The Hook
Being a good vendor means, first and foremost, keeping your client entertained. Having a business-casual-ninja on hand is one method.
Had a good shoot with Noah for his new marketing campaign. Afterwards, I noticed a little extra artistic potential in this shot… so I made an oil painting with it.
I think it’s because of Noah’s off-camera gaze. Not really the look we were going for, but it makes for a solid B-side shot.
Simple, no-frills portrait work. It’s the best way to capture those years before they grow up.
This is the talented Peter Kim, showing his enthusiasm with a full-on leap of faith.
Great studio shoot today for FOX 12 Oregon: Amy Troy, Mark Nelsen, Shauna Parsons, Wayne Garcia, Nick Krupke, Pete Ferryman, Kimberly Maus, and Tony Martinez came by the studio for updated headshots. In fact, the talented anchors Nora Hart and Andy Carson finally met each other face to face for the first time, and in my studio no less! As Ice Cube would say… today was a good day.
This was a candid shot from a engagement portrait session. I enjoyed the vivid colors so much I thought it would make a good oil painting, too.
Just look at this guy. Arthur, just look at him. He’s outstanding, and he knows it.
2014 North Coast Seed Building Open House.
This is a photo I took of my long-time bud PK, doing what he does best. Digital photo turned oil painting.
Another great open house at North Coast Seed Building this year. This time I made some portraits for the willing, and summarily turned seventeen of the photos into paintings. Thanks for coming down!
The more I shoot portraits, the more I realize that a good smile really starts with the eyes. Not just the thought behind the eyes, but the actual muscles around the eyes are more flexed when you actually smile. This is why saying “cheese” doesn’t cut it.
It’s not quite squinting, but almost. Read more about the Duchenne smile technique (sometimes referred to as squinching, smizing, etc) here.
Tomorrow (June 28, 2014) I’m giving out free headshots and portraits at the studio from 1-4pm if you want some practice in front of the camera.
Come by and say hi!