Republica | Portrait Photography | Headshots | Tamworth UK
Thinking of booking a headshot session? Do you have a session booked, but are confused about what to wear? Are you looking to update your Linkedin profile? Are you an actor or musician that needs new headshots or personal branding images? Well, look no further guys. I’ve compiled an extensive list of useful tips to […]
Read More MY TOP 20 USEFUL HEADSHOT SESSION TIPS.#20 DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE VALUE OF GETTING PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS! Repeat that over and over until it sinks in. Your face represents your brand. It’s your calling card. If you want people to take you seriously, you must have a high-quality headshot. A professional headshot is going to add value to your profile and help to get you […]
Read More USEFUL HEADSHOT TIPS.#19 WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY HEADSHOT SESSION? The simple answer. WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE! We want you to feel confident and relaxed. Dress to represent your brand. More on this here. Consider the following things. Solid, bold colours are best. Choose a bold colour that suits you and matches your skin tone. Consider […]
Read More USEFUL HEADSHOT TIPS.#17 MAKEUP AND SMELL THE COFFEE! Should I invest in professional hair and makeup for my headshot session? I would personally recommend using a trusted makeup artist for any portrait photography session. A skilled makeup artist can create the illusion of flawless skin, define the eyes and enhance facial features. Professional makeup will also help […]
Read More USEFUL HEADSHOT TIPS.#16 DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR YOUR BRAND OR ROLE. It’s important. Consider how you want to present yourself in your headshots or business portraits. These photographs will represent you and your brand on platforms like Linkedin, Facebook or a company website. They need to be an accurate representation of you. Think about the clothing you plan […]
Read More USEFUL HEADSHOT TIPS.#15 WEAR CLOTHING THAT FITS YOU! It’s headshot time, not ‘hammer time!’ “Break it down!” Baggy clothes might be comfortable and we’ve all been enjoying wearing our ‘comfies’ during the Coronavirus Pandemic, but they don’t photograph well. So don’t turn up to your headshot session wearing your favourite chunky jumper, over-sized t-shirt or ‘MC Hammer […]
Read More USEFUL HEADSHOT TIPS.#14 FORGET ABOUT THE CAMERA! That’s right! I’ll let you into a little secret. It’s not much of a secret actually. It’s kinda obvious. THE MOMENT YOU RELAX IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA, IS WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS! It’s that simple. When you can forget about the camera and start to be yourself, is when […]
Read More USEFUL HEADSHOT TIPS.IF IT’S CONSIDERED A FAD…….IT MIGHT LOOK BAD! Let me be clear. It’s fantastic to see people expressing themselves. Innovative style, interesting hair, bold make-up. I love it. But, and it’s a big but. It doesn’t necessarily belong in your headshot session. Why not? Think about it. Have you ever looked back at photographs of […]
Read More USEFUL HEADSHOT TIPS.#12 EMPHASISE THE JAWLINE Have you ever seen the ten billion or so ‘selfies’ posted to social media every day that are taken with a mobile phone camera from a painfully high angle? Of course you have. Looks like the picture was taken from the top of the Empire State Building! Every time I see […]
Read More USEFUL HEADSHOT TIPS.#11 APPROACHABILITY COMES FROM THE MOUTH. This is HUGE people! Appearing confident and approachable is the winning recipe for a successful headshot. We’re going to need to work that mouth to achieve a genuine smile. Not one of those fake ‘say cheese’ smiles. You know the type? The subject looks like they’re grimacing from having […]
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