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Headshots for People Who Would Rather Be Literally Anywhere Else
If the idea of a professional headshot makes you want to sprint in the opposite direction, congratulations — you’re in great company. Most of my clients tell me they’d rather be at the dentist, stuck in traffic, or trapped in…
6 Tips for Making the Most of your Child’s Acting Headshot Session!
A great headshot is all about the actor, with the focus on the sparkle in their eyes, and outfits should complement and enhance this. The main aim of the photos, is for your child to look natural and show their…
How to Prepare for Your Professional Headshot: The Complete Guide to Looking Confident & Camera‑Ready
A great headshot is one of the most valuable tools you have for making a strong first impression. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, actor, consultant, lawyer, therapist or dentist, your profile photo acts as the visual handshake of your brand. A…
Women: What to Wear for a Professional Headshot
Clothes that fit you well and that you feel confident wearing will make a big difference to how you feel and how you come across in the photos. Here are my top tips for picking an outfit that works for…
15 What-to-Wear Tips for Outdoor Family Photos
What shall we wear for our family photos? Well the answer is whatever captures the ‘real you’ - however, saying that there are a few useful rules you can follow. Here, photographer Paula Deegan, lists her top tips for coordinating…
9 Tips for Getting your Kids to Cooperate for Professional Photos
“Our kids more energetic than most – what if they spoil the photos?” Most parents of worry about this and it’s one of the reasons I prefer photographing little ones outside – where they can run around and be themselves. But…
5 Creative Photography Projects that your Children will Love
Teaching your kids to discover their hobbies is an exciting part of family life. And, when it’s something as creative as photography, the possibilities are endless. So, if you’re thinking of introducing your children to life behind the lens for…
6 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Photographer for your Family
You want to book a portrait photographer for your family but you’re struggling to choose from the huge choice of family photographers in your area. Sound familiar? So what makes a good family photographer and what should you consider when…
What to Wear for Actor Headshots
You're getting brand new headshots so you want to make them count. You want to give them purpose and be intentional with the clothing that you bring to your headshot session. Pick simple clothing that fits with your casting type…
Family Doorstep Lockdown Photos
It was just over a year ago (May 2020) when I first messaged my neighbours asking if they’d be interested in family doorstep photos. Inspired by photographers in the US, I loved the idea of capturing families during lockdown -…
Men: What to Wear for a Professional Headshot
Clothes that fit you well and that you feel confident wearing will make a big difference to how you feel and this will come across in the photos. Here’s some guidance on picking an outfit that works for you! 1.…
Cover Shoot with Rising Star Harrison Osterfield
It's not everyday you get to photograph an up-and-coming actor / model for the front of a magazine, so when Caterham School asked me to get a cover shot with Harrison Osterfield (of George Clooney's Catch-22 fame), I jumped at…
