Guidelines for creating amazing realtor headshots: Every realtor wants to increase their number of qualified leads and ultimately their number of closings. The question is, where do we spend our time and resources in order to accomplish this? Perhaps the most affordable way to make a memorable impression is with a compelling headshot / professional […]
Your headshot session might take only a few minutes: Your business headshot session can be photographed in a matter of minutes (don’t believe me…click here). Typically the photographer creates and tests the appropriate lighting conditions prior to the client’s arrival. Furthermore, s/he knows what poses to evoke based on the client’s body type, personality, job, what […]
Aerial photography vs other types of photography Choosing the right aerial photographer is similar to selecting the right commercial, product, or headshot photographer. Having said that, and as I mentioned in an earlier post, aerial photography is a completely different beast than traditional photography. Here’s why – Consider how good (or poor) a photographer’s skills are, then ask […]
Why do hospitals need quality headshots of their medical doctors and nurses? Oftentimes the first impression your hospital makes on its patients is via its website. When searching for a doctor, patients usually browse a hospital website to ensure that the doctor will be a good fit. In addition to learning about the doctor’s accolades […]
In Greenville, one of the reasons I love aerial photography is that it takes me back to the days when air travel was sort of… pleasurable. I can still remember as a kid walking all the way to the gate unencumbered by multiple checkpoints, friskings, body scanners, endless lines, and the ‘tude of the TSA employees. […]
Healthcare photography – Medical doctor headshots and photography for hospitals and medical equipment. Contact Forrest Briggs Photography | 864-336-3554 Recently when I was hired to photograph some headshots for a team of medical doctors at Emory University Hospital’s Pediatrics and Hematology department, I knew that I’d be working under a lot of constraints (time and […]
Natural light isn’t my favorite light source to use when photographing portraits. Left unmodified, it can produce extremely harsh, distracting shadows and searing hotspots. Even on overcast days, there is a tendency for it to create a ‘raccoon eyes’ effect in the subject’s eye sockets. Having said that, when properly directed and diffused, the shadow […]
Five Minute Professional Portraits Quality professional portraits / portraits can be photographed in as little as five minutes. Difficult to believe? Well consider the following: When Charlotte-based photographer/ film-maker Kent Smith photographed President Obama (click here to view Kent’s blog and website) at Pinehurst, its unlikely that the President had time to stand idle while […]
Business Headshot Lighting Be wary of business headshot photographers (or any portrait photographers) who promote themselves as “natural light photographers”. This sometimes translate into “I don’t know how to correctly use flash”. There is nothing wrong with natural light portraits if coupled with studio lights and / or some type of modifier. However using the […]
