The Portrait Masters Awards & Accreditation I am proud to announce that four of my portraits have each won a bronze award in the International Portrait Masters Awards competition & accreditation program, and one earned the merit “Bronze with Distinction.” Nearly 8,400 images were submitted from around the world and were judged anonymously by thirteen international,
Open Studio with Art & Live Music on August 26 You’re invited! On Thursday, August 26, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Maundy Mitchell Photography will hold “Art After Hours,” at the studio at 2 Post Office Square, Plymouth, NH. The event is free, and it will be both indoors and out. We’ll have live saxophone
Brittany Soucy is an artist who lives on the seacoast in New Hampshire. Her studio is in a 200-year-old barn, where she paints in oils and watercolors. She paints nature, still lifes, and sometimes, faces. Sometimes she uses large brush strokes and sometimes small. Sometimes the scene feels still, and sometimes it gives the viewer
How often should you update your headshots? Every two years, or whenever you significantly change your look. This is Jonathan Santore. He’s a brilliant composer and professor. I had the honor of creating headshots for him in 2018. It was time for new images for his website, LinkedIn, and other social media. He’s happy to
“I was looking for [a portfolio of] new headshots [and portraits] so I could get back into acting, after having taken a few years off. I found Maundy through a web search and was impressed with the reviews. I sent an email; she replied very quickly and we scheduled our first meeting. I was comfortable
Hwa is a celebrated fine art photographer who lives in South Korea. When she and her friends, Jean and Haewon, were planning on traveling around New England, she researched interesting things to do. The three friends are interested in art, photography, and history. They decided to put New Hampshire on their itinerary so they could
Chloe came to the studio recently for a portfolio of acting headshots. She has several upcoming opportunities, but as a teenage actor, she isn’t sure what kind of role will be her favorite. She can imagine herself playing everything from the villain to the “girl next door.” This called for a variety of looks. Now,
When their birthdays were coming up, Adam and Zi decided to treat themselves to a portrait experience. This photo session was not only a birthday celebration, but a celebration of their young family. It was about who they are individually and together, personally and also professionally. They are pianists who teach and perform together. They
Last Christmas, Shana’s husband Pete gave her the gift of a Portrait Experience. It was something special to look forward to. But, she said “I was hesitant and nervous at first as I prefer to be the one snapping pictures of others.” Also, “after more than a year of basically being home in leggings” during
Open Studio with Art & Live Music on July 8 You’re invited! On Thursday, July 8, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Maundy Mitchell Photography will hold “Art After Hours,” at the studio at 2 Post Office Square, Plymouth, NH. The event is free, and it will be both indoors and out. Outside, we’ll have live music
Nelson works for a large company as a global sales representative. He has expertise in brand development. He understands the importance of his visual image. I was pleased to work with him recently to update his professional headshots and personal branding images. In addition to photos for his company website and LinkedIn, Nelson wanted to have
I am pleased to announce that I have been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the NH Society of Photographic Artists (NHSPA). It is an honor to join the distinguished leaders, including President Gary Samson, Vice President Ian Raymond, and Secretary Claudia Rippee, as well as the rest of the board. Our
New Headshots for a Sales Consultant Most people are a little nervous thinking about updating their headshots. They imagine they will feel–and look–awkward. But don’t worry! You don’t have to know how to be in front of the camera. There is nothing you can do wrong. I’ll direct you the entire time and you will
Last summer, I began learning wet plate collodion (tintype) photography. These kinds of portraits are handmade, using a process that was invented in 1851. It’s very different from my other work. I’m sort of a perfectionist, so it’s the flaws I’m learning to embrace. The chemicals can do wonky things sometimes. There is no Photoshop. There’s a bit of guesswork.
Shwetha decided to update her headshots just before starting her new job in Human Resources with a tech company. She is proud to share her new headshots – she’s using them on her new company’s website, and on LinkedIn and social media. She started with professional hair and makeup, and then chose several looks for
Kimball Jenkins School of Art – Opening Reception June 12, 5-7 pm I’m pleased to have two of my portraits included in the June Members Exhibit of the New Hampshire Society of Photographic Artists. The exhibit will be held in the Carriage House at Kimball Jenkins School of Art, 266 Main Street, Concord, NH, from