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6 secrets of good LinkedIn business headshots by UK Brighton based portrait photographer

August 17, 2022

Your LinkedIn business headshot is your online business card to connect and engage with your audience and potential clients. Yet as a professional portrait photographer (based in Brighton) I have seen thousands of LinkedIn accounts with:

blank profile picture (this makes you less real in the virtual world)
selfies (this sends a message of not being professional and serious)
blurred low quality portrait image
headshot with very distracting background
very old cropped image from some sort of event or wedding!

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Fear of facing the camera? How to overcome it for your professional photo session - UK Portrait photographer

October 12, 2020

Being in front of the camera can be intimating for some people, and if you are a little camera shy like me (yes, I also get shy in front of the camera) being in nature can help you to feel much more relaxed and peaceful.

Nature has this beautiful quality which helps you to slow down and to disconnect from your busy lifestyle. I take a full advantage of this personally and during photoshoot with my clients.

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8 Makeup hacks by a Professional Female Portrait Photographer

May 4, 2020

As a female Portrait Photographer one of the most common questions I am asked by my clients before a lifestyle and branding portrait photo session is: “do I need a makeup artist?” or “how much make up is recommended?” and “if I don't normally wear much make up, should I put some on for the photo shoot?”

My answer is always the same and super simple:…

Professional Commercial Portrait Photographer, Magdalena Smolarska Photography based in Brighton, London, Devon, UK

How to express your authentic self and boost your confidence during Professional Portrait Photo session - London & Brighton Photographer

December 9, 2018

During my phone consultations, I often hear women admit that they feel shy and uncomfortable in front of the camera. For them, a professional portrait photo shoot can be seen as a challenging and scary thing to do.

While I believe in the benefits and power of going out of our comfort zone, I also think that a photo session should be a fun, unique and exciting experience and an opportunity for a woman to shine, get in touch with herself and express who she is in the most authentic way.

Personal Brand Portrait Photographer in Brighton with Chef Ladislav - London & Brighton Portrait Photographer

May 23, 2018

Meet Ladislav, an exceptionally talented and driven Chef who is dreaming BIG like me.

I truly LOVE my job- photographing amazing individuals. As a London & Brighton Portrait Photographer I have the pleasure of meeting creative individual artists, freelancers, entrepreneurs, business owners and influencers who dream BIG like me. Being part of their journey and providing them with a stock of authentic personal and business brand images is a dream for me! Seeing my branding images used across all social media channels, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Website fulfils me as a photographer & artist.

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Personal Branding Portrait Photo session with Jodi- London & Brighton Portrait Photographer

March 1, 2018

My goal this year is to capture Personal Branding Portraits for AMAZING WOMEN who have BIG dreams like me! I looooooved spending time with Jodi a few weeks ago! She is not only a wonderful person but she is wonderful to spend time with!

Why I love Portrait Photography so MUCH – London & Brighton Portrait Photographer

February 17, 2018

Have you ever wonder why I love PORTRAIT photography so MUCH? As a London & Brighton Portrait Photographer I get to meet some pretty cool people behind the camera... who, just like me, always dream BIG! I work very closely with female entrepreneurs, small to medium size business owners, artists and individuals, couples and families who are looking for beautiful personal & business brand portrait photos within London & Brighton area which showcase and stress their awesomeness, personality and character.