Derek Goodwin’s Photo BLOG
Headshot and Branding Tips and Tutorials, Photography shoots, and drone videography
Leverage the power of Personal Branding Photography with Adobe Express
Choosing a professional personal branding photographer to help you show up online with outstanding images is what sets you apart from your competition. Once you have those images, Adobe Express helps you create stunning templates for marketing and social media content. You can even use the app to schedule your posts!
Personal Branding Photography: Ashley Eichorn, founder of eduFocus PLC
In March of 2023 Ashley Eichorn launched eduFocus, a professional learning company that empowers educators. She hired me to create personal branding photographs for her website and social media, and we spent a morning getting these great shots at the University of Connecticut.
Ten Inspiring Locations for Yoga Photography in NYC.
A list of great locations for yoga photography in NYC, perfect for Instagram and social media selfies, or for planning a professional photo shoot. Highlights include Central Park, Battery Park, Brooklyn Prospect Park, Street Art and Murals, and more!
Animal Liberation Now: my portraits of philosopher Peter Singer
I met Peter Singer in 2006 at the Farm Sanctuary Hoe Down and took two iconic portraits of him that have been published all around the world. In 2022 he generously offered for me to come photograph him again at Princeton University. It turns out he was working on a modern update of his groundbreaking 1975 book, Animal Liberation. His new book is Animal Liberation now, and my latest portraits are being used to promote it.
Personal Branding Photography: Molly Cantor, the fabulous potter.
Images from my personal branding photoshoot with Molly Cantor, the beloved potter from Shelburne Falls, MA. Photographs inside her shop near the Bridge of Flowers, and from her home studio and outdoor wood fired kiln. Personal Branding Photography helps entrepreneurs and small businesses connect with customers and build brand awareness.
Understanding digital image terminology: file size, pixel dimensions, resolution, file formats, quality and compression.
Learn how to optimize your digital images for the web with my comprehensive guide on image sizes. Discover the best image file formats, dimensions, and compression techniques to ensure your website loads quickly without sacrificing image quality. Plus a guide to image sizes for popular social media platforms.
Team Headshots of Amherst Media
Team headshots of the Board of Directors of Amherst Media in Amherst, MA. Find out how your company can benefit from Team Headshots, and why choosing a great photographer is the key to making your company look great online!
Why you should get your Linkedin headshot from a professional photographer
Cutting corners on headshots is a surefire way to be overlooked as a professional. Wether you are trying to make your Linkedin profile look better to land a job or make business connections, or updating your own website, it pays to pay a pro. Here is the story of one headshot, and a happy customer.
A Man Brand Case Study: Leo Results Fitness
In this Man Brand Case Study, I introduce you to my personal branding photography client Leo Pinto of Leo Results Fitness. To boost his brand, we made a series of short workout videos for his social media, and a promo video to introduce the series.
Why Your Business Needs a Personal Brand
You have a brand. It’s what people know about you. And it’s what they expect from you. So why not take control of it? How to build your brand, and how Personal Branding Photography gives you content and strategy to get noticed online.
5 Reasons Professional Headshots Beat D.I.Y.
You have a cool photo your friend took you can use for your headshot, why bother with a professional photographer? Here’s some important reasons not to cut corners on headshot photography.
5 Personal Branding tips for optimizing your Linkedin profile
5 easy ways to optimize Linkedin for your personal branding. Build your target audience by following these easy tips, including how to nail your profile and cover image, write authoritative articles, use keywords and SEO, and get stellar recommendations from your peers.
3 Reasons why 10,000 (Free!) Headshots is An Essential Service
Boulder, CO photographer Derek Goodwin is participating with Headshot Booker and Brookfield Properties in the largest, single-day photo initiative that will provide 10,000 unemployed Americans nationwide with a complimentary, professional headshot to include with their resumes and post to job sites such as LinkedIn.
Personal Branding Photography with Our Hen House
A case study of Personal Branding Photography with vegan podcasters and Influencers Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan of Our Hen House. Find out what personal branding can do for you and your brand!
Jivamukti Yoga NYC closes: a photo essay
One of NYC’s oldest and most respected yoga schools, Jivamukti Yoga NYC closed its doors in December of 2019. I served as their Web Editor from 2012-2018. This photo essay features my favorite event photographs and portraits of many of the top Jivamukti Yoga teachers in the world. It also links to a larger gallery where images can be purchased.
Rising Appalachia at the Bowery Ballroom
Photos from the 2018 show by Rising Appalachia at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom. Chloe Smith and Lea Song are joined onstage by musicians and dancers.
Sat Nam! Photos from the Kundalini Yoga Festival
My photographs of the 2018 Sat Nam East Kundalini Yoga Festival. Commentary explores the roots of Kundalini Yoga and Yogi Bhajan, the popular mantras Sat Nam and Wahe Guru, Sikhism, Gurmukh, Snatam Kaur, Sukhdev, Harnam, and more!
10 of my favorite Jivamukti Yoga photographs
My photo montage of Sharon Gannon with Egyptian hieroglyphs, along with 9 favorite photos from 6 years working at Jivamukti Yoga in NYC. Featuring Sharon Gannon, David Life, Rima Rani Rabbath, and more.
108 Sun Salutations at Yoga Fest Jersey City 2018
Photos from the first annual Yoga Fest Jersey City on June 23, 2018. The event featured 108 sun salutations taught by 26 teachers, a vinyasa yoga class with Jai Sugrim, 108 japa mantras, and closed with a 15-minute meditation.
9 Essential Yoga Poses for Surfers
Want to up your surf game? Learn these poses! — Featuring my favorite photos of yogis practicing each pose, why it works, and links to online yoga and surfing resources.