The business headshots on your company website are a perfect place to showcase employees and highlight their skills and personalities. I’ve seen companies take many different approaches in how they use employee headshots… but Simple LEDs is on my top 5 list for creative ways to use their images. Simply LEDs Simply LEDs is a lighting manufacturer, based in Garden City Idaho. Their design offices and factory are all housed under the same roof. This means the engineers, marketing department, and those who work the production line, all see each other on a daily basis. They hang out in the break ro ..read more

The Dilemma:  You just had your headshots taken and you’ve updated your LinkedIN profile. Good first step, but there have to be more ways to use this photo? Right? Why Do I Need a Headshot? Business headshots are a simple and effective way to market individuals and the company they work. Even today, those shopping for your products/services are still swayed by first impressions. Your headshot is an opportunity to make a great first impression. How Can I use My Headshot? Smart business owners and managers know having just one headshot at their disposal increases ..read more

Does your company staff headshots to utilize for helping promote your business? If not… this is a to do item that you need to add to your 2023 budget. Why You Need Staff Headshots Images of your employees can be used in so many ways. Of course having an “about” or “meet the staff” page on your website is an excellent idea… but… have you considered the other potential uses? The staff headshots can be used for email signatures, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, ID cards, social media promotions, social media avatars, press releases, and so much more. You could ask each employee to provide you ..read more

On my last trip to Billings, MT I had the opportunity to capture headshots of someone special in my life. This is someone I’ve been photographing for at least 30 years. In fact, she was one of my very first models. The day I picked up my very first camera… she was there. She’s watched me refine my craft and skills over the years and always has been a willing model if I wanted to try out new equipment or techniques. She’s even been willing to pose however I told her to… and let me tell you, in the beginning… some of the ways I tried to pose people for portraits was just awkward! Becky When it c ..read more

Today we’re talking about company headshots, and why your business needs them. Long gone are the days of opening up a phone book and searching for the service provider you need. Web searches are king and companies need to be putting extra effort into their web presence. Think about it. If you’re looking for an electrician, plumber, or even a photographer… you grab your computer or phone, pull up a search engine, and do a search for that particular service. Your next step is to browse through the web pages and learn more about the company. We do this because we want to do business with people t ..read more

Kelsey was in need of acting headshots and reached out for help. She began applying for parts and needed professional headshots. Clean, simple, modern headshots that emphasized her features were her priority. She also wanted to highlight a variety of “looks”. This was accomplished by focusing on a few different expressions and by changing out her clothing. She has a few types of characters she’d like to play in mind. One of them is a business professional and the other is a young, just out of college grad who is vibrant, fun and doesn’t take much seriously. If you’re an aspiring actor who i ..read more

Today we’re looking back to a commercial photography project I completed for Beer Advocate Magazine. They were getting ready to publish an article entitled “50 of the Best New Breweries”. It featured photos of craft brewers and their establishments. Clairvoyant Brewing in Boise was on the list. For those who live in Boise, you’ve probably noticed a number of new craft breweries springing up. Beer Advocate picked this establishment out from the pack. Clairvoyant positioned themselves in a neighborhood that is quickly growing… Boise’s West End area. This neighborhood has a rich history dating b ..read more

It’s International Women’s Day todday. Because of that, I’m highlighting just a few of the amazing women I’ve photographed over the years. I’ve photographed so many but I did gather a few to share. The women highlighted in this post all call the Treasure Valley home. They highlight a wide array of backgrounds and careers and each one is a perfect examples that if you put your mind to it… you can achieve it. Some of their professions include: Lawyer, Food truck owner/chef, Judge, BusinessOowner, AspiringActress, MotivationalSpeaker/executive coach, NonProfit advocate, Idaho Legislation, Educat ..read more

Have you been thinking it’s time to update your headshot? Consider scheduling outdoor business headshots. What’s the Advantage Of Outdoor Headshots? First of all… having your portrait taken outdoors is a great way to show a more creative and relaxed side to your personality. I know studio portraits are not for everyone, and outdoor headshots are a great way to incorporate outdoor scenes into your shots. Outdoor business headshots are also an easy way to update your portrait but do so in a COVID safe manner. There are so many beautiful spots in the Treasure Valley, just perfect for portraits ..read more

Acting headshots for aspiring theater and film actors is just one of the services Leap Photography provides. In fact, you would be surprised how many people from the Boise area have aspirations to work in this field. Rachel is just one of many here in the treasure valley working on making this dream come true. Her father had been into my photo studio a few years ago to update his business headshot. He loved those photos so much that when Rachel started showing interest in the theatre arts, he reached out, inquiring about headshots for her. Rachel walked into the photography studio with confi ..read more