Jay came to the studio recently to update his headshots. As an entrepreneur, he co-founded Knower Academics with his wife. He is an avid writer, and his articles have appeared in The New Hampshire Journal of Education, The Canadian Alpine Journal, and Climbing Magazine. Jay has also recently published a book about his childhood home in Wisconsin: A Climber’s Guide to Devil’s
Kenzie is a senior at Plymouth Regional High School. When we first met to talk about how she’d like to look in her portraits, she talked about her love of acting, art, music, and travel, among many other things. In the months leading up to her session, we created a mood board together. She decided on the
This week I’m finishing the curriculum for the next course I’m teaching, “Intro to Portrait Photography,” which will be at my studio in November. Building the curriculum has involved research, creating outlines and finding examples in order to lead discussions and exercises. Along with technical considerations, we’ll study the work of other portrait photographers, discuss ethics,
Kayte came to the studio recently for headshots and portraits to serve a variety of uses. As an entrepreneur, she co-founded Knower Academics with her husband. She’s the author of numerous publications, a presenter and teacher, an artist, a gardener, a non-profit board member, and a passionate rock climber. “[I feel] blessed to have a true
This is Part III of a personal portrait project that is inspired by art from distinct historical periods. Modern elements are introduced into a composition that originates with a specific artist. If you’ve been following me for a while, you might recall that Irving Penn is one of my favorite photographers. My entire personal project, Life’s
October 2, 4-6 p.m. You’re invited! Plymouth’s monthly art walk is October 2nd. Stop by during an open studio with a special guest artist from 4:00 -6:00 p.m., at 2 Post Office Square, Plymouth, NH. Walkabout Wednesday is coordinated by the Museum of the White Mountains at Plymouth State University. You can find a map
Too often, I talk with middle-aged and older women who do not feel good enough to exist in photos. We are trained, starting at a young age, that perfection is a certain thing and that we must have it. This is wrong. We’ve been brainwashed. Perfection is you, right now. It’s you at every age,
Intro to Digital Photography & Intro to Portrait Photography This fall, I’m pleased to offer two hands-on photography courses at my studio in downtown Plymouth, NH — Introduction to Digital Photography (October) and Introduction to Portrait Photography (November). Course Option 1: I. Introduction to Digital Photography Build a strong foundation for your photography in this
Miriam is a student at Hanover High School. She is a violinist who needed headshots and portraits for various music programs. During her consultation, we talked about the kinds of images she’s drawn to, what she’d like to wear, and how she’d like her hair and makeup. We created a mood board and I designed
I am proud to announce that I have achieved the level of Portrait Masters Associate Photographer, with eight new bronze awards through The Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation Program. Two years ago, I began the process of submitting images biannually to the program, which is for portrait photographers of all genres worldwide. It recognizes the