Looking good is important to most people. It makes you feel confident and can make a good first impression. However, it’s not always easy to know what looks good on you. One of the most important things to consider is your body type. In this blog post, we will discuss how to choose the perfect […]

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How to Choose the Perfect Outfit for Your Headshot Session: Tips from a Professional Photographer in Leesburg, Virginia

Whether you’re rebranding or just starting to build your brand, you’re going to need these 5 shots on hand right from the get-go. That way you have a fair selection to start with and you’re not just posting your most recent selfies.  The Bad A** Shot You need this photo in your collection because it […]

Advice from Alimond, Building Your Brand, Personal Brand, Tips & Tricks

What Images Do I Need to Build My Brand?

Lifestyle images help contextualize who you are and how you can serve your clients visually. The standard headshot provides a window view from the shoulders up. It does help people see who you are as a human – your qualities, traits, if you’re approachable, or if you seem professional. In lifestyle images, you give your […]

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What is Lifestyle Photography?

Do you ever want to know what to do with your hands in a photoshoot? Once in front of the camera, suddenly the hands become an awkward appendage like dancing alone at a nightclub. Branding photography and headshots are very different from your average portrait photography because the purpose and the message are different.  In portrait […]

Advice from Alimond, Headshot Process, Headshots, Tips & Tricks

14 Ways to make Power Moves with your hands in your branding photoshoot

Are you resonating with people in your Video Content Marketing Strategy? Turn YouTube views into clients with this video content marketing strategy, which also works for any social media platform.  The goal is to create content that converts, whether it’s video, blog, photos, social media captions… all of that harnesses this one very universal concept. […]

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Make Stellar YouTube Videos with this Content Action Plan

The number one complaint we hear from our clients is that they want to avoid having a double chin in their photos. We want you to feel comfortable and confident during your headshot session so we are sharing a super easy (and fun) tip on how to combat that pesky double chin. Practice SLIGHTLY pushing […]

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How to Get Rid of the Double Chin

What should you wear to your photo session? This is a question that many people ask themselves. A lot of the time, it can be difficult to decide what type of clothing will look best in photos. You want to look professional and put together for your business headshots, but you don’t want to show […]

Advice from Alimond, Tips & Tricks, What to Wear

What Do I Wear to My Photoshoot?

Are you using your professional headshots on social media? If not, you should be! Your headshot is one of the most important pieces of marketing material you have, so it’s important to use it to its full potential.  Here are a few tips on how to use your headshots on social media: Maxamine the benefits […]

Advice from Alimond, Building Your Brand, Headshots, Marketing Process, Personal Brand, Tips & Tricks

How to Use your Images on Social Media

When you’re getting ready for a photoshoot, should you bring props? What kind of props? And how can they help or hurt your shots? In this post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of using props in your photoshoots—plus some tips on how to make them work for you. By the end, you’ll know whether […]

Advice from Alimond, Decor, Furniture, Tips & Tricks

Props for your Photoshoot: Yes or No?

Ever wondered what goes into the perfect headshot? Whether you’re an aspiring actor, a business professional, or looking to update your LinkedIn profile photo- it’s important to make sure that you are projecting the right image. Alimond Studio specializes in creating the perfect headshot to meet your goals. Your objectives, your face, and your style […]

Advice from Alimond, Headshots, Tips & Tricks

5 Secrets From a Headshot Photographer

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