The Difference Between a Headshot and a Portrait Session
A woman sat down across from me last month and said she'd booked three headshot sessions in five years and still didn't have a photo of herself she actually liked.
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From the Journal
On Being Seen
Essays on identity, confidence, and the power of being photographed
"I'm Not Photogenic": What a Portrait Photographer Actually Sees
Almost every client says some version of it before we start. What surprises me is the gap between what people believe about themselves and what I actually see through the camera.
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What to Wear for a Portrait Session
On the surface, it's a wardrobe question. But I've learned that it's rarely just about the clothes.
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The First Hour of a Portrait Session is Almost Never the Best Work
If you’re wondering what to expect during a portrait session, here’s something I notice in almost every one: the images from the first 30 to 45 minutes are rarely the ones my clients end up loving.…
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The Difference Between Being Photographed and Being Seen
Most people have been photographed a thousand times. Very few have been seen. You already know what I mean. You have stood in front of cameras at conferences, weddings, corporate retreats, birthday…
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What Happens When You Finally See Yourself the Way Others See You
Kristina almost canceled. Twice. That detail matters. On paper, she was exactly the kind of woman people point to as an example of success. Lawyer People who depended on her. A schedule that did not…
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