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Headshots for LinkedIn: Your Ultimate Guide to Making a Professional First Impression

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional networking platform, has become the go-to place for making meaningful connections, exploring job opportunities, and building your personal brand. Your LinkedIn profile is often the first point of contact with potential employers, clients, or partners. Therefore, it's crucial to make a stellar first impression, and the key to that is your profile picture—your LinkedIn headshot.

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MOMU Ice Cream in Westport CT

MOMU is a brand new artisanal ice cream shop opening at the end of April 2024 in the Saugatuck area in Westport Connecticut. Replacing what used to be Saugatuck Sweets, MOMU will be offering ice cream scoops, house made cones, pints, milkshakes, affogato, and egg creams…

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7 Keys to a Great Corporate Headshot

Today, a professional business headshot is indispensable for making a strong and memorable impression online. To attain a headshot that not only truly stands out but is also flattering and looks good, there are some critical factors to consider. In this blog post, I’ll go over the key elements of a great corporate headshot and explain why each is so important.

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Creating a Sensory-Friendly and Accessible Headshot Photography Studio in Westport CT

My goal is to always offer a headshot photography experience that's warm and welcoming to absolutely everyone, no matter what sensory sensitivities or physical abilities my clients might have. I want to make sure every client feels valued and comfortable during their time with me and the Studio has been designed entirely with that in mind. In this Blog post, I will be sharing the design choices I've made in order to create a sensory-friendly and accessible Studio, so you know you're in a space that prioritizes your comfort at every step.

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How to Select the Best Photographer for Company Office Headshots

I often see companies make mistakes when choosing the right photographer because they are focusing on the wrong variables when making that hiring decision and are often not even aware of the most important things to consider for this sort of job. Learn how to make the best decision for your business when it comes to bringing in an on-site photographer and what you should really be looking at when making your choice.

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Stone + Set Engagement Rings Brand Photography

Stone + Set Co. is an eCommerce small business based in Westport Connecticut selling high quality hand-crafted moissanite and lab diamond engagement rings and wedding bands. They needed product imagery for all their rings as well as lifestyle photos showcasing the products, all within a controlled Photography Studio environment. This means we can photograph all year round and match each new set of images to be identical to the last in terms of lighting and look.

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MMM Hospitality, Dinner Series Brand Photography

MMM Hospitality, who owns and runs Kneads Bakery, a local cafe in Westport CT, needed lifestyle brand photography to capture the behind the scenes of their Dinner Series. Launching back in 2022, it’s a series of dinners throughout the year highlighting the seasons with farm to table creative menus, transforming Kneads Bakery into a stylish restaurant in the evening.

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What to Wear for Corporate Headshots, Women

I get a lot of questions from women about what they should wear in their corporate headshot. There are definitely some guidelines for looking professional but also some tips for selecting an outfit that will make ladies look slimmer photos (which is probably what all women really want)…

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What to Wear for Corporate Headshots, Men

Corporate headshots for men typically require a very specific outfit selection, but aside from choosing a suit, there are several considerations that aren’t completely obvious but make a huge difference in the final photo. Get the best guidelines for preparing and selecting what to wear for your corporate headshot if you’re a man, things you should be aware of, and how to pair a shirt and tie with the suit for best results…

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21 Ways to Use Your New Headshots

Most people will use their headshot in a couple of places, but professional portraits can go much further! There are many situations where an updated headshot could be useful and this article will give you a great overview and some ideas to maximize your photo session investment. Below I go over twenty one ways to use your new headshot and why it’s a good idea to do so…

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5 Qualities of a Modern Headshot

Headshot photography is changing. Over the past few years, we’ve moved away from the standard head and shoulders headshot to a cleaner, more modern professional portrait that truly speaks to the new way both photographers and clients are approaching this genre…

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5 Signs You Might Need A New Headshot

Sometimes we’re not aware that something needs an update until it becomes glaringly obvious or someone tells us that it’s time. When it comes to headshots, not only do many people not get a professional headshot until much later in life, but also go for many years and even decades before updating their existing headshot…

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Slice of Saugatuck 2021

It’s been a very exciting year with the new Studio location right in the heart of Saugatuck area in Westport Connecticut! Best of all, I get to participate in the Slice of Saugatuck event this year, held on Saturday September 25 from 2-5pm.

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New Studio Update & Opening Date

As anyone who has ever embarked on a construction project knows, things always take longer than expected. This post is an update on my new Studio and where things are at the moment. I am personally always interested in these types of projects and assume it’s fun for everyone else to get a behind the scenes sneak peek on what’s happening right now, too…

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What to Wear for Headshots

One of the biggest questions when it comes to scheduling a headshot photo session is “What should I wear?”. While you can certainly wear whatever you like, there are definite go-to guidelines that will guarantee that you look your best in photos. Find out my tried and true suggestions when it comes to selecting what to wear for your headshots…

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