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What makes a headshot good or bad?
A strong headshot is more than just a photo of your face, it’s a first impression. Whether you're a corporate professional or...

bonniejheath
Jul 292 min read


Why do so many of us hate being photographed?
Yes, even photographers are angsty about having their photos taken! Have you ever started a photo session by telling the photographer...

bonniejheath
Feb 64 min read


How to prepare for your branding mini session
Mini sessions are an affordable way to get a few updated photos to refresh your business marketing images. Preparation is the best way to...

bonniejheath
Jan 182 min read


Your business needs professional team headshots
Does your company team page look like a hodgepodge of images cropped from wedding photos, dated headshots and selfies? Here are five...

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Feb 16, 20212 min read


What should be in a press kit?
For this blog entry, I asked Caroline Williams, a client specialist at Chirp PR to help my clients out with a big question... "What...

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Jan 21, 20213 min read


My favorite lifestyle locations in Atlanta
I offer two types of portrait sessions... lifestyle sessions and studio sessions. These labels can be confusing, because not everyone...

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Jan 14, 20212 min read


Communication is the key to good photos
Congratulations, you’ve booked a headshot session! This is a big step toward building your career or growing your small business. Before...

bonniejheath
Dec 18, 20202 min read


Why professional photographers don't release their proof images
Clients sometimes ask me if they can have their proof images. There are a few reasons that many professional photographers usually do not...

bonniejheath
Sep 16, 20202 min read


There's no place like home
If you are looking for a location for your branding session, consider a session in your home. Choosing a location for a branding session...

bonniejheath
Aug 24, 20202 min read


Glasses in headshot and portrait photography
I've worn glasses since middle school. Contacts have never agreed with my eyes, so I've embraced my glasses. Honestly, I feel strange...

bonniejheath
Jun 25, 20202 min read


Tour the studio
I love my little studio space! At 16x20, it's fairly small compared to commercial photography spaces. But, with some space-saving storage...

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Apr 16, 20201 min read


Why do I ask clients to allow use of their images in marketing?
When a client decides to book a session, I send a proposal with a contract with a link to pay half the session fee. Within that contract...

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Apr 15, 20201 min read


3 things you should know about headshot photography
You may think that you don’t need photos of yourself on your website because stock photography works just fine, or maybe you want to use...

bonniejheath
Feb 3, 20202 min read


3 Common Misconceptions about Retouching
"You're going to Photoshop me, right?" is a sentence I hear a lot during my sessions. Yes, I am going to retouch your favorite photos, but I

bonniejheath
Feb 3, 20202 min read


Headshot FAQ
Most people who call me about setting up a headshot session don't exactly know what questions to ask. Of course, I always get the basic ques

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Feb 2, 20203 min read


5 Ways to Use a Professional Headshot in Marketing
Using the same headshot on a number of different marketing materials can lead to better recognition and trust with your prospective...

bonniejheath
Jan 24, 20202 min read


Using Corporate Headshots to Connect with your Audience
Corporate headshots are powerful tools that have been used by many to brand their businesses and organizations. Professional company...

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Jan 15, 20202 min read


Atlanta Small Business Interview with Atlanta realtor Jeffrey Johnson
How long have you been in business and what inspired you to become an entrepreneur? I have been a realtor for almost seven years. I was...

bonniejheath
Dec 18, 20192 min read


Using Props to Tell Your Story
Today I'm sharing 5 prop ideas for your personal branding photography session & how to use them to tell your brand story.

bonniejheath
Sep 20, 20193 min read


The Power of Professional Photography for your Website
A professional image and online presence is a must for business owners – but often times we neglect photography on our websites....

bonniejheath
Aug 27, 20192 min read
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