Not Just a Headshot

In today's fast-paced business world, having a proper corporate professional shot is essential.

A corporate professional shot is a high-quality photograph taken by a professional photographer that represents the individual in a professional and polished manner. First impressions are crucial. A proper corporate professional shot can create a positive first impression and set the tone for future interactions. It conveys professionalism, confidence, and attention to detail, all qualities that are highly valued in the business world.

A high-quality image will help the individual stand out in a crowded market, establish credibility and authority, and create a strong personal brand. Therefore, it is crucial to invest in a professional corporate photo to reap these benefits and stay competitive in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Throughout my career, I have shot many clients that form part of different industries and in various sectors of the corporate landscape, I find that some, are a bit more receptive than others, and in recent years I noticed photography has become increasingly undervalued and underutilized, not because is not important, but because it’s misunderstood.

Perhaps this is a segway for part two where I dive deeper into the subject and take you through my journey as a photographer.

For the time being, let’s stay focused on the subject and remember that incorporating photographs, including your profile picture, is a crucial aspect of establishing your professional branding.

Perseverance

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life.

We often forget to take a step back and appreciate the simple things around us. But, a black and white photograph of an old man pushing two heavy carts with each arm can remind us of the beauty in the mundane.

The photo, taken with a 35mm camera, depicts an elderly man crossing the street on a Monday morning. Despite his age and physical limitations, he is pushing two heavy carts, one with each arm. The carts are piled high with various items, from bags of groceries to old pieces of what seemed to me to be furniture. The contrast of the black and white tones highlights the starkness of the man's surroundings. The street is empty, except for a few parked cars and a store in the background. The simplicity of the setting allows us to focus on the man and his carts. As we look at the photograph, we can imagine the struggle the man is facing. The weight of the carts must be immense, and he is moving slowly, one step at a time. It's evident that he's been doing this for a long time, as his body is accustomed to the weight and the movement.

The photo is a reminder that strength comes in many forms. We often associate strength with physical prowess or material wealth, but the old man's strength lies in his perseverance and determination. In my opinion, pictures like these remind me to slow down and appreciate the journey, no matter how difficult it may be.

Vulnerability

In my opinion, the value of a photograph has nothing to do with technical knowledge. Quality has nothing to do with beauty or exposure all the time, for me, sensitivity is a powerful medium that can evoke empathy and raw authentic emotion allowing us to experience humanity.

Getting my subjects to display vulnerability is a priceless gift that I very much cherish. This frame represents all of us, and it reminded me of how two presences can vibrate together through the air without saying one word.

Mod Crd - Nana

“Vulnerability is basically the unfiltered lens that defines the rawness of the human experience. ”

— JohnGuira

Photography: "Purpose & Composition"

How are the elements of your photo arranged? Well, that depends on you and what you wish to convey in your composition. There are several ways to display a message in a frame. These are a set of rules that would enhance the aesthetics of your work, and when used properly, would help present a more interesting and compelling impression to the viewer. These rules are generally known as the “Main Composition Rules Of Photography”. Personally, I don't always respect the rules as I try to stay away from tradition, and besides, rules are meant to be broken and are for me to abuse or respect at my discretion depending on what I want my audience to feel. I won't list them all here, since the purpose of this article is not devoted to teaching techniques, but to provide a sense of "Purpose". You see, the idea that you have to get everything right is absolutely contradictory to what photography is meant to be. Purpose has nothing to do with principles and calculations such as the rule of thirds, negative space, symmetry, depth, triangles, and even colors. Purpose is the one objective that will supersede the technical principles, since putting more focus on the human aspect, emotion, description, and portrayal of your story will instinctively help you express your creativity. With your purpose in place and reason to be, we can finally include the rest of the fundamentals for aesthetics, but don't let your ambition for perfection in composition hinder your intentions.

“Now, to consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravity before going for a walk.”

— Edward Weston

Nude Photography

I think photography is a way to manifest an expression, starts internally, and eventually makes its way out on to the world. Now, expressing your vision to the talent or crew you’re going to work with could become tricky, and if not done correctly, it could impact product value. It’s recommended, that the presentation of a project of this nature should be clear and to the point to help everyone on board understand your intentions, goals, and vision. Trust, honesty, and integrity are the main goals for a project of this kind. All these principles will be the ones photographers lean on to help create chemistry with the parties involved in the photoshoot. With all these factors already in place, we can finally proceed to do the photo-shoot session. For me, the true meaning of a creative nude shoot is to express and empower everyone whose craft is on display, in particular the person who you will depend on most. Your subjects!

“He who does not master the nude cannot understand the principles of architecture.

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— Michelangelo