Tips to Do & Dont Do for Clothing in Headshot Photos

When it comes time to decide what to wear for your headshot photo one of the biggest questions I get asked is “what should I wear?”. The question should really be what shouldn’t you wear.

DO These Things

Wear something you feel comfortable in Guys wear a shirt and tie with a dark suit. Solid color shirt or blouses without stripes For men, a bold colourful tie or a distinct pattern can look good For women, a… Read more »


We’re On The Hunt For A Photographer To Join The Team

We’re looking for another photographer to join our team! Do you: Have you own DSLR equipment (ideally Canon 6D, 7D, or 5D) Have experience taking photos Great personal skills in social situations Prepared to learn quick Can easily travel to studio in Petone Have a drivers license Have initiative Happy to work flexible hours (including some evenings & weekends – when there’s events to photograph) If this sound like you, please contact us – send… Read more »


My Liability Insurance Cover

Being a professional photographer it’s prudent of me to cover my liability in the unlikely occurrence that something should go wrong during a job. I have a Broadform Public Liability insurance policy up to $2,000,000 for all work undertaken in New Zealand. I also hold a liability insurance policy for up to $1,000,000 cover when operating my RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems/drone) Copies of these certificates can be supplied – please contact me if… Read more »


Photography Work Experience

Brady Dyer Photography is on the lookout for a keen photographer, wanting to get some work experience in the photography industry, and the business side of this ever saturating market. This is a unpaid 4 month position, with potential for part-time paid employment afterwards. Brady Dyer is one of Wellington’s leading photographers, in a range of genres from weddings & family shoots, to corporate headshots, commercial, and fashion editorials. Brady has been taking photos commercially since 2005,… Read more »


Should guys wear makeup for photo shoots?

This is a question I get asked quite a bit, and I’m sure a question that some guys think even more than I get asked. Should guys wear make-up for photo shoots? I worked with Hil Cook recently, and got talking about make-up for guys. Hil’s talent as a hair, make-up and prosthetic artist is recognized world wide. Her work has graced the pages of  International make-up artistry magazine and Italian Vogue and lit up the… Read more »


New Studio Officially Opened

The opening of something new isn’t official till you’ve had an opening party! So three weeks after we moved into our new studio at 380 Jackson Street, Petone – we decided to bust out the cheese & pineapple and get the bubbles pouring. Thanks to the friends, clients and family that popped in to share a drink or four. Here’s a few photos of the new studio, and a few from the opening night -… Read more »


Brady Dyer’s New Photography Studio in Petone

I’m happy to announce I’m opening a new photo studio at 380 Jackson Street in Petone! After several months trying to find a suitable site, we finally found one that was perfect! We’ve got a few big days ahead of us as we transform it into a fully fledged photography studio, and home for Web Boutique and IVY & Co. – but it will all be worth it. Pop in an see us if you’re… Read more »