"It doesn't look like me!"

This is another thing I often hear during sessions.

Well, it actually is you — there was no one else in front of the camera. Here are a few reasons why you might think otherwise:

1. You’ve never seen yourself through a telephoto lens.

Smartphone front cameras use wide-angle lenses, which help fit more into the frame but distort facial proportions, making the center appear larger and the sides narrower.

2. You’ve never seen yourself in this kind of lighting.

I use LED panels positioned close to your face, creating flattering, three-dimensional lighting. This kind of light is rarely achievable in everyday settings.

3. The screen isn't a mirror.

Our faces are not perfectly symmetrical. The way you see yourself in the mirror daily isn't exactly how you look to others. The difference might be subtle, but it registers subconsciously, making you think, "It doesn't look like me!" even though it’s exactly how you appear to everyone else.

4. You feel younger inside.

As we age, we often don't agree with our physical appearance. Inside, we might feel 15, 25, or 30 years old, and that’s a great mindset—aim to die young as late as possible! However, feeling young doesn’t mean dressing like a teenager; it sends mixed signals. Your attire should match your lifestyle while aiming a bit higher. When someone dresses in a way that doesn’t align with their current age and sees the resulting photos, they might experience a disconnect because the image on the screen doesn't match the one in their mind.

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As you can see, my headshot sessions aren't about flattering your ego or just showing that you have a head on your shoulders. It's about harmonizing your inner and outer self in the best technical way possible. This approach results in a "satisfying look"—when people want to stop and look at your picture, get to know you, and do business with you. This appeal works on a subconscious level, but there’s a step-by-step recipe that's easy to follow.