This year has truly been the year of head-shots… I usually don’t post too many but I thought now is as good of a time as ever to remind everyone the importance of having a professional image taken. In a world driven by visual content, social media, and online connections, your “profile picture” is your first impression. What is yours saying about you?
(Which reminds me that mine is 2 years old and I need to get mine updated as well!)
Category: Portraits & Headshots
One of the most exciting elements of my job is being able to help people build and improve their business. Whether it is providing wedding vendors images of their gorgeous creativity to display for future clients or to help set up and stage publicity photos for marketing and PR campaigns, having a strong visual element to tie into your brand and business really goes a long way.
But above all that, one of the easiest things we can all do is keep our headshots current and fresh. (Note to self… UPDATE my own personal headshot that is 2 years old!) In a digital age when most research is done via the web and online profile searches, adding your image makes you not only stand out, but gives your clients and prospective clients a personal connection to you. Any business coach or marketing team will tell you that forming a personal connection with your clients is the first step (and arguably the most important) in building a long-term relationship.
At Marriott Photography, we don’t advertise business and personal headshots too often, but we have several packages and options available for individuals, groups, or companies if you interested in updating your profile! Just let us know and I would be happy to pass along some more information.
Category: Portraits & Headshots
I love these sessions… Already happily married… no kids (yet)… and just happy in love and in need of some new updated pics! Sarah and Brian are friends of ours starting the journey towards adoption and spent the morning filling me in with the NEVER ENDING process of adoption applications. So. Much. Paperwork. And so little guidance, help or direction…. I know someday (soon!!!!) it will all be worth it and I’m looking forward to photographing their growing family!
Here’s the gorgeous couple at one of my favorite venues in the valley: The Scottsdale Princess Resort.
Category: Portraits & Headshots
Really, not much to say about this gorgeous girl… fun to be around, easy to shoot, and GORGEOUS to look at! Yeah, and if that isn’t enough to be jealous about, she is in one of my favorite cities right now: London.
Category: Portraits & Headshots
I love weddings… and I love newborn sessions… but there is something so rewarding and gratifying when creating a headshot for someone. In an age of instant gratification and digital technology, personal connections are made online now. Your first contact with people are through your website, facebook, or email… Whether it is rightly justified or not, we are all judged from that first impression, and I feel like it is so vital to make sure it sends the message you want it to. Current headshots are one of the most important tools for any business person. People see who you are and are more likely to want to work with you. In contrast, an unflattering, badly posed or technically inferior headshot can work against you. You may be sending the message that you do not take yourself seriously, are not professional or may not give your client the attention he deserves.
I find myself all too often searching facebook for the new client that just called to inquire about my services. While I listen to their needs, I am also curious to see who they are and what their style and interests are. I can tell more in 3 seconds looking at a profile picture than I can after a 30 minute conversation with the person about their likes/dislikes.
This summer/fall I really have enjoyed being able to update people’s headshots. Whether it is for the business exec that needs a more professional presence on his website or the stay at home mom that just wants a flattering image to show off for all those long lost high school friends on facebook, creating a headshot that you can feel great about is so rewarding!
Anyway, on to the photos… Meet Stephanie… yoga instructor… She contacted me to get some updated headshots for her website and marketing material. (yeah!) I wish I knew more about yoga, but that is so far out of my comfort zone that I won’t even pretend to know what I’m talking about. I was in absolute awe as I watched (almost forgetting to take the picture) as she pulled off some pretty insane poses. But what I have showcased here are a few of my favorite headshots from our session.
Category: Portraits & Headshots
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