The Client That Almost Cost Me $900 (and How to Protect Yourself)

The Client That Almost Cost Me $900 (and How to Protect Yourself)

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...
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...