Your camera is on. Are you ready? In this episode, Kevin Cameron is joined again by photographer and on-camera coach Rebecca Sanabria for a practical, no-fluff conversation about how to show up with confidence on video - whether you're interviewing, networking, or casting for your next opportunity. Rebecca brings expert insight from behind and in front of the lens, and the result is a must-listen for anyone whose next big career moment is happening on Zoom.

From lighting hacks to "main character energy," this episode covers everything you need to make a strong first impression before you even say a word. As Rebecca puts it: "All these little tweaks add up to a big first impression."

Key Takeaways

Decisions are made in seconds — your lighting, posture, background and energy all signal professionalism before you open your mouth.

Face a window or set your light to 5,600 Kelvin to mimic natural light and look your best on camera.

Do a test call, download your software early, and shake out nervous energy before you sit down.

Keep your background clean and simple — you want the focus on you, not what's behind you.

Show up with "main character energy" — confident, present and authentically yourself.

Make sure your LinkedIn headshot still looks like you. Refresh it every two years, and think twice before using AI-generated versions.

Episode Highlights

00:47 — Welcome back Rebecca Sanabria 

01:29 — Why camera presence matters as much as your headshot 

03:29 — Dressing for the job you want 

04:00 — How to energise yourself before you sit down for a Zoom 

04:27 — Testing your setup and downloading software in advance 

05:18 — Lighting tips: windows, LED lights and the Kelvin setting explained 

07:33 — Background guidance: virtual, blank wall or clean space 

08:44 — Posture, smiling and showing up with the right energy 

10:19 — Why turning your video off is a red flag 

11:10 — Camera distance and framing yourself correctly 

12:00 — Outfit tips (including the borrow-and-return trick) 

13:01 — Main character energy: owning the interview with confidence 

21:32 — Audio: wired vs Bluetooth headsets 

23:18 — Final checklist: teeth, grooming, headshots and consistency 

24:00 — The risk of AI headshots and being mistaken for a bot 

28:43 — Where to find Rebecca

Connect With Rebecca

Instagram: @howrebeccaseesit 

Website: rebeccasanabria.com

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