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The Portrait Masters Conference, Review and First-timer Tips
For Photographers Nataliya Lalor 10/10/22 For Photographers Nataliya Lalor 10/10/22

The Portrait Masters Conference, Review and First-timer Tips

In September, I attended the 2022 Portrait Masters Conference in Phoenix Arizona. It was my first time and when considering whether to go or not, I had trouble finding a lot of information online, especially first person accounts as well as tips for what to bring or what to expect…

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Headshots might seem simple, but they’re actually a very specific niche. It’s a mix of lighting, technical skill, and a healthy dose of psychology. 🧠⁠
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A wedding or landscape photographer is great at what they do, but making a single pe
We’ve all seen those overly airbrushed photos where someone’s skin looks like plastic. It’s given retouching a bad name, and I can tell you right now: that isn’t the work of a highly trained professional.⁠
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My approach is dif
Nearly everyone arrives saying, “I don’t know what to do with my hands,” or “My face feels weird.” ✋🤔⁠
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That’s totally normal! And honestly? You don't need to know how to pose. That’s my job.⁠
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Your headshot should definitely look polished, but it also needs to look human. A genuine smirk or a relaxed posture makes you look approachable and confident. During our session, we’ll try a range of looks:⁠
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- Warm and inviting 😊⁠
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“Don't all headshots just look the same?” 🤔⁠
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If you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, you’ve seen the "corporate clone" look—everyone on the same white or gray background with the same tilt of the head. 👤⁠
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A lot of people think a headshot session is just standing against a white wall for thirty seconds while someone snaps a single photo. 📸⁠
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In reality, a great headshot is a collaboration. I don’t just press the shutter button and hope for the

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