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NJ headshots – what to expect

For professional business portraits NJ & NJ headshots, please check out this video – I discuss my approach to headshot photography and working with my clients. I’m a photographer based in New Jersey, with a studio in Fairfield, NJ. I travel widely in northern NJ, and also in New York. I offer a range of photography services – commercial and corporate photography, as well as professional headshots and business portraits.

 

Before the photo session:

  • The headshot should match your style, your intent and your brand. We’ll discuss what you need the photo for. A more formal business portrait will probably be different than a social media profile shot.
  • Clothing – Neutral usually works best. Stripes, strong patterns and bold colors are mostly not a good idea. However, this ties in with your style, and the intent behind the photo.
  • Time of day. For example, men might have that 5 o’clock shadow if the photo session is later in the day.
  • Ideally you should arrive camera-ready. However, we can arrange for a stylist that can help with your hair and make-up.
  • We’ll discuss beforehand the specifics such as the background and lighting type and style.
  • If your company already has a specific look on the website with regards to existing headshots, I can match that look to keep it consistent with the branding.
  • Working in the studio, the lighting and background selections will be ready.
  • If we are working on location at your offices, I will arrive around 45 minutes before the session starts to set up lightning and the backdrop.

 

Then, what to expect during the actual photo session : 

  • I shoot tethered to the computer.
  • This way we can immediately see what the images look like, and decide whether we want to make any changes to clothing or posing.
  • We’ll shoot one or more sequences of 12-15 shots which you will then decide from.
  • You get to select your favorite image(s) which will then be retouched.
  • The retouched images will afterwards be sent to you via electronic download.

 

A professional headshot is an investment in your personal brand. The photo should show others who you are, and show a bit of personality. Relaxed and confident. As your photographer I aspire to give you photographs that will let present yourself to a potential client or any audience, in the best way you can.

If you are interested in headshots or business portraits, email me or call me, and we’ll discuss what you need.
I’m confident I can help.

Neil van Niekerk
[email protected]
862-485-7276

 

 

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