Just finished bingeing “Seven Seconds” (Netflix)
Seven Seconds, the Netflix drama about a police cover-up, stars the inimitable Regina King and features none other than my very talented teenage headshot client, actress Nadia Alexander. Nadia was…
Client Ruben Santiago-Hudson to direct “Othello”
I had the pleasure of shooting portraits of Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson a few years ago in my home, as well as at a Broadway fundraiser the same year for…
Headshot on location using window light and flash
Natural light, beautiful light
Mother Nature often is my best lighting assistant. I photographed this client's headshots using the afternoon light filtering through her west-facing window. She has a warm, genuine presence, and the…
Consistent studio appearance on location
I photograph a lot of corporate headshots and environmental portraits for accounting firms, law firms, advertising agencies and other companies. Sometimes incorporating a relevant background can help convey who they…
Those Schuyler Sisters!
Last month, it was my pleasure to photograph the annual Stephen Gaynor School Gala. Broadway star Phillipa Soo performed, and it was then that I realized I've now photographed three…
Headshots for a Young Actress and Past Client
I derived special satisfaction from doing headshots for a young actress this week. There's something so special about having former clients come back again and again. I photographed Brett (also…
One actor, several looks
Theatrical headshots, commercial headshots, studio headshots, outdoor locations -- actor & writer Chuck Obasi excelled at them all. He covered the gamut from pensive to gregarious, from sophisticate to tough…
Client Toni Whitlock Lands Easy Spirit Spot
Congrats to actress/model client Toni Whitlock on landing Easy Spirit's new national campaign. This beautiful lady embodies joie de vivre, and man, can she Double Dutch! Here's a screen grab…
Co-founder & CEO of Uplevel Security
Congrats to headshot client Liz Maida on her one-year anniversary as CEO of Uplevel Security!
Headshot Lessons from my Youngest Clients
Happy January, you hardworking humans! This is the traditional month to assess last year's achievements then update, rejig or completely overhaul the game plan for this year. Are you putting your best…
Personality with a capital P
Corporate headshots don't have to be somber. The exuberance of these two clients belied the term "Mad Men" -- no wonder their advertising agency is so successful!
Is there a doctor in the house?
Fun combo of environmental work photographs and headshots of a NYC doctor. Great to see people in their workplaces.
Actually, the client IS sometimes wrong
This financial services client kept insisting he's not photogenic. Given these environmental portraits for promotional and marketing collateral, I beg to differ.
This young actor’s headshots demonstrate his range
It's apparent right away that this young actor's headshots demonstrate his range. Look at the variety of expressions and emotions he achieved in our recent photo shoot. He's sure to…
Portrait of an author in her element
I photographed a couple of headshots for this author, but the portraits have the most impact. We used the environment to express something more about her and her personality, and…