The short answer is simple: about one hour. For most professional headshot sessions in my Ottawa studio, you should plan for roughly an hour. Corporate team headshots done on location can sometimes take longer, but an individual professional headshot session typically fits comfortably within that time. After photographing hundreds of professional headshots for Ottawa professionals,…
Why do some photographers charge tax when others don’t? This is a good question. I doubt most people realize why some photographers charge tax and why some don’t. In Canada if you have a small business you must charge HST on all revenues over $30,000 per year. If your small business is a side-hustle and…
I get this question a lot. A headshot photographer should encourage people to bring a couple of different outfits. I know that I have a couple of shirts that I find comfortable. Of course I assume they look good on me too. But just because they feel good doesn’t mean they photograph well. Different textures and…
One of the first questions photographers get when a client reaches out is what does a headshot cost? This is pretty normal to me. I’d ask it! When we go to a restaurant we tend to know something about what to ‘expect’. We understand what things usually sell for. Because you have done it before…
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How to find the right Headshot Photographer Just about every single person I see for a headshot session says early in our shoot they are not photogenic. In fact, I’m surprised if I don’t hear this. It’s pretty common to hear I’m not photogenic. I get it and I empathize with everyone. I’m not particularly…
I’m a corporate headshot photographer in Ottawa. A big part of my work is with companies who need headshots of their team. This post is about: How to book a team corporate headshot session: The first thing I do when you reach out to me, and after discussing with you what it is exactly that…
There are several advantages to having corporate headshot at your office rather than at my studio. Time and Money are the two biggest ones. No one likes having their photo taken. To encourage people to travel to a studio away from work might just be enough to limit the number of people who show up.…
Actor headshots in Ottawa. Actors headshots are always a little different than business headshots. Most actors have an idea of what they’d like their headshots to look like. They’re used to being in front of the camera. But even though you’re an actor you probably still need some help in front of the camera. That’s…
Headshots on a white background I get this call a lot. “I need a headshot on a white background because the company I just joined needs to add me to the website. How quickly can you do it?” I like this because the white background is my marquis look. I love it for a bunch…