I'm on my soapbox again When I see headshots of people who wear glasses it annoys me when I cannot see their eyes clearly because of reflections on the lenses. The whole point of a good headshot is eye contact. A reflection in their glasses just ruins the photo. Sadly, it seems that a lot of photographers, including some professional photographers, lack the skills to avoid them or don’t think these reflections matter. Of course, it bloody well matters! These photos are very important to the people they are taken for and are part of [...]

Does eye contact matter in photographs? I'm often asked this question. The truth is that it depends on the situation and the purpose of the photograph. What is the photograph for. If it's to create mood and atmosphere then it's fine for the subject to be looking in to the distance, at floor or wherever. So long as it tells the story. But what about a business portrait or headshot? This is where eye contact with the viewer is really important. Some would say that it's critical. But how often do you look at a business website or [...]