Some of our favorite photographs from the month of February.
Nicolette, Perfectly
I could be wrong but this image of Nicolette, from her very first photo session, is the perfect example of what to look for in an actor’s headshot. Beautifully lit and perfectly framed, it’s warm and engaging and accessible. I wasn’t surprised at all when she told me, at the end of the session, that she totally enjoys being in front of the camera.
Hannah, Masterfully
Hannah is one of the first people I photographed when I ventured into this type of photography over a decade ago. So this image, shot in my studio just a few days ago, has a lot of sentimental value in addition to being a pretty snazzy picture. I’ve watched Hannah grow into an amazing young woman, both in real life and in pictures, and that does my heart good.
Mya Jett, Leaping Tall Buildings
Beyond being one of the best athletes I’ve ever met, Mya’s also open to trying all kinds of new things in the studio. This image, inspired by a kickboxing advertisement, includes a lot of elements we’ve never used before: boxing gloves, black velvet curtains and gigantic lights in strange locations. As an artist, you have to try new things and take chances. It’s always fun when the pictures comes out cool.
Ella, Classically
A successful actor and model since she was just a wee lass, Miss Ella brought a sense of professionalism and composure to her session that’s rare for a kid of her age. I had fun creating this image from her recent portfolio session, shot from above with a 35mm lens, with a single studio strobe to her immediate left and a touch of classic black and white in post-production.
Mya, In Retro
This past weekend we launched our very first Retro Session, a new event combining classic fashion with retro photography elements. Like the photo of Ella above, this was taken with 35mm lens and the same single strobe, to Mya’s immediate left. I love this picture as much as I love this kid, who’s been a client of mine for many years.
Jamie a la Vivien Leigh
This image was inspired by a friend of Jamie’s Mom who pointed out her striking resemblance to Vivien Leigh. That was all the inspiration we needed to connect with our friend Alisa at Most Everything Vintage and make this beauty picture, one of four looks we did in this session.