Beginnings Of A Headshot Portraits Business

I am indebted to four people when it comes to jump starting my business, Connecticut Headshots.

In the past, I have written about Zack Arias, Dylan Patrick and Peter Hurley. But the guy who really instilled a love for business portraits in me, was Eric Laurits.

Talking About Headshots

I sat riveted to my seat the first time Eric presented at Inspire Photo Retreats, some two or three years ago. A few weeks back, I had the opportunity and pleasure to speak with him in advance of his presentation at this year's Inspire conference in Newport, Rhode Island.

Portfolio Of Portraits

Eric's topic at Inspire Photo Retreats is “Headshot A Lot.” Take a look at a sample of his work below. You'll quickly see that he is a master of his art. Like he influenced me, he has helped scores of other photographers to embark on careers in headshot portrait photography as well.

Learn Headshots At Inspire

Catch Eric this year at Inspire Photo Retreats. Whether his presentation skills are due to his acting experience or one that comes deep within him, you are in for a treat. Will headshot portraits be a part of your repertoire?

Register for Inspire Photo Retreats now.

My first foray into social media (even before it was called that, I believe) was on Twitter. I didn't know what I was doing. I was a skeptical dabbler.

Now approaching 9000 followers (small compared to some other very popular people), I credit Twitter for being the catalyst for my headshot portrait photography business in Connecticut.

More on how all that worked out another time, but I wanted to let you know that my friends at Photoshelter have launched a new guide on using Twitter that you should download and read. Like all of their other guides, this one packs a punch and even I have learned a few things about using Twitter. The guide is free, and you get to learn about something that you use anyway, even for fun. If you do use it as a channel for your business, reading this new guide on Twitter is a no-brainer.

The guide includes:

10 ways to grow a Twitter following and increase engagement – including sharing behind-the-scenes photos and tweeting about what’s trending

Top Twitter features for businesses that will help you market your work better

Legal considerations before using Twitter, plus best practices to help keep your work safe

Tips to measure your success and determine if your efforts are working

Plus more

Get the free Twitter guide from Photoshelter here.

If you use Twitter, go ahead and list your Twitter handle in the comments section below. I'll check each one out and follow those of you who are actively using Twitter. My Twitter handle is @PicSeshu.

Do we have a deal? I look forward to connecting with you on Twitter.