I am so honored to announce that I am officially an accredited Associate level photographer with The Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation Program! This means that my work (a sample of 50+ images) was evaluated by some of the best photographers in the business and judged to be at a true professional standard…

In September, I attended the 2022 Portrait Masters Conference in Phoenix Arizona. It was my first time and when considering whether to go or not, I had trouble finding a lot of information online, especially first person accounts as well as tips for what to bring or what to expect…

Most people will use their headshot in a couple of places, but professional portraits can go much further! There are many situations where an updated headshot could be useful and this article will give you a great overview and some ideas to maximize your photo session investment. Below I go over twenty one ways to use your new headshot and why it’s a good idea to do so…

Headshot photography is changing. Over the past few years, we’ve moved away from the standard head and shoulders headshot to a cleaner, more modern professional portrait that truly speaks to the new way both photographers and clients are approaching this genre…

One of my favorite aspects of being a portrait photographer is being able to work with female business owners and be a small part of their journey. When Eileen reached out to me, she explained that she needed a bigger variety of images for her new website and that her current photos, while looking great, looked too much like stock images…

Lindsey Wells is a naturopathic physician in Wilton Connecticut. She has a lengthy list of qualifications (as well as a book she wrote!) for her practice in integrative care for PANS/PANDAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Lyme Disease, neurodevelopmental disorders, and various chronic illnesses. And the reason she reached out to me was because she wanted professional images to use for her social media (specifically Instagram) account.

When I go on-site to photograph headshots in an office for a company, I have a dedicated set of equipment that I take with me. And I know this is something that many photographers struggle with. What equipment should I buy? And how much should I be spending on it?

All in all, I read over ninety books in 2021 and wanted to share some of my favorites for this past year…