Creating images with professionals has become one of my favourite parts of photography. Each professional has their own needs balanced with that of the company they work for. Images that connect you with someone often before you have even met them in person.

In  a world with a camera on every phone we have forgotten the power of a professional headshot. An image is digested by your brain in just 13 milliseconds. People looking at your headshot will judge you on your appearance, they judge your intelligence and your socio-economic status. When partnered with a job search or in partnership with a business or your own brand a head shot becomes a key part of your first contact. Using a muddy cellphone shot of you in your car is literally leaving a key part of your brand out of the mix from the very beginning.

With these new looks there Erin has a strong series of looks that compliment her role as a Human Resources professional. Her new images show a stylish, professional and capable professional in her field.

This pose uses a table lined with the same seamless black paper we used in this session. I love the way the paper and her dress become a frame for her face. Her expression while not smiling but has warmth and a strong elegance.

Our new brown Thonet (or ice cream) chair provided a perfect prop for this pose. Our client is wearing a classic jacket, one of her own faves which gives this portrait texture and another timeless look.

A bonus shot for this client I loved the way we used this jacket collar along with her hand placement to create a strong, engaging portrait. The same chair was used but you cannot see it – with the famous “Rhonda” pose we often use in studio.

The “Rhonda” pose showed up twice in this gallery as the client loved the pose with this jacket. This jacket reminds me of the designs of Chanel – another classic to round out this session.

If you are looking to update your professional look connect with us for your update.

Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller | trinitydesign.ca