Headshot Tips and Tricks from Toronto Photographer Mark Binks

10 Tips for Taking the Perfect LinkedIn Headshot

As a professional headshot photographer based in Toronto, I’ve worked with countless clients looking to elevate their LinkedIn profiles. Your headshot is often the first impression potential employers or clients have of you—it’s your visual introduction. To help you nail it, here are 10 essential tips for creating a standout LinkedIn headshot.

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Top 5 Ways for People Over 40 to Look Better in Headshots

Headshots are an essential tool for making a positive impression in various professional and personal contexts. Regardless of age, everyone deserves to feel confident and look their best in these photographs. In this blog post, we will explore five effective ways for individuals over 40 to enhance their appearance and shine in headshots.

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4 Tips for Posing in Photos

Once you've figured out the right attire for your professional photoshoot, it's essential to know how to pose effectively. Contrary to popular belief, looking fantastic in front of the camera is simpler than most people think. The key is to listen to the photographer and follow their guidance. Here are some common tips

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Top 5 Colors to Wear for your Headshots.

Choosing the right clothing color for a headshot is crucial in creating a powerful and professional image. Along with considering personal style and the message you want to convey, it's important to consider skin tone. Here are the top 5 clothing colors to wear in a headshot, taking into account different skin tones:

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Top 5 reasons why EVERYONE should book a Makeup Artist for their Headshot session

In today's image-driven world, it's essential to make a great first impression. Whether you're an aspiring actor, a model, or a professional looking to build your personal brand, your headshot can speak volumes about who you are and what you stand for. That's why it's crucial to invest in the services of a professional makeup artist for your headshot. Even if you’re the type of person who doesn’t wear makeup regularly (or at all), remember, a makeup artist isn’t there just to “glam” you up. In this blog post, we'll outline the top five reasons why hiring a makeup artist is essential for anyone looking to take their headshot to the next level.

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What to Wear Tips for People Carrying a Few Extra Pounds

As an actor, your headshot is an important tool for getting noticed by casting directors and industry professionals. If you have a full figure, you might be wondering what the best clothes are to wear in your headshot. Here are the top 5 things actors with a full figure should consider wearing in their headshot

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Top 5 clothing options for women to bring to a headshot session.

The potential options for what you can bring to a headshot session may seem endless. If you consider what exactly we’re trying to accomplish with your photo and how a headshot is composed, the decision on what to bring is a little more obvious . Of course, all body types are different and not every look will necessarily work for every woman, but there is definitely something here for everyone.

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Top 5 clothing options for men to bring to a headshot session.

Knowing what to bring, outfit wise, to a headshot session can be a little daunting for sure, especially if you’re not much of a fashionisto. Below are my go-to looks for the guys. Of course, all body types are different and not every look will necessarily work for every guy, but there is definitely something for everyone.

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