Central Coast Headshot Photographer

At Lisa Lent Photography, I offer Central Coast headshots that combine the natural beauty of the area or in your place of work with professional expertise, ensuring your images truly stand out. Whether you’re a business professional, creative, or entrepreneur, your headshot is often the first impression you make.

Using the stunning landscapes of the Central Coast as a backdrop, I capture your personality and professionalism in one frame. With portable lighting, I make sure you look your best, no matter the setting, by highlighting your features in a flattering and natural way.

If outdoors isn’t quite the look you are going for I also come to your office/workplace with my portable lighting and backdrops.

Whether it’s the soft light of an overcast day or the controlled environment of a studio setup, I ensure consistent, high-quality results. My lighting setup is tailored specifically to you, bringing out the best in your expression and capturing every detail with precision.

Lisa was fantastic!
We chose Lisa to conduct our corporate head shots, and the team and I could not be more impressed with how the photos turned out.
Lisa managed to capture all of our wonderful personalities in all of our individual and team shots, which made for a fun-filled photo shoot, with some hilarious shots mixed in, just for good fun.
Additionally, the photos were received back in less then 24 hours!
I can not thank you enough Lisa, for capturing such memorable and professional photos.
We can’t wait to work with you again in the future.
Danni Thorncraft
First National Real Estate Charmhaven

To keep it simple –

A headshot is a close-up image that typically focuses on the face and shoulders, often used for professional profiles like LinkedIn or company bios. It’s designed to highlight your facial features and create a polished, approachable impression.

A portrait, on the other hand, offers more flexibility in framing, background, and context, capturing not just your appearance but also your personality and setting.

Portraits are often used for branding, marketing, or storytelling, allowing for creative elements that go beyond the straightforward professionalism of a headshot.

When planning your headshot session, it’s essential to consider the space needed to achieve the best results. A 1.5×2.5 meter backdrop requires adequate room to be properly set up, ensuring there’s enough distance between you and the background. This space helps eliminate any unwanted shadows or distractions, allowing the focus to remain entirely on you. It also allows me to position the lighting perfectly, highlighting your features in the most flattering way and ensuring a polished, professional look.

I like to shoot with an 85mm lens, which is ideal for capturing the best proportions in headshots. This lens allows me to maintain the proper distance while achieving a natural, flattering perspective that highlights your unique features. However, to make the most of this lens, we need sufficient space to create the right balance between you, the background, and the camera. This setup helps in achieving a professional and polished image that truly represents who you are.

Having enough space during the shoot also creates a more comfortable environment where you can move naturally and express yourself without feeling restricted. The extra room allows us to experiment with different angles and poses, giving us more options to capture the images that best represent your personality and professional image. A cramped space can limit these opportunities, so having the right amount of room is crucial for a successful and stress-free session.

More than one look!

• Casual and friendly style for the business owner who wants to give off an inviting and approachable look.
• Fun, not-so-corporate style for your start-up tech company whose target audience is a more youthful crowd.
• Photos by the beach or include some of stunning natural landscapes.

The possibilities are endless, so determine how your headshots will be used and select the look you need. No matter what you decide, be sure to let your individual personality shine through each image!

Characteristics of a great headshot.

You have booked your photo session. Now what?

How do you ensure that your headshots reflect the vibe you want, are of high quality, and will help you stand out from the crowd?

These are five characteristics of a great headshot. If you stick to these simple rules, you will leave your session with headshots you love.

• Clean and simple – The goal of a headshot is to show who you are in a professional manner. The best way to do this is to keep your headshots clean and simple, with nothing to distract from you.
• Confidence and approachability – Visibly showing off your personality in your headshot demonstrates self-confidence, which automatically leads others to feel confident in you as well.
• Smile with your teeth – and your eyes! This goes without saying, but real smiles radiate a genuine vibe that will attract your audience.
  
• Personality over glamour – Make sure your headshots look like you. Do not overdo it with the makeup, hair, or clothing.  Just be unapologetically you!
• Conservative colors – By wearing conservative colors, the focus stays on you, your smile, and your personality.

Headshot session mistakes to avoid

Now that you know the characteristics that will make your headshots awesome, here are some mistakes to avoid prior to getting your headshots and during your headshot session.

• Not coming prepared – You have to put in the work for a successful product. This includes having your outfit ready, your hair and makeup done, and arriving on time. Otherwise, you may feel rushed or flustered, and you will likely be unhappy with your headshots.

• Not looking like yourself – A headshot is supposed to reflect who you are, so do not try to be someone that you are not. For example, wearing an outfit, shoes, or makeup that you wouldn’t normally might make you feel uncomfortable, which will show through the photos.

• Fake smiles – A fake smile can give off an impression of ingenuity and lack of personality. Not sure how to get that perfect, real smile for the camera? Try bringing a friend with you to the session, or playing music that helps you feel more relaxed and comfortable.

• Choosing the wrong setting – Make sure the location of your headshot fits with the image you are trying to create. For example, an indoor headshot makes more sense for a corporate look than an outdoor headshot.

Keen to find out more information? Send me as much information as you can via my contact form and I will get back to you with a quote.