Category: Photography

Agoura Hills & Calabasas Head Shot Photography Mini-Sessions coming up on Saturday, October 17 and 24

9/23/2020

Yep, you heard it here first! Now offering COVID-approved (socially distant, outdoor) headshot sessions. Now more than ever, it's so important to keep your digital presence professional and up to date. Having a set of headshots you love is an important part of that equation. Use the link below to reserve your 15-minute time slot and we'll see you there!

Saturday, October 17 & Saturday, October 24
Juan Bautista de Anza Park
3701 Lost Hills Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
15-minute sessions offered between 2:00 and 6:00pm
$40 total fee • 5 edited photos delivered via email

SCHEDULE YOUR HEADSHOT SESSION >>

Payment can be made with cash or check on the day of your session, or digitally via Venmo (@cecily-breeding), Zelle (719 648 3401), or Applepay.

Photos are conveniently delivered to your email within 5 business days, in a .zip folder containing 2 sizes (one full-resolution and one web-resolution) of each photo

Quality headshots are an essential part of putting your best foot forward. From creating a polished LinkedIn profile to looking your best on your company's team webpage, you should have a great headshot that you love sharing with the world.

Headshot Tips

Dress the part. Think about what you're planning to use this headshot for, and dress as though you already have the job. If you're sprucing up your LinkedIn profile to land a job in finance when you graduate, maybe that means shaving the beard, getting a haircut, or borrowing a suit and tie from a friend. But if you're building your career as a personal trainer, show up like you would for a fitness photoshoot.
Hair up or hair down? As long as your hair is out of your face and we can see both your eyes and eyebrows, you can style your hair however you want.
Wear this not that. This session will occur in a natural park environment with plenty of grass and trees in the background. So you'll be framed by soft greens. With that in mind, I recommend opting for light neutrals or pastels. The exception to this is a dark, classic suit and tie... that's always appropriate for a professional headshot, regardless of the backdrop. Colors and clothing to avoid? Neons and large, busy patterns.
Accessories. Jewelry is fine, as long as it enhances rather than detracts from your overall look. If you're torn on whether to wear a piece of jewelry, ask the people you live with, "What do you notice first?" and if they instantly gravitate toward the accessory, maybe don't wear it for your headshot. You want this photo to feature you!

See you on October 17 and 24!

SCHEDULE YOUR HEADSHOT SESSION >>

Instructions for arrival:
Parking: Juan Bautista de Anza park has plenty of free, convenient parking. Please arrive for your session 5-10 minutes early in order to allow time for you to find where we are set up.
Call Cecily's cell (719) 648 3401 if you can't find us we'll make sure you get where you need to go.

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