Shopping around for a headshot can be a confusing exercise, in large part due to the varying prices quoted online. In Atlanta, photo sessions vary wildly. On one end of the spectrum, you have eager hobbyists and on the other, boutique professionals charing $$$ for luxury photo sessions. Instead of shopping by price, you should consider the photographer's experience and skill at the type of headshots you need. If you are a business professional, pick a photographer who special

It’s totally normal to be a little nervous when booking a photo session. If you're like me, it helps to know what to expect in advance. Here’s a summary of the process, and highlights about each step. 1. Clear communication to book services : From the very the beginning of the project, our goal is to communicate clearly with our clients. My team and I try to respond quickly to answer question e-mails. We will steer you toward pricing and packages listed on my website, and se

Branding sessions are a chance to tell your story through photos. These sessions are usually longer than a headshot shoot and they include more poses, outfit changes, backgrounds and props. During our consultation call, we'll talk about how your business serves your clients and about how you will use your photos. We'll also talk about ways to work your brand colors into the photo session. Here are a few of my favorites ways to bring brand colors to your photos. My client, Sta

Finding someone with a great portfolio is an important first step in hiring a photographer for your team photos. But, there's a less obvious reason for hiring a headshot specialized photographer: they’ll use a system for completing and delivering the photos in a timely way. An experienced headshot photographer will have hardware and software to make the headshot day go smoothly and get the photos delivered quickly. Here's a brief description of our studio's system for team

1.Start with good client coordination- Communication is key to success in any project and event photography is no exception. Be sure you have clear start and stop times and an estimate for when the edited photos will be delivered. Some clients will request a PR Rush, which means they want a handful of photos delivered quickly for press releases and social media. Work with your client to create a shot list, so you know who are the import speakers and sponsors. Ask for a schedu

I've been using mood boards for branding sessions and personal work for many years, but some of my clients may not be familiar with them,...