29/09/2026
Getting in front of the camera can feel a bit uncomfortable sometimes, especially if you’re not used to being photographed. And the thought of having lots of close-ups of your face on your website and social media definitely isn’t for everyone.
But there are so many other ways to be visible without showing your face. Here are some of my favourites:
The cropped shot: hands typing, gesturing, holding something, making coffee…
The blurred shot: you’re there, but the focus is somewhere else
Back to camera: walking away, looking out of a window, taking in your surroundings
Motion blur: you moving through the frame while the environment stays sharp
Looking down: reading, writing, looking at your phone or laptop
Through glass: reflections, windows, doorways or other layers can create a really interesting image while keeping you more anonymous
Tiny in the frame: you within a much larger environment, rather than filling the whole frame
And these kinds of images can often tell us more about you than a traditional headshot - what you do, where you work, how you move through your day. There are so many ways you can show up - a portrait is just one way!
