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Welcome to the Just Headshots blog!

We’re obsessed with great headshots and business portraits. And we know what makes a good one and what doesn’t.

In our blog we talk about what works well and what doesn’t. The right and wrong way to take headshots and the right and wrong way to use them too. We might put up the occasional very short video too.

We’ll be talking about why headshots matter. We’ll be talking about little details such as the relationship between pictures and words and best ways to make the pictures lead people to the written word. We’ll talk about lighting, makeup, clothing, capturing those expressions which sum a person up to a tee, and how to create and capture them.

Manchester | socially distanced headshot photography

By |2020-05-24T16:54:26+00:00May 12th, 2020|Business portraits, Corporate Headshots, headshots, Uncategorized|

Natural light headshots Manchester based architects, Northmill Associates commissioned us to photograph new headshots for all their team at a new bar they had designed in Manchester's fashionable Northern Quarter. We decided that natural light headshots would work really well with the textures and materials used in the construction of the bar. The bar has some interesting features inside so a few of the photos were taken inside the bar using a Profoto B1 portable flash and 1200mm Octabox. Fortunately we had plenty of height to work with but it produces amazingly soft light.   Manchester - a city rich [...]

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St Helens | Headshots with Dewa Consulting

By |2020-05-24T16:56:23+00:00April 15th, 2020|Business portraits, Corporate Headshots, headshots, Personal branding|

Projecting the right first impression St Helens based Dewa Consulting provides mental health first aid training and consultancy services to companies and individuals. As well as training it provides wellbeing strategy and implementation. Deanne Walsh, Dewa's CEO came to see to one of our Headshots Days in Lymm near Warrington for new corporate headshots for her Linked In and other social media profiles. We asked Deanne to tell us in her own words about how she felt about her headshots session and [...]

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Warrington | Headshots with Jo Baldwin

By |2020-05-24T16:59:42+00:00April 7th, 2020|Branding, Business portraits, Corporate Headshots, headshots|

Jo Baldwin's story Last autumn Jo Baldwin came to us for her new headshots for her Linked In profile and Facebook business page. She was really pleased with her new headshots and social media profile photos so we asked her if she'd like to feature on our blog and here we are. Jo helps women find a way to live a balanced life, increase their potential as a leader and make a bigger impact in their own corner of the world by accessing their unique Soft Power. She [...]

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Why do you need a modern headshot?

By |2020-05-24T17:07:51+00:00March 30th, 2020|Branding, Business portraits, Corporate Headshots, Personal branding, Uncategorized|

Essential when it comes to representing yourself in an ‘always on’ culture, having a headshot can help you put your best foot forward when it comes to promoting yourself or your business. However, many do not realise the importance of regularly updating their headshot and what risks may accompany a lack of diligence. So, why exactly do you need a modern headshot and what are some things to consider when it comes to taking one? What do you mean by ‘modern’? When a lot of people see the word ‘modern’, it’s common to think of something tweaked, stylised, or photoshopped. [...]

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Top tips for the perfect male headshot

By |2020-05-24T17:03:48+00:00March 30th, 2020|Branding, headshots|

Whether you’re starting a new career, are an established industry professional, or seeking the right look for your portfolio – finding the right headshot provider can be difficult. If you are struggling to decide on a style, or simply don’t know where to start, it’s not at all unusual to find yourself feeling a little lost and unsure. So, why is a professional headshot important and what top tips can we provide for those considering one? Why are headshots so essential? In a modern interconnected world, being able to craft an image that you would like to project is incredibly [...]

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Are headshots better in colour or black and white?

By |2020-05-24T17:01:34+00:00March 30th, 2020|Branding, Design, headshots|

While there are a number of variables to consider when taking a headshot, colour is rarely factored in. With a world of difference between a monochrome and saturated image, choosing the right style can help add value and ensure you get exactly what you’re looking for. What should you consider when choosing between colour or black and white? And what should you bear in mind when you finally step into the studio? What should I choose? Easy to spot at first glance, one style involves the use of full colour and the other is taken in crisp black and white. [...]

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Why should you have headshots on your website?

By |2020-03-20T10:42:17+00:00March 20th, 2020|headshots, Personal branding|

Whether you are a blogger, freelancer, or CEO, having a headshot on your website is an essential part of living in the ‘always on’ 20s. Delivered in portrait, a headshot is what it says on the tin – an image of an individual from the shoulders up, placing focus on your face. These can be fun and playful, or crisp and serious – granting you a large degree of control over how you choose to present yourself. An ability to craft your identity makes headshots an essential tool for a website, no matter what purpose it exists for. How can [...]

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What should I wear for a professional headshot?

By |2020-03-20T10:33:28+00:00March 20th, 2020|Branding, Business portraits, Corporate Headshots, Fashion|

An essential part of establishing your representation, a professional headshot represents your brand and character. It can be a playful image for a creative design brand, clean-cut quality for executive positions or displaying your range for acting roles. No matter what you choose, ensuring you have the right ‘look’ is an important part of the process. While a headshot may focus on your physical appearance, wearing the right outfit can ensure the desired impact of your look is properly consolidated. If you’re struggling to find the right apparel for a shoot, here are essential pointers that can come in handy. [...]

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How to make your corporate headshots stand out?

By |2020-03-20T10:07:36+00:00March 20th, 2020|Corporate Headshots|

Neat and professional, a corporate headshot is designed to give a strong first impression – establishing your personal identity and that of your business or brand. An essential part of marketing and establishing yourself in a marketplace, presenting a high-quality professional headshot can help give you a ‘leg-up’ on the competition. That can be as simple as being able to put a face to a name, raising awareness through advertising or using a striking look to plant a memorable image in people’s minds. Technically, these focus on an individual’s face in semi close-up and are semi-formal – putting the subject [...]

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Liverpool | headshot photographer

By |2020-05-02T08:32:56+00:00February 21st, 2020|Business portraits, headshots|

Liverpool is one of our favourite and regular destinations for headshot photography and business portraits. Whether we’re taking our own studio backgrounds or using the local environment, Liverpool is such a great place for headshot photography. It’s not only the fabulous locations, the people are usually happier to be photographed as well. Most people aren’t keen on being photographed but are willing to go along with it but for some reason, in Liverpool they seem a bit more willing to give it a go. […]

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Northwich | Corporate headshots with Howard Worth

By |2020-05-02T08:58:25+00:00February 17th, 2020|Business portraits, headshots|

Professional headshots for long term clients Our director of photography, Andrew Collier has been taking headshots and team photos for Northwich based Howard Worth for many years. One of the great things about working with a long term client is getting to know people and understanding what they need from their headshots and profile photographs. […]

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Headshots with Libertas Wealth Management

By |2020-05-02T08:50:59+00:00January 24th, 2020|Branding, Business portraits, headshots, Photography|

What goes into creating great headshots? Last summer I received a phone call from Helen at Libertas Wealth Management in Warrington. I'd met Helen at a few networking events and a couple of charity dos in Warrington and had got to know her as we'd chatted about our work and the companies we mix with. They'd talked to a couple of photographers but they didn't seem to be on the same wave length. Previous staff photo sessions always seemed to fall short of their expectations so this could have been a tough brief. It turned out to be the opposite. [...]

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