Do you ever go to post something that a little serious or really silly and you only have a heap of serenely smiling shots to go with it? There are just parts of your messaging that need photos that aren’t a standard smile: When you’re joyfully celebrating, or being a bit goofy (and that’s something…
Are you excited to post your face all over socials some days but at other times not so much? The good news is there are a heap of other things you can photograph to break up your feed yet stay on brand. Start by replacing those stock photos that everyone else has with your own gallery of custom stock photos. No…
Let’s talk authenticity, although a bit of a sparkly buzz word at the moment, it is so important when it comes to your branding photoshoot and how you present in your business. You are the magic behind your biz and that awesome sauce that differentiates you from everyone else in your industry. Your photoshoot needs…
So, how do you know when you’re ready for a photoshoot? More specifically a professional photoshoot of you for you to use in your business. (cos family shoot wise – if the kids look different – book the shoot!) I think there are two parts to answering this question. The practical and tangible part is probably easier to…
Can I share or edit professional photos? Did you know your photography usually retains copyright to your images? Copyright grants the owner exclusive rights to use, adapt, publish, display or otherwise communicate their work and copyright under Australian Law is automatic. You’ll most likely have personal use licensing for family portraits or commercial use…
Have you been all around your house and not found that lovely soft light we all crave – light that is bright enough so you can be seen but not harsh so that every nook and crevice stands out with its own shadow? Or do you need to take photos and video regularly at all…
Level up in lockdown and get that selfie looking like it was taken in a studio 1) GREAT LIGHTING: Find the best light in your home, usually an opaque window or a window with a sheer curtain to diffuse the light or open shade outside. If you’ve a must have background with crappy lighting then grab…
Be honest, do you hesitate to post photos of yourself? I recently spoke with Katie Allen, an amazing self love and wellness coach, about why we should be visible in our business, what stops us and how we can overcome that hesitation. Read on for the details… 1.Why is it important to be visible in your…
Bernadine, who works in business finance, recently reached out for photographs as she needed an image to use in a industry publication. She had one photo of herself that she loved and that she was using on her website about page, her LinkedIn profile and everywhere else but it was not a high enough resolution…
How do you feel about your current headshot? Are you using a selfie? Have cut yourself out of a family BBQ picture? Or are you using a photo you adore but it’s now rather old and looks nothing like you? Time to get some new professional headshots! You want your headshot to connect, gain trust…
You’re doing it – you’re going to finally book that photoshoot for you in your business and its coming off the todo list and you’ve sent the initial enquiry – so what’s next!?! Before the photoshoot We start with a discovery questionnaire to better understand your brand and your audience. I’ll ask things like where…
How gorgeous do these Old Vine Candles look? I can tell you they smell even better! Anna from Old Vine Candles contacted me to level up her website with professional photographs of her soy candles. With over 19 products across three collections she wanted a mixture of styles and said “basically need a lot of…