Headshots Taken on a Light Grey Background

headshots taken on a light grey background

When clients are looking for a headshot that feels clean, polished, and professional, headshots taken on a light grey background are always a great option. A light grey backdrop creates a refined look that keeps the focus on the person while still giving the portrait a soft, modern studio feel. This style works especially well...

Fun and Candid Senior Portraits at Vasona Park in Los Gatos

Fun and Candid Senior Portraits at Vasona Park

Senior year is such an exciting milestone, and choosing the right location can make all the difference in creating photos that feel authentic and full of personality. These fun and candid senior portraits at Vasona Park in Los Gatos show exactly how the right setting — combined with natural movement — creates images that truly...

Is Red a Good Color to Wear for Maternity Portraits?

Is Red a Good Color to Wear for Maternity Portraits

If you’ve been asking yourself, is red a good color to wear for maternity portraits, the answer is absolutely yes — especially for outdoor sessions in the Bay Area. As a Mountain View maternity photographer, I recently photographed a session featuring a red, form-fitted dress at Shoreline Lake Park, and the results were stunning. Red...

Professional LinkedIn Headshot Requirements That Actually Matter

LinkedIn Headshot Requirements

If you’re updating your profile, understanding LinkedIn headshot requirements is one of the smartest things you can do for your career. The official LinkedIn headshot requirements cover image size and formatting, but the real impact comes from how professional, confident, and approachable you appear in your photo. Before someone reads your headline or scans your...

The Best Lighting For Outdoor Portraits

the best lighting for outdoor portraits

The Best Lighting For Outdoor Portraits – How To Take Beautiful Portraits With Lighting In Mind One of the most important aspects of a good portrait is the lighting. If your expression and pose are perfect – but the lighting is bad, it can take away from an otherwise nice portrait. The job of a...

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