Some of our favorite photographs from the month of April.
Milo, Acrobatically
When you’re a kid, everything and anything can be a monkey bar, even the railing of an apartment complex in downtown Portland. That’s where we captured Milo’s very first portfolio which, as you can tell, was quite the blast.
Pepper, Affectionately
When we came to the end of our headshot session, Isabel (or “Pepper,” as she’s known) wanted to take some pictures with our puppy, Cleo. I included them in her portfolio, just for fun, and her agency chose this as one of her portfolio pictures. So now I’m not only a proud photographer but a proud Doggy Daddy. Lassie, step aside!
Mya Jett, Holding A Guitar
A few months ago, I said “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.” The same is true for this month, as we were inspired by the hair metal bands of the 80s and 90s. Props go to Claire Verity, who blasted off on the wardrobe and consulted on the setting, and stylist Karina Talaro who made Mya look amazing. Party on, Garth!
Claire, Smiling
This picture was taken on the very last day of the month on a boat on Lake Saguaro in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest. Claire is, unequivocally, one of our most favorite subjects and this is, unequivocally, one of our favorite images of her. A candid capture of a beautiful smile is what making pictures is all about.
Effie, Pretty Much Perfectly
Effie came over from the Tri-Cities to work with us on her headshots and this one just jumped out at us. Dynamic, colorful, bright and sharp, engaged and relaxed and all around appealing, it’s the consummate commercial headshot. Props to stylist Karina Talaro for her spot-on hair and makeup work.
Nicole, Crushing It
This picture is an outtake from a college graduation session I did with Nicole a few weeks ago. Nicole modeled for one of our very first editorial sessions — on her 16th birthday, no less — and did her high school senior pictures with us, too. In April, we got to spend some time with her, documenting her graduation from Washington State and her launch into a career as an addiction counselor. A remarkable woman who takes a remarkably beautiful picture, too.