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Why Join Headshots Matter?
Join Headshots Matter to connect with more than 150 skilled corporate portrait and headshot photographers from around the world. We share insights, support each other's business growth, and tackle creative challenges. It's straightforward, collaborative, and all about enhancing your craft and business.
Associate Membership
imagery is a hybrid collection of Associate and Creative Members
Membership Investment
$180USD annually (auto renewal)
Benefits
- Global Community: Connect with photographers worldwide to share, learn, and grow together.
- SEO-Optimized Showcase: Boost your online presence with our search-friendly gallery pages.
- Social Media Spotlight: Get featured on our platforms for increased exposure.
- Collaborations & Exposure: Leverage global exposure through potential projects and collaborations.
- Support & Guidance: Access technical support and peer-to-peer guidance to tackle photography challenges.
- All Headshots Matter members are eligible for a free optional listing and gallery page on our new Student Headshots website.
Creative Membership
imagery is a hybrid collection of Associate and Creative Members
Membership Investment
$50USD annually (auto renewal)
Benefits
- Showcase Your Talent: Be featured in our Creative Members' Directory, including your name, city, and Instagram account.
- Expand Your Audience: Gain spotlight opportunities on our social media to highlight your work.
- Mentorship Discounts: Access discounted coaching with industry professionals to enhance your skills.
- Creative Community Support: Engage with our WhatsApp Creative Channel - a supportive space dedicated to sharing ideas, discussing creative and business challenges, and fostering helpful friendships and collaborations.
- All Headshots Matter members are eligible for a free optional listing and gallery page on our new Student Headshots website.
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What’s Now / The Power of Shyness
By: Seema Miah, Aberdeen, Scotland / Associate Member of Headshots Matter
Let's talk about the power of 'shyness.'
A chat with another photographer recently brought up some old feelings about how I perceive myself. They said they sensed a 'shyness' in my work, and I became rather defensive, saying that I'm not shy. Perhaps it's that I'm quite self-deprecating. I'm not too show-off-y. I prefer to listen more than speak.
And then I realised: that is probably most people's definition of shyness.
When I was younger, I hated it when people said that I was shy or quiet, as it seemed to suggest that it was a negative trait. And it's true that because I was so unsure of myself in those days, that quietness held me back. Mind you, growing up as a British-Bangladeshi kid in 1980s Aberdeen, Scotland, probably made me feel even more unsure of myself, but that's a story for another day!
However, one of the benefits of being older is self-acceptance and the insight we have about ourselves. What we used to see as a weakness in our childhood, we can now view it as a strength. I now know that rather than being 'shy,' I am an introvert, and I understand that this is an asset.
In very basic terms, Introverts are people who generally get energised by being alone, whereas extroverts get their energy from interacting with others. Thanks to the success of books like Susan Cain's Quiet, many of us know that our quietness is a good thing!
© Seema Mia / Aberdeen, Scotland
StudioTalk / Discover the Future of Photo Editing with Evoto
A Conversation with Jay Peterson on AI-Driven Workflows
“When I first heard about Evoto, it was just a name being tossed around in our Headshots Matter WhatsApp group. Curiosity got the better of me, so I decided to give it a try. I was immediately intrigued. As someone who has spent countless hours using Lightroom and Photoshop, finding a tool to streamline my workflow like Evoto was terrific. (It feels like magic in many respects.)
Last week, I was fortunate enough to speak with Jay Peterson, Evoto AI's North American rep, about and demoing the tool with our members.
During our chat, Jay didn't just talk about Evoto—he showed us exactly how it works and why it's transforming the way photographers approach editing. I mean there is some mindblowing stuff under the hood of Evoto AI. Want to remove stray hairs or ? It does it in seconds. Adjust makeup? Done! It’s even easy to change a background from studio to location! It's an impressive and flexible tool at a photographers fingertips. What really struck me was how flexible it is. Remove a client's eyeglass glare? Easy as pie. Whether you want a subtle touch-up or a more dramatic edit, the power is in your hands.”
What’s Now / Frame One - How Professional Headshots and a Personal Brand Help to Advance a Graduate’s Career
By: Sarah Vidalin, Montreal, Canada / Graduate of Concordia University
© Headshots Matter / Dwayne Brown
In May 2024, I graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Since finishing my undergrad and embarking on my early career, I have been focusing on creating and building my personal brand. What is a personal brand, you may ask? Well, it's a brand that reflects how you want others to perceive you; it's about creating visibility and projecting values. Developing a personal brand allows you to embody a distinct and intentional image that aligns with your values and the organizations you identify with. A personal brand is more than just a reputation; it is a carefully curated professional identity that positively sets you apart as you advance your career.
