Hi, I’m Jay Soriano, I’m a destination elopement, portrait and headshot photographer and I’m going to help you with planning your Las Vegas elopement! But this isn’t a veiled pitch, as a matter of fact, most chapels (which 90%+ of people will opt for) have their own dedicated photographer. And...
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I’m a Professional Photographer and I did the AI Headshots…
I’m a professional portrait and headshot photographer, and I did the viral AI headshots. I just saw post after post about it and i’m sure some of it is paid placement… but consider me influenced. I threw down the ~$17, because I had to really find out if I could...
17 Professional Headshot Tips, According to Pros
If you’re reading this you’ve come to the point where you know you need a headshot. You know the value of a headshot and have an idea of what makes a headshot great, now you just need a few tips from the professionals. We all look at things differently. Photographers...
What makes a good headshot? [Scientific Research]
Jean-Luc Godard said, “When you photograph a face, you photograph the soul behind it.” Even a mere selfie can tell a lot about a person, enough that USC has a class specifically on selfies* that examine what self portraits say about us. The class professor, Alison Trope, has used selfies to examine race,...
Can you access the Olowalu Landing Shoreline for photography?
The Olowalu Plantation House is one of, if not the best wedding venue in Maui, but it comes at a cost of up to $10,000 a day to rent. But it’s for good reason, directly behind it is home to one of the Most Instagrammable Photo Spots you can get...
8 Famous Celebrity Portrait Photographers & Their Tips!
I started shooting photography primarily specializing in headshots, and thus I’ve covered many celebrity headshot photographers that I looked up to. Now that I’ve moved to Maui, Hawaii, I’ve also moved beyond the headshot and I’ve shooting all types of portrait photography, mostly family photos on the beach, couples photos...
43 Most Instagrammable Places in Maui (from a Local Photographer!)
Whether you’re chilling at the island’s many beaches, cruisin’ through the Road to Hana, or up at the peak of Maui’s Haleakalā Volcano; Maui is home to a myriad of Instagrammable photo opportunities. As a former Maui-based portrait photographer (now located on the 9th island of Las Vegas), I’ll not...
Headshot FAQs: What are headshots used for?
What is a headshot in photography? A headshot, or head shot, is typically defined as a head and shoulders portrait. If you haven’t seen it already, I’d start with my post on History of Headshot Photography.
7 Different Types of Headshots For Actors, Business & More
We’ve seen the research, many people know The Value of a Good Headshot. But which type of headshot is right for you? One of the most memorable moments of my life was flying on a private jet to Ft. Lewis for an event with a bunch of talented entrepreneurs… one...
How to Start a Photography Business with No Experience
We’ve all heard that statistic that 80% of businesses fail within their first year, I’d say that percentage rises even higher for photographers. It’s just the sad truth of the industry that many families own a DSLR, and are happy with good enough because they haven’t seen, or don’t need...