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Any Benefit to Reviewing your Headshot Photos DURING your Photo Session?
Are there any benefits of seeing your headshot photos during your photo session? You get to learn a little photography jargon today! The word is “tethered” as in my camera is tethered to my laptop. What that means is when the photographer takes your photo, the image...
Headshot Photographer that Helps with Facial Expressions and Posting
How Professional Headshot Photographers Help Clients with Posing and Facial Expressions Most, but not all, headshot photographers will be able to help you with posing and facial expressions. Some better than others. Here are some important things to look for: A...
Nervous when being Photographed?
What if you’re nervous or simply don't like getting photographed? I don't really like getting photographed either, so I feel your pain. I tell my client, who's in front of the camera to pretend like they're an actor and they're either on a photoshoot or...
What is Personal Branding Photography?
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Personal Branding” and likely have some sort of idea about what it is and why it’s important, but let’s give you some clarity. I like to think about Personal Branding Photography as Headshots on steroids. A great headshot will show...
How to Keep Your Team Photo Up to Date
Headshot Tips – Group Photo System “Tina, should we think about updating our team photo? Peter hasn’t been here for about 2 years.” Team Photos are important. They’re a great way to show the world your people and your culture, while enhancing trust and unity. Unity...
Headshots for Mature Professionals.
Is there anything unique about headshots for MATURE professionals? As a mature professional myself, and having photographed quite a lot of other mature professionals, it’s clear to me that there certainly are a few unique areas. There’s the fact...
What STYLE of Headshot Photo do you need?
What style of headshot do you need? And yes, there are different styles. You can have a dark and dramatic look versus crisp, clean and bright, for example. This is more about lighting and the general mood of your portrait, and not so much about your...
Pillar Video Content VS Social Media Video Content
Almost all marketers and owners know that video content is king and can do amazing things for your business. But not all video content is the same. Knowing the difference between pillar video content and social media video content is key to creating a winning strategy...
Biggest Mistake in Brand Videos
Watch the Video Below.The biggest MISTAKE in a Brand Video. Most Brand Videos that I've seen are leaving money on the table. (BTW a Brand Video is also called an About Us, Overview or Video Business Card.) The mistake that I see, waaaay too often, is that most Brand...
Video that Helps Website Visitors
Watch the video below.Video that Helps Your Website Visitors It's easy to expect the people that visit our website to be able to read our minds or know what we know. But, there are often lots of places on our websites where friction happens and that can cause us to...
Startup Funding – The Pitch Video
Watch the video belowIf you're looking for Startup Funding, you know how challenging it can be to get the interest of VCs (Venture Capitalists). Innovative Startups are turning to Pitch Videos (not just Pitch Decks) to get more eyes on their company and the funding...
Event Photography + Video | Muscular Dystrophy Association
Will these photos and videos make you tear up??? Probably not, because you didn't spend several months planning this event, rallying your team, inspiring your tribe and coordinating a million and one details to make this Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fundraiser...
Confused by Video Marketing?
Recently, I was talking with my cousin’s husband and Jeff mentioned that some of his accounting clients had considered video marketing but were put off by the seeming complexity of it all. If you're confused by Video Marketing or video for your business in general,...
Why use an Animated Explainer Video in your Business?
Check out our Animated Explainer Video. You'll learn how it may be perfect type of video for your business.Here's an example of an Animated Explainer Video that we recently did for a cryptocurrency app. As marketers much of what you do centers around getting...
Video AND Photography – Can You Use the Same Studio?
A big shout-out to Doug Martin, Co-Owner of Treat Planet. Super great guy and a super great company. If you have a dog or cat, you should definitely check out their treats in pet retailers near you. They have several brands and here's a link to their website to take a...
Headshot Tips: Should you use a Hair & Makeup Artist for your next Headshot?
TRANSCRIPT Should you use a professional hair and makeup artist for your headshot session? The general rule is no if you're a guy and yes if you're a woman. But, and there's always a but. I have photographed plenty of professional women without a stylist. They...
Headshot Tips: What should I wear for my Headshot?
What should you wear for your headshot session? Wear what makes you feel like a million bucks or what you'd wear to a job interview or meeting with a client. Jewel tones, like dark blue, red, or green, are a great place to start. Black is fine for just about everyone,...
Headshot Tips: What’s the best Background for my headshot photos?
What's the right background for my headshots? TRANSCRIPT What's the right background for my headshots? And yeah, that's a thing too. There are a few great choices and each has their own merits. It's all about the look you're going for. So let's discuss....

Erika Williams
Vice President, Advantage Capital
“Yesterday was a blast! Thank you so much for the experience. Love the photos!”

Julius Heil
CEO, Intalere
“The “Why” video that MOVING + STILL created was the best piece of marketing content that we’ve done since I’ve been here.”

Sherry Huber
Co-Owner, Treat Planet
“I think it’s great that you offer both video and photography because it makes it simpler for us to work with one person.”

Mason Glick
Asst. Athletic Director SIUE
“Mark, I think you nailed it perfectly and captured the idea we were looking for.”
Alison Hyde
Owner, STL Pro Stretch
“Mark, your videos have gotten me a ton of business!! I’m getting too busy!!!!”

Chelsea Theodoropoulis
Owner, Burn Boot Camp
“Mark, These pictures and videos have me in tears. Wow. I am blown away by your talent and your willingness to give us all these memories in the way you did. I couldn’t love these pictures and videos more!!!!!!! Thank you…”
Marc Enger
Owner, Propel Marketing Services
“I have had the pleasure of working with Moving + Still over the course of the past year. Together we’ve produced a series of five testimonial videos on behalf of a terrific non-profit organization. Moving + Still shot and edited this series in a way that captures the mission of the organization in a captivating and compelling way. The videos came out so great that in addition to using them for digital and social content, we used them in our discussions with major media outlets in helping the organization generate media coverage too.”

Sandi Straetker
Exec. Director, Clayton Education Foundation
“Mark, these are absolutely fantastic!!! I am blown away. The one of the two of them on the cover of the gallery is absolutely perfect! Thank you so much!”
Jim Sanders
Sanders Law
“Mark, I just want to pass along that the headshot you did for me has gotten me a ton of compliments. Kudos and Thanks!”

Niall Gannon
Managing Director, The Gannon Group
“Mark and his team continue to adapt, create, and deliver based upon the ever changing marketplace. At the beginning of covid- excellent content to improve effectiveness for online meetings, interviews. His recent project confirms that the output is artfully produced, but delivered with the collective marketing advice of the Moving+Still team. Highly recommend for still photography, marketing videos, and customer/ prospect connectivity.”
Kelly Wisness-Semchee
Digital Marketing Mgr., Intalere
“We received a lot of positive feedback from the video, Mark. Great job! I’m so happy with it—and so proud of it! Thank you so much for your contributions and work on this project. Looking forward to working with you again!”

Gladys Smith, PhD
Program Director, Habitat for Neighborhood Business
“We are so blown away by the work you’ve done on the Pettus Foundation Grant Project. The video was just what was needed and as always with you, very well done. Thanks for getting it out on such a short notice.”
Keith Berry
Digital Marketing Mgr., Intalere
“I appreciate your professionalism and comfort that you brought to an experience were most are naturally nervous. You made it a fun overall, and the end result came out fantastic.”

Jonas Kehrbaum
Co-Founder, ePro 360
“It is unreal how good it is. Excellent! Thank you very much, Mark!”
Abby England
NEVCO, Vice President, Marketing
“Mark has done several videos for our company and they have been first rate. He understands our business and puts the complicated puzzle pieces together to convey our customer stories in a compelling way. We will continue using him for future video marketing projects.”

Erika Williams
Vice President, Advantage Capital
“Yesterday was a blast! Thank you so much for the experience. Love the photos!”

Julius Heil
CEO, Intalere
“The “Why” video that MOVING + STILL created was the best piece of marketing content that we’ve done since I’ve been here.”

Sherry Huber
Co-Owner, Treat Planet
“I think it’s great that you offer both video and photography because it makes it simpler for us to work with one person.”

Mason Glick
Asst. Athletic Director SIUE
“Mark, I think you nailed it perfectly and captured the idea we were looking for.”
Alison Hyde
Owner, STL Pro Stretch
“Mark, your videos have gotten me a ton of business!! I’m getting too busy!!!!”

Chelsea Theodoropoulis
Owner, Burn Boot Camp
“Mark, These pictures and videos have me in tears. Wow. I am blown away by your talent and your willingness to give us all these memories in the way you did. I couldn’t love these pictures and videos more!!!!!!! Thank you…”
Marc Enger
Owner, Propel Marketing Services
“I have had the pleasure of working with Moving + Still over the course of the past year. Together we’ve produced a series of five testimonial videos on behalf of a terrific non-profit organization. Moving + Still shot and edited this series in a way that captures the mission of the organization in a captivating and compelling way. The videos came out so great that in addition to using them for digital and social content, we used them in our discussions with major media outlets in helping the organization generate media coverage too.”

Sandi Straetker
Exec. Director, Clayton Education Foundation
“Mark, these are absolutely fantastic!!! I am blown away. The one of the two of them on the cover of the gallery is absolutely perfect! Thank you so much!”
Jim Sanders
Sanders Law
“Mark, I just want to pass along that the headshot you did for me has gotten me a ton of compliments. Kudos and Thanks!”

Niall Gannon
Managing Director, The Gannon Group
“Mark and his team continue to adapt, create, and deliver based upon the ever changing marketplace. At the beginning of covid- excellent content to improve effectiveness for online meetings, interviews. His recent project confirms that the output is artfully produced, but delivered with the collective marketing advice of the Moving+Still team. Highly recommend for still photography, marketing videos, and customer/ prospect connectivity.”
Kelly Wisness-Semchee
Digital Marketing Mgr., Intalere
“We received a lot of positive feedback from the video, Mark. Great job! I’m so happy with it—and so proud of it! Thank you so much for your contributions and work on this project. Looking forward to working with you again!”

Gladys Smith, PhD
Program Director, Habitat for Neighborhood Business
“We are so blown away by the work you’ve done on the Pettus Foundation Grant Project. The video was just what was needed and as always with you, very well done. Thanks for getting it out on such a short notice.”
Keith Berry
Digital Marketing Mgr., Intalere
“I appreciate your professionalism and comfort that you brought to an experience were most are naturally nervous. You made it a fun overall, and the end result came out fantastic.”

Jonas Kehrbaum
Co-Founder, ePro 360
“It is unreal how good it is. Excellent! Thank you very much, Mark!”
Abby England
NEVCO, Vice President, Marketing
“Mark has done several videos for our company and they have been first rate. He understands our business and puts the complicated puzzle pieces together to convey our customer stories in a compelling way. We will continue using him for future video marketing projects.”











































































