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Daniel Graham 9/1/23 Daniel Graham 9/1/23

Crafting the Perfect LinkedIn Profile: The Underrated Power of a Professional Headshot

In the bustling business landscape of New Jersey, a LinkedIn profile is a professional's calling card. And the crown jewel? A captivating headshot. Dive into its unparalleled significance.

As the world's leading professional networking platform, LinkedIn serves as the digital portfolio for millions. Here, amidst a plethora of qualifications, endorsements, and polished summaries, your profile picture stands as the silent ambassador of your personal brand.

For those navigating the competitive terrains of New Jersey's major business hubs like Parsippany, Denville, Newark, and Dover, a LinkedIn profile isn't just a CV; it's a statement. And central to that statement is your headshot.

So, what makes a headshot on LinkedIn so indispensable?

First Impressions Matter: Before delving into your achievements or endorsements, a potential employer, client, or collaborator sees your profile image.
Reflecting Professionalism: A pixelated holiday photo or a casual snap might not convey the seriousness or commitment you bring to your role. A professional headshot, however, speaks volumes.
Standing Out: In a sea of generic profile pictures, a well-lit, high-resolution headshot ensures you grab attention and remain memorable.
Consistency Across Platforms: Your LinkedIn photo often serves as the benchmark for other professional platforms, ensuring a unified personal brand identity.

As you navigate LinkedIn, striving to make meaningful connections and create impactful first impressions, let your headshot lead the way.

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Daniel Graham 3/20/23 Daniel Graham 3/20/23

What should I wear for my spring engagement photos? (2023)

Choosing what to wear for your spring engagement photos can depend on your personal style, the location and theme of the photoshoot, and the weather conditions. Here are some tips to help you decide on the perfect outfit for your spring engagement photos:

Engagement Photography by NJ wedding photographers at Timeline Visuals

Consider the location and theme of the photoshoot. If you're taking photos in a garden or park, you may want to wear floral prints or earthy tones that complement the surroundings. If you're taking photos in a city or urban setting, you may want to wear more modern and stylish outfits.
Choose colors that complement the season. Soft pastels and light, airy colors are perfect for spring. Think shades of blush, mint green, sky blue, and lavender. You can also mix and match pastel colors to create a cohesive look.
Think about layering. Spring weather can be unpredictable, so consider layering with a light jacket, scarf, or cardigan. This will not only keep you comfortable but also add dimension to your outfit.
Dress up a little. Engagement photos are a special occasion, so it's okay to dress up a little more than you would on a typical day. Consider wearing a dress or a nice blouse with dress pants or a skirt.
Coordinate with your partner. You and your partner don't have to match exactly, but coordinating your outfits can create a cohesive and stylish look. Consider choosing complementary colors or patterns that work well together.

Remember, the most important thing is to wear something that makes you feel comfortable and confident. If you're not sure what to wear, you can always ask your photographer for advice or inspiration.

Daniel Graham 10/25/22 Daniel Graham 10/25/22

Caitlyn & Randy’s Wedding Celebration

Had an amazing time being the photographer for their event at Stone Water on Lake Hopatcong NJ. They are both such wonderful people.

Event Photos of the couple at their wedding celebration at Stone Water - 125 State Route 181, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849. - Photography by Event Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Event Photos of a wedding celebration at Stone Water - 125 State Route 181, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849. - Photography by Event Photographers at Timeline Visuals

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Daniel Graham 9/7/22 Daniel Graham 9/7/22

Sanjay and Sarah's Timeline.

This was one of the more unique bookings we’ve had in a while. We often tell couples to book a 6 months to a year in advance. Sanjay booked us a week before his wedding and I'm so glad we could make it happen. What an epic event this was. The Skylark is stunning and so was everything about this couple. It was refreshing to pull myself out of my typical New Jersey wedding photography mind set and embrace my inner New Yorker.

Wedding Location:

The Skylark, NYC

Set 30 stories above Times Square, The Skylark is Manhattan's cocktail lounge with indoor and outdoor options. Learn more.

Wedding Photos of the silhouette rooftop bridal portraits after their ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photography at The Skylark Lounge

Wedding Location:

The Skylark, NYC

Set 30 stories above Times Square, The Skylark is Manhattan's cocktail lounge with indoor and outdoor options. Learn more.

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Wedding Photos of the Bride getting ready in Weehawken, New jersey 07086 - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of family dog in Weehawken, New jersey 07086 - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the wedding dress n Weehawken, New jersey 07086 - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the family dog while the Bride gets ready in Weehawken, New jersey 07086 - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the Bride before her wedding ceremony in Weehawken, New jersey 07086 - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the officiant/ best man and the Bride going over details before the ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the Bride going through her vows before the ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the Bride during their ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the bestman during the ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the Brides hands during their ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the Groom during their ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the Bride & Groom during their ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the couples ring exchange during their ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the couple safter their ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the rooftop cocktail hour after their ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the rooftop bridal portraits after their ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the bridal portraits after their ceremony at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the guests at wedding reception at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the bride and groom entering their wedding reception at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the bride and groom sharing their first dance at their wedding reception at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the bride and her father sharing their dance at their wedding reception at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of guests dancing during the wedding reception at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the groom dancing during the wedding reception at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the groom dancing during his wedding reception at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the speeches at the wedding reception at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos of the couple during the speeches at the wedding reception at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Wedding Photos during the speeches at the wedding reception at The Skylark, New York, NY 10018 - NYC - Wedding Photography by the New Jersey Photographers at Timeline Visuals

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Daniel Graham 5/18/22 Daniel Graham 5/18/22

Sara & Gabby's Engagement

Looking forward to the vow renewal @ The Watchung Reservation in Union County , New Jersey

What a beautiful day for two beautiful souls!

Looking forward to the vow renewal @ The Watchung Reservation in Union County , New Jersey

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NJ Wedding Photographer and Videographer - Engagement session — wedding photos of sarah & gabby’s engagement session - Wedding photography by Timeline Visuals

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Daniel Graham 5/17/22 Daniel Graham 5/17/22

Emily & Scott's Engagement

Congrats on the engagement!

Looking forward to your wedding at the infamous Jacks Barn in Oxford NJ

Absolutely loved working with this couple. Their down to earth personalities really made it easy!

Congrats on the engagement!

Looking forward to your wedding at the infamous Jacks Barn in Oxford NJ

Absolutely loved working with this couple. Their down to earth personalities really made it easy!

New Jersey - East Coast - Engagement session — wedding photos of couples engagement session - Wedding photography by Timeline Visuals

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Daniel Graham 3/14/22 Daniel Graham 3/14/22

Using a Gamepad to Cull Photos in lightroom

If you are like me and absolutely loath the culling process. this might be something that appeals to you. I use a combination of this and a program called Aftershoot which uses AI to cull your photos for you. This is often my first step and then I go through and check for only my absolute favorites and neccisary photos.

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With this guide youll be able to kick your feet up and relax by grabbing your favorite console controller and programing it to use keyboard shortcuts. This is a universal keybinding process and can be use it any program such as premier pro for multicam editing, davicni resolve, Photomechanic, capture one Aftershoot or honestly any program with a large amount of shortcuts, Forr this we will be explaining the shortcuts for lightroom.

If you are on a windows PC you are going to want to purchase Controller Companion it is $2.99 and well worth it.. You can purchase it using the steam store, this should be familiar to any PC gamers reading this. You can also purchase it directly from them here.

The idea is programing you gamepad to utalize shortcuts so you dont have to touch your mose or keyboard a full list of lightroom shortcuts can be found here.

So first thing you need to do after installing is open it. For whatever reason it opens directly to to the taskbar icons. you need to click the icon and open settings

Next navigate to profiles. I would reccomend creating a program binding if you plan on using more then one program.

Below is my lightroom Profile

Lightroom Controller Companion Profile

$1.00

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the best part is you can use any controler you want. Some may even opt for a wireless keyboard like the Corsair K83

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Daniel Graham 2/27/22 Daniel Graham 2/27/22

Funt Fact: .Jpg vs .Jpeg

Funfact: Jpeg and .Jpg are the same lossy compression formats for digital photos.

Fun fact:

.Jpeg and .Jpg are the same lossy compression formats for digital photos.

Jpg is from a time when computer file systems had a 3 letter limitations but both indicate "Joint Photographic Experts Group"

Here's a jpeg. Thanks for reading.

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Daniel Graham 2/24/22 Daniel Graham 2/24/22

How use shutter-drag in your wedding photography

Shutter-drag is a technique to capture streaks of light by slowing the shutter while using a flash.It can be a tough technique to master but when you nail one it's incredibly rewarding.

The best way is to identify without the flash which lights you want to see. Prioritize keeping your iso lower so that you can keep your shutter slow enough that when you move the camera you get motion blur.

Next you want to set your flash. A shutter drag is almost like a double exposure and the subject is exposed first with the flash. The flash preserves the moment and then the extended shutter adds streaks to the image using lighting fixtures and other light sources.

The trick is to keep the photos from becoming too obscure. Every time I take a shutter drag I flick my wrist in a single direction or snap the zoom and plan the route so that the lights don't trail through the subjects face. It's not always easy to avoid. Playing around with how you move the camera and how fast you set your shutter is an engaging way to spend the end of an event.

If you are using a zoom lens try zooming in right after you snap the shutter and it creates a tunnel like effect.

Daniel Graham 2/15/22 Daniel Graham 2/15/22

How to get a blurry background

Three ways

Shoot wide open on your aperture
Use a longer focal length
Bring the subject closer to the lens
(optional: fake it in post!)

Using these 3 methods you can get a shallow depth of field and make your back ground blurry. You can also use these methods to do the Brenizer Method which involves sticking multiple photos together like a panorama to create the illusion of a shallow depth of field on a wide shot.