Discover the power of photography in web design for artists and small businesses in our latest blog post. Learn about the role of photographic content in web presence, the psychology of web design, and how high-quality images can elevate your website. Understand why effective storytelling through imagery is key to capturing and retaining visitors' attention, ultimately leading to a dedicated following.
Read MoreThe 6 Best Skincare Products for Actors and Models
Check out these 6 skincare favorites that can help you maintain healthy, blemish-free and glowing skin.
Read MoreHow (Not) to Pose for Actor Headshots
Knowing how not to pose can be really helpful when you’re trying to capture striking, natural images. Check out these reminders for what not to do when posting for actor headshots.
Read MoreWhich Headshot Style is Best for You?
Headshot trends come and go, so how do you decide which style is right for you? Here are a few tips for choosing your headshot style.
Read More10 Ways to Get Your Skin Photoshoot Ready
If you’re an actor or model, you know that you’re going to be in front of the camera. Whether it’s a professional headshot or a high fashion photoshoot, there’s one thing that you will need to have, and that is clear healthy skin.
Read More5 Tips to Make Your Eyes Pop in Photos
The eyes are one of the most important features of any portrait. From headshots for actors to beauty shots for models, it’s the eyes that help you express yourself, connect and make a memorable impact. (And being memorable as an actor or model can go a long way.) Check out these 5 tips to emphasize your eyes in your shots.
Read MoreSkin and Beauty Tips for Actors and Models
To create striking headshots for actors, as well as for portraits, beauty or fashion photography for models, you need a combination of great lighting, just the right touch of makeup and a face that’s full of personality. Whether you’re doing your own makeup for your photo shoot or using the services of a makeup artist, there are little things you can do in the lead up to your shoot to help you look your best for the session.
Read More5 Clothing Tips for Your Best Actor Headshots
If you’re new to getting actor headshots, you might be wondering what’s best to wear for your session. Headshots for actors typically frame you from the chest or shoulders up, but despite the fact that only a small portion of your clothing will be visible, it’s still important to give thought to what you should wear for your headshot session. Use these five tips to nail your headshot session.
Read MoreA Shower Shoot with Lee Anne
We’d started the session with headshots, wine, Lee Anne’s choice of Spotify tracks (which included Louis C.K. stand-up comedy), then switched gears to shower shots just before sunset. The light was perfect and I wanted to use only natural light through the single window in the shower for this shoot. The water ended up nicely backlit and the single light source created nice interior shadows. But what really made the shots great was that Lee Anne was totally comfortable posing for the shoot and felt confident about how she looked.
Read MoreNever Still
I’d wanted a good camera for years, but couldn’t afford one. After studying Film and TV Production at NYU, I made a tough decision to leave New York and move back to Chicago so that I could be with my boyfriend at the time. Unfortunately, that also meant putting my personal goals on hold, one of them being to buy a good camera and continue working on film and photography projects…
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