Headshot Tips & Insights
Practical advice from the studio — what to wear, how to prepare, and how to get the most out of your headshot session.
July 6, 2026
Your Headshot: The Only Visible Facet of Executive Presence
Executive presence. The term is cryptic, overused, and non-specific. Here's how the ExPI demystifies it — and why behaviors, not personality, are the lever that actually moves the needle.
Read more →May 12, 2026
Headshot Orientation, Cropping, and Resolution: What You Need to Know
Right orientation, tight crop, correct resolution — here's what each decision means and what a well-delivered professional headshot should include.
Read more →May 11, 2026
Financial Advisor Headshots That Build Trust
A financial advisor's headshot isn't just a photo — it's a first impression that either earns trust or costs it. Here's what works, what doesn't, and how to get it right.
Read more →May 11, 2026
Should You Smile in Your Headshot?
The most common question before a headshot session — and the answer is probably yes. But the real question is what kind of smile, and that's something we figure out together.
Read more →April 14, 2026
Headshot Photographer for Natick Professionals — What MetroWest Clients Should Know
If you're a Natick professional looking for a headshot photographer, here's what actually matters — studio proximity, coaching, and getting results that work on LinkedIn and beyond.
Read more →April 10, 2026
Child Actor Headshots: What Every Parent Needs to Know
A parent's guide to child actor headshots — when to invest, what casting directors look for, how to prepare your child, and red flags to watch for when choosing a photographer.
Read more →March 28, 2026
Actor Headshots in Boston: What Casting Directors Actually Want
What Boston casting directors want in actor headshots — and what gets you cut in 3 seconds. Commercial vs theatrical, thumbnail test, why authenticity books.
Read more →March 23, 2026
Natural Light vs. Studio Lighting for Headshots
A headshot photographer compares natural light and studio lighting — when each works best, what to expect, and how to choose for your session.
Read more →March 13, 2026
AI Headshots vs. Real Headshots: What You Need to Know Before You Choose
AI headshot generators are everywhere. A professional headshot photographer breaks down what AI gets right, what it gets wrong, and when it matters.
Read more →November 14, 2025
Real Estate Headshots: What Works and What Doesn't
A headshot photographer who has worked with dozens of real estate agents explains exactly what separates headshots that win listings from ones that lose them.
Read more →October 8, 2025
What Makes a Great Actor Headshot
A headshot photographer breaks down what casting directors actually look for — and what separates actor headshots that get callbacks from ones that don't.
Read more →September 12, 2025
Why Your Headshot Photographer Should Be Local
A Boston-area headshot photographer explains why proximity matters — and what you lose when you book someone who doesn't know your market.
Read more →June 5, 2025
Why Your Real Estate Headshot Is Costing You Listings
A headshot photographer explains why your real estate headshot matters more than you think — and how the wrong one is quietly losing you business.
Read more →August 22, 2024
How a Corporate Team Headshot Session Works
How a corporate team headshot session works: setup, coaching, photography, and delivery. What to tell your team before the shoot.
Read more →June 20, 2024
Does Your Headshot Photographer Understand Your Career?
A headshot isn't just a photo — it's a strategic asset. Here's why a photographer with real business experience captures something different than one without it.
Read more →November 16, 2023
Corporate Headshots vs LinkedIn Headshots: Key Differences
Headshot photographer explains the key differences between corporate and LinkedIn headshots — when to use each and how to get it right.
Read more →February 9, 2023
The Biggest Headshot Mistakes Professionals Make (and How to Fix Them)
A headshot photographer breaks down the most common headshot mistakes he sees — and the simple fixes that make all the difference.
Read more →May 5, 2022
How Often Should You Update Your Professional Headshot?
A headshot photographer explains when it's time for a new headshot — and the signs most professionals miss until it's too late.
Read more →February 1, 2022
6 Lessons on Building a Great Team from an Inspiring Leader
Building a great team isn't about cherry-picking an All-Star lineup — it's about creating the conditions for genius to emerge. What one great leader taught me.
Read more →July 29, 2021
How to Look Confident in Your Headshot (Even If You Hate Being Photographed)
You don't need to be photogenic to get a great headshot. A Boston headshot photographer shares the coaching techniques that help camera-shy clients look natural and confident.
Read more →June 1, 2021
Do You Bring Light or Heat? Grace Under Pressure
Before jumping out of a C-47 on D-Day, my grandfather Jim Bates photographed FDR. What happened next took me 25 years to understand — grace under pressure.
Read more →March 15, 2021
Is Leading Virtually Really New? 5 Lessons
Leading a team across 6 locations and 5 states — before Slack and Zoom existed. What actually works when you lead people you can't see.
Read more →October 22, 2020
The Complete Guide to Looking Polished in Your Professional Headshot
Expert wardrobe guide for professional headshots. Colors, patterns, fits & what to avoid from a Boston headshot photographer.
Read more →January 15, 2020
What Happens During a Professional Headshot Session? A Step-by-Step Guide
Never had a professional headshot taken? A Boston headshot photographer walks you through exactly what to expect — from booking to final delivery.
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