LEESBURG, VA 

In the last blog on Perception Management, I talked about how sometimes you need to fit in to stand out.  Establishing a corporate culture is key to talent retention and profitability.  Headshots are one great, affordable way to display that culture publicly. But, let’s forget the big corporations for now and focus on the entrepreneurs […]

The first Perception Management blog seemed to really hit a cord with people.  I figured that it was time for a follow-up.

It may surprise you, but I have no set style when it comes to headshots. None. Zilch.

The saying, “You get what you pay for,” cannot be attributed to any one person.  If you search the Internet, you’ll find it everywhere.  Who said it first?  I have no idea.  BUT, if you ask me, it was probably someone who paid a friend of a friend $20 to do their first headshot. Northern […]

When I moved here from Georgia, the first thing I wanted to get was a studio space.  It was so exciting and exhilarating to think that I’d finally be able to establish my own studio.  I saw the space and was in the process of getting paperwork to lease it when I had to make […]

I wake up around 8:00am to the sounds of whales off the coast of Northern Ireland.  My husband is already awake.  He delivers coffee and a breakfast sandwich to me in bed, then starts giving me my morning foot rub.  The nanny then lets the kids in.  Layla has already been taken to the bus […]

I think many business owners feel scattered and overwhelmed.

Alimond Studio, located in Downtown Leesburg, Virginia, is Northern Virginia’s headshot studio–known for helping thousands of clients make connections through the perfect headshot. Alimond Studio owner and photographer, Aliyah Dastour, is a master at bringing out a client’s best expression and having their personality shine right through every headshot.  Read More

In today’s business environment, Social Media provides an important role in branding and advertising your business.  Whether you sell pest control services or pearl earrings, it seems like Social Media has a way for you to promote it. I have five tips for using Social Media effectively in your business: Be you.  Or, at least, […]

The holiday season is here! The time for family, the time for celebration, great food, beautiful memories, and lots and lots of picture taking. If your family is anything like ours, then you also take hundreds of pictures of your family members and all the beautiful moments that arise during the holidays. You will be […]