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A Quality Business Headshot – a Smart Investment

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Apr 11 2018
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You probably know how important first impressions are. But did you know that the “first impression” is actually only a seven second window upon first meeting someone? That also means you have only seven seconds to create a positive image of yourself on LinkedIn. Or a mere seven seconds to help stand out from the competition from the get-go if you are a service provider such as a dentist practice, hair salon, CPA firm, financial adviser or legal counsel. Investing in a high-quality business headshot for you (or your team) may very well be the best marketing investment you can […]

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Let Your Passion Shine Through

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Feb 25 2018
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A traditional, well done business head shot or portrait makes you look professional, but to help you better stand out from your competition it may help to also show some of your personality and what you care and are really passionate about. Consider shooting some alternate portraits, and then design your About page and other profile material so that potential clients have a chance to experience both the professional and the passionate sides of you. Call on Raleigh portrait photographer Christer Berg to help you come across as professional and competent, yet friendly and approachable. Contact Portraits with Purpose today […]

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A New Professional Headshot for Spring?

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Jan 31 2018
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Spring is just around the corner and while the warmer weather will be welcomed and invigorating, why not also invigorate your own online profile and presence with a professional headshot or business portrait? It’s inspiring and an enjoyable studio session is a great way to spring-board yourself into the spring, regardless of if you want to provide your company with a new headshot, refresh your LinkedIn profile, or get a new set of images to use for proposals, speaking engagements, etc. Contact us today to discuss your needs or ideas and get a session scheduled. Our promise is that it […]

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Engaging Environmental Portraits

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Sep 24 2017
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At Portraits with Purpose we get requests for traditional, high quality head shots all the time. Studio portraits are great for many uses but why not kick it up a notch and consider an new and engaging environmental portrait from time to time? An environmental portrait tells a richer story about you, who you are, what you do, and the value and personality you bring to your clients and customers. Environmental portraits have a higher production value and conveys to your prospective customers that you are ambitious, quality minded, and that you care about telling them what you bring to […]

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Order “The Fabric of” Book Today!

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Aug 06 2017
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If you missed pre-ordering the The Fabric of Raleigh/The Fabric of Durham book during the Kickstarter campaign (which ended July 12) fear not, the book is now available for purchase here! The book ships in August 2017. The “The Fabric of” book is a 120-page high-quality hardcover book by Raleigh portrait photographer Christer Berg and published in collaboration with fine art book publisher Horse & Buggy Press of Durham, North Carolina. The book features both the The Fabric of Raleigh and The Fabric of Durham series, and includes more than 45 full-page portraits, plus numerous behind-the-scenes photographs, stories, quotes and […]

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A Visual World It Is – Use it to Your Advantage!

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Jul 31 2017
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A high-quality studio portrait, or “headshot,” makes a big difference in how you and your business are being perceived. Remember – we live in a very visual world and people make up their minds about you based on a quick, visual first impression. If you create an initial, positive response from the viewer they become interested in learning more about you and your capabilities. What is a compelling professional portrait, then? It’s most effective when you look relaxed and approachable, yet professional and competent. Engaging the viewer, with a positive relaxed smile and great eye contact. It’s easier said than […]

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Business Portrait Sessions Should Be Fun

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Jul 20 2017
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While the goal with having your professional portrait or business headshot made is a serious one, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be a fun, pleasurable experience. In fact, you will simply look better – relaxed and approachable yet competent – if you feel comfortable during the shoot. And let’s face it, most people are not used to be in front of the camera, or perhaps even dread it from having their picture taken, rapid-fire-conveyor-belt-style, back in grade school, so it’s important to not rush things and take the time to do it right, in a relaxed atmosphere. So while […]

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Portraits that Tell a Story

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Feb 25 2017
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While there always will be a use for high quality studio portraits, environmental (or “on location”) portraits often can tell a more complete and compelling story about a person. Placing the person in the context of his or her work, craft, passion or aspiration tends to connect more with the viewer. Particularly for small businesses and sole proprietors, such as financial services firms, medical specialists, restaurants and bakeries, making the extra effort to create a powerful, compelling portrait on location often pays off very quickly. This portrait of stylist Emma Carter was made in her salon in downtown Raleigh, North […]

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Setting Up for a Successful Head Shot

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Feb 25 2017
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This blog post outlines some important steps for setting up and conducting a great head shot session. When photographing people who don’t stand in front of the camera for a living – like models and actors do – one of the most difficult yet important aspects of the shoot is to make the subject look and feel relaxed. Most everyone tenses up, from jawbones to shoulders all the way down to curled toes, and often it’s not even a conscious state, just something we as humans naturally tend to do when we want to “look our best.” Of course, it […]

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High-quality Environmental Portraits

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Feb 25 2017

Click! Let there be light. Not merely lots of light; more importantly the right light. High-quality environmental portrait photography depends largely on harnessing and directing light. And great portrait photography requires great light, and great command of it. That’s in my mind what Portraits with Purpose is all about – making purposeful studio and environmental portraits that in a truthful and impactful way through a single photograph communicate something meaningful and interesting about a person. In recent years I have largely focused on portrait photography. It’s been extremely rewarding for me and I’ve been very fortunate that my work also […]

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