Joanne Topper Photographer
Your Headshot Is Your Bio!

Your Headshot Is Your Bio!

The best headshots don’t just show what you look like, they show who you are. The new Frida Kahlo exhibition at Tate Modern achieved more advance ticket sales than any previous exhibition at the gallery, including Rothko, Picasso and Gauguin. Why is Frida Kahlo...
Are you in the Frame!

Are you in the Frame!

Are you in the Frame! Years ago, if you went to a photography studio or had your picture framed, it was often seen as showing off, like a status symbol, maybe even a bit ostentatious. But today, framing an image, especially one of yourself, does something much deeper....
The 18th & 19th Century Woman

The 18th & 19th Century Woman

I visited The Wallace Collection in London recently and found myself emerged in their heritage heroines for Women’s History Month. It got me thinking long before headshot photography, women were commissioning their presence in paint. I stood in front of these...
A Brave New World! Looking back at yourself.

A Brave New World! Looking back at yourself.

When Gail came to the studio, she told me the fear wasn’t the camera.It was the moment afterwards. The moment of looking back at herself. She spoke about being a strong woman. The one who usually holds things together. The one who leads, decides, manages. And how...
Shhh! The Secret Behind My Signature Lighting

Shhh! The Secret Behind My Signature Lighting

You might be wondering, “How does Joanne get that beautiful, glowing light in her photos?” Well, here’s my studio secret: Arri legendary lighting. Arri has been the gold standard in professional lighting since Hollywood’s golden era, and for good reason. Their iconic...