When Katherine Parkes reached out to me, she was looking for a personal brand photographer in London who could create relaxed and authentic imagery for her new website. Katherine wanted photos that truly reflected her business values and her personality—something much more natural and engaging than corporate headshots or generic stock photography. As she was…
Welcome to part 5 of the Journey to Camera Confidence series: Tips To Calm The nerves before your photo shoot. In this episode I wanted to explore some techniques to help you calm your nerves before a photo shoot. Getting in front of the camera can be a nerve wracking experience, so having some tools…
Investing in a personal brand shoot has so many benefits to your business. It will allow you to create a professional and consistent look across your website and social media. And help you to connect with your ideal client by showing them who you are, the face behind your business. You want authentic images that capture…
A case study with an autistic coach: Are you a neurodivergent business owner afraid of booking a personal brand shoot? Getting a brand shoot can be overwhelming at the best of times, but when you add in autism, ADHD, AuDHD with sensory sensitivities, RSD, indecisiveness, and worries about being misunderstood, it can seem unachievable. A…
Today I am excited to share some photos from my personal brand shoot in Clapham with acupuncturist Katie Siggins. By far the favourite part of my job is working with and getting to know other female business owners. I know first hand all the work involved in setting up and launching a business, and as…
I always recommend keeping your professional headshots up to date, so that they reflect who you are in the present. A good time to update your headshots could be if you’ve started a new role or project, or updated your brand or personal style. That way your photos align with your brand and show your…
In this instalment of A Journey to Camera Confidence I want to explore how we can feel more confident showing up and being our authentic selves on social media. Perhaps you’ve just had a personal brand shoot and you want to start using your images to tell your audience a bit more about you, to…
A Journey to Camera Confidence Part 3 Makeup can be a great way to boost our confidence and, much like our wardrobe, it’s an expression of our personal style. It’s a great way for you to look and feel your best for your brand shoot. But you also want to look and feel like yourself.…
A Journey to Camera Confidence, Part 2 View the first blog in the series: The science behind why we hate having our photo taken For a lot of us getting in front of the camera, especially for a professional photo shoot, can be a daunting prospect. You may worry about how you will look in…
This week I am excited to share a few photos from a recent London brand shoot with Veronika Kloucek. Veronika is an international mental health advocate most known for helping smart cross-cultural professionals become emotionally smarter so they can thrive in their career and life. Founder and director of Veroconsult LTD, Veronika is an experienced,…
A Journey To Camera Confidence This blog is the first in a series entitled ‘A Journey to Camera Confidence’ It will explore why so many of us hate having our photo taken and struggle with our self-image. The series came to light as I was reflecting on my own struggles, I know as a photographer…
London is such a great backdrop for a personal brand shoot. There are so many great locations, from iconic London sites and bustling streets to hidden gems and beautiful green spaces. There is something for everyone. And even though I have called London my home for over 15 years I’m always discovering new spots with…
During the first lock down I was lucky enough to connect with the lovely Jules from Running Rewire. Jules is a running technique and fitness coach and I responded to her Instagram post looking for people to take part in her ‘Faster 5km 8 week Challenge’. Little did I know when I signed up that…
Do you need a headshot in a hurry? Of course nothing beats a professional headshot session, but if you find yourself caught out and need to do your own headshot in a hurry then here are my top tips to taking a pain free and professional looking selfie. One that you won’t be embarrassed to…
You’ve booked your brand shoot and now you need to choose the what to wear. The right outfit can inspire us to feel more confident and ready to face the world. It also tells the viewer a little bit about your personality and who we are. Finding the right outfit that reflects your personality and…
The way we work and interact with each other has changed, perhaps for the long term. For some it’s great not to have to commute to the office everyday. I have been enjoying working in the spare room in my jogging bottoms and pink fluffy slippers! Especially now it’s so cold outside. But the thought…
What is the difference between headshot and portrait photography? Well, technically a headshot is a type of portrait (that clears that up then!) But there are some distinct differences, let me run you through them. A headshot is typically a photograph of a persons face, head and shoulders. They tend to be used for more…
As you may know I love photographing portraits and this particular client wanted some photographs to incorporate his motorbiking hobby.
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