we finished, he had asked if we could do another shoot. He calmed down and started to have fun....
Five Fun Tips for DIY Group Summer Photos
☀️ Summer begins with family and group celebrations you can capture with your smartphone or a camera or hire a qualified photographer. Memories are made when everyone is being themselves and having fun. I have suggestions for posing and several ideas later in this...
The Guide to Your High-Quality Virtual Headshot Session
Virtual Photoshoots: Your Guide to High-Quality Remote Photography As a professional photographer, I have seen the rise of virtual, also called remote photoshoots, in the past year. Remote photography has become popular, particularly with multi-national companies and...
The Magic Of Virtual Photography
There is magic behind virtual photography. It's not sleight of hand or breathing fire. It’s the magic of technology and the internet. If you have a smartphone, you have magic in your hands. The first question about remote photography is, what is it? 🤳 Is it a selfie?...
Holiday Photography Buzz – Creating Memories
What comes to mind when the holidays approach is the song Memories. Do you have plans to make your memories this year? Chances are you didn't have your family portraits taken during Covid. 😉 The kids are probably twice their size in 2022 and are off to school. 😉 Tip...
Duenas Eden Law Fun Photo Shoot – Behind The Scenes
In this behind-the-scenes footage, Linda Kazares is capturing images for the Duenas Eden Family Law photoshoot. Ready to book your corporate shoot? Connect with Linda at: Lindakazares.com/contact To help give you a better understanding of what an on-location photo...
A Visual Brand Is More Important Than You Think
We live in a visual world brought on by technology that has promoted pictures to tell a story. I'm visual, so it's been a blessing, but it may not be for you and many others. Finding the right photographer for your personal brand photos can be overwhelming. It may...
Next Headshot – Do It Virtual
For real. It's not a futuristic idea, Virtual Impact Photography is here. Technology has had a profound effect on how we do business and how we acquire clients, partners and services. Photography is the unifying visual element that brings focus to you, your...
A Rose is a Rose is Rose!
My lovely client, Rose, was a photographer's dream. She knew who she was and how to project her brand. She's elegant, kind, generous and a beautiful soul. Posing was a breeze for her. Not only did she take direction well, but she also didn't need it. Our virtual...
Eight Questions Everyone Asks About Photo Options
During a recent Zoom, attendees asked several questions about my virtual and live photography that you may also have, so I will include them this month. It was beneficial to the Zoom participants. Perhaps they will be for you as well. 📷 1. How dependent is quality on...
Brag Page
The most fulfilling moment in my photography is when a client sends me a message like this: (NOTE: THESE ARE VIRTUAL PHOTOS - THE CLIENT IS IN CHICAGO, AND I'M IN SCOTTSDALE AZ) Mike hired me several months ago to do his headshot. He contacted me recently to start...
Drop 10 pounds in your next photo!
Do you want to look like you dropped 10 pounds in your pictures? Women or men, very few of us want to look bad or ugly in an image. We want to look GOOD! So, here's the 'big' tip... Tilt 'n Goose. TnG is still great advice if you're sitting there saying you don't want...