Recent Blogs
Team headshots for Corona and Inland Empire businesses
If your team's headshots are a mismatched mix of different years and backgrounds, it's quietly undercutting how polished your company looks online. I wrote about why consistent team headshots matter and what a team session at our studio actually looks like. If your business is overdue for an update, let's talk.
How to prepare for your headshot session: A Basic Guide
"Can't I just use my phone?" Fair question — here's the honest answer. It mostly comes down to two things: lighting and retouching. I broke down what each one actually does and why a well-lit, lightly retouched photo beats a heavily filtered phone shot every time.
What casting directors actually look for in an actor's headshot
Actors: your headshot is a working tool, not a vanity shot. I put together what casting directors actually look for - connection over perfection, knowing your type, and why heavy retouching can work against you. If you're due for new headshots, this is worth a read before your next session.
Why your LinkedIn headshot is costing you clients
Your LinkedIn photo is making a first impression before anyone reads a word of your profile. If it's a cropped vacation photo or a blurry webcam shot from three years ago, it might be quietly costing you clients, connections, and opportunities. I wrote about why this matters more than people think — and what to do about it.
Inside the studio: a behind-the-scenes look at our photography processs
Ever wonder what actually happens during a headshot session? Pull back the curtain on our full process at Droke Photography - from the first consultation to the final retouched gallery. If you've never had a professional session before, this should answer most of your questions.