This High School Senior doesn’t slow down…

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Amanda Lang took time out of her busy schedule to visit with us for an indoor/outdoor photo session.  Here is a behind the scenes look at Amanda’s outdoor session:

We are booking for the fall season now!  Questions?  You can email us by simply clicking here and selecting “contact us”.

For more examples of high school senior photo shoots, visit us here.

Want to talk to someone right away? Call us at 314-623-1587.  We’d love to hear from you!

Stay focused,

Tim and Jill

Professional Head Shots vs Selfies: How do you brand yourself?

More and more people are doing research online before they make a decision to do business.  When it comes to your social media profile, does your personal picture reflect your professionalism? Would people take you seriously if they looked at your profile before they picked up the phone to call you? First impressions are extremely important in business. The picture you post on your profile can ultimately lead you to making money or losing money.

Go here to view examples of professional head shots.

There are many advantages to having a professional photographer take your profile picture: proper lighting, posing, highlighting, photoshop, etc. However, the most important reason is because it communicates to your clients and prospects, “I’m a professional”.

If you schedule your professional headshot with Higher Focus Photography before Labor Day, you can save $24. Call us to book now: 636-273-6600 or contact us online by clicking here and selecting Contact Us.

Stay Focused,

Tim and Jill

The end of summer is the perfect time for family photos!

It’s “Back to School” time.  Gosh, it seems like the summer just started.  Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here, then Christmas.  If you’re like me, you wonder, “how did it go by so fast?”  The grade school and high school kids have already started fall sports practice.  In just a few weeks, the kids who graduated high school at the beginning of summer will be heading off to college.  They’re growing up so fast!  How do you keep up?  Learn more about us by simply clicking here.

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Don’t you just want to hang on to the last bit of summer before the kids are back in school? What are you going to do to save the wonderful memories from these short weeks of summer?  The kids will never be this young again.  Now is the perfect time to schedule a family photo session before the tan fades away and your family is running in a hundred different directions.   Book your session today by contacting us here.

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At Higher Focus, we believe in making family photography sessions exciting and fun for everyone…

It doesn’t matter if your family has 3 or 30!  We know that one size does not fit all.  Contact us today for a free consultation by clicking here. 

Stay Focused,

Tim and Jill

What will you wear?

What is your style?  Have you ever really thought about it?  Think about the clothes you wear.  Is there anything special about how you dress or do you just think, “I’m average”?  Your clothes say a lot about you.  Here are 3 tips from our “What to Wear Guide” to help you always look your best and have a killer photography session:

Make sure your clothes fit appropriately.  If your clothes are too tight or too baggy, it looks awkward and can be a distraction.  Tight fitting clothes can show bulges.  Loose fitting clothes can actually make you look heavier.  Wearing the right kind of clothes can make you look fabulous!

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Learn more about picking the right fit in our “What to Wear Guide” by clicking here.

Join the Dark Side!  The fall is fast approaching and it’s the perfect time to start wearing darker colors.  Dark clothing is concealing and will make you look thinner.  Avoid wearing clothes with slogans, logos, or other distractions.  Bold stripes and large patterns can stand out and be distracting.  Instead, make it all about you!  Wear colors that go best with your complexion, hair color, and your eyes.  Wearing the right color top can make your eyes “pop” – especially on camera.

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Click here to find out how to choose your best color!

Be unique.  Your clothing selections determine your personal style.  Don’t expect to be unique if you are wearing what everyone else is wearing.  Your clothing should be an extension of who YOU are.  Wearing “popular brand” t-shirts just makes you like everyone else and it’s hard to stand out when you are just one of the crowd.  Make sure your personality shines through!

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Learn how to make your style all your own by clicking here.

Bonus tip:  Don’t be afraid to cover up.  If there is something about your body you don’t like, cover it up!  I am amazed at how many people will wear something sleeveless and talk about how they hate their upper arms.  If you are uncomfortable with the way you look, it will show on the camera.

Before the day of your photo shoot, try on your clothing selections in front of a mirror.  Make sure you’re happy with how they look and fit.  There is nothing worse than showing up to your photography session and discovering the awesome outfit you chose doesn’t fit, is wrinkled, or has a big stain!  A little planning goes a long way!

For more fashion tips, check out our “What to Wear Guide” by clicking here.

Stay Focused,

Tim and Jill