Two day ago I presented to a group of business owners and asked them – What is a Headshot photograph? I was expecting to get some creative answers, maybe a great description that I might learn…  The first hand up said ” I hate my headshot taken three days ago “, that was the best […]

Headshot photography has become a standard choice and style for modern branding, such as websites, social media and even the traditional business cards.  A headshot in simplest terms means a modern portrait  for branding. Its been said that an image speaks thousand words, but a headshot goes beyond thousand of words and speaks to the sub-conscious mind […]

You want to learn how to photograph a headshot?  If you are a service provider, an amateur photographer or an aspiring professional, the following article may help you get started.  If you are an individual looking for a quick guide, the following tips may seem a little confusing and sounding more like a riddle and […]

  Being one of Vancouver photographers specializing in the art of headshots, have given me the opportunity to capture people during important stages of their lives.  I have photographed awarded scientists, professional actors, politicians, celebrities and people with all sort of accolades residing or visiting Vancouver.  Sometimes the great stories come from the younger and […]

Art of Headshots Its been 2 yrs since we have designed our last website, due to financial restraints.  Our website was somewhat limited and have had a few complaints that the images are greater than the design. Well, I am happy to announce that over the next few weeks, we will be re-designing a whole […]

Spirit of Vancouver What a tremendous Sunrise this morning, Vancouver.  The spirit inside our city has woken up to remind us that 3 mths of no rain isn’t Vancouver.  If disappointed, remember green and fresh air.   I love our city, Carlos Taylhardat www.artofheadshots.com

While photographing people is my passion and has been our specialty, we are now also offering HDR photography services. What is HDR? High Dynamic Range allows you to view more information between the lightest and darkest points of an image.  Its great for Architectural Photography, Landscapes and even people? David photographed in HDR This image […]

I am dedicating today’s blog to promote an associate’s Mother’s Day gift.  Promoting someone else’s service in my blog isn’t something that I would easily accept, but in this one rare chance, I will make an exception. WHY? Some people want to see Paris, before they die, while others choose Disneyland, the Pyramids in Egypt […]

Douglas Anderson ( DA ) Yesterday during a networking breakfast I was asked by an associate to critique his headshot image.  I looked at it and knew exactly what to say, but did not know how to say it? His Portrait was flawless, great lighting, dark grey background, he dressed as a young business professional […]

Scotty Grabb I am a professional photographer and principal for Art of Headshots ( www.artofheadshots.com ), our blog is dedicated to all things portrait headshots. Today’s topic is the need of a headshot photographer?  Which is our specialty and we believe it to be an integral part for today’s modern branding ways. Consider Scotty Grabb, […]

Vancouver Two weeks ago we had the most spectacular Sunset.  I ran, and pulled out my camera looking for a marvellous scenery to be captured.  To my surprise I didn’t need to go any further than a block away.  My neighbourhood  was perfect. How lucky we are to live here in Vancouver, where its safe, clean […]

Sid Last Saturday I  was invited to capture Headshots for two Homeless people in Vancouver invited speaking at a Networking Group.  I have always been concerned about the downtown Eastside and wished I could help? Ricky Shetty is uniting business people and the homeless with the purpose to end homelessness in Vancouver.  Ricky’s plan is simple, […]

Image Taken for a Art of Headshots Ad Campaign I have been to all major photography stores in Vancouver and have had mainly good experiences, but one store stands out above all others… One would expect that a professional photographer would be recommending one of those – dedicated to professional stores?   Actually, I have […]

Professional Headshots It wasn’t too long ago when the only people purchasing professional Headshots were performers.  Now everyone is wanting a professional  image of themselves for marketing, branding and advertising. Sometimes I get hired to capture professional headshots because an office photo enthusiast thought he or she could do it.  Later they realized that surely […]