A debut novelist needs time, a great editor, persistence, and—now more than ever—a thoughtful visual presence. The words may come first, but readers also want to know the person behind the story. Portraits and headshots are an important part of that connection, providing the images authors need for dust jackets, speaking engagements, social media, andContinue reading “Author Portraits of Russell Ferretti-Hoyle for His New Book”
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Senior Photos at Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz, CA
Senior photos don’t have to feel formal to be memorable. One of the best ways to celebrate a major milestone is through play and exploration. Anna’s session at Natural Bridges combined two outfits, plenty of movement, laughter, and a beach that offered something beautiful at every turn. We explored reflections and silhouettes, wandered the shoreline,Continue reading “Senior Photos at Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz, CA”
Bay Area Headshots: A Selection of Recent Portraits
Headshots are an essential part of a professional presence. Whether they’re used on LinkedIn, a company website, speaking materials, or social media, they often provide the first impression before a conversation ever begins. This gallery features recent headshots created for professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and business leaders throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. My approach isContinue reading “Bay Area Headshots: A Selection of Recent Portraits”
Fashion Street Photography in Chinatown, SF
Chinatown in San Francisco is a place built on many layers. Its streets provide a natural backdrop of color, patterns, architecture, and light. For this fashion street photography session, I worked with professional dancer and model Lexiss Camacho to create images that combined a gritty fashion aesthetic with the character of the neighborhood. Rather thanContinue reading “Fashion Street Photography in Chinatown, SF”
Personal Branding Portraits for Bay Area Coach Kay Streit
Today, you’re visited by four photos of the incredibly thoughtful Kay Streit, a developmental coach in the Bay Area with a gift for helping people find their footing during life’s transitions. Our portrait session was relaxed, focused, and surprisingly fun. Kay has one of those rare qualities photographers appreciate: the ability to be fully present.Continue reading “Personal Branding Portraits for Bay Area Coach Kay Streit”