Joseph and Matthew recently celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a special anniversary gift. The traditional tenth anniversary gifts are associated with tin. Joseph knew that a tintype portrait session would be the perfect gift for Matthew. They both appreciate art, photography, and one-of-a-kind objects. They enjoyed the entire session and the resulting unique, handmade
Thanks to The Laconia Daily Sun & Kathi Caldwell-Hopper for a lovely, two-page article in the paper last week about me and my work. Kathi is a great interviewer. She asked me about my education and influences, how I got started in photography, how I serve my clients, and what exhibits I currently have work
It was a pleasure to create first acting headshots for Lily. She is a theatre major in college near Boston. Like almost everyone, she was nervous at first, but she found the headshot experience to be easy and enjoyable. She loves her new headshots. We talked about what kinds of roles she would love to
Here are five reasons to update your headshots now! You are a professional and you want to be seen as one. Whether you are a small business owner, a professor, an actor, or an artist, your headshot should be eye-catching and should portray you the way you want to be seen in your field. Now
Manhattan Arts International I’m happy to announce that my work has been chosen for Manhattan Arts International’s 2022 exhibition called “HerStory.” This exhibit features more than 50 women artists from around the world. My wet-plate collodion (tintype) portrait of Hwakyung was chosen by curator Renee Phillips. I created this 5×7 portrait in 2021. It was
I am delighted to announce that last week I bought a street-level storefront just a stone’s throw from my current studio. It has been a pleasure working out of various historic spaces on Main Street for nearly ten years now. I have been serving clients from studios in Plymouth since 2012. Those of you who
For her high school senior photos, Laurel wanted both dressy and casual photos. As an animal lover, she also wanted portraits in her equestrian outfit, and portraits with her dog. We did it all! When we were planning, we made a mood board together. Mood boards help me to better understand the kinds of things
I’m pleased to announce that my work titled “Phoenix,” was selected by a jury for a national exhibition called “The Best of Women” at Stola Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL. In honor of the the National Women’s Caucus for Art‘s 50th anniversary, the Chicago chapter of WCA will host this exhibit. “The Best of Women” will be held
Decode Gallery, Tucson I’m pleased to announce that my work “Radiant,” will be included in an exhibition called “In Color,” at Decode Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. The in-person exhibit will open on January 15, and runs through February 5. Located in a historic neighborhood near the Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, Decode Gallery is dedicated
Kelly needed new headshots to finish her portfolio for a career as a flight attendant on private jets. Her goal was to have a set of images that make her look friendly, approachable, and confident – just what passengers and other crew members want in a flight attendant. She’s thrilled with her new headshots, and
Everyone thinks they have the best dog – and none of them are wrong. If you’ve been following me awhile, you know that I love dogs. I’m happy to include your dog in your Portrait Experience. If you agree that your dog is the best dog, then you should include her or him in your portraits. Your dog
As the year comes to an end, I want to thank all of you for being here. This has been a year of growth and creativity, and I’ve been working toward some big goals (I’ll certainly share these with you soon!). My “Top Nine” highlights of 2021: I served dozens of portrait, headshot, and tintype clients exhibited four
Melinda is a creator. She creates art of all kinds, from drawing and painting, to sculpture and mixed media. She writes every day. So when we met to plan her portrait session, we talked a lot, and created a visual mood board along with a list of words to help me design her session. She
I’m pleased to say that my portraits have been published in the January-February 2022 issue of Harvard Magazine. Harvard University has licensed two of my photos of the poet Donald Hall. The photos are included in a feature article by Adam Kirsch called “The Poet of Old Age: Donald Hall, Chronicler of Life”. Donald Hall, a
Author Michael Burnham’s new headshots and personal branding images will be instrumental in promoting his upcoming book. His new novel is called If These Flames Could Talk. It’s a thriller set in a small town in Vermont. It will be released soon, and you can read more about it on his website, HERE. Michael also
Limited Edition, Fine Art Portrait Sessions for Children The Annual Black-and-White Closeup Event will be held on Saturday, January 22! This limited edition, fine art offering is your chance to have a beautiful, exhibition-style closeup portrait of your child on your wall. These short photo sessions are for children ages four and up. Pre-booking is