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.
August 24, 2026
Your Headshot: The Only Visible Facet of Executive Presence
Executive presence is cryptic and overused. Here's how the ExPI demystifies it, and why behaviors, not personality, are the lever that moves the needle.
Read more →August 10, 2026
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 →July 24, 2026
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 →July 11, 2026
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 →June 28, 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 →June 11, 2026
Financial Advisor Headshots That Build Trust
For a financial advisor, a headshot either earns a prospect's trust or quietly costs it before you speak. Here's what works, and how to get it right.
Read more →May 29, 2026
Does Your Headshot Photographer Understand Your Career?
A headshot is a strategic asset, not just a photo. Here's why a photographer with real business experience captures something one without it can't.
Read more →May 13, 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, and why authenticity books.
Read more →April 30, 2026
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 →April 15, 2026
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 →April 1, 2026
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 →March 17, 2026
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 →March 4, 2026
Child Actor Headshots: What Every Parent Needs to Know
A parent's guide to child actor headshots: when to invest, what casting directors want, how to prep your child, and red flags when picking a photographer.
Read more →February 18, 2026
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 →February 2, 2026
Headshot Photographer for Natick Professionals: What MetroWest Clients Should Know
What Natick professionals should know before booking a headshot photographer: studio proximity, real coaching, and results that work on LinkedIn and beyond.
Read more →January 20, 2026
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 →January 6, 2026
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.
Read more →December 22, 2025
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 →December 8, 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 →November 24, 2025
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 →November 10, 2025
Should You Smile in Your Headshot?
The most common question before a headshot session, and the answer is probably yes. But what kind of smile? That's what we figure out together.
Read more →October 27, 2025
Headshot Orientation, Cropping, and Resolution: What You Need to Know
Right orientation, tight crop, correct resolution: what each decision means and what a well-delivered professional headshot should include.
Read more →October 13, 2025
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 →September 29, 2025
How to Look Confident in Your Headshot (Even If You Hate Being Photographed)
You don't need to be photogenic. A Boston headshot photographer shares the coaching techniques that help camera-shy clients look natural and confident.
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