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emma reuss’ headshot makeover
Emma was our youngest makeover winner. Her goal was singular; she wanted to look older. We admit, we don’t hear that very often. However, Emma is launching her new career coaching business where she does most of her business over the phone. She needed a photo to communicate her poise and maturity. And this wasn’t [...]
gorgeous snow portrait session
In celebration of a banner wedding anniversary, Jeannie wanted a special gift. We designed a shoot at a private lake in Nederland to portray how she first met her husband — skiing. What do you think? Will her husband be surprised?
fresh-start monday – joshua handler’s headshot
Joshua, a massage therapist and bodywork practitioner, requested a photo to aid in promoting his business. He was interested in communicating his gentle nature, but also his healing energy. Did we succeed?
pet portrait | spirit aka squeaker
Photographing cats can be a challenge. It has to be on their terms, in their environment. While many cats are playful and will respond to strings, feathers and other interesting new toys, some are immune. Here is my first all-business cat. She would not smile for nuthin’. I do think we captured her mood in [...]
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fresh-start monday: barbee james
barbee wanted a fresh photo to use in promoting her business in collateral materials and online. she is an interior designer so her image is everything. we wanted to communicate her studio’s array of suppliers as well as her friendly approach. did we succeed?
ellen is graduating from high school
Ellen is graduating from high school this spring – congratulations. She has the special sparkle of an accomplished actress, which she is! During her shoot, we had a lot of fun and got creative with the poses. She chose the black & white photo for the yearbook.
deer go toddling by
today its a bit gloomy around here. it was supposed to snow, but it’s just kind of spitting instead. i was hoping for some real white. we need it! it was nice to see the deer outside the office window. they come by every day about noon.
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fresh-start monday – steve sabo
Steve has a new portrait. What do you think?
Are you an author wondering whether or not it’s worth it to invest in professional photography?
I recently talked to Kristina Holmes, an agent with Ebeling & Associates Literary Agency, about author photos. Kristina is a publishing expert who provides representation and publishing consulting, author platform development, and affiliate marketing. (Her answers are paraphrased.) • • • Would you say a professional photo is a “must-have” for writers who want [...]
