Category Archives | Phil Cantor Photography

How to Prepare for a Headshot
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How to Prepare for a Headshot

Headshots, New Jersey, portraits, Studio

How to Prepare for a Headshot

2026-04-16T11:13:23-04:00December 16th, 2025|Headshots, New Jersey, portraits, Studio|

A great headshot doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of intentional choices that align with how you want to be perceived. Before you even step in front of the camera, you should be clear on your goal. Where will this image live—LinkedIn, your website, press features? Who are you trying to attract? Preparation isn’t about overthinking, it’s about showing up with purpose so your image actually works for you. Start with the details you [...]

Experience Counts

2025-03-28T15:22:50-04:00March 20th, 2025|Corporate photography, Family portraits, Headshots, portraits, professional headshot, seniors, Studio|

Been in the game for a while now, and if I've learned anything, it's this: the best photographs happen when you feel seen, not staged. Experience means I know how to read the room — and the light. Let's tell your story the right way. #ExperiencedPhotographer #PhotoStories

ALTER EGOS: Revolutionary War camp follower, Battle of Monmouth
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ALTER EGOS: Revolutionary War camp follower, Battle of Monmouth

art photography, fine-art photography, Museums, Photography, portraits

ALTER EGOS: Revolutionary War camp follower, Battle of Monmouth

2024-07-19T12:34:33-04:00July 23rd, 2024|art photography, fine-art photography, Museums, Photography, portraits|

The 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth in Freehold, NJ. A camp follower reenactor plays an important role at the event.

8 weeks to opening of new exhibit: ALTER EGOS
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8 weeks to opening of new exhibit: ALTER EGOS

art photography, Daguerreotype, fine-art photography, Morristown, Phil Cantor, Photography, portraits

8 weeks to opening of new exhibit: ALTER EGOS

2024-07-19T11:42:25-04:00July 19th, 2024|art photography, Daguerreotype, fine-art photography, Morristown, Phil Cantor, Photography, portraits|

My one-man show called ALTER EGOS is 8 weeks away at the Berkshire Hathaway Gallery in Montclair. ALTER EGOS is a collection of black-and-white portraits that spotlight regular folks who, when they step away from their everyday world, dive headfirst into their passions with wild enthusiasm. Each photo in this series shows the quirky and creative sides of these individuals as they transform into their vibrant alter egos. All photographs were shot on film on [...]

A BERRY Nice Family Portrait

2024-05-03T16:58:51-04:00March 29th, 2024|New Jersey, Photography, portraits|

Fun Family Portraits in the Studio
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Fun Family Portraits in the Studio

Family portraits, Phil Cantor, Photo tip, portraits

Fun Family Portraits in the Studio

2024-05-03T16:58:51-04:00February 14th, 2024|Family portraits, Phil Cantor, Photo tip, portraits|

Get ready to strike a pose and capture some family magic in the studio! Whether you're aiming for a picture-perfect moment or just a hilarious outtake, here's how to make your studio photography session a blast. Location and weather are no barrier in the studio! With a blank canvas at your disposal, you can create any backdrop that suits your family's vibe. Whether you dream of a whimsical fantasyland or a sleek, modern setup, let your [...]