Author’s Portrait
Posted on July 14, 2022
Behind every book is an author with a story. As with most people, this story is a long one with many twists and turns. There are three things that ground retired firefighter and writer Christy Warren during challenging times: her wedding band, her watch, and her tattoo. As a photographer, I particularly like how all three, in the first set, subtly lead to her face and eyes and glorious gray hair. Of the different color treatments, I personally love the black and white version best and hope it’s used to helped represent Christy and her story. Which treatment do you prefer?
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Candid Professional Headshot
Posted on June 16, 2022
When it comes to professional headshots, an outdoor portrait is a high-risk, high-reward venture. High-risk because people are often milling about. Light is constantly changing. Even a passing truck can wreck the white balance of the scene. And, of course, there’s the ever-present threat of wind. It’s astonishing what a gentle breeze can do when you want a strand of hair to behave just so. As a corporate headshot photographer, I hope one day to convince an entire team to do outdoor headshot photography in one location using the same table, so that together we can explore the countless hundreds of expressions that can be discovered by simply hanging out, human to human. The high rewards are 100% worth it!
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Team Headshots and Group Photography
Posted on June 9, 2022
From the San Francisco Bay Area to the foothills of the Sierras, every team is worthy of professional headshots and group photos. That’s especially true when the team brings their perfectly coordinated, fashion A-game. That, and a willingness to experiment and just have fun. We met in downtown Auburn, CA and searched for fantastic light and interesting backgrounds, closing out the evening at a nearby park, where I spent time with a group of wonderful people who genuinely enjoy each other. Now, I have one more reason to love Auburn even more than I already do. Please click to view full-size images. Enjoy, thank you!
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San Jose Headshot
Posted on June 7, 2022
We often think of corporate headshot photography in the context of high-tech industry, especially here in the Bay Area. But other types of businesses need headshot and brand photography, too.
I love the quiet realism of this portrait, also the texture and moody background. I didn’t use a strobe or a speed light. Just highly directional ambient light, my favorite at the moment. We’re standing inside a vast warehouse near an entry way the size of a garage door.
The image is also a composite of three files, a kind of panorama, a face, and two shoulders. This blending technique enables me to capture an incredible amount of detail in the skin, hair, and eyes.
I like the result and hope you do, too.
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Leadership Coach Headshots
Posted on June 6, 2022
Meet Stacy Kuehnis, a global executive leadership coach in the Bay Area. Stacy helps teams and leaders clarify their purpose and core values, enabling them to develop greater executive presence and influence in their professional and personal lives. Stacy recently hired me for brand and website photography. One of the challenges (and joys) of headshot photography is matching technique with the subject’s unique personality. In this case, we blended multiple lights, backdrops, and wardrobes to capture a set of headshots and business portraits that convey Stacy’s style, confidence, humility, and curiosity. Click thumbnails for full-size images.
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