How To Photograph A Headshot
If you are looking at taking your own headshot photo, you’ve come to the right place. As a professional headshot photographer, I will share everything you need to know to capture a great looking photo.
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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 help you? Sydney headshot photographer Dan Cantero shares 5 ways that it can…
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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 we notice and…
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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 of faces for different durations. The durations where 100 milliseconds, 500 milliseconds and a…
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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 reading through your qualifications if they don’t like…
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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.
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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 out of focus…
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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 needs to speak a consistent and positive message. Weather…
