Pop Up Studio FAQ's

Want to know more about our Pop Up Studio?

Here are some of the most common questions

Why do I need a professional profile photo?

It's pretty simple actually- professional profile photos get results. Statistics show you are eleven more times likely to have your profile viewed if you include a photo on your LinkedIn profile.

Your profile photo is a first impression and can be the difference for a prospect to choose your business over the next best thing in the Google search. When your prospects are looking for a trustworthy professional they can see themselves working with, a confident, professional profile photo says it all.

It's not uncommon for clients to comment after getting their professional photo, 'I can charge more now!'

And really, don't we all want a profile photo that looks great and makes us feel amazing?

What about my friend who has a professional camera?

You absolutely can ask your friends or family to help you take a picture. And sometimes you will get a good result- even with a

phone camera. We think you deserve an awesome result. That's why our Pop Up Studio includes an experienced photographer and professional lighting kit, calibrated correctly to the conditions. Included is some gentle retouching of your images to provide your complete Profile Photos perfectly resized and ready to load onto your social accounts including Linkedin, Facebook, X, etc.

How About AI Generated Profile Photos?

Well, I tried it and I weirded myself out - if you want to look like 'you' on your best day, just be ....you

Where can I find your Pop Up Studio?

You can find us just about anywhere- because we come to you.

We work with Networking and Business Groups and Chambers of Commerce to Pop Up at their business meetings and events.

You can also invite a Pop Up studio to your next event or your workplace. That's the benefit of being mobile- we can pop up just about anywhere. Boardrooms, lunchrooms or entry ways to your home office.

Why SMP and Pop Up Studios?

Our studios are equipped with a professional photographer, lighting and backdrops and are completely mobile. This is not a Photo Booth setup- it's a real mobile studio with a human photographer who's job it is to make you look good, capturing you in your best moment. There are a lot of us who seem to always have their eyes closed in photos, a professional photographer will tell you to blink as much as you like. It's our job to capture you in the right moment.

For your workplace, a Pop Up Studio offers convenience and saves any wasted productivity time in travel for you or your team.

SMP and contractors also carry insurance for peace of mind.

For your event, this is a value add and conversation piece for your attendees, without any hassle or expense to you (unless you want to offer the experience free of charge to your attendees).

How much does it cost?

Workplace Pop Up Studios start from $70+GST per person for twelve or more guests. Individuals start at $249+GST, I recommend seeing if you have a friend or colleague to join you and split the cost.

Travel costs may apply for Brisbane outer suburbs.

We can also Pop Up at your next event and offer options where attendees pay for their own photo or photos are provided free of charge to attendees and for paid by the event organiser.

What locations does your pop up studio service?

Currently South East Queensland has coverage of the pop up studio.

The studio pops down and loves a trip interstate for conferences and events. Travel costs apply outside South East Queensland.

How can I get a Pop Up Studio at my next event, meeting or workplace?

To check availability and discuss your needs, send us a message or you can give me a call on 0402 911 553 (during business hours M-F 9-5), send us an email at [email protected] or even message us on Facebook...we could go on but you get the picture! Let's get popping!

What should I wear for my profile photos?

Ensure your attire is appropriate to your industry. Simple guide, dress as you would to meet with your top client.

When you look at someone else's profile photo, do you know what you look at first?

(Looking at a photo of yourself is a completely different experience!)

Studies show that a profile picture with eye contact brings more trust than without eye contact. Ideally, you want viewers to make eye contact with your profile photo first; as humans, that's what we're looking for to seek a connection.

Eyes really are the window to the soul and it's my job as a photographer, to capture you at the right moment for a great profile photo.

What you wear can also support your viewers seeing first, a professional and friendly profile photo, before the top you decide to wear.

Do Wear:

A uniform if it is available

Consider your brand colours: incorporate or complement them

Corporate teams: decide/discuss if you prefer to wear a tie on/or off and jacket on/or off

There is no wrong or right, consider how your profile photos will present being used together in a grid or alongside each other. Often a team member who doesn't get the memo about these details can feel like they are either over or under-dressed for the occasion

Neutral colours are the most versatile to work with and can include colour in muted or softer tones; think blues, greens and greys

IMPORTANT NOTE ON WEARING WHITE

When your profile photo is being taken on a white background, the background can easily be removed so you can create any colour background you choose.

A complete white top on a white background gives an ethereal feel (if that's what your brand needs!), often gives a washed out appearance and makes it difficult to separate you from the background.

Wearing a coloured jacket/vest or scarf over the top of white looks great and separates you from the background.

To Avoid:

Brilliant colours; like brilliant red or high vis yellow draw the eye to become the focal point first and detract from the eye or the main subject of your image. Consider this if you will be in group or team photos.

*If your brand colour is a fluoro or brilliant colour please wear that or bring it with you for your professional profile photo.

Shiny fabrics can cause reflective highlights from lighting

Large prints more easily date and can also detract the eye, however if you intend to regularly update your profile photo working a seasonal trend can work

Considering all of the above, if these avoid suggestions are key to your brand identity, wearing a neutral jacket over the top can make these work

Also remember, you can use your brand colours in the background of your profile photo to incorporate your brand.

Still not sure what to wear?

Think of the outfit that gets you all the compliments, what colour is it? This could be your most complimentary colour and a guide on what to wear.

Please let me know if you have any questions about what to wear for your profile photo. If you're unsure, bring along your options and we can decide together.

Any neutral colour works well

Neutrals can be colour too! Greens, blues; muted tones are good options

Avoid brighter colours like this, it becomes the focal point of the image

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