Simple backgrounds are best for headshots

When it comes to commercial headshots, choosing the right background is essential. A simple background is often the best choice for commercial headshots, and here's why:

Keeps the focus on the subject: A simple background helps to keep the focus on the subject of the photograph - the person being photographed. A cluttered or distracting background can take away from the subject and make the image appear busy and unprofessional.
Easy to use across different mediums: Simple backgrounds are versatile and can be used across a variety of mediums, including social media, websites, business cards, and print materials. They allow for easy cropping and can be easily incorporated into designs and layouts.
Timeless and classic: Simple backgrounds tend to have a timeless and classic look that is appropriate for a wide range of industries and professions. They convey a sense of professionalism and can help to create a cohesive and consistent brand image.

When it comes to commercial headshots, simplicity is key. A simple background helps to keep the focus on the subject, it’s also versatile, timeless, and cost-effective. As a result, simple backgrounds are often the best choice for commercial headshots. Check out our Simple headshots here!

How Professional Headshots Can Boost Your Personal Brand

In today's digital age, your online presence plays a crucial role in your personal and professional branding. A professional headshot is more than just a flattering photograph—it is a powerful tool for making a strong first impression. Here's how investing in a professional headshot can enhance your personal brand and open new doors for your career.

1. Creates a Positive First Impression

A professional headshot gives the first impression of you to potential employers, clients, and collaborators. It shows that you take your professional image seriously and are committed to presenting yourself in the best possible light. Quality headshots reflect professionalism and can set a positive tone before you even meet someone face-to-face.

2. Conveys Professionalism

Headshots that are professionally taken display a level of professionalism that selfies or casual photos cannot match. Companies like Walker Photography specialize in creating professional headshots that not only look great but also adhere to the norms of your industry, whether it be a simple corporate headshot or a more stylized portrait.

3. Enhances Your Online Profiles

Whether it's LinkedIn, your company website, or your personal blog, your headshot is often the first thing people see. A high-quality headshot can help your profile stand out in a sea of generic or low-quality images, making your profile appear more engaging and trustworthy.

4. Strengthens Your Brand Identity

Professional headshots can be tailored to suit your personal style and the ethos of your brand. Whether you choose a traditional look or opt for an environmental portrait that tells more of your story, these images help in building a brand identity that resonates with your professional ethos.

5. Supports Consistency Across Various Platforms

Using the same professional headshot across all your professional and social media platforms helps in maintaining consistency. This consistency enhances your recognizability and helps in building a cohesive branding strategy.

6. Boosts Confidence

Knowing you have a professional and high-quality image representing you can boost your confidence when engaging with others professionally. This confidence can translate into better interactions with others and more professional opportunities.

7. Tailored to Your Needs

With services like those provided by Walker Photography, you can choose from a variety of headshot styles—from simple and clean to more creative or environmental settings. This flexibility allows you to have headshots that meet specific professional needs and showcase your personality and professional stature.

Conclusion

Investing in a professional headshot is an investment in your personal brand. It not only enhances how you are perceived online but also supports your professional goals by fostering a strong, consistent, and professional image across all platforms. If you're looking to elevate your professional presence, consider scheduling a session with a reputable provider like Walker Photography, who can bring the studio to you and ensure you get the best results with minimal disruption to your schedule.

For professionals looking to update their headshots or revamp their personal branding, understanding the importance and benefits of a professional headshot is the first step toward making a lasting impression in the digital world.

Dusty Cameras and Muddy Bikes: Traveling near and far photographing bikes and the people who ride them

The decisions that we make can lead us on the wildest of paths sometimes, so far down them that we can forget how we got there. In the summer of 2004 my college graduation robe didn’t even have wrinkles in it yet, and I was already starting a new chapter of my life with the woman that I had married two weeks after graduation.

I spent many days around the apartment looking for jobs and for something to watch on television. I had loved bicycles and cycling as a kid, but watching Lance Armstrong dance up the Alps on a bicycle in the June sun spoke to me. I had to ride. I dug out my old mountain bike, and started exploring the roads and bike trails that surrounded my home.

Desperate for a job that would keep me in town while my wife finished college, I took a part time position selling cameras and video equipment. In a story that echoes the one above, I had loved cameras since the days when I developed my own prints and negatives in high school. Now that love brought me to a place where I could learn all of the ins and outs of every camera on the market. Today, my passion for both photography and cycling is as deep as ever. Though other interests have come and gone, these two have remained a constant in my life. It wasn’t long ago that I finally found a way to combine the two.

I’ve spent the last several years traveling locally and across the country, photographing bike races, bike events, and bike people; at first for myself, but later for several industry brands. I’ve gotten to shake hands with Tour de France champions, and bury my knees in loam alongside other photographers. As someone who’s affinity for photos and bikes runs so deep, combining the two has led to some cherished opportunities photographing big events and amazing athletes. Every time that I hop in a car for a long drive, board a flight to a new destination, or just hoist my (incredibly) heavy camera bag, I’m thankful for the decisions made long ago that have led me here. If I hadn’t spent the summer watching The Tour, or gotten married when I did, who knows where I might be right now? Please enjoy this selection of cycling images that I’ve captured over the years.

Bikepacking Grand Island Michigan 2021

I don’t carry my camera around with me often(to seemingly everyone’s surprise) but I do enjoy taking it out into nature when I’m traveling/hiking/exploring and one of my favorite ways to travel is via my bike– I love having to put forth the effort to travel under my own power. I love how it slows you down to really see what’s around you. Something special happens when you go slow, I think it’s when I can really slow down that I enjoy taking these kinds of personal photos. So anyway– here are some shots I took while bikepacking with my wife and some friends of ours on Grand Island(location).