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Considerations for Head Shots

Nov 02, 2025

What is a typical head shot pose?Most of the time, you see a head and shoulders, head toward the camera, angle straight on pose. That type of pose works well for LinkedIn and resumes, especially in the business world. Most people looking for work or updating their head shot for business purposes need something generic, so this type of head shot works well. Women usually have a little bit of a head tilt, while men usually have a little or no tilt.This type of head shot conveys approachable, ...

High School Senior Portraits-What's the big deal?

Sep 13, 2025

Do any of you remember having senior portraits taken? I don't! Mine were back in 1977 and were no big deal. I wore a "blazer" (that is what it was called back then) and a nice blouse and voila-a senior portrait. For the yearbook. There were no "model experiences" or high school senior representatives for portrait studios! My how the times have changed!Today, it's an entirely different deal, and the idea of it all can be very overwhelming for both parents and even the seniors, so here is some ...

Rule of Thirds in Photography

Sep 07, 2025

Ever wonder why you see the subject of an image in the upper right or left, lower right or left, and at the "ends" of a photograph?In photography, there are "rules" or "techniques" that help you create an art worthy image. Just as in painting, sketching, or any other form of art, or skill, there are "rules" to understand in order to do the job correctly. In photography, one of those rules is "the Rule of Thirds". It is one of the rules of Composition, or how to compose a visually appealing and ...

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Rule of Thirds in Photography

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