Here’s a new twist on an old story. I was called upon recently to create a headshot for a businesswoman’s website. A typical scenario. She informed me that she never looked good in photographs. Also a commonly-held sentiment. So, I utilized my storehouse of comfortable poses and natural movements...
Forget those times when you were up all night with a sick baby, or the whining around dinnertime, getting stuck in traffic after yet another after-school game, or when homework never seems to end. We really love our kids. And we strive to celebrate that parent-child bond. At every opportunity, we are documenting...
What do you notice first when you visit a business website? Images, design, text? They all have to harmonize in order to spark and engage the interest of those searching the web. Including a dynamic and appealing portrait on your website highlights your marketing message; an effective photograph...
What makes a great headshot? The best way to prepare for a headshot is to understand the purpose of the portrait. In addition to being technically outstanding, an effective headshot should portray a relevant aspect of your job, position and personality. Collaborating with my subject ahead of our sitting...
When grandparents tire of red-eye ridden, haphazard photos of their grandkids, shot on a smart-phone, they call me! When an appreciative boss wants to reward her dedicated employee with a gift that acknowledges that working mom’s importance, she calls me! When a husband wants to delight his wife with...
Fall foliage offers way more than gorgeous background color and lighting for portraits. It provides the perfect playground for kids. I get my best shots when my youngest clients and I get to fool around. When we grab the opportunities as they present themselves, great shots occur naturally.
Inevitably, kids make faces in front of the camera. But playing around during a shoot helps everyone have fun and relax, making the great shots possible. Although few parents would choose to have prints made of the outtakes, I wanted to share some precious faces from a recent sitting in Old Town,...
Because of variable light reflecting off water and sand, portraits at the beach can have wildly different moods. Which is best for your sitting? Have a look at two recent portrait sessions and see if you can decide!
Everyone seems to love the beach and it remains a very popular choice for my clients’ sittings. The textures of beach grass, sand and sea, combined with beautiful light succeed in creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere, perfect for bringing out the best in everyone!
Do you have a beautiful yard? If so, it offers many advantages as a location for your sitting. A meaningful and familiar site, a lovely yard possesses a variety of backgrounds and facilitates quick wardrobe changes!
