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Stories and strategies from a personal branding photographer in Amsterdam — made for professionals who want to be seen clearly and confidently.
What to do before a personal branding shoot (so the photos actually work)
Most people show up to a branding shoot hoping the photographer will "figure it out." They pick an outfit the night before, show up on time, smile when asked and walk away with images that look professional but don't actually do anything. The photos are fine. Technically correct. Safe. But they don't close the gap between who you are and how people see you. If you want images that work (images that translate your authority into visual proof) you need to do the work before the
Alex Tkanova
May 118 min read
AI headshots are getting very good at average. Here's why that's the problem
AI headshot tools are very good at making you look like a professional. They're just not good at making you look like this professional, at this moment, with this positioning. Here's the difference.
Alex Tkanova
May 55 min read
Why do professional headshots look like passport photos? (and how to fix it)
Do your professional photos feel more like passport pictures? You’re not alone. Here are 10 reasons portraits often turn out stiff or fake and what you can do differently, even if you’re not ready to book a shoot yet.
Alex Tkanova
Feb 55 min read
6 personal branding images every founder needs (and why most people are missing half of them)
You scroll through your phone. Every photo feels wrong - too old, too casual, not you anymore. That's not a confidence problem. That's a missing visual bank. Here's what you actually need.
Alex Tkanova
Jul 24, 20257 min read
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