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365 Days Photography Challenge: Sixth Week. by Leticia Gaidon Bradford

365 Days Photography Challenge: Sixth Week

Click to see the images in higher resolution published on Facebook and Threads and the Sunday picture revealed.

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365 Days Photography Challenge: Third Week. by Leticia Gaidon Bradford

365 Days Photography Challenge: Third Week.

Click to read some tips and tricks regarding taking pictures in snowy days.

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New Year, New Me: Why You Should Update Your Professional Profile Picture. by Leticia Gaidon Bradford

New Year, New Me: Why You Should Update Your Professional Profile Picture Every Year

The beginning of the year started for me with doing a new headshot for a manager. That work generated the idea for this blog. Clearly, one of the routines that we should adopt in January is to renew our professional profile picture.

Click to read the 3 reasons why you should update your profile each new year.

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Why some photographers are cheaper than others? by Leticia Gaidon Bradford

Why Some Photographers Are Cheaper Than Others?

This is one of the most searched questions online regarding photography. It is understandable as this industry is a niche and the cost of making photos to a high professional standard is not evident.

Let’s think about restaurants. There are obvious characteristics that make you pay higher prices without hesitation. You clearly expect to pay more in a restaurant with some Michelin Stars than a fast-food store. Well, photography is the same, but it is not clear what makes the difference between services because the answer is not simple or obvious. By the way, once I heard a scientist saying: “if the answer is easy, it is not the right answer”. Therefore, to reply properly this question we need a wider approach.

So, let’s start to correct some wrong concepts to improve the knowledge about this topic. Please, follow the link to read the complete article.

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Aberdeenshire - Photography Studio Session by Leticia Gaidon Bradford

Aberdeenshire Studio Portrait Session

Lately, I was exploring new techniques in photography and, I was refining the styles aiming to produce a more fashion high end portrait.

Click to see one of the last stylish sessions in my studio.

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What to Wear for a Photo Session? by Leticia Gaidon Bradford

What To Wear For A Photo Session?

Many times, my clients are in doubts about what to wear during a photo session. Therefore, I always guide them about this subject, and we work together with their existing wardrobe.

There are some basic pieces that are my “go to” for my photoshoots which provide a classic look as well as a timeless image.

Open the article to know more about this subject.

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Photography Portrait Styles: Peter Lindbergh by Leticia Gaidon Bradford

Photography Portrait Styles: Peter Lindbergh

Known as the father of the super-models and who changed the old look of the fashion magazines, Peter Lindbergh had a unique way of making portraits.

This German photographer and film marker established his own terms to the fashion industry from the beginning. He was taking the pictures that he enjoyed with the style of women he loved, women with purpose. He was inspired by the ladies he saw in the art school, wearing jeans and trainers. For that reason, until the early 80’s he declined to work for American Vogue magazine where only wealthy wives had space.

Read more about him and his style in my blog of December.

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Headshots & Branding: What you need to know. by Leticia Gaidon Bradford

Either if you are a professional working for a company or you are an entrepreneur, given a first good impression is a must. Therefore, Headshots and Branding are the most crucial marketing tools in a highly competitive business world.

In this post I tell you what you need to know about Headshots and Branding.

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