by John | Apr 1, 2026 | Advice, Guidance, Tips, Worth Knowing
This is where most people get themselves tied in knots, because they think they have to choose between being honest or being aspirational, when in reality neither extreme works on its own. If you photograph someone exactly as they feel on an average day, especially if...
by John | Apr 1, 2026 | Advice, Guidance, Worth Knowing
Most people do not go hunting for your headshot. That’s not how it works in the real world. What they see first is your content. A post, a comment, something you’ve written or shared that lands well enough for them to stop scrolling. That is the entry point. If what...
by John | Jan 16, 2026 | Advice, Guidance, Worth Knowing
There is a common belief that some people are simply not photogenic, and most people accept that idea without ever questioning it. You hear it all the time before a session has even begun, almost as a warning. People say they never like photos of themselves, that they...
by John | Apr 22, 2025 | Guidance, Worth Knowing
Same Face, Different Judgement: You blink, they judge. That’s not opinion, that’s science. Studies show that people form a first impression of you within 100 milliseconds of seeing your face. That’s faster than a sneeze. And here’s the thing! If you’ve got five...
by John | Apr 21, 2025 | Advice, Guidance
Let’s get one thing straight: your personal brand starts before you open your mouth. People see you before they hear you. They form an opinion in seconds. And like it or not, your headshot is often the first handshake you never get to make. This blog is here to stop...