Nina Beilby Photography

29/05/2026

There is a lot of conversation on LinkedIn about the article I wrote on AI.

Here it is. Feel free to join the conversation.

I uploaded an ordinary phone photo into AI recently, mostly out of curiosity. A few seconds later, it generated a polished corporate portrait that honestly made me stop and think: “Uh oh… am I out of a job?” As a professional photographer with 25 years behind the camera, I’ve been experiment...

27/05/2026

I recently uploaded an ordinary phone photo into Grok AI just to see what would happen, and the result was… honestly a little terrifying. 😅

Within seconds, it created a polished corporate portrait that looked surprisingly professional.

As a photographer, my first thought was: “Well… this could be a problem.”

So I did what I always do and figure out if there was a way to pivot and use this to my advantage. I began experimenting with AI backgrounds using my own professional portraits to see where this technology is heading.

Some results look amazing. Some still feel strangely fake, and that reaction in itself is really interesting.

I’ve written a blog about:
• what AI does well
• where it still falls short
• why authentic expression still matters
• and whether photographers need to evolve rather than resist it

I’d genuinely love to know what you think.

https://sydneyheadshots.blogspot.com/2026/05/has-ai-taken-away-my-job.html

31/03/2026

Dating apps are brutal. Let’s be honest.

You’ve got seconds to make an impression—and your photos are doing most of the talking.

So is it worth getting professional photos… or does that feel a bit try-hard?

I’ve broken down the real pros, the potential pitfalls, and the biggest dating photo trend for 2026.

Have a read 👇

I know first-hand how exasperating dating apps can be, and that they are visual-first, bio-second, puts a lot of pressure on that first imag...

24/03/2026

Ever been asked to organise corporate headshots and thought… where do I even start? Choosing a photographer is more than just a nice photo. There’s lighting, consistency, people skills, editing, workflow… a lot goes into a great working relationship.

If you're an HR manager, EA or part of a marketing team that has been asked to hire a photographer, you may like this practical guide. There is also a great downloadable checklist for you.

https://sydneyheadshots.blogspot.com/2026/03/how-to-choose-right-corporate.html

How to Choose the Right Corporate Photographer – Your Ultimate Guide If you’ve been asked to organise corporate headshots, chances are it ...

22/02/2026

Coloured backgrounds for profile photos, and when they work for you.

As we scroll through LinkedIn, those rare headshots that pop—red, blue, even a bold yellow—immediately catch our eye. But when does a colour...

18/02/2026

In 2026, using a selfie, a badly taken image in poor lighting or no photo at all in your corporate profile is professional negligence.

Profiles without professional headshots get overlooked internally and externally. People make decisions in a split second based on your image.

Your face matters.

Read more here: https://sydneyheadshots.blogspot.com/2026/02/your-face-is-not-optional-why.html

08/07/2025

Beyond the Bio: Who Are You, Really?

How do you define yourself? By your occupation? Parenting status? Geography? Hi, I’m Nina, a corporate photographer based in Sydney and parent to four young adults.

I sat with this for a moment and realised how markedly limited it is. I am so much more than that.

I’ve only been a parent and photographer for around half my life. In the vibrant years prior, I was a musician, teacher, and award-winning vocalist. A marketing executive in the early days of the IT industry. An entrepreneur making an appearance on Channel Nine’s Money show, and an environmentalist and sustainability champion, before the words were mainstream.

Even now, if I were to define myself solely as a photographer, I would be neglecting my unsung skills like writing, technical savvy, research prowess, and my quiet superpower, simply figuring things out.

Then there are my personal qualities. My resilience in the face of adversity and aptitude for problem-solving. Did you know I smashed the Australian Defence Force aptitude test?

Oh, and how about the skills that are still in progress? My proficiency in art is equal to a second grader, yet these are equally defining.

I’d like to offer that next time you meet someone, use their current LinkedIn headline, or job title as an opportunity to discover more.. Ask, How do you define yourself? What are your redeeming qualities?

I’d love to hear your thoughts.

19/06/2025

I put together this guide to save time looking up sizes for images on social media every time you want to post. This is good for 2025..

Your "𝑼𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑰𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎".

DOWNLOAD HERE:
https://www.ninabeilby.com/uploads/Social_Media_Dimensions_2025.pdf

15/04/2025

𝖨 𝗆𝖾𝖾𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖻𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝗉𝖾𝗈𝗉𝗅𝖾! ⁣
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𝖠𝗇𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗈𝗍, 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐊𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢, 𝖧𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗈𝖿 𝖬𝖺𝗇𝗎𝖿𝖺𝖼𝗍𝗎𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐇.⁣

https://sydneyheadshots.blogspot.com/2025/04/portraits-with-cary-grant-style-daniel.html

23/03/2025

📸 **Families Needed for a Special Photography Project!** 💙

I'm volunteering for **West London Action for Children**, a fantastic charity that supports families and children through counselling and therapy. They need fresh, authentic photos for their **website, social media, and annual report**—and that's where you come in!

I'm looking for **families and children** who'd love to be part of this special project. In return, you'll receive a selection of professionally taken photos as a thank-you! 🎁

This is a great opportunity to **support a children's charity** while also getting some beautiful images for yourself. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch! 📩