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Professional Headshots | 4 Big No-No’s

Professional Headshots | 4 Big No-No’s

by Andrea | Blog Post, Business + Personal Brand, Headshots

There is more to professional headshots than shooting at your head believe it or not. But, I also know we all have budgets, so if you can’t afford a professional photographer right now I have some help to improve your headshot photos for LinkedIn, your business...

Don’t Get Another Headshot Until You Read This!

by Andrea | Blog Post, Business + Personal Brand, Headshots

An email comes across my computer all the time, “I just need a quick headshot.” As a headshots professional photographer I can say that is that’s the case, sometimes. But most times, you’re looking for guidance of how to visually present your...
It’s Time To Decorate – Ready?

It’s Time To Decorate – Ready?

by Andrea | Blog Post, Family Life, Senior Portraits

Ready to decorate your walls? Your senior story is laid out in images in your gallery. Now it’s time to decorate your walls, tabletops, + coffee table albums. This year go beyond the photo frame to display your high school senior or family images. Step up your...

Dare To Dream | Work To Get There

by Andrea | Blog Post, Family Life, Senior Portraits

What are your dreams after high school? When we dare to dream + push past our fears we can turn dreams into reality. You’ve been walking your high school halls for four-years now and then POOF! You toss your graduation hat into the air and a whole new chapter in...
5 Tips to Ease the Shock of… “She Can’t Be a Senior Already!”

5 Tips to Ease the Shock of… “She Can’t Be a Senior Already!”

by Andrea | Blog Post, Senior Portraits, Style + Life Tips

Today I’ve got advice for high school to help ease the shock of, “She/He can’t be a senior already!” How did this happen so fast? That’s a question we high school Mom’s utter ALL. THE. TIME.  Once teens start high school it...
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shining moments photography

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Sycamore, Il

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The ONLY WAY to shoot a headshot...⁠
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There isn't one!⁠
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Do we need a good classic headshot - yes⁠
But there are so many other ways to convey YOU in your headshot. And it matters who you're trying to reach.⁠
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Did you see my post on Monday? ⁠
{it's the one with me + all the hats I wear in my biz}⁠
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That post has some new ways to think about your headshot + my blog post yesterday has 4 No-No's when it comes to headshots {there's always gotta be a few no-no's}😉⁠
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If you can't afford a professional photographer right now, then absolutely - POSITIVELY have a gander at the SMP blog. Click the link in @shiningmomentsphotography⁠
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And when you're ready to up-level your headshots or brand, I'd love to plan those images with you! 💖⁠
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#SMPshine #SMPblog #iamheretohelp
📸⁠ It's headshot week & I'm going to show you 📸⁠
It's headshot week & I'm going to show you ALL THE WAYS⁠
your headshot can be done + how to have FUN with them - yes, they can be fun⁠
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First, not all headshots are shot the same⁠
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𝔸 𝔹𝕀𝔾 ℙ𝕀𝔼ℂ𝔼 that's missed is considering YOUR PROFESSION. I hung up my business suits long ago, like a really long time ago - so I no longer need {or want} the classic gray backdrop with me in my navy + white business suit. It doesn't fit my brand.⁠
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When I was teaching/coaching...that was another kind of headshot⁠
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As a small business + photographer...I want a different vibe for my brand {I wear a lot of different hats with a staff of ONE}. Being a senior + headshot photographer I want to tell a story, I want my sessions to be FUN + relaxed, and yes⁠
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I give professional AND fun in my business. That's what I want to say in my brand images. And I know when each is necessary. When I'm shooting headshots for a college president we are shooting classic + professional images in a shirt + blazer.⁠
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In a more creative business {cake baker, fashion boutique, coffee shop, me...} we look at your brand + creative shots that SHOW YOUR STORY...your personality...what you want people to FEEL about your business💖⁠
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This week is stocked full of help to you + your brand on track! 𝙏𝙖𝙜 𝙖 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙 who needs or wants new tips to liven up their brand.⁠
💖Cheers & Sparkles to your week Friends!
📸⁠ Headshots outside takes a hot-blooded pers 📸⁠
Headshots outside takes a hot-blooded person right now...⁠
And Emma + I aren't it😄⁠
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We made it about 7-minutes out there & ran back in for hot chocolate⁠
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We were out filming some reel pieces + getting a few new headshots of Emma in her new favorite hair color {+ against that white snow...🔥}⁠
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On the blog today I'm showing off my new website + have a fantastic website builder for you. My Beautiful friend @suzannekrullphotography made all the magic happen for my new site @shiningmomentsphotography⁠
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So click on over in my bio & you'll be magically swished over to click on the SMP BLOG⁠
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💖 It's #tiptuesday!⁠⠀ And I have TWO for yo 💖
It's #tiptuesday!⁠⠀
And I have TWO for you...1 for my cell phone camera people + 1 for my real camera people😉⁠⠀
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I posted this filter trick to my @shiningmomentsphotography #reels last week + I have my blur reel posting today as soon as I finish it {I'm not as fast as y'all anymore} Shooting with my camera, filming with my phone, keep it under 15 or 30-seconds, talk faster, find the right music... 😱⁠Holy moly that’s a lot for this one-woman biz!
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But I’m gettin it done! If you’re busy too with all the homework starting- SAVE these posts/reels for later or SHARE THEM with a friend to try together! It's a new year, change up your snaps with some new colors❤️💛 ⁠⠀
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This one's EASY to do + why not spice things up with some extra color in your day {better yet, SPARKLE}🥰⁠⠀
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Cheers & Sparkles to your Tuesday!⁠⠀
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@iheartbooks_emma⁠⠀
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💡⁠⠀ The holiday break seemed like a BLURRRR 💡⁠⠀
The holiday break seemed like a BLURRRR⁠⠀
Back to school/work today. Emma + I are having fun making some new reels to share some camera tips {both on a real camera + iphone}⁠⠀
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Have you seen any yet? ⁠⠀
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Usually it's been on #tiptuesday, but with all the down time we’re playing a little extra. If you have a favorite so far Iet us know😄⁠⠀
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I have 'my assistent' home for a few more weeks so I'll be keeping her busy in front of my camera + phone.🥰 
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I can afford her as you can see from her shirt {I'm just here for the snacks}🤣 #TRUTH⁠⠀
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Since we're all getting back to school/work you may not have the extra time to try these ideas coming out right now, so SAVE them or SHARE THEM with a friend to try together {always more fun with a friend}⁠⠀
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I'll be posting this BLUR TIP tomorrow for ya!⁠⠀
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💖 Cheers & Sparkles to your Monday!⁠⠀
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@iheartbooks_emma⁠⠀
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@shiningmomentsphotography

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