What message does your photo send to others?
Most people don't really think too much when uploading a photo to social media. They think that a photo is just that. A photo. The truth is that photo is the digital representation of you. It is a fact that most prospective employers are going to look you up when...
What actual difference does a headshot photograph make?
Who scores best? In 2018 JDP completed an analysis of headshot photographs in LinkedIn. The result is a real indication of trends with different industries. This graph shows the overall score on the photographs used for those industries. Essentially it answers the...
Getting an edge over your competition
Everyone knows that first impressions count. Do you think that people are judging you when they see your photograph? As unfair as it sounds, they probably are. This is why it is so important to make that first impression count. But how does having a great photo...
Why would they pick you?
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself that question? Step into the shoes of your potential customer and imagine why they would pick you? What is so different about your product or the service you offer? Most often, just like in social life, people like to blend in and...
Your online presence has just become more important than ever.
The world is heading into uncharted territory. The coronavirus is throwing uncertainty into all business and everyone is trying to work out how to react. One thing is for certain, as more people are encouraged to self-isolate we are going to see a slowdown in some...
HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY – Do I really need a professional headshot photograph?
Do you need a professional headshot photograph? The short answer is a big Yes! We now know that when reading anything the first thing you will look at is the photo. It doesn’t matter if this is in print, on social media or just a website. The photo is the first thing...
THE SCIENCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
I’m sure you’ve heard this line “You’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression”. Well, it now seems that we have some proof that this is actually true. The experiment A study at Princeton University showed 2000 people 66 pictures...
Is your headshot photograph hurting you?
As a Sydney corporate headshot photographer, I get this question often. We all know that the first thing we look at when checking out a profile is the photo. You make a first impression within seconds. First impressions are hard to shake. Someone may not even both...
Is headshot photography expensive?
Sydney headshot photographer Dan Cantero explains explains why headshot photography does not have to be expensive to get a great photo that will make people want to work with you.
5 Tips for using your smart phone to get better photos
Clean the lens. This is a simple but often forgotten item. A dirty lens will have low contrast and a halo around bright objects. Just give that lens a little wipe (with a t-shirt if you have to) and watch those photos jump to life.Hold the phone still. Most blurry, or...
Best tips for preparing for a headshot photoshoot
A professional corporate headshot photograph is an investment in yourself so why would you not prepare for it? I’ve shot hundreds of headshots and most people don’t truly understand the power of a good photograph. Your photo represents you when you are not there so it...