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I’m your Rapid City-based headshot photographer, and I can’t wait to share my favorite tips for helping you look your best! 

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What makes a great professional headshot? Believe it or not, a great headshot isn’t about looking like a model. It’s about looking like the best, most approachable, and most confident version of yourself. Whether your photo appears on LinkedIn, on your company website, in a conference program, or as part of your Google Business Profile, […]

Brand Photography, Headshots

August 16, 2026

What Makes a Professional Headshot? (Hint: It Might Not Be What You Think.)

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Do you remember the very first headshot you started using online? Maybe it was for LinkedIn, maybe it was a quick phone photo a co-worker grabbed against a wall in a conference program, or maybe it was cropped from a family photo. And maybe, just maybe you’re still using one of those. (No judgment here […]

Headshots

August 28, 2025

10 Signs It’s Time to Update Your Headshot (Hint: Probably Sooner Than You Think!)

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It’s true: Getting your headshot taken is not at the top of your to-do list. In fact, I’m guessing it’s the one thing you keep putting off, even though you know it’s time for an update. But when it comes to your online presence, updating your headshot is one of the quickest and easiest ways […]

Headshots

June 19, 2025

10 Reasons to Update Your Headshot Today

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