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Shop for Quality Instead of Price for Senior Pictures in Redmond

Redmond Senior Picture Photography | Seattle, Lynnwood, Bellevue

Senior Pictures Will Last a Lifetime

We all know there are some things you buy on quality, not price. We skip over the discounted stale bread in favor of the fresh baked loaf. We avoid the cracked and laggy phone and find one with the features we need working quickly. We know a lumpy mattress will cause long-term back pain, so we invest in a well-made one.

Photography is no different.

Simply, you should always shop for quality first instead of price on your child’s senior pictures. A well-shot, well-planned, high quality senior photo will be worth viewing and remembering for a lifetime—your senior has a lot of exciting life ahead of them! Capturing them in a 90-minute to 2-hour session is a challenge.

Senior portraits represent your student at their finest, with their whole future ahead of them. In a few years these portraits will have a nostagic effect having been a special time in their young lives. After more time has passed senior portraits are always up for comparison to the next generation and so goes time.

To create truly amazing Senior Pictures is a special type of photography similar to working with modeling and talent agencies…there are few and far between that can deliver a spectacular final product people are in awe of. They deserve an investment in quality.

Pre-Shoot Experts Work With You

An amateur will merely take your order, do what you tell them and then dust their hands off. They don’t spend time helping you get the most out of your session, and your child deserves much more!!

With a professional they will make their expertise available to you in every aspect. Before the shoot a pro can offer personal styling advice to help your student express the side of their self they want to display in their portraits. From clothing to hair, makeup and accessories, an expert proves his quality and ensures better results with this guidance.

A high quality photographer will also help you scout locations around the area, whether you leave it completely up to them or have an idea but not specifics in mind. Finding the setting that captures your senior’s personality and lifestyle and makes them pop is something only a local photographer with many years of experience can offer.

Good Service Doesn’t End After the Shoot

Another reason you should shop quality instead of price for your senior pictures in Redmond, is that a quality photographer will make sure you’re satisfied and then some. After all, what service are you really paying for? Someone to press a button on a camera? Hopefully not!

What’s really being captured? You’re getting a symbol of your student’s accomplishments and life up to this point, brimming with memories and to be viewed over and over again and we want this to look tip top! This requires a certain type of personality to work with students to have fun and get them to relax combined with an expert level of digital post-production. Everyone’s skin is not perfect and we all have stray hairs and blemishes–both simple fixes in Photoshop.

There are many cool Photoshop tricks and filters than can be applied. Some people favor a rustic black & white effect, others might like something more modern with high contrast. And of course, many traditional methods are used as well.

What is the final result?

If you shop for quality instead of price for senior pictures in Redmond, you ensure better portraits, plain and simple. Better lit, better shot, better planned, and better on your wall at home and to share with your family and friends. Similar to high school prom and many of the other important experiences awaiting your student, it is a once in a lifetime experience! You’ve just got one shot, so better it’s taken by someone who knows what they’re doing and cares how it turns out!

By Julian Michael > Contact him for your child’s senior portraits today!

 

Look Your Best! Business Headshots Bellevue by Julian Michael

Business Headshots Bellevue

Experience the Best Professional Headshots Session for your Company, Executives, Team and/or Corporation. Whether you’re small or large Julian will tailor a session to your specific needs.

3 reasons companies hire Julian / Business Headshots Bellevue

#1)  Sessions are quick and easy. Why waste time? Julian knows that your time is valuable and so is his. Thus, he works efficiently before, during and after your session while ensuring everyone is relaxed and you receive a high quality deliverable.

#2)  Premium customer service is King. One of Julian’s first college summer jobs was selling shoes at Nordstrom. Later he worked with Nike and The Venetian. You see the trend. Customer service is very important to Julian and you’ll see the difference working with him and most others.

#3)  Getting it ‘right’ is paramount. Julian takes pride in his work and it shows. It’s more than just getting your ‘photo’ or ‘mugshot’ done. You’re getting a professional headshot taken (i.e. the best image of yourself at that point in time). Using his technical expertise and personality he will deliver exactly this to you and/or your company.

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Contact Julian for Corporate pricing or Call (425) 530-8820

SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS FOR GROUPS!!

**Group rates begin at 5 professionals, with 10-15+ saving even more!!

Click here to learn more about headshots and what to expect for Business Headshots Bellevue and Seattle areas.

Single Professional Sessions

Starting at $185 for studio and $155 for outdoors using natural lighting (weather pending)
Sessions for single professionals are available on specific days of the week and include a 20min session on-site in either Redmond or Seattle (depending on scheduling). Most popular package includes multiple images as a final deliverable with a couple outfits; basic package takes less time and includes your best retouched images as your final deliverable. Next time you need a headshot, consider Julian as your Business Headshots Bellevue choice!

 

 

 

5 Tips to a Successful Professional Headshot Session

This month: 5 Tips to a Successful Professional Headshot Session

At least every month I’ll be posting a video clip with useful information for your professional business headshot session, corporate photos or commercial photography needs. These will range from tips to best practices to what to look for when shopping the competition (not that I’m recommending this of course, but I understand!).

See the video: https://vimeo.com/83710961

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Tip #1 – Get Your Outfit Ready the Night Before – You know what looks good, but in a rush (i.e. the morning of) sometimes you’ll forget something or not be thinking straight. Get your outfit prepped and good to go for your professional headshot session the next day!

Tip #2 – Enjoy Yourself – Gotta have fun! ‘Nuff said. It’s not pulling teeth but sometimes is approached this way so keep in mind it will go by quickly.

Tip #3 – Trust Your Photographer – Julian has been a trained photographer for over a dozen years and has photographed thousands of people and dozens of businesses. Trust that he can deliver and that working with you will produce the high quality image you’re looking for.

Tip #4 – Keep It Simple – The simpler the better! Keep outfits simple, including prints, accessories, and hair.

Tip #5 – Be At Your Best! – So many of us forget to give ourselves enough rest, to prep the night before, to bring the necessary hair/makeup products with us, etc, that contribute to not looking your very best. I like to make my clients look really good and I hope you are at your Very Best!

Following these tips will lead to a much more successful business headshot session for you and/or your company when updating your portraits. It’s critical to take this seriously since this is your visual identity and brand. Think to yourself…how often do you actually have a new professional headshot session done?

– Julian Michael

Bellevue & Seattle Corporate Headshots

Professional Headshot Season for Corporate Groups and Businesses: Best Day of Session Tips

Time to Update Your Business’ Headshots? Bellevue Headshots Photographer

So many times I receive calls from companies that have some very outdated business headshots or poor quality professional headshots and are looking for something fresh and clean to present their visual brand. Some companies prefer a more traditional headshot portrait photography look, which Julian can deliver with absolute top grade quality as well. Whatever your business portrait photographer needs Julian can deliver on-time, with ease and everyone might even have fun!

Four Headshot Photography Essentials to Improve Your Portrait Session

  1. Wardrobe: Think about your wardrobe choice at least the day before your session. People tend to make better decisions about their headshot portrait sessions when they do it in advance.
  2. Hair: Get your hair styled the day or two before your photography appointment so you have your best look ready to go. Some women even have their hair cut and styled the morning of their headshot portrait session to take full advantage of this.
  3. Be natural: Most people are good smilers in their professional headshot sessions, however some of us need a little coaching in this department. Help yourself have a better business portrait session by practicing in the mirror or ask a friend or spouse to share what your best natural smile looks like and teach yourself how to create this smile effortlessly.
  4. Day-of styling: Although we’re getting our business portrait during the day. Sometimes we get busy, go outside in the rain or wind, and our hair goes nuts or we pick up lint, wrinkles, etc. Think about wearing a different shirt or sportcoat for your session, about bringing styling products with you to your headshot session, and about styling yourself a few minutes before your appointment.

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What to Expect at Your Bellevue Headshots Photographer Session with Julian Michael:

– Reliable, professional and courteous with your company’s team, staff and/or executives
– Fast turnaround time (usually within 3 to 5 business days from selection)
– Travel within one hour on-site of Seattle/Bellevue area
– Easy coordinating for ‘day-of’ by a experienced portrait photography professional
– All group sessions done IN YOUR OFFICES for convenience and efficiency

See business profiles & headshot portfolio samples

Contact Julian via phone at 425.530.8820 for personal service.

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Summer Portraits : Simplify With Denise | Bellevue & Seattle Headshot Photographer

Bellevue Professional Headshots Fun with Denise and Her Team

This is now the third time I’ve had the pleasure of working with Denise and what an organized group they certainly are! Boasting her new 2013 updated staff members and look, Denise was excited to get new headshots photography up onto her website. Simplify With Denise serves the greater Seattle and Bellevue markets for business, professional and corporate organizing, sometimes working 1-on-1 or with groups. Finishing up her session we took a nice group portrait to accompany their new individual headshots done on-location in Bellevue Park.

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Contact Julian for Your Session Today!

Click here to submit your online inquiry – or
CALL 425.530.8820 today!
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 We Serve – Bellevue – Redmond – Seattle – Bothell – Everett – Tacoma – and surrounding cities

See also: Corporate Business Headshots Sessions & Groups

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Contact Julian for Corporate pricing or Call (425) 530-8820

Significant Savings on Group Rates!

**Group rates begin at 5 professionals, with 10-15+ saving even more!!

What to Expect for a Bellevue or Eastside Professional Business Headshot Session:

– Reliable, professional and courteous with your team or executives
– Fast turnaround time (usually within 3 to 5 business days from selection)
– Travel within 1 hour of Seattle/Bellevue area
– Highest quality retouching by 10yr Photoshop veteran
– Easy coordinating for ‘day-of’ by a trained portrait photography veteran
– All group sessions done IN YOUR OFFICES for convenience
– Studio or lifestyle/natural lighting setup to meet and exceed your wished and needs
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Update Your Office Headshots | Seattle & Bellevue Corporate Photographer

Knock knock! It’s 2013 and it’s already rolling along!

Three things I usually hear around this time of year from businesses:

1) Our office headshots are outdated, when can you come in?!

2) Our company has grown considerably the past year and we’ve been putting off a corporate headshots day at our offices

3) We have a new Management or Executive team and need to update our professional headshots for our website and materials

Julian Michael can help!

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GROUP PRICING AVAILABLE FOR COMPANIES with 5 or more professionals! Significant savings per professional for 10 to 15 headshots completed at one session.

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What to Expect at Your Headshot Session:

– Reliable, professional and courteous with your team or executives

– Fast turnaround time (usually within 3 to 5 business days from selection)

– Travel within 1 hour of Seattle/Bellevue area

– Easy coordinating for ‘day-of’ by a trained portrait photography veteran

– All group sessions done IN YOUR OFFICES for convenience

See business profiles & headshot portfolio samples

Contact Julian via phone at 425.530.8820 for personal service.

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Seattle Outdoor Headshots Can Be Chilly: Go for Studio Portrait Photography In Your Office Instead! | Bellevue, Seattle & Tacoma Headshot Photographer

Happy New Year!!

This time of year it’s super chilly to completing your business headshot session outdoors. Instead, opting to complete your business or corporate headshot photography session inside your offices (in a boardroom or similar) is generally the way to go. We work out scheduling with your admin assistant or marketing manager typically, we’ll arrive early to setup and test, and we’re up and running.

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What’s included:

– Professional headshots you’ll be raving about
– Quick turnaround
– Efficient photography file delivery
– Friendly and easy to work with customer service and all questions answered
– Superior headshot product at a competitive market value
– Highest quality digital retouching by a seasoned Photoshop veteran
– Fun, brief sessions that will have your employees happy about their new headshot

Significant Savings on Group Rates for Your Office!

** For with groups of 5 or more professionals!! Save more with 10 to 20 or more professionals!!

Contact Julian Michael Photography today at 425-530-8820 or click here to contact us with your needs.

Seattle Headshots for Business Photographer & Bellevue Executive Portrait Photography

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Seattle Professional Business Headshots | Corporate Photography

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Experience the Best Professional Business Headshots Session in Seattle or Bellevue

About My Personal Promise

Every client is unique. Everyone’s needs are specific. I aim to work with every client to learn about their specific needs and how I can meet and exceed them…period.

Single Professional Sessions:

Starting at $179 for outdoor on-location and $245 for studio

Corporate Business Headshots Sessions & Groups

Contact Julian for Corporate pricing or Call (425) 530-8820
Significant savings available for groups of 5 to 10 professionals or more

Group rates begin at 5 professionals

What to Expect for a Seattle Professional Business Headshot Session:

– Reliable, professional and courteous with your team or executives

– Fast turnaround time (usually within 3 to 5 business days from selection)

– Travel within 1 hour of Seattle/Bellevue area

– Easy coordinating for ‘day-of’ by a trained portrait photography veteran

– All group sessions done IN YOUR OFFICES for convenience

– Studio or lifestyle/natural lighting setup to meet and exceed your wished and needs

Contact Julian for Your Session Today!

Click here to submit your online inquiry

Fall Home Maintenance & Family Portraits | Bellevue & Issaquah Family Portrait Photographer

Smile If You Love the Fall Season!

Scroll to bottom to see special offer from Julian Michael Photography for Fall Family Portraits

In most parts of the country the Fall is the best time of year for all kinds of garden activities, including planting and transplanting my types of plants. It’s also the time of year when you can save a bushel of cash on gardening equipment and nursery stock, and save even more by properly tucking in your garden and equipment for its long winter’s nap. Here’s how:

1) Build yourself a compost pile and/or mulch

If you don’t already have one, you definitely want to start a compost pile in the Fall to provide a receptacle for all the leaves, pumpkins and other yard debris you should rake up before winter sets in. Building a compost pile can be as simple as staking up a hoop of three-foot-high “chicken wire” or other mesh fencing; just so long as it allows for air circulation from the sides and is deep enough for leaves and other organic matter to compress itself thanks to the law of gravity. Also, keep your eyes open after Halloween and Thanksgiving for leftover bales of straw that might be discounted – or even put out for the garbage man – now that they’ve served their decorating purposes; straw makes great mulch or can be added to the compost pile. Mulching garden bedsin the Fall with wood chips, compost, or other suitable organic matter helps to retain ground moisture and protect plants sleeping underneath. Check with local landscaping and tree removal services in the Fall for some of the best prices of the year on mulch.

2) Score great deals on end-of-season local nursery stock

Just recently I saw a Japanese Maple measuring about 8-10 feet high for only $40! Plants, shrubs, ground cover, even soil sees a discount this time of year at your local nursery or Home Depot!

3) Update your garden tools and equipment

Fall season means it’s slowing down at the local Lowe’s and Home Depot for ‘summer projects’ so you’re likely to score a deal on the latest lawn and garden equipment they’ve overstocked. Pick up a new shovel, shears, planters, you name it!

4) Use your current plants to multiply and make more

In addition to being the best time to plant most springtime flowering bulbs (e.g. tulips, daffodils, crocuses, irises, etc.) as well as trees and shrubs, many perennial plants and vegetables can be divided in the Fall. Do a little homework on which ones are best for this sort of arrangement but you’ll find just a little light labor will have you with double the amount you had for no extra cost!

5) Tune up and do some TLC for your current tools and equipment

Since you won’t be mowing the lawn as much (or at all depending where you’re at), you’ll need to make sure you keep fuel that’s been treated with a stabilizer to prevent condensation and deposits. Sharpen your shears by cutting through the aluminum foil scouring pad a few times. Oil all metal surfaces of your tools with used or new motor oil, and scrub that dirt and rust off your shovels, hoes, etc, to guarantee their lifespan.

Hopefully this helps you in your yard and garden heading into the fall.

Reference: TheDailyGreen.com
 

Three Reasons to Have a Professional Headshot | Seattle Corporate Headshots Photographer

Three Reasons it’s Important to Have a Professional Headshot for Business That You Love

1) You’ll be happier to look at your online profile with a better professional business headshot taken of you. Confidence is amazing and it starts with you and your online you these days. So many times I’m talking with someone and they say to me, “I never look good in pictures so I don’t share this with anyone.” When in fact, today is ALL about being personal and showing yourself!

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2) Other professional business people will look at your headshot and base an opinion about you solely on your projected image (i.e. your professional headshot!) Although we’d like to think all business professionals will read your profile and then make a judgment, many of them will base their opinion on visuals and many times it’s completely intrinsic. Having an updated headshot that shows your best side and best foot forward with great lighting with an authentic smile goes a LONG WAY!!

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3) You’re not getting any younger. In all honesty, it’s always funny to meet someone in person and they look like their online business profile’s older self! How many times have you met someone after seeing their professional business signature or LinkedIn profile then they look totally different in person. Happens so frequently it’s amazing. Don’t be one of these people and make sure to update your profile every two years or so.

See more examples and client stories

Contact Julian to Schedule your session today

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