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Business Portraits Let Your Passion Shine Through

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Feb 25 2018
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Well-crafted business portraits make you look professional and help you better stand out from your competition. They should also be crafted in such a way that they show some of your personality, what you care about, and your unique skills you bring to any business relationships Business Portraits Conveys Competence and Personality Consider shooting a range of business portraits, then design your About page and other profile materials so that potential clients can experience both the professional and the passionate sides of you. Connect with Raleigh business portraits photographer Christer Berg to help you come across as professional and competent, […]

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New Professional Headshots for Spring?

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Jan 31 2018
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Spring is a time of renewal and growth, and it’s also a great time to update your professional headshots. Whether you’re a job seeker or a seasoned professional, there are many benefits to having professional headshots done in the spring. Here are a few reasons why you should consider updating your headshots this season. Fresh start, fresh image Spring is a time of new beginnings, and what better way to start fresh than with new headshots? Professional headshots taken in the spring can give you a fresh and updated image that shows you at your best. It’s a great way […]

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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 headshots all the time. Studio portraits are great for many uses, but why not kick it up a notch and consider new and engaging environmental portraits from time to time? Environmental portraits tell 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 also often have a higher production value and convey to your prospective customers that you are ambitious, quality-minded, and that you care about telling them what you bring to the table. It’s […]

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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 headshot or business 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 […]

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Business Portrait Sessions Should Be Fun

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Jul 20 2017
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Business Portrait Sessions should be fun. While the goal of 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 being in front of the camera, or perhaps even dread having their picture taken, rapid-fire-conveyor-belt-style, back in grade school, so it’s important not to rush things and take the time to do it right in a […]

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Portraits that Tell a Story

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Feb 25 2017
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It’s always a good place for portraits that tell a story. While there will always 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 their 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 […]

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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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