Professional Portraits - How to Prepare

 For some, having their professional portrait can be intimidating so I have put together a list of things that you can do to put your best foot forward.  

1. Wear solid colors that align with your industry's dress code and that fit you well. Neutral  colors often turn out best. 

2. Feel free to bring additional outfits and layers like a vest or sweater as options. 

3. Make sure your outfit is free of wrinkles.

4. Get a haircut and trim in advance.

5. Shave your face or trim facial hair.

6. Brush your hair and do your makeup before the shoot.

7. Shiny makeup is popular right now but often doesn't look great when lighting is applied. Use natural shades in satin or matt. Avoid powder base and instead use a liquid base. Also, less is more. 

7. Get enough sleep and stay hydrated.

8. Focus on having a confident and approachable smile.

9. Be honest about your likes and dislikes or if you are worried about something in the images.

 

BioLite Range 500 - Review

BioLite

Range 500 Headlamp

I've been using this headlamp for about a month now and out of the twenty or so headlamps that I've used over the year, this one is my favorite. It's small, weighs only 2.6 ounces and has 3 modes going up to 500 lumens. I also really like that you can lock it off so it doesn't accidentally turn on in your backpack and run down the battery - just hold the large button down for 5 seconds.

Here are a few shots of it in action:

I launched my paddleboard pretty early in the morning and had forgot my 360 light so I just put the headlamp in a tacklebox. Not sure if that's legal but it was 360. 

Then I went hiking with my buddy Zach up at Moffat Tunnel in the dark. I gave him the Range so I could grab some shot.

Thanks for checking this out.

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