Archive for October 2010
Headshots That Change Lives
‘The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is yourself.’ – Alan Alda
Just completed this series of portraits, this select is just one from a wonderfully productive shoot.
Some of the best work happens when the subject has prepared well, and we then collaborate to create a portrait that captures their inner grace and dignity. Listening is important, understanding the essence of what they need to communicate.
Client goal: To reinvent his worklife, becoming more visible as an opera singer, with new opportunities and career growth.
Update: I just heard from him at an LA singers convention, excited with new opportunities and many compliments on his headshots. Seattle now…next??
Happy to Be Alive
The weather has been odd, and for a while it seemed we’d miss the glorious days of ‘indian summer’. Fortunately, we’ve been given a gift, perfect days for doing anything outdoors. I’m just back from a mountain hike which yielded this image of the Cascade Mountain Range, during one of our video shoots. Being there made me so happy to be alive, and thankful for the gift.
