A headshot is a handshake, not the whole conversation
A good headshot opens the door. It can't show what you're actually like to work with. Here's what a personal branding shoot adds, and why it's usually the next thing worth sorting.
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Practical advice on
headshots and presence.
What to wear, where to stand, how to handle glasses, and what a team headshot day looks like when it's done properly. Written for real people with busy jobs.
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On-site corporate headshots with a consistent look across the whole company.
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What I notice about makeup on headshot day
Not a makeup tutorial. Just what I've noticed over years of photographing people under studio lights. A few small decisions make a real difference.
What Your LinkedIn Photo Is Actually Doing for You
What your LinkedIn profile photo communicates before you've said a word, and why it matters more than most professionals realise. From a headshot photographer in Exeter.
Before You Go On: A Speaker's Guide to Working With Your Photographer
Speaking is how you build your reputation. The images from those moments should be as strong as the talk itself. Here's what to think about before, during, and after.
Up Close and Personal: Why Speakers Need a Photographer, Not an Audience
Audience photos of you on stage are useless. Distant, blurry, half-blocked by someone's head. Here's what a dedicated photographer captures instead, and why it matters.
One Small Change That Made My Clients' Lives Easier
After a personal branding session, you get hundreds of images. Here's the small workflow change that means you'll actually use them.
Touching Grass: When a Personal Branding Session Captures a Concept, Not Just a Person
A personal branding session doesn't just photograph you. It photographs your ideas. How a strategy meeting turned a daily ritual into key images.
How to Look Natural in a Professional Headshot (Without Practising in the Mirror)
Most people freeze up in front of a camera. Here's why your headshot looks awkward and what a photographer should be doing to fix it during the session.
AI Headshots: The Problem Nobody Talks About
AI can make a great picture. But a headshot isn't just a picture. It's a marketing image of you, and if it isn't actually you, you've got a problem.
Nervous About Your Headshot? Here's What Actually Helps
Most people I photograph are nervous at the start. Here's what actually helps, from expression coaching to knowing what to expect on the day.
Meet Toast
A welcoming day of on-site team headshots at Toast’s London office, with a consistent look and a session built around a busy working day.
Is retouching included?
Yes. Every purchased image is retouched. Here’s what’s included, what stays natural, and how it works for corporate teams.
How I Help You Look Your Best
How I help you feel comfortable on camera and get a headshot that looks confident, approachable, and like you on a good day.
How Big Should Your Face Be in a Profile Photo?
If your face is tiny in your profile photo, you can come across as distant. Here’s LinkedIn’s 60% guideline and the common mistakes to avoid.
After Your Headshot Session: What Happens Next?
From choosing your favourites to natural retouching and delivery formats for LinkedIn and websites. Here’s exactly what happens after your headshot session.
January Team Headshots: A Quick New Year Reset
A short New Year reminder to check your team headshots, keep them consistent, and refresh them on site with minimal disruption.
From Camera Shy to Camera Ready: Overcoming Your Inner Critic for Great Headshots
Camera shy to camera confident professional headshots. Overcome your inner critic and make a powerful first impression with our confidence building approach.
The Best Background for a Professional Headshot (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)
Most people assume any plain wall will do. It won't. How background choice affects skin tone, light, and whether your headshot looks polished or flat.
Ready to Be Taken Seriously? Start Here.
Discover how a professional headshot shapes first impressions, builds trust, and supports your personal and business success across your career.
Personality Photos: What They Are and Why They Work
One headshot isn't enough to show who you are. Personality photos give clients a real sense of your energy, expertise, and character before you've met.
From First Impression to Lasting Impact
How professional headshots shape trust. Discover why the right image builds confidence, connection, and credibility that lasts.
Top Five Tips: What to Wear for Your Headshot
Wondering what to wear for your headshot? Five simple tips on outfits, colours and styling so you look natural, confident and camera ready.
Having Your Headshot Taken Shouldn’t Feel Like a Trip to the Dentist
Why headshot sessions do not need to feel stressful or awkward. How a calm, on-location approach turns anxiety into confidence and delivers natural, authentic portraits.
Beyond the Postcode: London‑Quality Headshots, Delivered On‑Site Across the South West
You don’t need to travel to London to look like you belong there. Mobile studio lighting and expression coaching, at your office across the South West.
Why Stock Photos Hurt Your Business (And What to Use Instead)
Clients can spot a stock photo in under a second — and when they do, trust drops. Here’s why real photos of your team win more business than polished fakes.
Should I Wear Glasses in My Headshot? Yes. Here’s How To Make Them Look Great
Wear your glasses in your headshot. Stay recognisable, avoid glare, and look confident. Prep tips, best frames, and how I handle reflections on the day.
LinkedIn Headshots That Get South West Professionals Noticed
How professional LinkedIn headshots help South West professionals compete nationally. Mobile studio, real-time coaching, and images that drive connection.
Beyond the Studio: Introducing Captured Isle
From business portraits to fine art landscapes. How a parallel landscape practice (Captured Isle) sharpens my work on professional headshots.
5 Signs You Need to Update Your Professional Headshots
Is it time for new professional headshots? Five clear signs that you're due for an update, and why putting it off quietly costs you opportunities.
Corporate Team Headshots: The Complete South West Business Guide
Professional team photography that builds credibility without disrupting productivity. The complete guide to corporate headshots for South West businesses.
Why Mobile Beats Studio: 5 Advantages for Busy Professionals
Discover why mobile headshot photography delivers over traditional studios for busy professionals. Quality with unmatched convenience at your workplace.
Behind the Scenes: Setting Up a Pro Studio in Your Office
Step inside a real mobile headshot session at your office. See how we transform a meeting room into a pro studio in 30 minutes for confident, polished portraits.
How Real-Time Coaching Transforms Camera-Shy Professionals
Discover how watching yourself improve on screen during your headshot session builds genuine confidence. No guessing, no anxiety.
Office Headshots: What to Expect When I Bring a Mobile Studio to Your Workplace
A practical guide for organisers and camera-shy staff: setup, timings, live review, what people receive, and delivery in two working days.
What to Wear for Professional Headshots: A Corporate & Team Guide
A practical clothing guide for execs and HR: outfits, colours, fit, and a simple way to keep team headshots consistent.
The Real You Every Time: Authenticity in Business Photography
Discover why authentic business photography creates stronger client connections. Real stories, practical tips, and proven results for professional success.
Where your personal branding photos should be working
Most clients update LinkedIn and their About page, then stop. Thirty places your personal branding photos should be working harder.
Personal Branding Photography Gallery
View our portfolio of personal branding photography showcasing professionals across the South West.
Finding the Right Headshot Photographer: Beyond the Camera
Discover what truly matters when choosing a headshot photographer. Beyond technical skills, someone who captures your genuine expressions.
Why Your Next Team Away Day Should Include Headshots
Team away days are the perfect time for professional headshots. Here's why it works so well, and how I make it easy.
Where we work
Headshots in Exeter
Based at Generator Hub in central Exeter. Studio sessions and on-site visits for local businesses and professionals.
Exeter headshot photographyHeadshots in Plymouth
Regular sessions at Royal William Yard. The same coaching process and quality, brought to Plymouth's business community.
Plymouth headshot photographyHeadshots in Bristol
Monthly sessions in central Bristol. A mobile studio setup that delivers the same results wherever you're based.
Bristol headshot photography