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📸 Preparing for Your Corporate Photo Shoot: Tips for a Professional and Confident Look 📸 Hey LinkedIn Network! A corporate photo shoot is a fantastic opportunity to make a strong impression, whether you're updating your LinkedIn profile, company website, or professional portfolio. Here are some tips to ensure you look your best and feel confident: Choose the Right Attire: Opt for professional attire that aligns with your industry and role. Solid colors often work best, as they keep the focus on you. Avoid overly bright patterns or distracting accessories. Grooming Matters: Make sure your hair is neatly styled and facial hair is trimmed or groomed. If you wear makeup, keep it natural and professional, and bonus tip ladies, keep the shine on your face to a minimum, it creates havoc with studio lights. Practice Your Pose: Stand or sit up straight and project confidence. A natural, relaxed smile often works best. Practice in front of a mirror if you’re unsure of your pose. Stay Hydrated and Rested: Ensure you’re well-hydrated and have had a good night’s sleep before the shoot. This will help you look refreshed and vibrant. Communicate with the Photographer: Discuss any specific preferences or concerns you have beforehand. A good photographer will work with you to capture your best angle. Be Yourself: The goal is to present an authentic version of yourself. Let your personality shine through your photos! A little preparation goes a long way in ensuring you look polished and professional. Best of luck with your photo shoot—can’t wait to see the amazing results! #CorporatePhotography #ProfessionalImages #CareerTips #LinkedInProfile #PhotoShootPrep

Choosing Colours for Your Brand and Photoshoot: Making *YOU* the Focus, Not the Clothes 🦩Looking Sharp, Feeling Confident So, you’re revamping your brand and dreaming of a professional photoshoot in your signature colours? Hold on a sec! Let’s make sure your outfit complements, not overpowers, you. 🦩Harmony is Key For impactful photos, choose colours that flatter your natural colouring. Balance is the goal. You want to be the centre of attention, not lost in a sea of loud or clashing colours. We want to connect with *you*, the person behind the brand. 🦩Colour Analysis: Your Personal Palette Ideally, before diving into brand colours, consider a colour analysis to discover what suits you best. This creates a foundation for choosing a brand palette that works in harmony with you. 🦩Colour Psychology: Speaking Volumes Colours have a hidden language. Consider the message you want your brand to convey. Do you want to be seen as creative and playful, warm and friendly, or efficient and professional? Strategic colour choices can magnetically attract your ideal clients and build trust. 🦩Quick Tips for Flattering Colours ✅️ Hair as a Guide: Darker hair can handle bolder tones, while lighter hair might suit softer shades. ✅️ The Blink Test: Hold a coloured fabric near your face in the mirror, close your eyes, and then open them. Are you drawn to your face or the colour? If it’s the colour, this a telling you something - you probably need stronger makeup or a different shade altogether. 🦩Find Your Perfect Palette Explore the colour options (shown in a carousel) and see which ones resonate with you most. Let me know your preference in the comments. Can you guess which I like best? #brandphotography #personalbranding #dopaminedressing #colourclothesconnection

How do my mini-sessions stand out? 🌟 PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP INCLUDED: When you book one of my upcoming mini-sessions, you're not just getting a photoshoot - you’re getting the full experience!  On the day of the shoot, you’ll have the option to get your makeup professionally done by the talented Emma Garrod. Emma and I have teamed up to ensure you feel confident and look your absolute best in front of the camera. 🌟 PERSONALISED QUESTIONNAIRE: My top priority is to capture the essence of your brand. To do this, I make it a point to truly understand your business and your vision.  Before your session, you'll receive a personalised questionnaire designed to help me tailor the shoot to your unique needs. This way, even in our limited time, we’ll create images that perfectly reflect your brand. 🌟 COMPREHENSIVE SHOOT PREP GUIDE: Unlike many photographers who only offer a Shoot Prep Guide for longer sessions, I provide one for my mini sessions as well! This guide is packed with tips on what to wear, how to pose, and more. It’s all designed to help you feel prepared, confident, and relaxed on the day of the shoot. 🌟 FAST TURNAROUND: I know you’ll be excited to see your photos, so I deliver your gallery within a week of your mini session.  From there, you can choose your six favourite high-resolution images. I aim to provide you with beautiful, polished photos as quickly as possible. These are for you if: 📸 You’re a female business owner who needs beautiful images showing your personality. You want something affordable that doesn’t take much time. 📸 You want to have a personal brand photoshoot but are so nervous you’re worried about investing your money. This is a great way to dip your toes into a brand photoshoot and see how I can help you look fabulous. 📸 If you’ve had the same headshot for 5 years, had a new haircut, or don’t like your current headshot, a personal branding mini-session is the perfect shoot for you. 📸 If you are nervous in front of the camera, don’t worry! I have some good tricks to help you relax! The details: 🗓️ Date: 15th October 🕥 Times available: 12:00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm (only 50% left!) 📍 Location: Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds Head to the link in the comments to book your session!

#linkedincommunity The Voice of Fashion part 2 Photoshoot styling ✂️🧵 I direct visual representation of the product, this means pinning the clothes so they fit the model in the most flattering way for photographs, or determining what style of hairdo, make up and accessories that best display the clothing. Tips on how i style a photoshoot 💡 1. Create the ultimate styling toolbox 2. Have a theme/ mood board ( clothes tell a story so every element within the set should effectively follow that storyline. 3. Bet on a timeless feel (photos are supposed to last long time that's why choosing timeless fashion is always the best. The idea is that it never goes out of style you will always look great regardless of the current trends. 4. Accessorize ( accessories are a major part of a photoshoot) you should never wear something too big or bright that it distracts the attention away from you. You are not fully dressed without a fashion stylist!✨🤍 #photoshoot #fashion #stylist #corporatestyle #womeninfashion

Every outfit tells a story, and every detail holds power. It's not just fashion, it's confidence and it's your journey. Stand tall, and let your style speak. ✨ If you are interested in a styling session for your next brand photoshoot where we create powerful looks that help your message shine, send me a DM now!  #StyleYourStory #EmpoweredFashion #personalstyle #stylist #confidence #confidencefromwithin #confidenceinclothing

Do you know how to tie a tie? I’m not sure how off the top of my head. Please, feel free to judge. It’s a bit embarrassing. I don’t wear a lot of ties though. Now, I would guess that most people, especially men know how to tie one, or a bow tie. Judging by the search, “how to tie a tie” on YouTube though, a lot of people don’t. Yesterday I got a hair and make-up test for our wedding in June, and had my first professional photoshoot. I needed some new photos to update my headshot for social profiles and my personal website. Also, now I have some great photos of me to feature on the MP Storytelling website. I was unsure what to wear for the photoshoot. I ended up going with something simple that would look clean on camera, and highlight the hair style and light makeup. I wore a white collared shirt with navy blue slacks and brought a couple ties with me. Now, I knew one of my nice ties (I have a collection of like 15 ties for some reason but never wear them) would add some flair, spice up the white shirt. The only problem was tying it. How was I going to find time to watch a YouTube video after finishing the styling and makeup, but before the photographer got there? I did have a few minutes in between the two, but got anxious about trying to figure this whole thing out in the stylist’s studio. I tried to watch a video on mute, but didn’t really get it. I went to see if I could do it in the restroom, but it was occupied. So I tried a couple times right there in the studio after watching the video on mute again and I looked like a fool. I kind of got it once, but the knot looked so scrunched and off-center. I put them back in my bag and told myself, “It’s better to go with what I already know looks good.” I was a bit upset at myself for not adding some extra flair, but I think more restraint was better in this case. The photographer said the photos turned out great. I’m not great with fashion, but I do like to write. Need writing help? I’m great at crafting website copy, professional bios, and creating stories that other people want to share and engage with. Message me today, and let’s give your writing a makeover.

When I take headshots and portraits, I always aim to capture my subject's essence. Your photograph should represent your individuality and style for business owners and solopreneurs. One of the secrets behind a great portrait is the right choice of clothing. Picking the perfect outfit for your shoot can turn a simple image into a masterpiece. In my latest blog post, I share five tips to ensure you dazzle in front of the camera: 📸 Solid colours over patterns to keep the focus on you. 📸 Consider the background to ensure you pop. 📸 Accessorise with intention - less is often more. 📸 Embrace outfits that fit well to enhance your confidence. 📸 Let your personality shine through your style choices. You can read more about each of these in my latest blog post at https://lnkd.in/eK7R4H2q If you're ready to step in front of the lens, take these tips on board, as they will help create the best possible visual representation of you. #PersonalBranding #HeadshotTips #StyleYourSuccess

While I HIGHLY recommend booking a professional HMUA for your branding session, I know this isn't always feasible so in these instances here are some tips on how to do your hair and makeup for a branding photoshoot: https://lnkd.in/dFCgnNgw

How to best prepare for a photoshoot? I usually have a pre-consultation over the phone or at my studio about this, because it can definitely take away some of the anxiety of having your portraits taken. Wardrobe choices are important. It's good to think well about what you would like to wear, because that also can boost your confidence and bring excitement and fun. Neutral colors like dark brown, dark blue, gray usually work well. White can have a very fresh and modern vibe and bring some pop. Black is always classic and timeless. Although I do offer professional makeup with a photoshoot, it's less about emphasizing the 'make up', and more about evening out the skin tones and enhancing your wonderful features. And hair? Yes definitely important, even more so than the make up. It's a good idea to see your hairdresser some days before, and to wash you hair before the photoshoot. Hair has always been faszinating to me. My father was a hairdresser and I loved visiting his shop, and the feeling of renewal after a good hair cut. Ready for an image of the new you? I'd love to hear from you. #photoshootprep #baselportraitphotographer #websiteimagery #portraitphotographybasel #portraitphotography #womeninbusiness

How a photoshoot with the right stylist can elevate your professional image 👌👌? ✅️ Stylists understand your industry's dress code. They'll ensure your reflects the level of formality and style expected in your field. ✅️ Stylists can help you discover your signature style. They'll consider your body type, coloring, and personality to create a look that's both flattering and authentic. ✅️ Professional stylists have an eye for detail. They'll ensure your hair and makeup are polished and camera-ready, creating a cohesive and put-together look. ✅️ A photoshoot can boost your confidence. Seeing yourself in professional photos can do wonders for your self-assurance, which will shine through in interactions with others. #BYTOMA #professional #prsonalstylist #imageconsultant #business