Headshots for Professionals - by Dallas Photographer Lisa McNiel

It would be silly for me to try to convince you of the importance of an online presence when it comes to all forms of careers. You don't have to be in Real Estate, Law, or Banking to need a good headshot.

These were taken last year, but I've been doing head shots lately and wanted to share some done for Melanie, Bill and Kymberly.

The following is taken directly from a blog about how to build a good website to improve conversion rates.  You can view it all here.

"You should almost ALWAYS include a picture of yourself and your team.

Here’s the deal:

People like to connect with people… not faceless corporations and businesses.

Most recently I’ve ran some eye-tracking tests on Social Triggers.com and I’ve found that people spend an inordinate amount of time on my footer.

Why?

Yes, they’re looking for what they can do next, but I also have a picture of myself, and a biography down there too.

And there’s one more benefit for using a real photo on your site:

People want to do business with people they know, like and trust... If you don’t show your photo, people often think the reason why is a bad one, and they assume you’re untrustworthy.

Look at it like this:

Would you ever buy something from someone wearing a mask?

I wouldn’t.

So use your real photo to build your credibility, thus increasing your conversion rates."

OK, so any photo will do... right?  WRONG.  I don't think I even need to explain why.  We all want to put our best foot forward.  I will help you do so with head shots for your website, office and any communication or social media!

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Senior Model Applications Open Now - Lisa McNiel Photography

These were my Senior Models this year and a sampling of what they experienced. If you are part of the class of 2020 and in the Dallas Fort Worth area, apply through my instagram link or here: Senior Model

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These were my Senior Models this year and a sampling of what they experienced. If you are part of the class of 2020 and in the Dallas Fort Worth area, apply through my instagram link or here: Senior Model

The Senior Model Program at Lisa McNiel Photography is a way for a small group of the Class of 2020 to experience group styled shoots in different situations, practice their modeling skills before taking Senior Pictures, have fun, create a memory, and receive extra media files through these at no additional cost.

What are we looking for? Well-groomed Girls and Guys with positive, friendly personalities who are involved in the community, active on social media, and like Lisa McNiel Photography's style and image quality enough to share and promote it personally and on social media in an authentic way. I'd like to represent different sports and activities and schools, but also include friend groups as the energy between them is natural and contagious.


Senior Models are required to book a session with me, and a $250 retainer will be collected if you are chosen. It goes toward your Senior Session and to hold your spot on my calendar. There is no extra fee to be a model.

I plan to do 3 styled shoots that all my Senior Models will be invited to. Last year, we did Prom, Santa Hats with your dog, and College Shirt group model sessions. Models should plan to be involved in the Prom shoot.  There will also be smaller styled shoots! 

Senior Models are required to book a session with me, and a $250 retainer will be collected if you are chosen. It goes toward your Senior Session and to hold your spot on my calendar. There is no extra fee to be a model.

7 Tips for How and Where to take Prom Pictures - Styles - Dallas Photographer Lisa McNiel

Senior Models Prom Class of 2019

The dress, the flowers, the hair and makeup, and shoes and jewelry, the dinner and the actual prom is an expense in almost every tax bracket! You want to make sure you capture your junior or senior in high school at their very best and preserve some of those memories of them with their friends and dates. Here are some tips to help you do that even if you aren't a professional.

Shout out to my wonderful Senior Models from the class of 2019 in their Junior Prom dresses from Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Guyer High School in Denton, and Grapevine Faith High School also serving Dallas and Southlake. 

You can reach me for Senior Pictures here: Dallas Photographer

1. Find even light.

This is going to be tricky for group photos because the real estate they take up is just so much, and if they decide they want photos at 4:30 before they go to dinner, the sun is just too high in the sky to get nice even light on their faces all at once. If they are running the show and you have no say on what time the photos are, try to find a building tall enough to block the sun so they are all in the same light. If you can't, then turn their backs to the light so it's on their hair and not unevenly on their faces.

2. Variety of Shots:

Be sure to get individual photos of them, not only with each of their close friends, but by themselves, in closeups, three-quarters length and full length so you get the train and shoes.

3. Turn Around: 

If the back of her prom dress has detail, get a photo of her looking over her shoulder as you see in the top green one above. The bottom photo of the girl in green is shot through a crystal and the bevels are repeating her image and reflecting light. This might be impossible on automatic settings and smart phones.

4. Props: 

Think ahead and bring a prop. My full time job is as a boutique senior photographer, so I have props like a vintage love seat I can drag outside, but I bet you have something you can use to make it more interesting!

5. Candid: 

It shouldn't be hard to capture the emotion if your son or daughter is with their friends. Hopefully, they will be excited and laughing and so you need to keep that camera clicking.

6. Posing: 

Have you ever had someone take your picture and you just thought, "What do I do with my hands?" Find things to lean on, hold onto, or feature their wrist corsage, or bouquet. These were taken the day after prom so they no longer had those things.

7. Backgrounds:

It's not the most important thing, but it IS a thing! Look at the surroundings and try out different backgrounds.

Shout out to my wonderful Senior Models from the class of 2019 in their Junior Prom dresses from Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Guyer High School in Denton, and Grapevine Faith High School also serving Dallas and Southlake. I am now accepting applications for my 2020 Senior models so if you are or you know a junior have them fill out an application here: http://www.lisa-marie-photography.com/be-a-model