Portrait photography in the San Francisco Bay Area is an embarrassment of riches. I meet young business owners, realtors, IT executives, founders, venture capitalists, students—and beyond. Most subjects identify with a core value or attribute. It might be candor or kindness, competence or trustworthiness, or something else entire. Whatever it is, the awkwardness of portraiture often prevents the value from shining through, as a photographer stares down the barrel of an 85 mm lens. When that happens, subjects rely on stale expressions and routine personas. That’s why I absolutely delight in knocking subjects off script and out of their comfort zones with all sorts of tactics. If you can navigate discomfort together, you can find the real thing that matters, which is pretty damn amazing.
Postcard. March 21, 2022
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Published by Kevin Neilson
I’m a freelance Bay Area kids, teens, family, and corporate photographer. I deliver professional photography services in San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose, Fremont, Willow Glen, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Milpitas, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, and beyond. I specialize in natural profile pics and portraiture, candid family photography sessions, staff photography, event photography, and commercial B-roll for use on websites and social media. I serve individuals, families, start ups, tech companies, real estate, insurance businesses, ad agencies, and HR/marketing departments. When I’m not working, I’m spending time with my family or backpacking in the High Sierras. I have a black belt in Cormac McCarthy. Please contact me at kevin@1103photography.com. I’m eager to meet you.
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