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The High Cost of a Cheap Headshot
Dec. 07, 2018 Executive Headshots,News No Comments When people think about what a headshot should cost, they tend to think in concrete terms. What is the price tag? The bottom line? It’s tempting to believe that the cheapest option is the best value. And yet, we know that’s often not the case. When it comes to a headshot, the fact is that […]
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Navigating the Nightmare of Team Photos
Dec. 03, 2018 Executive Headshots,News No Comments There is a sentence that strikes fear into the hearts of office managers everywhere. And that sentence is “we need new team photos.” Maybe you’ve experienced this nightmare. Coordinating everyone’s schedules is challenging enough, but many times, that’s only the beginning of the ordeal. Nine times out of ten, at least one member of your […]
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Get a Perfect Headshot
Nov. 27, 2018 Executive Headshots,News No Comments 1) Overdress: Imagine you are going to meet your top-notch client, someone whose business could mean that your next years are taken care of. How would you dress for that person? And why would you dress any less for your headshot? 2) Get a good night’s sleep: And drink plenty of fluids. There is no […]
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Your Executive Portrait and the Trustworthiness Imperative
Jun. 22, 2016 News No Comments How do we decide who to do business with and who to avoid? This is a hard question to answer, sometimes. That’s because a lot of what draws us towards someone – or pushes us away from them – functions at a subconscious level. We might call it intuition, or instinct, or “going with your […]
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In Headshots Trustworthiness Matters Most
Jun. 06, 2016 Executive Headshots,Social Media No Comments Don’t just take our word for it. It’s science. Harvard psychologist Amy Cuddy has been studying first impressions for well over a decade, and she’s unearthed scientific proof of something that we here at C1M have been saying for years: establishing trustworthiness is essential to a favorable first impression. We believe this so strongly that […]
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The Three Cs of Better Photography
Jul. 17, 2015 Photography Classes NH No Comments Every photographer knows the power of three. When you want to put a firm foundation under your camera, you use a tripod. Those three legs keep your camera solid, allowing you to take photos that are crisper and clearer. If you want to put a firmer foundation under your practice of photography, there are three […]
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Senior Portrait Spotlight: Hanna
Jun. 26, 2015 High School Seniors No Comments Like all magic, a stunning senior portrait is built on what goes on behind the scenes. And it doesn’t start in front of the camera. It really begins when you come for your initial chat. That’s where, first of all, you get to decide if we’re the studio for you or not. And then, […]
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Five Tips for a Great Executive Portrait Headshot
Jun. 19, 2015 Executive Headshots No Comments Number One: Get a good night’s sleep and drink plenty of water We all know the impact of a poor night’s sleep. (One of our clients referred to dark circles under his eyes as “my three nights of Bruins playoff games.” We’ve been using that line ever since.) Looking tired at work for one day […]
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Senior Portrait Spotlight: Christa
Jun. 09, 2015 High School Seniors No Comments One of the great things about senior portrait sessions is that they give us lots of time to play with every aspect of creating the image. Lighting, makeup, hair, wardrobe – they are all up for grabs. A change in any one of those things can change the entire feel of your image. (And that’s […]
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Trending: Senior Photos That Make the Grade
May. 29, 2015 High School Seniors No Comments Senior year. You’ve traveled a long way to get here. You’re poised on the boundary between childhood and adulthood – and the road ahead is full of possibilities. This is a great time to look at how far you’ve come, and think about what path you want to set your feet on next. There […]
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