http://www.josepalma.ca
1012 Auckland Street, New Westminster, BC, Canada
1012 Auckland Street, New Westminster, BC, Canada
Professional headshot and portrait photographer in Vancouver city, British Columbia
Social media profiles with professional headshots receive 14 times more views and are 36 times more likely to receive a message, opening new doors that otherwise would be closed.
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
I love shooting headshots, so I'm in no rush to finish our shoot. As well as confidence and approachability, in your headshot, you need to look relaxed, competent, like you're in control of the situation. If you don't look like that, then your headshot could be doing you more harm than good. It's all about the subconscious, and the first impression people subconsciously feel when they see our headshot. We get this perfect mix of confidence and approachability by having some fun with it.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
How many headshots do you need?
Do you need an especial backdrop?
When do you need the headshots delivered?
How many crops will you need?
What's your budget?
What's the end use of the headshot?
Do you need makeup artist during the whole session?
What do you love most about your job?
I love seeing the face of my clients after taking the first headshot, the surprise of seeing themselves in a way they can't believe was possible.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I've been doing photography for more than 10 years, I decided to take some portraits and headshots and the feedback from the people was really nice, which boosted me to try it a bit harder. Another important fact was starting my own business, where I'm my own boss and manager, a work where I don't have to spend hours sitting in an office.
Why should our clients choose you?
I know I will take the best headshots anyone have ever taken from them. The price is nothing when you have in mind the whole world of opportunities the pictures will open, all my clients are thrilled and use my pictures the same day I deliver them.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
My booking and delivery are fully online, obviously, because of the gear required to take high-quality headshots, I can't take them online and it needs to be in location or at my studio.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I'm fully vaccinated.
Only one booking per day.
I always wear a mask, independently of the vaccination status of my clients.
I check the temperature with an IR thermometer at the start of the session.
People that are not fully vaccinated need to sign a covid waiver before the session.
For nonvaccinated people, I keep a 6ft/2m distance during the whole session.
I accept online transfers and tap payments.
I accept only a client per day.
I sanitize everything before and after a headshot.
Session for Individuals
I don’t limit our time, so you essentially get all the time we need for our shoot. I don't do 30 minute sessions, 60 minute sessions, etc etc. We can go at your pace. I’m not going to keep you there any longer than you need to be (I know you’re busy), but we also don’t need to rush your headshot session because somebody else is booked in straight after you. Each person gets the attention they deserve and need in order to get headshots which fit your needs. The part of the shot that takes time, and is the most important ingredient, is the expression. It's much more important to me to produce quality work that I can be proud of, and that you get value from, than to cram as many clients through the door as possible.
Quality over quantity, every time.
Session for Groups
I want to help your business grow, reach more people, and broaden your market. I have a portable equipement that I can use on location with little effort.
I'll be coaching the group throughout the session on everything they need to know. Expression, angles, positioning, hair, all of the stuff which you don't need to worry about. The aim of the session is to get some great shots, and I'll spend as little or as long as is needed in order to get them.
