Can’t think of a good location to get your professional headshots taken? I’ve been a headshot photographer for many years and I thought it’s finally time I share a list of my favourite locations with you! A lot of these are free locations, so if you’re not looking to rent a studio, some of these locations will be a good alternative.
Taking headshots in your own office or place of business can work well (I’ll show examples), and if you’re self-employed or a solopreneur, taking photos in your own home is also a great option. See examples below!
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Winnipeg is gorgeous in mid-October! It can sometimes be a bit chilly, but with the right outfits (and layers) this can be some of the nicest time of year for outdoor family photos in all the colours. I met up with the K Family at Henteleff Park in south St. Vital for photos with their 11-month-old daughter. She is SO cute, especially with those pig tails! I had so much fun capturing all their love and fun energy (especially with their adorable dogs)!
Every fall I offer two dates for mini family photo sessions and they get booked up so fast! I know my clients love these because the majority of the bookings are repeat clients year after year. What’s not to love? It’s a quick and fun 15-minute photo session in a beautiful fall setting, and the simplicity of it makes it work. It’s a system I follow every year, but it leaves so much room for spontaneity, creative portraits and of course, those classic, posed family photos that are perfect for Christmas cards.
These mini sessions are great for young, active kids who don’t have patience for super long photo shoots, or busy families who love posed and candid moments, but to be done in just a few minutes. These work because we stick with the best spot, and we don’t spend an hour getting a large variety of backgrounds and different locations.
We start with a few classic posed photos, then we move on to playing, hugging, piggy backs, snuggles or quiet close up moments to showcase the connection you share with those you love the most.
The results? A few great shots, that will be keepers for the rest of your life.
Here’s a preview from my October 4 mini sessions at one of my favourite spots in Winnipeg!
When Dr. Michelle contacted me to have her Dental Clinic’s branding photos updated, we made plans to do a 2-hour commercial photo shoot in her office space with her staff. We set up some lights and took a variety of interior photos, headshots and group photos with her team. Everyone was so friendly and wonderful to work with! I had a lovely time capturing some professional images for the business and also had fun getting a jumping shot they suggested. You can tell they love what they do and they love working together! Here are some highlights from our photo shoot:
I met up with this extended family in the heart of St. Boniface at the cathedral under a perfect evening sun and it was nothing but fun energy, laughs and true connections of love. So easy to capture! I hardly had to direct them, they were always giving me some dynamic poses and candid moments. I love this location for the mix of old and modern architecture and lots of greenery. In under an hour, we were able to capture hundreds of frames! Such an efficient group! Here are some of my favourite highlights here:
