THE JOURNAL

Notes from
behind the camera.

2026-01-22

Can You Take Your Own Headshot? An honest answer from someone who would benefit if you didn’t.

I am a headshot photographer. So obviously I have a bias here. I would benefit financially if you decided not

2026-01-19

If you asked most photographers what makes a good headshot, they would probably say something about lighting. Or posing. Maybe

2026-01-16

You booked a headshot session. Now you are staring at your closet wondering what to wear. I get this question

2026-01-14

I get it. You have a phone with a decent camera. You have friends who can take a picture. You

2026-01-12

I used to pose people. That is how I was trained. That is how most photographers work. You tell someone

2026-01-11

I get this question a lot. Someone reaches out, says they need photos for their business, and then asks: “Do

2026-01-10

Sara needed headshots. That was it. A few clean images for her profile and campaign with AYC (Apostolic Youth Corps),

2026-01-09

Most people hate photos of themselves. If that sounds like you, you are not alone. It is one of the

2025-12-05

INTRODUCTION Southwest Louisiana isn’t just known for Cajun staples — it’s known for the dishes that belong to one restaurant

2025-11-01

Introduction: Marketing Your Small Business in Lake Charles Lake Charles, Louisiana’s vibrant Gulf Coast city, offers unique opportunities for small