Headshots Archives - Lauren Lindley Photography

Top 5 Locations for Lifestyle Photoshoots and Headshots in Austin TX

Top 5 Locations for Lifestyle Photoshoots and Headshots in Austin TX

By LCLindley|March 20th, 2023|Austin, Commercial Photography, texas, Tips for Creatives|

If you're ready to update your professional headshot, Austin, TX offers a wide variety of eclectic backgrounds to suit every personality! Many people automatically think of a traditional studio setting with a plain background and "perfect" lighting when it comes to headshots, but I'm here to convince you that environmental portraits, which are headshots taken on location, can provide more personality and a more authentic feel to your images. In a city as vibrant and diverse as Austin, TX, there are many options for locations that can provide the perfect backdrop for your lifestyle photoshoot - whether it be for commercial marketing content, new headshots, or even family or senior portraits. In this blog post, I'm gonna share with you my top 5 locations for headshots in Austin, TX.

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Reno Brand Photographer | Lifewater and University of Reno

Reno Brand Photographer | Lifewater and University of Reno

By LCLindley|February 13th, 2023|Commercial Photography|

The number one way to create a strong visual identity for your product is to start with a brand photographer. After Lifewater partnered with local cities in a number of states to hire artists to create murals that reflected their region, they wanted to show off the artists and products in a cohesive way across each location. My goal was to create a number of images that accurately represented their brand and the beautiful mural that Kate O’Hara did for them at the University of Northern Reno.

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How to Prepare for your Custom Brand Photography Session

How to Prepare for your Custom Brand Photography Session

By LCLindley|January 23rd, 2023|Commercial Photography, Tips|

Using custom photography in your marketing and advertising is the best way for any small business to showcase its products or services. By creating a consistent visual identity across all of your marketing materials, you establish trust with your target audience and ultimately, brand recognition. The images we create can be used to highlight the unique features or benefits of your products or services, which can help to convince customers to choose your business over your competitors and allows you to utilize a cohesive and consistent message with your images across a variety of different platforms. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your session and create images that you'll be proud to show off.

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Why you should hire a photographer for your corporate retreat

Why you should hire a photographer for your corporate retreat

By LCLindley|September 5th, 2022|Commercial Photography, Event Photos|

As a corporate retreat and event professional photographer, I’ve captured both small business openings, concerts, and conferences with thousands of attendees. Most clients seek out professional photography for these events because they’ve seen the quality and versatility of the in-the-moment photos and have used the photos to grow their businesses, promote future events, and engage with their clients. Here are a number of reasons you should hire a professional photographer for your corporate retreat.

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Two easy tips for getting more exposure on your business site

Two easy tips for getting more exposure on your business site

By LCLindley|February 7th, 2022|Commercial Photography, Marketing, Tips for Creatives|

You’ve rebranded your business logo, photos, and maybe even your business strategy. But have you considered the backdoor ways of getting more exposure? Search engine optimization (SEO) isn’t as scary as it sounds. Simply put, if you want to be discovered, there are ways for you to increase your chances of being found. Enter SEO. Here are some super easy tips for how to get more exposure on your business site that you can use starting today!

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Update your headshot with these staple looks

Update your headshot with these staple looks

By LCLindley|October 25th, 2021|Commercial Photography|

If your current headshot is your college graduation photo or a poorly cropped photo from your cousin’s wedding three years ago, it’s time for an update. Before you pull out the pleated khaki pants and shoulder pads, take inventory. What are you trying to convey? Where will this photo be used? What kind of first impression are you wanting to make? Here are five looks to spark outfit inspo for your next branding or headshot session.

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How to balance work and life when you work from home

How to balance work and life when you work from home

By LCLindley|September 13th, 2021|Commercial Photography, Tips for Creatives, work|

At the peak of the pandemic, at least 42% of the U.S. workforce was working from home. Although some businesses have chosen to bring employees back to the workplace, working from home is the new norm for many. If that’s you, but this new norm doesn’t feel so normal, read these helpful tips for balancing work and life from home.

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How to help your employees prepare for their headshots

How to help your employees prepare for their headshots

By LCLindley|August 16th, 2021|Commercial Photography, Marketing, Tips, Tips for Creatives|

Yes, having employee headshots that contribute to a cohesive digital presence is amazing, but your employees are probably just stoked to be getting a new LinkedIn profile picture. Give them a heads-up about what kind of session we’ve discussed. In the past, they may have had a heavily corporate headshot experience, sitting in front of a green screen with their chin tucked just-so. Hot take: Corporate headshots don’t have to be so...corporate and especially not when I'm involved! Here's how to help your employees prepare for their headshot session.

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5 self-love practices for feeling confident in front of the camera

5 self-love practices for feeling confident in front of the camera

By LCLindley|July 19th, 2021|Commercial Photography, Marketing, Tips for Creatives|

While I pride myself on making our sessions easy-going and fun, it’s also important that you do some self-love legwork before your session. Why? I may take incredible photos and make you look really good but I'm not magic: I can’t make you love yourself. I can't help someone like their photos when they are being extra critical of the way they look. So woo girl, need to kick off your shoes, take a deep breath, time to focus on you: here are five self-love practices that will get you feeling confident in your skin and prepared for your photography session.

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How to prepare for your branding and headshot sessions

How to prepare for your branding and headshot sessions

By LCLindley|March 22nd, 2021|Commercial Photography|

Whether you’re needing a new LinkedIn headshot or an entire suite of branded photos for your company site (or even a publication feature!), these tips will help you nail the vibe you’re going for. If you're wondering how to prepare for your headshot sessions, the most important piece of advice I give for professional business portraits comes down to one main thing: don’t wait until the last minute to prepare for your session! Give yourself time to find a couple outfits that you not only look good on you, but that feel good, too.

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Austin Headshot Photographer | Matt + Melissa

Austin Headshot Photographer | Matt + Melissa

By LCLindley|March 15th, 2021|Commercial Photography|

I've been extolling the benefits of revamping your headshots on my blog and instagram for quite some time but thankfully, Matt and Melissa already know the value of a quality headshot. It's important to infuse a bit of your personality into your headshot and this is where an environmental portrait comes in. Your professional headshots in Austin, TX can involve the neighborhoods and backdrops that you do business in or identify with the most. If you're interested in a Austin headshot photographer, you can see more of their Austin headshot session here.

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