Paulius Musteikis Photography

11/13/2023

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀

Feeling 𝘂𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁 and 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 is extremely important when you’re getting a headshot. Your mood can totally show up in your photos.

And even if they won’t, consider this: images of you taken during a rough patch in life, later could bring back unwanted memories every time you see them.

And unwanted memories could make you appreciate your images less.

Therefore, it's often best to wait until you're feeling more like yourself, so your headshot really shows off the 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 you.
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09/29/2023

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲
A mood board can serve as a visual guide that ensures both you and the photographer share the same vision for the shoot.

This can be particularly useful for more complex, creative and non-standard shoots.

Pinterest works the best, but an email with screenshots, low-res photos, or links to examples can suffice.

Mood board and communication is the best way to keep expectations for the visual direction in check.
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09/15/2023

𝗗𝗜𝗬 𝘃𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼

While smartphones and consumer cameras have improved, they can't replace the expertise of a professional photographer.

A DIY headshot often lacks the correct lighting, posing, expression that helps your story better, and post-production that make you look your absolute best.

Remember, your business headshot often serves as a first impression.

A mediocre business image compared to the right one could be the determining factor in whether that first impression becomes the last one.
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09/14/2023

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻?

When scheduling your business headshot session, consider your personal rhythms and routines.

Carefully considered photo session timing will help present yourself better in front of the camera and will get better results.

Are you a morning person who feels fresh and vibrant after waking up, or are you more of a night owl who hits their stride in early afternoon?

Schedule your session when you're least stressed and have most energy and avoid scheduling photography session after intense meetings, extensive traveling, or at the end busy day.

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09/13/2023

𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲?

Your facial expression in your business headshot is a delicate dance between your personality and the message you wish to convey.

If your goal is to come across as friendly and welcoming, maybe a simple authentic smile is a way to go.

Alternatively, a composed, serious look can lend an air of expertise and authority to your professional image.

The key is to ensure that your chosen expression aligns seamlessly with your brand image, so communication with photographer is 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹!
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09/12/2023

𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲?

Your facial expression in your business headshot is a delicate dance between your personality and the message you wish to convey.

If your goal is to come across as friendly and welcoming, maybe a simple authentic smile is a way to go.

Alternatively, a composed, serious look can lend an air of expertise and authority to your professional image.

The key is to ensure that your chosen expression aligns seamlessly with your brand image, so communication with photographer is 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹!
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09/08/2023

𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

Feeling your best is 𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 for a successful photo session. Prioritize self-care before the shoot by getting adequate sleep, staying hydrated, and eating well.

Your mood and confidence during the session can make a 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩 difference in the outcome.

Schedule your session for the morning when you’re likely to feel most energized and refreshed.
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09/07/2023

𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬

Clothes can make or break your headshot, serving as a visual extension of your personal brand. Opt for comfort, repair, and fit when choosing your outfit.

Remember, your attire should be appropriate for your brand and the message you aim to convey.

Pay attention to details like wear and tear, wrinkles or stretched buttons that can spoil that all-important first impression.
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09/06/2023

Know Who Your Headshot Is For
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Identifying the qualities or characteristics you want to portray is crucial. Your business headshot should encapsulate your professional persona within a single frame.

Would you like to come across as approachable, confident, mysterious, or perhaps smarter, than the viewer?

Make a list of traits you want to communicate and consult with your photographer to ensure that the headshot truly reflects who you are.
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09/05/2023

Senior year is packed with memorable moments, and you don't want to let them slip away! What better way to preserve those memories than with senior portraits? Book a risk-free photo session today. If you're not happy with the service or the proofed images, your session is FREE of charge!

100% satisfaction guarantee! If you don't like the level of service or proofed senior photos, your senior portrait session is FREE of charge!

08/28/2021

Benjamin here👋🏼
Our friend Paulius Musteikis Photography recently made this photo of Laura & me in his studio in Madison and I am happy to share it with you now.
This is us. Zastrow & Zastrow. Midwest. Creative. Resilient.
Alone we are great, but together we are spectacular! As a creative unit we are ready to take your company and products to the next level of excellence.
Want to know how we can help? Reach out let’s begin the journey together. We look forward to hearing from you!

03/18/2021

an outtake from Madeline’s actor headshot session today
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12/17/2020

Aniqueka Scott of UW Health for Madison Magazine cover story “The Lion Hearts”



Strory by Maija Inveiss Andie Behling and Maggie Ginsberg
1000 thanks to Tim Burton for this photo assignment!

11/24/2020

Get 20% off your next in-studio session!
Book your portrait and headshot session today!
Gift certificates available!
Link in comments.
Offer ends December 1, 2020 12pm CT.

04/02/2020

COME HANG OUT AND TALK!
ORIENTED TO BEGINNERS/ AMATEURS.
EVERYONE'S WELCOME!

03/31/2020

hey, you!
freelancer me is doing Live Q&A on all imaginable platforms! :D
this Thursday, April 2 at 12:30pm.
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come to hang out and say hello!
let’s talk daily freelancer’s grind. Ask anything. Whether its freelancer/photography/video/personal related questions.
let’s brainstorm about what’s next and life after/with Covid-19!
Stay safe and I will see you soon!

https://bit.ly/2WVB3e6

Live Q&A. Stop by and say hello! Let’s hangout out, let’s talk about anything and everything. I’m here to answer all your questions.

03/28/2020

Conversations about portrait photography with a special guest Keni Rosales. See his work at:
https://krosalesphotography.com/

03/27/2020

03/25/2020

Launching free online events for beginners and intermediate photographer/videographer wannabes out there. Inspired by "Safer at Home" policy that is kicking in here in WI sometime today.

DM me if you have a topic you want to hear about.
pitch me a topic if you want to be a guest.
I have more ideas lined up, but want to keep things fluid and play by the ear.
More events to come!
Stay safe and stay tuned.
meows!
See events and add them to your calendar via the link below!
https://pauliusmusteikis.com/events/

05/12/2019

picture i took forHoneydew Consulting last year is up at MSN airport! 🙂
booom!
Aurora Creative

Our new ad is live!
Check us out at MSN.

05/06/2019

Jennifer
an assistant professor of Civil Society & Community Studies at UW.
she’s an expert on school lunch workers, history of the U.S. National School Lunch Program, farm-to-school programs, and food work as a form of care work.
an outtake from the photoshoot for Jennifer’s forthcoming book on the US National School Lunch Program tentatively entitled “The Labor of Lunch: Organizing a New Economy of Care in American Public Schools.”
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04/25/2019

portrait of Alex just outside the studio earlier today.
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04/25/2019

light in studio this morning
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04/25/2019

enviromental portrait of botany professor Ann Pringle.

photographed for UW Letters & Science magazine’s Spring 2019 issue.
swipe left to see tearsheet from the L&S magazine!
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@ UW Botanical Garden

04/23/2019

enviromental portrait of organic chemistry professor Helen Blackwell.
photographwd for UW Letters & Science magazine’s Spring 2019 issue. thanks to for the assignment!
swipe left to see tearsheet from the L&S magazine!
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@ UW-Madison Department of Chemistry

04/16/2019

urnban walkabouts at night
Madison, Wisconsin
2018

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04/14/2019

weekend dedicated to my my little brother Arvydas Musteikis.
he’s really into fire. g*t nicknamed “firestater” on a 2nd our camping night.
why 2nd you ask? we were not allowed have fire on the first.
part of my tribe for 34 years.
love you, junior!

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04/13/2019

guess who’s got birthday today?
my little brother!
happy mavefaking birthday, JUNIOR YO!
part of my tribe for 34 years.

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04/12/2019

portrait of Gabe.
photographed couple weeks ago.
very much promising talented photographer from
check his photo and video adventures at

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04/11/2019

somewhere
Detroit, MI
2016

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