S3 Eps 3 - Chris Gillett: Commercial Litigation to Professional Headshot Photographer
The Dirty Verdict · 2025-02-10 · 56 min
Episode notes
In this episode of The Dirty Verdict , we sit down with renowned headshot photographer and former attorney, Chris Gillett. Chris shares his journey from a 19-year career in commercial litigation to becoming one of the most sought-after photographers for legal professionals. We discuss the importance of headshots in legal marketing, the psychology behind facial expressions, and why so many professional photos miss the mark. Along the way, Chris critiques our own headshots, offers invaluable tips for looking your best in photos, and even shares some of the strangest client requests he's encountered. If you've ever wondered what makes a great professional headshot - or if you're just here for the banter - this is an episode you won't want to miss! Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest, Chris Gillett 00:41 - Co-hosts Bill, Peter, and Kyle introduce Chris and talk about their own legal headshot experiences 02:08 - Chris shares his background as a former attorney and how he transitioned to photography 03:27 - The business of legal headshots: How Chris built his brand and why lawyers need great photos 04:47 - The psychology behind headshots: Confidence vs.