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People often ask me "Why do I need a professional headshot? Isn't it kind of fake? Wouldn't it be better to show the real me?" This is a complicated question to answer. First -- YES! Of course it is best to show the real you! But wouldn't it be better if while...
You can’t network on social media without a headshot. Here’s why.
I've been thinking a fair amount about head shots lately. Since adding my "Story-Based Head Shot" service officially to my website, I have started to notice just how much head shots are underestimated by business people. Today I ran into something that I wanted to...
It’s not a story without characters
Everyone thinks that stories are all about what happens... the events, the plot, the scenarios. But it isn't - it's about the characters and the emotion. Plot isn't interesting unless it's happening to someone we care about. That's why capturing your family's story...
Capturing Everyday Stories Through Photography is Becoming a Lifestyle Trend
Last week, a friend of mine sent me this link from The Columbian about a photography studio in NYC called I Heart New York that specializes in capturing everyday moments through photography. I've been on a mission to help people do this for years now and, as much as...
Making the best of a difficult situation through pictures
The northwest - and the nation - was stunned, angered, and dismayed on Tuesday when one student was shot and killed by another student at Reynolds High School. It was the second-to-last day of school in the district, and I was scheduled that very evening to come out...
Family legacy: Newborn Pictures
I met this family at BabyFest NW on Saturday, and since their little guy was already 7 days old we decided we better get right on it and scheduled their session for Monday. Mom was so helpful, and even sent me some great photos of their home and nursery to help me...
Serravision at Babyfest NW
2014 is a year of trying new things. In that spirit, I did a ton of work to build a portable wall to display my art on at my very first trade show - the Northwest's Biggest Baby Shower put on by Kidfest NW! I learned so many things through this process, and met so...
Success! Social Media Headshot Day!
I hosted the first ever "Social media headshot day" in my NE Portland studio yesterday afternoon. I've noticed that your picture says a lot to someone who doesn't yet know you on social media, and that many of us have posted pictures that are sorely lacking in a...
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! One of our core values as a business is social and ecological responsibility. That’s why we use recycled materials whenever possible, support local businesses, and source our electricity from renewable sources via Pacific Power’s "Blue Sky" program....
Creative Egg Decorating Projects
As a kid, Easter was all about egg decoration for me. I loved doing anything arts & crafty, and I looked forward to it every year. Traditions like these are an important part of building family story and cohesion. My mom always sat down with us and she didn't dumb...
Your headshot really matters.
We've all done it... "Oh, I need a photo to put on (facebook, linkedin, website, etc). Here's one... I'll just crop it and I'm good to go." I'm not pointing any fingers here... Honestly, I am a professional photographer so I should know better, and yet I just uploaded...
This surprising new take on “selfies” will permanently change the way you look at them
Sometimes a "hot new trend" that seems shallow and meaningless can be turned on its head to become something quite powerful. Wow. These students elevate simple cell-phone portraits to art. Talk about exploring your story through...
Happy Valentines Day!
Nope, that's not Photoshop! We love to get creative with our lights and lenses. Think you know how we pulled this one off? Add your guess in the comments...
This Mama Improved Her Baby’s Pictures Using My 4 Easy Steps!
If you missed the original post, check it out first! 4 Easy Steps to Taking Better Pictures of your Baby I've been keeping tabs on the mama from the last post. Before I wrote that post, she told me she had no idea how to take pictures of her baby, and it showed! Take...
Wisdom from Martin Luther King Jr.
Of all the people in history, at least for my generation, Dr. King's quotes have been the most influential. In honor of his birthday today I wanted to share one that I find the most inspirational. There are some more famous quotes from him - some great ones on...
Large Family Group Photographed In Studio
The holidays are always a time for large family groups. There's just no way around it. Relatives are flying into town to be with family, and they only have one or two days where everyone will be together. I love it when groups like this call me, because I know I...
Introducing Beautiful New Line of Gallery Frames!
We are just so excited about this new line of frames! They are not only beautiful, they are also made in the USA. We love the understated style throughout the line. There's something for everyone here -- from the minimalistic fineline to the bold, modern metro...
4 Easy Steps To Taking Better Pictures Of Your Baby
As we approach yet another holiday season, I got to thinking about family, memory, story, and how these things are captured and shared. Many of us will be getting together this season and sharing our new babies or meeting other family members' new babies. Of course we...
