Model in rust-colored dress posing in front of waterfall for an article announcing a downtown San Antonio photo shoot neighborhood discount
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Downtown San Antonio Photo Shoot Neighborhood Discount

The downtown area is underutilized for photo shoots, and it is my mission to try and get more people to visit my neck of the woods. The diversity of backdrops in the community lends itself well to portraits of all types. So, if you are looking for a shortened session that can have you jump…

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How To Beat the Summer Heat During a Photo Shoot

Welcome to Texas. It’s hot here.  I’m originally from Florida, so I welcome the rays of the sun. I would rather be too hot than too cold, and I am thrilled to have snowy New York winters in my rearview mirror. But that said, I fully recognize that it is difficult to look good for…

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How to Relax in Front of the Camera

In my opinion the world can be split into two groups: people who enjoy being photographed, and those who don’t. I am solidly in the latter group. I know how the camera can make you nervous, and in today’s blog post, I have a few basic tips for how to relax in front of the…

Portrait for an article on how to find your best side by NYC headshot photographer, Kelly Williams
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How to Find the ‘Good’ Side of Your Face

Science will tell you that it is more than likely the left side of your face that looks most pleasing to the camera.  Why?  Here’s what the scientists say, per Time Magazine: “Our results suggest that posers’ left cheeks tend to exhibit a greater intensity of emotion, which observers find more aesthetically pleasing. Our findings…

Headshot retouching images before and after of a young blond actress
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Headshot Retouching Before and After Images

Actors and models use headshots – a portrait literally taken from the shoulders up with a focus on the face – as their calling cards. Last week I had the pleasure of photographing an aspiring actress.  As with all of my photo packages, her package included basic retouching. This means color correction and minor blemish…