My camera is like a magical optic. It helps me notice things I might otherwise miss. One of the unexpected joys of portrait photography is discovering depths below the surface. On a recent outing, I photographed Mac Bohannon, an investor at XYZ Venture Capital. As often happens when the aperture is open, surface gives wayContinue reading “The Hidden Life of Subjects”
Tag Archives: Portraits
Portraits of Water Polo Athletes
Last summer, on the first day of school break, we let our son do exactly what we wanted. He played video games for 23 hours straight and grazed on Apple Jacks. On the second day, we changed our tune. “You have to come up with a plan, or we’ll do it for you.” He didn’tContinue reading “Portraits of Water Polo Athletes”
Headshot Photography For Thought Leaders
When it comes to headshot and portrait photography, more is better than less. More images, more styles, more choices. By design, corporate photo shoots are often transactional. They yield one or maybe two headshots per subject. After all, time is limited, schedules are tight, and leaders are on the move. Transactional photography has a placeContinue reading “Headshot Photography For Thought Leaders”
Stranger Scenes: Street Portraits
I’ll ask strangers for a street portrait when I get nervous and not before. The sequence goes like this, every time. My camera is either in my backpack or around my neck.I’m minding my own business, noticing things.Then it happens.I see light first.Not a subject, always light. Next, a feature emerges, often a minor one.LikeContinue reading “Stranger Scenes: Street Portraits”
Professional Headshots in San Francisco
Fresh out of grad school, I landed my first job at an advertising and marketing agency in Palo Alto. It’s one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Agency life leaves a mark. It changes the way you think, the way you plan and execute, and the way you interact with people. A few weeksContinue reading “Professional Headshots in San Francisco”