January 03, 2024

What Are the Best Outfits to Wear in Your Headshot Session?

January 03, 2024/ Val Westover Photography/ Westover

When it comes to professional business headshots, choosing the right outfit can make a significant impact on how you present yourself and how others perceive you. Your headshot is often the first impression potential clients, employers, or colleagues will have of you, so it's essential to dress appropriately and professionally. Here are some tips on selecting the best outfits for your headshot session with Val Westover Photography.

April 13, 2023

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Update your business headshots

April 13, 2023/ Val Westover Photography/ Westover

In today's digital age, your professional, business headshots are a vital component of your online presence. Whether it's for your LinkedIn profile, website, or other social media platforms, your headshot is often the first impression that potential clients or employers have of you.

December 02, 2021

Top 5 reasons why a virtual business headshot photo session is right for you.

December 02, 2021/ Westover

We have been so fortunate to have worked with businesses throughout the US, Canada and Europe, providing them with business headshot photography. Distance has been a challenge for some of our clients to update their headshots on a regular basis.

With the innovation of our high-quality virtual headshot service, our clients now have an easy and affordable solution for their new hire/updated headshot photography needs.

September 28, 2020

OC, California's Top Corporate Headshots and Team Photos Of The Week September 28th, 2020

September 28, 2020/ Westover

I've known Mike Stromsoe for many years now and all I can say is that he's the real deal. Mike and his team genuinely care deeply about the success of each of their clients. I have had the privilege to photograph team and corporate headshots for the Stromsoe Insurance Agency several times and it turns into a day of pure fun and laughter.

November 12, 2019

Family Portrait of the Day - Dana Point, California

November 12, 2019/ Westover

Dana Point, California

I’m fortunate to get to see the Baird family every year. We update their family portrait each year at the beach. This year, they broke tradition and used the Dana Point Harbor instead of Laguna Beach. With the golden light of the sun hitting the cliffs and water behind them, they outdid themselves again with another beautiful family portrait.

March 02, 2019

12 Lifestyle Headshot Examples For Men & Women Business Professionals

March 02, 2019/ Westover

Lifestyle corporate headshots are usually accomplished with the use of natural light, that visually feel like everyday life. Here are 12 Men and Women lifestyle headshot examples of two of my clients, Melissa Mercantel and Larry Broughton, to help you decide if lifestyle headshots are what you are looking for yourself.

February 27, 2019

12 Corporate Headshot Casual & Formal Examples For Business Professionals

February 27, 2019/ Westover

Here are 12 examples of some of my corporate headshot clients to help you decide on the look that you would like to convey for yourself. As a business professional, you can connect with your clients with both formal and casual attire. Coming across friendly, approachable and professional can be accomplished with both looks.

February 06, 2017

LOOK YOUR BEST IN YOUR TEAM HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY

February 06, 2017/ Westover

Lets face it, we are all a little bit camera shy, and we find the prospect of a programmed photo a little bit intimidating. For this reason, it is always a good idea to research a photographer so that you can acquaint yourself with his or her work. You should check out their site and read all of the comments and reviews so that you find the perfect fit.

December 27, 2016

Looking More Approachable With A Casual Corporate Headshot

December 27, 2016/ Westover

Casual headshots are an informal way of introducing yourself within all of your marketing efforts. They are more lifestyle oriented that your average corporate headshot and portray a much hipper and trendy vibe. It is a way to give a personal touch of your branding so that it better reflects your personality and the tone you want to set.