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What does your exec portrait say about you? 4 Big Mistakes to Avoid….

September 16, 2015

Years ago I recognized the value of including my bio pic with everything I sent out..resumes. biz cards etc etc.

Here are some of the BIG mistakes I see folks do when creating a portrait to use for their business:

MISTAKE #1– Have a friend, spouse or equally unqualified person (this includes a Costco Passport photo!) create your picture

MISTAKE #2– Get cheap. Base the image on how much it’s going to cost (see number one)

MISTAKE #3– No or little planning. I see it ALL THE TIME. Last minute “I need this done yesterday!!” Listen. This is BAD planning. Nothing more than procrastination. Plan for success.

MISTAKE #4– Use a photo from 15 years ago. Serious? Need I explain?

This is not a time to cut back, cheap out or be shy.  I hear nonsense like “I hate having my picture taken….” So what. Grow up? You’re a professional. Show the world your best side.

Not a snap shot. Not  a cheapo dept store passport photo. C’mon….be proud.

No excuses. Your picture TRANSMITS
so much about who you are.

Some examples from recent sessions this year…both in studio and on location….

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Family portraits with dog…and kids of course

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Some more samples from outside our studio. When we shoot family portraits, we always urge everyone to bring their dogs. Pets are people too! At least they are like family and such a key part in the lives of the children and will always be remembered. Okay, nothing against any breed out there, but aren’t […]

How to photograph dogs who hate, I mean HATE having their picture taken…

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An Ode to my Pepere….

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My Pepere (or grandfather for those who never heard that term) was a cool guy…. Born in 1894, in Michigan, he moved to Canada and settled in the Thessalon area. He ran a general store and supplied meat to the lumber camps. WW1 broke out so he enlisted with the US army, fought in the […]

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Commercial Photography three big tips…

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If you need commercial photography for your sales team, executive portraits, awards, buildings, products, services, restaurant menus, brochures, your website, social media….let’s talk. I created a four minute video for you. If you have a business, are in sales, publicity or in the public’s eye in any capacity, you need to create a image of […]

 

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