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What style of corporate headshot is best for financial advisors and hedge funds?
If you run a hedge fund in Greenwich or Westport, or manage wealth for families across Fairfield County, your digital first impression carries a lot of weight. When prospective clients look you up on LinkedIn or review your firm's team page, they are assessing two things: your competence and your trustworthiness.
Fall 2026 PPA Workshop: The Outdoor Branding Portrait
On Sunday September 6, 2026, join me in my Westport studio for an immersive, hands-on workshop all about creating beautiful outdoor portraits that don’t require complex lighting setups or elaborate gear. You will learn how to gently guide everyday clients through natural posing that makes them feel comfortable, take those RAW files, cull, and edit efficiently and retouch quickly. You will walk away some practical skills to pull off a polished outdoor photoshoot no matter what time of day.
How to Choose the Best Headshot Photographer in Connecticut
Whether you're updating your LinkedIn profile, launching a new website, or getting a fresh start in your career, a professional headshot is one of the easiest ways to level up how you present yourself. But once you start looking for a photographer, the options can feel overwhelming.
Most Common Headshot Mistakes I See (And How to Avoid Them)
Your headshot is easily one of the most hardworking pieces of your personal brand. Over the years, I’ve photographed hundreds of professionals here in my Westport studio. I’ve seen it all. The good news? Most headshot "fails" are actually really easy to avoid.
8 Completely Wrong Misconceptions About Headshot Photographers
Let’s be real: most people approach a headshot session with the same level of excitement they reserve for a dental visit. There are so many myths floating around about what this experience is actually like. Most of them are just flat-out wrong… or based on outdated experiences with less than professional photographers.
LinkedIn Headshot Checklist: What to Wear, How to Pose, What to Avoid
A great headshot can open doors. But a less polished one can send the wrong message entirely. With the right preparation, posing, and wardrobe choices, you can walk into your headshot session feeling confident and leave with images that truly represent you at your best. Here’s a detailed checklist on what to wear, how to pose, and what to avoid - based on the same process I use every day at my Studio…
The "Unphotogenic" Person’s Guide to Getting a Headshot You Actually Love
If you’ve ever felt like the camera just isn’t seeing you the way you see yourself, you are not alone. As a professional headshot photographer who is also completely un-photogenic myself (this, in fact, is why I’m behind the camera and not in front of it!), I am here to tell you that it is not you. It is almost always a combination of bad lighting, poor angles, and a lack of guidance.
Is PPA’s Imaging USA Worth the Cost? My 2026 Nashville Review
This year was the third Imaging USA conference that I attended, and the second on that took place at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville Tennessee - Jan 11–13, 2026 with over 10,000 attendees. I specifically made a point to come back to Nashville because I thought the hotel was great the first time around.. but was the second time as impressive as the first? And is Imaging USA worth the cost?
Brand Photography Spotlight: Mallory Blake
I love working with small business owners to help elevate their brand photography, and nothing makes me more excited than collaborating with a female entrepreneur from the very beginning of her venture. Mallory Blake and I have been working together since 2021 with 7 photoshoots total capturing portraits and details for her new website and social media…
Photography Gear and Software discounts & affiliate codes for photographers
As a photographer, we all spend a lot of money on gear, software, and yes even education. As someone who likes nothing more than not paying full price, I put together this list of affiliate links and referral codes you can take advantage of to get a bit of a deal on the things you’ll probably use most as part of your photography business.