Often times, I’ll stroll the office and capture someone off-guard which turns out to be the best picture — which conveys real company culture in the best light.
Recently Photographed Ben Carson And Traveled Inside His Security Bubble
I recently had the pleasure to photograph Ben Carson and travel inside his security bubble for the day. I was personally moved by his story about growing up and not doing well in school until they realized his eyesight was poor, gave him reading glasses, at which point he became an avid reader and the rest is history.
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Casual Style For Executive Headshots
What To Wear: I always recommend solids, and its nice to have jewelry to add just a little sparkle. Although this corporate headshot was taken in my studio, it feels like it was shot on-location in a boardroom.
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Dr Jennifer Ashton upcoming book Life After Suicide
Dr Jennifer Ashton recently visited the studio for this portrait in her upcoming book Life After Suicide
Read MoreCBS New York Project Yellow Light Billboard Ad
I enjoyed working with Alex Denis and CBS New York for Project Yellow Light billboard ad in Times Square
Delighted to be invited back after our photoshoot for the new President and CEO of CBS Peter Dunn and now contributing to an important public service campaign #donttextanddrive
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The distinction between portraits and headshots is composition
When I get an assignment to photograph executives in dark suits against a black background, the challenge is to make them more of a portrait than a headshot. By shooting them off-center and giving them something to lean against, the tension makes the portrait more distinctive.
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Enjoyed working with Jack Petersen of Dynasty Financial Partners for Summit Trail Advisors
Enjoyed working with Jack Petersen of Dynasty Financial Partners for Summit Trail Advisors
Read Wall Street Journal full article “On Working With Financial Executives” on wsj.com
Shoutout to the boss ladies disrupting their industries in style!
Shoutout to the boss ladies disrupting their industries in style!
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Capturing corporate culture in it’s natural habitat
Reasons candid photos are useful:
Authenticity that corny stock photos cant convey.
Communicates your sense of collaboration
Shows your team working together
Shares your company culture
Captures a moment
Humanistic and relatable
Journalistic style photos tells your story.
Photo Credit: Michael Benabib
When I photographed David Bowie for Blender Magazine
When I photographed David Bowie for Blender Magazine I was told I'd only have 15min. The magazine wanted him shot against basic white background. I didn't want to blow my shot with Bowie so I saved a slice of time to shoot this abstract background. CEO photography is a race against the clock to produce an iconic photo - always be ready to capture that moment.
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