Actor Headshots in the Bay Area

Keziah Jones is an aspiring actor in the Bay Area. Keziah hired me to create a collection of headshots for her portfolio. Over the course of many weeks we collaborated beautifully together, strategizing wardrobe, location, poses, and lighting. Our goal was to capture Keziah’s personality and deliver a powerful first impression, while showcasing her styleContinue reading “Actor Headshots in the Bay Area”

Kevin Neilson Photography Has a New Website

You can jump to the home page if you’d like or meander through the collage, on down to the rest of the blog post. It’s up to you. Developing my new website has been an affair of the heart.  While organizing thousands of photos, I was reminded of just how fortunate I’ve been in theContinue reading “Kevin Neilson Photography Has a New Website”

Why Writers Need Professional Headshots

Professional headshots are critical for writers, novelists, and poets for many reasons. First Impression: A professional headshot is often the first impression readers have of an author. It appears on book covers, social media profiles, websites, and marketing materials. Brand Identity: A well-crafted headshot helps to establish and reinforce an author’s brand. It communicates theContinue reading “Why Writers Need Professional Headshots”

Stranger Scenes

There’s a passage from Moby Dick that always makes me chuckle. Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos getContinue reading “Stranger Scenes”

How Companies Maximize Their Photography Assets

Beyond leadership and employee headshots, companies are also using photography to capture: 🤹‍♀️ Happy customers. Testimonials or case studies without a face are empty verbal marks, signifying anonymity.   👥 Employee interactions. Showcase your people and the values that make your team tick.   🛋️ Office design. Highlight your workspace, so folks can feel the powerContinue reading “How Companies Maximize Their Photography Assets”