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Congrats, Cass of 2023! 🎉❤️🎉

"I'm only giving you one shot." she said.

Happy hump day! Do you need a leg up?

Happy hump day! Do you need a leg up?

Headshot photography on the surface may seem simple and straightforward, but in actuality it is an art form that requires a high level of detail and connection with your subject/photographer. Because the focus is only on the face, we must be keen to micro expressions. The eyes tell the story.

I always look for genuine eyes. As the photographer, it is my job to make you feel comfortable enough in front of the camera, so I can capture the real you.

Some important qualities that you should look for in a headshot photographer are

1) ability to establish good rapport quickly
2) understands your point of view or personality
3) understands your audience or market
4) sensitive to concerns you may have about your face
5) can create a unique and flattering style through lighting, colors, textures, and authentic expressions
6) really fun and open to new ideas.

Those are just a few things to keep in mind as you're searching for the right photographer for you. I know it can feel incredibly intimidating and vulnerable in front of a camera. It takes a bit of courage to put your face out there for all to see and judge, but it can be a fun experience to just let go and trust that the photographer you've chosen has your back, or face. You look fabulous, darling! Don't you forget.

Headshot photography on the surface may seem simple and straightforward, but in actuality it is an art form that requires a high level of detail and connection with your subject/photographer. Because the focus is only on the face, we must be keen to micro expressions. The eyes tell the story.

I always look for genuine eyes. As the photographer, it is my job to make you feel comfortable enough in front of the camera, so I can capture the real you.

Some important qualities that you should look for in a headshot photographer are

1) ability to establish good rapport quickly
2) understands your point of view or personality
3) understands your audience or market
4) sensitive to concerns you may have about your face
5) can create a unique and flattering style through lighting, colors, textures, and authentic expressions
6) really fun and open to new ideas.

Those are just a few things to keep in mind as you're searching for the right photographer for you. I know it can feel incredibly intimidating and vulnerable in front of a camera. It takes a bit of courage to put your face out there for all to see and judge, but it can be a fun experience to just let go and trust that the photographer you've chosen has your back, or face. You look fabulous, darling! Don't you forget.

Much love and thanks from my bunch! It is always a pleasure capturing the fun personalities of all those who have entrusted me to make them look good. Keep shining bright, and I will make sure to capture your light. Happy holidays and enjoy the rest of the year!

Much love and thanks from my bunch! It is always a pleasure capturing the fun personalities of all those who have entrusted me to make them look good. Keep shining bright, and I will make sure to capture your light. Happy holidays and enjoy the rest of the year!

This little guy followed instructions so well, but what I really wanted was to capture his laugh and awe, so off to play with leaves we went!

This little buddy will always hold a special place in my heart. Watching him grow up and accomplish all that he has is such a treat!

This little buddy will always hold a special place in my heart. Watching him grow up and accomplish all that he has is such a treat!

My ☀

My ☀

Happy Thanksgiving! This little guy is much older now, but boy is he lucky to have such a beautiful, loving, and hard working mommy!

Happy Thanksgiving! This little guy is much older now, but boy is he lucky to have such a beautiful, loving, and hard working mommy!

I never get tired of photographing this little lady, although she's not so little anymore!

I never get tired of photographing this little lady, although she's not so little anymore!

This is what I call tickle face. Step 1. Tickle subject with your left hand.
Step 2. Quickly bring your camera up to your face, focus, and click.
Step 3. Repeat above steps until you get the shot.

This is what I call tickle face. Step 1. Tickle subject with your left hand.
Step 2. Quickly bring your camera up to your face, focus, and click.
Step 3. Repeat above steps until you get the shot.

Hey, she displays in the way of Tina Fey, don't ya say? 😍

Hey, she displays in the way of Tina Fey, don't ya say? 😍

Smiles for miles makes it all worthwhile!

Smiles for miles makes it all worthwhile!

This little lady loves the camera, and the camera loves her!

I haven't been to the ACL Music Festival since college.. many many years ago, but I am going tomorrow!!!!! I am so excited! But I'm such a goober, and was playing around with my wristband and didn't know I can't untighten it. Oops! They better still let me in! Anyways, I had really wanted to bring my pro camera to take some awesome concert photos, but I checked the website, and it is not allowed. Boo. So, any photographers out there know how I can get in with a press pass perhaps next year??? Help a girl out. Thanks.

I haven't been to the ACL Music Festival since college.. many many years ago, but I am going tomorrow!!!!! I am so excited! But I'm such a goober, and was playing around with my wristband and didn't know I can't untighten it. Oops! They better still let me in! Anyways, I had really wanted to bring my pro camera to take some awesome concert photos, but I checked the website, and it is not allowed. Boo. So, any photographers out there know how I can get in with a press pass perhaps next year??? Help a girl out. Thanks.

She came for photos of her adorable boys, and wasn't sure she wanted to be in front of the camera.. But.. Hello, I'm HJ, and I don't let mamas leave my studio without at least one gorgeous photo of her gorgeous self. Thank you, C! You are a natural beauty, and I'm just smitten you trusted me to photograph you!

She came for photos of her adorable boys, and wasn't sure she wanted to be in front of the camera.. But.. Hello, I'm HJ, and I don't let mamas leave my studio without at least one gorgeous photo of her gorgeous self. Thank you, C! You are a natural beauty, and I'm just smitten you trusted me to photograph you!

Congratulations to this beautiful bride! She kept her cool in this wicked heat and was just a joy to photograph. Thanks to for a fabulous job on hair and makeup.