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When was the last time you updated your profile photo or had a headshot update?

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Let’s be honest, we are all here to sell something, in one way or another, whether you are looking to move up the ladder, get the next big client, sell your new book, get the print on walls, or have people use your servi...

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire","title":" Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?","summary":"Let’s be honest, we are all here to sell something, in one way or another, whether you are looking to move up the ladder, get the next big client, sell your new book, get the print on walls, or have people use your servi...","date_modified":"2024-02-25T12:16:27Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/do-you-like-having-your-photo-taken","html_content":"

As a photographer, I find being in front of the lens can be a daunting experience. The camera has a way of making us feel exposed, vulnerable, and incredibly self-conscious. Yet, I know it’s a necessary part of business....

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If you are struggling to find that last gift for the photographer in your life, I have compiled a quick top ten of last-minute gift ideas, that are sure to impress!

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Bespoke personal and commercial brand photography is essential for anyone wanting to gain a wider audience and build their authority in their industry. Whether part of your digital marketing campaign or printed brochure,...

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Where do photographers post?

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We all that this is the best time of the year to grab a bargain for any Photographer essential kit and be Christmas-ready.

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I find it funny that everyone is talking AI at the moment, there are a lot of people who are weary of the implications, and the worry of what's next (there are literally thousands of stories that show just what could hap...

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/ai-its-all-the-rage","title":"AI, It's all the RAGE!!! ","summary":"I find it funny that everyone is talking AI at the moment, there are a lot of people who are weary of the implications, and the worry of what's next (there are literally thousands of stories that show just what could hap...","date_modified":"2023-11-08T12:51:38Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/branding-photography-why-you-need-to-stand-out","html_content":"

Are you outstanding at what you do, but struggling to stand out?

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/branding-photography-why-you-need-to-stand-out","title":"Branding photography, why you need to stand out...","summary":"Are you outstanding at what you do, but struggling to stand out? ","date_modified":"2023-08-29T08:50:35Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/build-your-identity","html_content":"

Branding is more than taking a snap or creating that snappy logo, or writing an SEO-friendly blog, If you think of your brand (personal or commercial) as standing at a busy bar and waiting to be served, while everyone el...

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/build-your-identity","title":"Build your Identity","summary":"Branding is more than taking a snap or creating that snappy logo, or writing an SEO-friendly blog, If you think of your brand (personal or commercial) as standing at a busy bar and waiting to be served, while everyone el...","date_modified":"2022-08-10T14:01:42Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/branding-just-what-is-it","html_content":"

You will have been hearing the new buzzword around recently, Branding this and on-brand that, but what does this all mean?

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Let's face it, photography isn't the first thing on people's list when they are organising something or building something, whether it is a new website, company, building, or renovations, event, even weddings, photograph...

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/why-book-a-photographer","title":"Do I really need to book a professional photographer?","summary":"Let's face it, photography isn't the first thing on people's list when they are organising something or building something, whether it is a new website, company, building, or renovations, event, even weddings, photograph...","date_modified":"2022-03-04T07:02:52Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/branding-photography-why-it-works-for-me-and-will-work-for-you","html_content":"

For years I didn't know how to describe myself as a photographer, it wasn't until recently that I have discovered that I am a branding photographer. and I have been doing it all along.

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First impressions make a difference. Previously we relied on a variety of things from a handshake to the way people presented themselves, and this was mostly done in person.

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Currys PC World has nearly nailed it with their current TV advert, by reminding us that it is always better to get a professional in, your not just paying for the service there and then, you are also paying for the years...

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/event-photography-party-season-is-coming","title":"Event photography, party season is coming! ","summary":"Currys PC World has nearly nailed it with their current TV advert, by reminding us that it is always better to get a professional in, your not just paying for the service there and then, you are also paying for the years...","date_modified":"2021-10-11T17:23:58Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/music-photography-the-glitz-the-glamour-the-reality","html_content":"

Like music, photography has a lot of different styles, techniques, styles, and like music is very subjective, I have attempted to write a blog covering some of the experiences and techniques behind the lens, but with so ...

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The Story Behind The Photograph - A Series with Professional Brighton Photographer, Xavier Clarke

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I resisted doing family photography for a while because it can be so stale. The classic shots of mum, dad and the kids against a white background with white teethed smiles make me cringe. I suppose they just lack persona...

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/outdoor-family-photography-in-lockdown","title":"Outdoor Family Photography in Lockdown","summary":"I resisted doing family photography for a while because it can be so stale. The classic shots of mum, dad and the kids against a white background with white teethed smiles make me cringe. I suppose they just lack persona...","date_modified":"2021-01-21T21:39:49Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/best-photos-to-use-for-dating-app-success","html_content":"

New Years’ often bring about the desire for new starts. It makes us open to possibilities and more likely to lean into opportunities. And what comes with more possibilities than the prospect of love?

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Are there too many creatives in the world? It would seem so since the overriding message to the self-employed this year (apart from being largely overlooked during the Covid crisis) is that we must all ‘niche down’.\nIt’s...

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/why-im-not-a-niche-photographer","title":"Why I'm Not A Niche Photographer","summary":"Are there too many creatives in the world? It would seem so since the overriding message to the self-employed this year (apart from being largely overlooked during the Covid crisis) is that we must all ‘niche down’.\nIt’s...","date_modified":"2020-12-31T11:14:53Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/my-top-pick-pics--15","html_content":"

The Story Behind The Photograph - A Series with Professional Brighton Photographer, Xavier Clarke

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/my-top-pick-pics--15","title":"My Top Pick Pics -1/5","summary":"The Story Behind The Photograph - A Series with Professional Brighton Photographer, Xavier Clarke","date_modified":"2020-11-03T13:44:12Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/how-to-get-a-great-professional-headshot","html_content":"

As a professional photographer working with performers and business leaders alike, I’ve taken my fair of headshots. To others, it may seem such a basic style of photography. Just point the camera in the direction of the ...

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/how-to-get-a-great-professional-headshot","title":"How To Get A Great Professional Headshot","summary":"As a professional photographer working with performers and business leaders alike, I’ve taken my fair of headshots. To others, it may seem such a basic style of photography. Just point the camera in the direction of the ...","date_modified":"2020-10-23T15:31:43Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/so-you-want-to-do-your-own-product-photography","html_content":"

Great. Give me five minutes and let me share with you some of my experience and most prized advice. Whether you’re just starting your business or whether you’re established but want to take the reigns of your product pho...

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/so-you-want-to-do-your-own-product-photography","title":"So, You Want To Do Your Own Product Photography?","summary":"Great. Give me five minutes and let me share with you some of my experience and most prized advice. Whether you’re just starting your business or whether you’re established but want to take the reigns of your product pho...","date_modified":"2020-10-02T15:49:37Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/xc-photography-new-beginnings","html_content":"

It's not easy out there for photographers, many of us have had to either rethink our process and/or the market that we have specialised in.

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As a photographer (and like many people in the creative industry!), I have struggled, this lockdown shenanigans have taken a bit of a toll on me mentally. As a professional, I wouldn't normally enter into the world of my...

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/new-beginnings","title":"New Beginnings....","summary":"As a photographer (and like many people in the creative industry!), I have struggled, this lockdown shenanigans have taken a bit of a toll on me mentally. As a professional, I wouldn't normally enter into the world of my...","date_modified":"2020-07-06T10:13:38Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/working-in-as-a-photographer-in-lockdown","html_content":"

Welcome back, and I hope you are all keeping safe and well. Today, I really wanted to write about working as a photographer with all the restrictions that are in place.

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To be really honest, I am not THE Lock Down Photographer, there are a lot of us out there!

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/the-lock-down-photographer","title":"The Lock Down Photographer!","summary":"To be really honest, I am not THE Lock Down Photographer, there are a lot of us out there! ","date_modified":"2020-04-28T10:53:16Z"},{"id":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/how-to-shoot-through-lockdown2020","html_content":"

Welcome back to another instalment of some bad writing, but hopefully some good ideas for you!

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This is my first blog post and like many other photographers, musicians, tech crew and retail staff I am panicking, I am lucky to have a small buffer, but that can only go so far and as a photographer, I sort of need to ...

","url":"https://xcphotography.net/xc-photography-blog-1/f/studios-are-empty","title":"Studios are empty! first blog post empty studio photography","summary":"This is my first blog post and like many other photographers, musicians, tech crew and retail staff I am panicking, I am lucky to have a small buffer, but that can only go so far and as a photographer, I sort of need to ...","date_modified":"2020-03-18T22:15:14Z"}]}