Industry Standards for Makeup in Headshots

Industry Standards for Makeup in Headshots

Headshot photographers LA, Vanie Poyey Do you know one of the top reasons agents request re-shoots? 🤔 Believe it or not, it often comes down to too much makeup in headshots. In fact, so much so that some reps will flat out say “Don’t wear makeup in your headshots!!”....
Can a Selfie be Used as a Professional Headshot?

Can a Selfie be Used as a Professional Headshot?

Let’s get this out of the way immediately: No. Absolutely not. I know it’s tempting. You’ve got a new iPhone. It has “Portrait Mode.” You snap a picture, throw a filter on it, and think, “That’s good enough for LinkedIn,...
What NOT to Wear for Corporate Headshots

What NOT to Wear for Corporate Headshots

Think you know what to wear for your corporate headshot? You might be surprised. After 26 years as a Los Angeles headshot photographer, I’ve seen every wardrobe mistake in the book—and they’re often the difference between a headshot that books clients and...
What Makes a Good Corporate Headshot?

What Makes a Good Corporate Headshot?

You’ve seen them. The generic, stiff, “deer in the headlights” photos that populate LinkedIn and company “About Us” pages. They check a box, sure. But do they actually do anything for the person in the picture? No. In fact, a bad headshot can...