Making lawyer photographs that are not stereotypical in ABQ
How to make a photograph of lawyers not looking like the typical photo of lawyers? My first thought was to have the lawyers in different positions, as in not all of them standing with arms crossed, not looking sternly into the lens. I wanted movement in the photo. I wanted personality in the photo. The result was the above photo. Using the lobby in their office building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I thought the available bench with a glass and plant background could work. Thanks to my assistant Jessica for the tip to move the bench out away from the wall to position the standing lawyer better. I have since learned this was the lawyers’ favorite shot from the photo session as well!
People are starting to find me specifically looking for headshots for LinkedIn. The more headshots I make and the more I write blog posts about how important it is to standout with a modern headshot, the more I find clients wanting a new headshot for LinkedIn specifically I get. When I make a new connection on LinkedIn and am then offered other people I may want to connect with, I scroll down looking at who has a professional looking headshot, and who has some casual photo taking with a cell phone with a busy background. What kind of impression do you want to make with potential employers, clients, and customers? Shannon definitely wanted to make the best impression she could on LinkedIn regarding the visual impact a modern headshot presents to anyone browsing her profile, looking to make a connection, and even thinking about hiring her.
Are you still using a headshot from years ago? From over a decade ago? Yes, I have clients come to me getting their first new headshot sometimes in over 10 years! Photography has changed a lot since then, and a lot in just the past few years. Modern, creative lighting can now make for a whole new generation of headshot that is no longer the stuffy rectangle on a swirly gray background. If your headshot does not look as modern, as professional, as appealing as the one above, I would very much like to have a headshot session with you at the JCP Home Studio or right in your home or office so you show yourself to clients and customers as the modern professional you are!
Get Modern Creative Headshots in Albuquerque anywhere!
Why not have a modern, creative headshot that represents your personality? Available anywhere in Albuquerque, my signature lighting style for headshots can be setup right in your office, home, or in this case, in between running a national conference! Sarah is with NACWA which was having their winter conference at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Albuquerque. In between photographing various conferenceevents, I made this headshot for her (and a few other NACWA staff too).
Large Commercial Properties Perfect for Drone Photography
Four months ago I got contacted by an out of state client about making self storage drone photos here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I am happy to say that they liked my work so much, that when they had another property in ABQ come up that needed drone and still photos, I was sent out to make more sky and ground images for them!
I brought my camera and lighting back to Amity A Hair Place in Nob Hill for a second commercial portrait shoot with Felicia. She has also been my own hair stylist the past 2 years! Her salon is small and relaxed in a convenient location in Nob Hill. This is a place for a low stress haircut where no one is rushing and whooshing around you. Plus, Felicia has great styling skills and is a very interesting person to talk to as she regularly travels the world! Give Amity A Hair Place a try!
Another networking friend becomes a headshot client
Maria is a long-time networking friend. She is the kind of person that makes any gathering much more enjoyable with her great energy and enthusiasm. She needed to update her headshot and I was very glad that she chose me as her photographer. She came to the JCP Home Studio, petted Kiki, then it was headshot session time. Like many recent clients, she liked the black background in addition to the more common white background. I showed her all the photos we made on my 4K monitor and these two are the ones she chose.
