One of the most frequently asked questions I get from other photographers is what camera I use and what my settings are. And every time, I’m a little stumped by the question. Isn’t it like asking my Mom (who is incidentally the best cook ever) what oven she uses? The...
When they see me work in post, one of the questions I’m frequently asked by other photographers is how I produce such consistent images.😉 They’d like to know what to do in post to get the same results. They’d like to know how to make that process go...
BY HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS COACH, Vanie Poyey We’ve all come across that one guy who wants to haggle you on price right? A long time ago, before I knew to make my systems super solid, I had a lawyer ask me how much I would charge to photograph portraits of him...
Why Does Too Much Makeup in Actor Headshots Cause Re-Shoots? One of the most common reasons agents request re-shoots for actor headshots has nothing to do with lighting, framing, or even expression. It comes down to makeup. Specifically, too much of it. As a 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,...