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Little things mean a lot.

That’s the simple way to put it.

But sometimes, things don’t have to be fancy to be fancy to be effective.

That’s how I feel about headshots. Authors need a polished headshot. It doesn’t need to be elaborate. You don’t even have to get dressed up.

On this web site I enjoy contrasting black and white images with the trademark pink that I have made part of my brand. I work with writer and photographer Joan Zachary who does a wonderful job understanding and maximizing light, and letting her imagination shine as she plays with size and perspective in her adventures with the residents of Plastiqueville. Learn more about Joan’s work and learn how to visit Plastiqueville here.

A good head shot can separate an apparent amateur from a professional. So if I can offer any advice, please listen when I say: invest in a good headshot or research what makes a good photograph. Because you’ll get a lot of mileage from it.

These photos were taken at a Panera, and we capitalized on the sunshine and targeted overhead lighting to create the depth in these shots.

Wayne is the author of Phorgotten No More: Glimpses of the African-American Presence in Phillipsburg, NJ 1777-2021.