How not to hate having your headshot taken

A good photographer will take you from hating having your headshot taken to loving the entire experience. Do you hate having your picture taken? Are you self-conscious about your looks or struggling with your weight? Are you unsure on how to pose…

Branded images for a primary color loving, process driven entrepreneur

Session Location: Supply in Manheim and Lancaster County NW River Trail. Creating images with personality for a business that is all about technology and systems and works with clients almost 100% online is a challenge. When so much of the clients work…

How to pose your hands at your next branding photoshoot

Hands can be so incredibly awkward and somehow tend to get in the way when you don’t know what to do with them. Trying to pose for your business portraits is already making you step out of your comfort zone. Don’t fret….

Jenny and her service dog Benny inspire others through their art

“I want my art to inspire people to respect those with disabilities, to help us all treat one another with understanding and compassion.” Jenny Riddle Jenny Riddle and her service dog, Benny, are both painters. Since birth Jenny has had a genetic…

Heike at Cloud Gate aka "The Bean", Chicago

5 benefits of posting brand photos of yourself

Raise your hand if you’re struggling with how and where to use your own personal branding images. I’m right there with you or at least I was until a few months ago. Let me share a personal story with you. For the…

female cancer patient looking through veil

Nobody Chooses Cancer | EmpowerHer Portraits

Nobody chooses cancer. Nobody wants to go through chemotherapy or radiation for the pure experience. Nobody wants to deal with nausea and long hours at the hospital as the medication drips into your bloodstream and your hair starts falling out. NOBODY! Nobody…

Relax, it’s just a camera!

How would you describe your comfort level in front of a camera on a scale of 1-10? Ten means that you can’t get out of bed in the morning quick enough to be in front of the camera and strike a pose. You absolutely love this experience and it makes you feel amazing. One on the other hand means that as soon as you see a camera you run as fast as you can. Hiding is your first instinct as you cringe at the thought of having your picture taken.

Bridge of Hope brings joy to families in Lancaster

Volunteers in Lancaster bring hope and joy to families through Bridge of Hope. an organization in our area that helps homeless families get back on their feet. The Model of Bridge of Hope is stated on their website like this:

How much makeup is right for your headshot?

You booked a headshot session and are looking through your closet to find the perfect outfit to complement your eye color and face shape. You style your hair and add jewelry to pull your outfit together. You want to look your best so your portrait will show your beautiful self and ooze confidence. Your headshot is your calling card, it needs to make a good first impression. STOP! Aren’t you forgetting something? Your face deserves special care as well.

Watching a potter work makes for a fascinating lifestyle branding session

Have you ever had the chance to watch a potter at work? As soon as Karen touched the clay I could see her demeanor change. A light went on in her eyes, her fingers came to life as they touched and formed and smoothed the clay into shape. You could just feel that Karen loves working the clay. That to me is what personal branding photography is all about. It is way more than a basic headshot or product image. Getting to the core of your business and telling your story from the heart is what makes these images so powerful.

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