
Why I Have People Stand For Their Headshots.
When I began my career back in the 1980s, I was trained to have people sit down for their photos. This creates more problems than it solves. It’s easier for the photographer if the subject is sitting down, but it is not my goal to make it easy on myself. My job is to make people look great, and having them stand up is one way I do that. Being photographed is right up there with public speaking on the stress meter. Most people feel more comfortable and confident if they’re sta