Tricia is one of my new clients. I met Tricia at B for B Networking last month. We exchanged business cards and an email or two.
I am told however that it wasn't until Tricia attended a workshop where she found herself listening to Matthew Kimberley (Head of Michael Port’s Book Yourself Solid School of Coach Training) hosting the APCTC’s Expert Success Summit, who stressed the importance of professional head shots when creating your personal branding that Tricia took action. http://apctc.com/
Tricia explained she had been invited to join Sandy Newbigging's team of Trainers, supporting people wanting to become Mind Calm Meditation Coaches, and had been asked for a photo; she also needed head shots for her new website. The opportunity to work on behalf of Sandy and the weekend’s Summit created a sense of urgency for Tricia and she wanted the head shot as soon as possible.
With many clients an event or opportunity where photos are needed urgently is the thing has spurred them on to finally get those headshots done, something that often stays on your to do list un-ticked!
Luckily I had a slot available the next working day and we met up. immediately I began by I asking Tricia about the range of photos she needed before we discussed her business and who her clients were. As always I need to acquire a little understanding about the type of businesses my clients run because this dictates the style, aesthetic and tone of the image I need to produce, even with a simple headshots.
Tricia wanted to convey a sense of calm in her photo. I suggested the Millennium Gallery and Winter Gardens as appropriate locations to shoot, intending to capture the feel of “peaceful spaces”.
With all businesses headshot shoots we spent 40 mins to 1 hour on location. We shot in a number of locations making sure Tricia had a variety in the images including plain backgrounds some colour and of course the natural, relaxed feel which was key for these images.
After the shoot I uploaded the a number of unedited images and asked Tricia to favourite 10. I then went away and edited the final 10 images chosen by Tricia so they look perfect and then Tricia selected 3 which are included in the price.
Tricia needed one of the images ASAP for inclusion on Mind Calm Meditation Coaches website and I edited and emailed it to Tricia that evening.
Although Tricia admitted she preferred to be behind the camera, than in front of the lens, she’s delighted with the results. I’m sure you’ll agree the results are great. I have had a great deal of feedback from clients of how I put them at ease and this is something I pride myself on especially because I myself am uncomfortable in front of the camera.
If you are interested in having headshots or business/website photography done and like what you see here then don't hesitate to contact me.
A headshot shoot like Tricia's will currently cost you £100 and includes 4 photos and the option to purchase more.
info@sammisparke.com or 07879423231
