Blog | Maine Headshots

Stop hating your headshot

Posted by Btfitz
/ February 22, 2012 / Leave a comment

“I hate having my picture taken.” This is a statement I hear all too often as people walk through the doors of the Maine Headshot studio. It’s a verbal reaction indicating just how awkward and uncomfortable having their photo taken makes some people feel. It’s based on...
Your headshot is a ‘fail’. This could be why.

Posted by Btfitz
/ November 16, 2011 / Leave a comment

Getting the perfect headshot photo for you is more than just finding a good photographer. A lot more. Approaching it in the right way will lead to better results and a photo that works for you and not against you. Here are some things to keep in mind during the...
Professional hair and makeup matters

Posted by Btfitz
/ September 30, 2011 / Leave a comment

A common question I get here in the studio is, ‘Do you recommend professional hair and makeup services?” I do. Obviously, these services are not required, and I can do a great job with lighting, posing and even post-production that will help you look your best. However, I still recommend...
Making better black and white headshots

Posted by Btfitz
/ August 22, 2011 / Leave a comment

From time to time I get requests for black and white headshots. All of our images are taken in color, of course, but sometimes our clients prefer black and white, or have a specific use—like the inside page of a newspaper—where color isn’t an option. Maine Biz’s “In...
Your headshot background says plenty about you and your brand

Posted by Btfitz
/ August 17, 2011 / Leave a comment

When people come to the studio for headshots, they are usually focused on themselves and how they’ll look in the images we produce. Very few have a strong opinion about what kind of background their photo should have. Often they don’t realize the key role played by a background in...
Know when (and how often) to get a new headshot

Posted by Btfitz
/ August 15, 2011 / Leave a comment

Asking a portrait photographer how often you should have your headshot taken is a bit like asking a car mechanic how often you should change your oil. Whatever answer you’re given you suspect may be more often than you want or actually need. The short answer is: it all depends....
Five ways to get the most out of your headshot

Posted by Btfitz
/ August 8, 2011 / Leave a comment

For many people, getting their headshot taken ranks somewhere between, say, a visit to the motor vehicles department and getting a root canal. Not fun and definitely not pain-free. Being prepared for your session will help you get the best possible results…and will help you maximize the value you...
What small businesses should know about LinkedIn

Posted by Btfitz
/ August 3, 2011 / Leave a comment

Editor’s Note: This is the third post in a series on the most popular social media platforms and your brand. LinkedIn is definitely worth consideration for anyone, especially small businesspeople, wanting to build their brand. With over 70 million users (one joining every second) it’s the largest network of...
Your brand and social media Part II: Twitter

Posted by Btfitz
/ July 26, 2011 / Leave a comment

Some of the small businesspeople I work with are confused as to the role and significance of Twitter. To some it seems like a cute distraction, and to others a possibly pointless exercise heaped on top of their other responsibilities. In my view, here’s why Twitter is worth taking a...
Making Facebook work for your brand

Posted by Btfitz
/ July 22, 2011 / Leave a comment

It’s possible you don’t need to have a presence on Facebook. If you’re a business owner or you own a website and you want to drive both traffic and give your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) a hard kick-start, then, well….you should. Your friends are on Facebook. Their friends are too....