Call him Aaron. He hails from the Midwest. A young, ambitious IT professional, He’s looking for a new kind of headshot. We meet at Crema on The Alameda. We talk about work and life. There’s something different about him. He’s polite in an old-fashioned way. He tells me he’s not photogenic, That he doesn’t like theContinue reading “Youngblood”
Tag Archives: Headshot
Meta-portrait
Originality isn’t easy. Case in point. I’m on a corporate shoot with my client. We’re having a blast. Shooting like crazy. Then this. I want something different, she says. You know, something unique. Well, I like creative challenges, I say. I pause, I ponder, I hatch a one-of-a-kind idea. I ask for her mobile phone.Continue reading “Meta-portrait”
Nighthawk
I’m a simple man. I have few hopes and expectations. I do my best to resist the temptation of prayer. I’m resigned to a world that revolves around no one. Still, I have moments of weakness. When that happens, I bargain with fate. I make promises in exchange for special consideration. I vow to exerciseContinue reading “Nighthawk”
Call Him Anthony
I call him Salty. But his name is Anthony. And when you’re trying capture something right and true, It’s good to use proper names. So this is Anthony. One of the great gifts of photography is that, every now and then, You witness something deep and abiding. When that happens, it’s an incredible privilege. TheContinue reading “Call Him Anthony”
Expressions
Meet V for Vinita. She leads marketing for a startup in the City. Yep, that City, the city by the Bay. Often my favorite images don’t make the cut. They’re off. They’re not polished. And they’re not worth sharing with the client. Still, these outcast photographs mean a lot to me. They capture fleeting moments ofContinue reading “Expressions”