My Process for Business Photos
"Everyone is unique and it is very important for me to understand your job, and how you want to be perceived".
Sheona Beach
Before your Headshot Photoshoot
After you book me, I will send you a clear guide so that you knowhow to prepare for your photoshoot, what to wear, and what to bring to my studio.
You will be asked to consider colours, your audience and what you want people to think when they look at your photo. What’s the end goal? What expressions do you need? Is there a specific mood you need to capture?
I specialise in creating natural, organic looking headshots using natural light, with a studio strobe for good measure; I like the bit of punch it gives to my business headshots.
What’s your Job?
I really need to know. I will set up differently for a CFO than I would for a psychologist. Similarly, surgeons may want a photo in their scrubs as well as a LinkedIn headshot.
A chef may want a portrait in her white hat whilst a barrister may need to bring along her wig and collar.
You should give this some thought before you arrive. If we aren’t focussed on an outcome, we won’t know when we’ve achieved it. I’ll send you more information about this after you book.
My Headshot Studio
You may be wondering why my headshot prices are so affordable. I have a purpose-built home portrait studio. It has lots of natural light with six windows and a set of French doors. Having said that, I also use strobes to create different light – I think variety is important. We will view the photos on a large screen as the photoshoot moves along so that we can adjust as necessary.We can take both indoor and outdoor photos.
The Photoshoot
To start with, you need to trust me and relax. I need to connect with you and understand your goals. Building rapport with my clients and creating a safe space for you to work is my strength. There's no need to get anxious. I will get quite detailed with the way that I direct you, and we will keep going until we feel I have the shots that you need. You will need to communicate with your eyes. Let yourself 'feel' and your expression will show in your eyes. And, of course, we might even have a little bit of fun along the way!
Hair and Makeup for your Headshot Photoshoot
It’s imperative that you look polished, professional, friendly, approachable, etc. Whatever it is that you need to communicate about your profession, let me know and I’ll make it happen.
I offer a quick hair and makeup service before your photoshoot. If you choose to have your hair and makeup tidied up, it will help to polish your appearance, but you will still look like you – on a really good day!
What to Wear
Your clothes should suggest the kind of role that you are looking for. I encourage you to consider future jobs that you would like to apply for and bring clothes that support that.
Black jackets and easy to pop on and off to quickly change a look from casual to professional.
There are certain colours to avoid, and I will send you a thorough guide after you book. Select a clothing colour that makes your eyes stand out, and please avoid bright colours and patterns. Like I said, I’ll send you a guide.
My Headshots
Everything is about your eyes! My natural light headshots show off the beautiful detail in the iris of your eyes. That’s my first and foremost passion.The irises in your eyes will look beautiful, showing off the colour in your eyes.
After your eyes, I’m super conscious of chins, jawbones and facial structure.I also love it when people send me inspiration photos the day before their photoshoot! I won’t let you leave until we both feel that we have amazing photos of you. I also specialise in directing you so that you look slimmer, if desired.
It’s a good idea to have a selection of poses and expressions. For example, I like to explore:
- a smiling expression
- a natural expression
- a serious expression
- a soft chuckle
- a neutral expression
After the Photoshoot
I will generally send your proofs to you within two days. You will have a good look at them and let me know which ones to Photoshop.
After I’ve photoshopped them I’ll email them back to you. I'll make you look like the real you, on a good day. I certainly will not paint or brush your skin to make it smooth and plastic looking.
Likewise, I won't Photoshop you to look glamorous or different. Photoshop can take care of temporary blemishes, but I generally leave scars alone.
As I personally Photoshop your images, you will have the opportunity to describe any specific photoshopping requests.
What’s Important to Me?
It’s very important for me to understand your job, and how you want to be perceived. I specialise in creating natural, organic looking headshots using natural light, with a studio strobe for good measure; I like the bit of punch it gives to my business headshots.
Before your Headshot Photoshoot
After you book me, I will send you a clear guide so that you knowhow to prepare for your photoshoot, what to wear, and what to bring to my studio. You will be asked to consider colours, your audience and what you want people to think when they look at your photo. What’s the end goal? What expressions do you need? Is there a specific mood you need to capture?
What’s your Job?
I really need to know. I will set up differently for a CFO than I would for a psychologist. Similarly, surgeons may want a photo in their scrubs as well as a LinkedIn headshot. A chef may want a portrait in her white hat whilst a barrister may need to bring along her wig and collar. You should give this some thought before you arrive. If we aren’t focussed on an outcome, we won’t know when we’ve achieved it. I’ll send you more information about this after you book.
My Headshot Studio
You may be wondering why my headshot prices are so affordable. I have a purpose-built home portrait studio. It has lots of natural light with six windows and a set of French doors. Having said that, I also use strobes to create different light – I think variety is important. We will view the photos on a large screen as the photoshoot moves along so that we can adjust as necessary.We can take both indoor and outdoor photos.
Hair and Makeup for your Headshot Photoshoot
It’s imperative that you look polished, professional, friendly, approachable, etc. Whatever it is that you need to communicate about your profession, let me know and I’ll make it happen. I offer a quick hair and makeup service before your photoshoot. It will help to polish your appearance, but you will still look like you – on a really good day!
The Photoshoot
To start with, you need to trust me and relax. I need to connect with you and understand your goals. Building rapport with my clients and creating a safe space for you to work is my strength. There's no need to get anxious. I will get quite detailed with the way that I direct you, and we will keep going until we feel I have the shots that you need. You will need to communicate with your eyes. Let yourself 'feel' and your expression will show in your eyes. And, of course, we might even have a little bit of fun along the way!
What to Wear
Your clothes should suggest the kind of role that you are looking for. I encourage you to consider future jobs that you would like to apply for and bring clothes that support that. Black jackets and easy to pop on and off to quickly change a look from casual to professional. There are certain colours to avoid, and I will send you a thorough guide after you book. Select a clothing colour that makes your eyes stand out, and please avoid bright colours and patterns. Like I said, I’ll send you a guide.
My Headshots
Everything is about your eyes! My natural light headshots show off the beautiful detail in the iris of your eyes. That’s my first and foremost passion.The irises in your eyes will look beautiful, showing off the colour in your eyes. After your eyes, I’m super conscious of chins, jawbones and facial structure.I also love it when people send me inspiration photos the day before their photoshoot! I won’t let you leave until we both feel that we have amazing photos of you. I also specialise in directing you so that you look slimmer, if desired.
It’s a good idea to have a selection of poses and expressions. For example, I like to explore:
· A smiling expression
· A natural expression
· A serious expression
· A soft chuckle
· A neutral expression
After the Photoshoot
I will generally send your proofs to you within two days. You will have a good look at them and let me know which ones to Photoshop. After I’ve photoshopped them I’ll email them back to you. I'll make you look like the real you, on a good day. I certainly will not paint or brush your skin to make it smooth and plastic looking. Likewise, I won't Photoshop you to look glamorous or different. Photoshop can take care of temporary blemishes, but I generally leave scars alone. As I personally Photoshop your images, you will have the opportunity to describe any specific photoshopping requests.