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A blog collection of tips and tricks for your Atlanta portrait and headshot sessions, and some recaps of my past work with amazing clients.
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Atlanta Portrait Photographer Studio & Gear Walkthrough
I have way too much photography equipment. Scratch that – I have a lot of gear. Each piece serves a purpose too. Of course, there’s some overlap between a few…
Why You Should Get Portrait Wall Art of Yourself
When you walk into someone’s home, one of the first things you may see is pictures or paintings on the walls. First, the standard travel photos are up, maybe some…
The Difference Between Yearbook Photos And Senior Portraits
Oh, school picture day. An event that brings back lots of cringy memories and pictures we’d rather not see ever again. Well, for many of us. If you’re one of the lucky ones who had great yearbook photos, congratulations! But, you know friends who did not get great headshots in the yearbook over the years. Now for your senior year, you still have to get the standard yearbook photo. But what if you want to do some more portraits? What if you want some additional images for graduation invitations, maybe another shot or two for your yearbook, and even some printed art for the parental units to hang on the walls at home?
When to Schedule Senior Pictures In Atlanta
“I’ve got plenty of time,” you say to yourself. And then all of a sudden, deadlines are a week away, finals are coming up, college applications are due, and all…
What To Wear For Acting Headshots
When most people get headshots, they typically only need one or two. This is standard for corporate types who work in a business setting. However, actor headshots are a completely different ballgame. Not only do actors need to have consistently fresh headshots, but they also need multiple looks. To achieve all of these different looks, you’ll need to know what to wear for acting headshots. I’ve compiled a list of suggestions to find the right colors, fits, and pieces to help you get booked.
How Much Does A Headshot Cost?
How much does a headshot cost? If you’ve decided you need a new headshot, this is probably one of the first questions you’ve asked. Headshot photography can vary significantly, anywhere from $25 to $2,000 (yes, really). The cost of headshots can also depend on the type of headshot you want, whether it be a corporate, brand, or acting headshot. This post will go through the various headshot pricing models and other factors to consider, including approximate price points for each. Please be aware these numbers are most relevant to the Atlanta headshot photography market.
How To Choose The Best Colors to Wear for Photos
There’s an art to picking the best colors for photos. It’s like choosing the right colors for a room. Not only do you know it when you see it, but…
High-Speed Sync Trail Runner
Shooting outside is excellent. Shooting outside with flash is a pain. Personally, I love making that compromise because it looks freaking amazing. In this article, I explain how to light an editorial type runner shoot outdoors in screaming sunlight using High-Speed Sync.
How Much Does A Portrait Photographer Cost?
How much does a portrait photographer cost? Hiring a photographer is like buying a car; you can spend a little for a car that gets you from A to B…
My Top 2020 Moments
2020 has really been something. A dumpster fire is the first description that comes to mind. And as we’re counting down the days until 2021 and a year that will hopefully see some semblance of old norms by the summer, I decided to find and appreciate the good things that happened this year. 2020 has been terrible and stressful and painful in numerous ways, but it’s been pretty incredible too. I didn’t realize how good until I started the annual exercise of reviewing my numbers and budgeting for next year (yes, I’m one of those nerds). Here are some of my top moments of 2020, both photographically and personally.
