by DanWorley | Mar 26, 2019 | How to take a good photo
Baseline JPEG 500k Why is my website slow? Website speed is extremely important, and photos can definitely be a source of slow load times for your website. Most people use Baseline JPEG photos. If you compress your photos be careful not to ruin them with too...
by DanWorley | Jan 22, 2019 | How to take a good photo
What should I wear and what should I avoid for my photo? Since this is a headshots this is more about your head than the clothes you are wearing. That means they will only be in about a third or less of the photo. Usually I tell people, wear what you like and what...
by DanWorley | Jan 22, 2019 | How to take a good photo
Skin and Makeup Our skin is our largest organ and probably our most abused. So, starting ideally a week before your photo session, show your skin more than usual kindness. Wear sunscreen, don’t get burned. Stay hydrated. For every cup of coffee or serving of...
by DanWorley | Jan 15, 2018 | Headshots, How to take a good photo
For a professional headshot, how should I tie my tie? The knot in your tie is right in the middle of the photo and while it should not be the focal point, if it is not tied right, it can look sloppy. My suggestion is the Windsor. I have a link from Brooks Brothers you...
by DanWorley | Jan 13, 2018 | How to take a good photo
What makes an effective head and shoulder portrait? Since a head and shoulder portrait focuses closely on a person’s face, it allows us to tell more about a person’s personality. The kind of message we send will be determined by two areas: Posture Good posture is...
by DanWorley | Jan 13, 2018 | How to take a good photo
What kind of portrait photography do you need? Business portraits can be broken down into four areas: Traditional Head and Shoulders Portraits This is the standard in the business world. This formal portrait is normally used for web bios, news releases, magazine...