Personal Branding Photos and Corporate Portraits & Headshots can be hosted ANYWHERE, as long as the location resonates with your brand. What is fun about personal branding or say… a small business or solo entrepreneur… is that you can use your own office, your home office, your kitchen, or even your backyard for photos: Brewery Fire Little Cuddlebug Photography The … Read More
In today’s digital age, it seems like everyone with a smartphone or a camera considers themselves a photographer, and they are booking clients as if they are. With the rise of social media, it’s easy to feel like anyone can take a decent picture, so why should professional photography be expensive? My most recent client-onboarding conversations have been going something … Read More
Exciting news! I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new podcast designed specifically for business owners like you who want to showcase their brand in the best possible light. Join me, your host, for insider tips on how to look your best on camera, prepare for a successful photo shoot, and maximize the marketing potential of your resulting photographs. … Read More
When it comes to website development, many business owners are so focused on the technical side of things that they forget the aesthetics. While the layout, verbiage, code, and functionality are equally important, a website with well-executed aesthetics will make visitors stick around. One of the most important aspects of any website is the visual design. (First impressions for the … Read More
Part 1: Capturing the Cheer of the Holiday Season in the Office The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to break out the mistletoe and camera! Whether you’re a small business owner, a marketer, or just someone who wants to spread some cheer in the office, there are plenty of opportunities to get creative with your holiday photography. … Read More
Bad profile pics – we’ve seen them all! The “overhead puppy eyes” shot. The “I’ll just crop myself out of this photo with my ex” shot. The “I don’t like how I look so I’ll use this photo of me from really far away” shot. The “this photo is super old and pixelated” shot. And the “I’m uncomfortable in my … Read More
I shoot a lot of professional portraits for all types of professionals, ranging from tech minds and wealth advisors through to dancers and scientists. Every company is unique, so every photo shoot we plan is designed to meet the individual clients’ specific vision. We give styling and photo prep guidance, execute the photo shoot, select final images, and then we … Read More
1. Headshots feature the real people behind your company. Companies that display ZERO photos of their team can often come off as distant and abstract. Showing the real people behind your business… through the use of staff headshots and team photos.. allows your clients to develop a trusting connection with your team before even meeting in person. 2. Give your … Read More
While most teams hover between 5 to 20 individuals, larger teams do need a bit more planning and attention. What does your typical headshot session look like from the beginning planning stages, through photo day, and on to final file delivery? Here I will walk you through my unique process at Kelly Heck Photography, and I will add helpful notes … Read More
The other day, I had a phone consult with an inquiry that was like many other conversations I have had… Client: “I need a headshot… do you have any openings today or tomorrow?” I have noticed a strong correlation between timeline and budget. That is, one’s budget is dramatically lower when the service or product is needed “yesterday“. When an … Read More
Tethered photography is the process of connecting your camera to a computer, laptop, or other screen via a cable (or wireless app). It allows you to preview your photos full screen (and back them up to your harddrive) on the fly. Viewing images on a large screen (compared to the little LCD screen on the back of the camera) allows you … Read More
This is a repeat question I receive from friends and family, but it’s a hard one for me to answer. I work with professional camera bodies that alone cost several thousand dollars, and individual lenses that can each climb well above $1,000 each. Most likely, that is not the level of camera that you are in the market for! So … Read More
As a professional, you need a headshot. A decent headshot may help get you get noticed. A professional quality headshot though, that might just help you be remembered. What impression do you want your headshot to have on… a potential employer… a possible partner… a colleague? A headshot taken by a professional puts you in an ideal position to stand … Read More
You’re staring down the barrel of a camera lens like that of a gun… petrified, stiff, and awkward… what do you do? Even though posing you is MY my job, I am not always there with you when photo opportunities arise. So when you don’t have access to your photog, think about flow posing. The idea of “Flow Posing” is … Read More
“It’s not what you upload, it’s the strategy with which you upload.” This post is under the assumption that you HAVE or are about to produce a sweet promo video or marketing video of some kind. (If you are the later, check out my hubby’s fine video and animation work at www.adamstultz.com – we often collaborate on client projects!) You … Read More