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Headshot of the Week! 1-11-2021

Reaching back to 2017 for this week’s Headshot of the Week! with Chris B. I’m not sure how this shot didn’t end up a HotW! back when I shot it but better late than never. I just love the professional and approachable look Chris has in this shot.
Olympus OMD EM-1
Sigma 60mm 2.8
Westcott X-Drop background
Godox QS 400 Strobes

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Time Travel with Micael

The beautiful Micael Leigh travelling into the past during this shoot with trippintn_ ‘s VW Westfalia camper van. Micael came to this shoot dressed perfectly for the feel and vibe we were looking for to go with this classic VW van. This shot was taken through the windshield with the glare providing a washed out “vintage color film” look without the need to create the effect in post. The low sun to camera right is providing the main light while a Godox AD600 strobe in a 48″ round softbox is adding some soft fill from camera left.
This portrait breaks some rules with the way Micael’s left eye is out of view and the way her nose “breaks” the line of her face but the overall result I feel is worth those minor issues.
 
Trippintn_’s info on IG: https://www.instagram.com/trippintn_/
Sony A7r II
Sony 85mm 1.8
Godox AD600 strobe w/48″ parabolic softbox for fill

LOL Thursday 1-7-2021

Jaylene is opening up the first LOL Thursday for 2021. This is how I typically think of Jaylene as she is always full of energy and has such a fun attitude. Check out Model Positive for info on her model consulting services and to get connected with models and photographers in the area!
 
Sony A7rII
Sony 24-105 lens
Godox AD 600 strobes

Damp and Drizzly Day

Dustin is totally owning the space in front of the camera in this capture taken at Sinking Creek Farm last year. If it looks like it was damp and drizzly there I can confirm it was. However, it was a perfect chance to create some moody, cinematic style portraits and I feel like we nailed it!
 
Olympus OMD Em-1 mkII
Sigma 56mm 1.4 (wide open)
CL160 LED video light for fill
Processed in Camera Raw

Headshot of the Week! 1-4-2021

Kicking off Headshot of the Week! for the New Year is Mary E.! I’ve known Mary for a while as a colleague at work before she moved on to other opportunities. I always hoped to get her in front of the camera when I was doing headshots at the office but our schedules never lined up. That’s why I was thrilled when she recently reached out to do headshot. Seeing her here makes it easy to understand why with that great smile and bright blue eyes, she made choosing her as a Headshot of the Week! pretty easy. Thanks so much, Mary!
Happy New Year!
 
Sony A7rII
Sony 85mm 1.8
Godox AD600 strobes
Jackson Photoworks Three-Way reflector

LOL Thursday 12-31-2020

I can’t think of a better image for the last “LOL Thursday” of 2020. There weren’t a ton of moments to laugh and smile this year but they did happen and Allee’s smile here is a great example. A little fan action in the studio during Ashley Hylbert’s workshop early this year helped create this lovely moment with an amazing model. Here’s to 2021, Allee!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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HMUA: @Malloryliebmanbeauty⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sony 24-105 f4.0⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Godox AD600 strobe⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
24×34″ softbox⠀⠀⠀

Less is More

Ruta’s here demonstrating how, in lighting, less can be more with this shot from Ashley Hylbert’s workshop earlier this year. Lighting (sun) is from overhead and behind the white wall (foam board) with just a bit of fill coming from camera left. Even with her wearing a white top, her hair frames her face and her connection to something out of the frame makes you wonder what she sees.

HMUA: @Malloryliebmanbeauty
Sony A7r II
Sony 24-105 f4.0 lens
Processed in Camera Raw and Photoshop

Headshot of the Week! 12-28-2020

Jaquarius is closing out Headshot of the Week! for 2020 with this super cool headshot from our recent shoot. Jaylene Hall from Model Positive was working with Jaquarius during this session and we grabbed a lot of great headshots but this one really shines for me. His gaze is perfect balance of friendly and strong while he has just a light hint of a smile starting at the corners of his mouth. This guys has some awesome talent and is very easy going and fun to work with. Hope to shoot with you again in 2021!
Sony A7r II
Sony 85mm 1.8 lens
Godox AD600 strobes
Godox 9X35 strip box main light
Jackson Photoworks Three-Way reflector for fill
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