I recently had the privilege of photographing Integrating Woman Leaders 2013, an inspiring conference bringing together women business leaders, speakers, and mentors from all around the country. The 2013 IWL Women’s Leadership conference consisted of various speakers and facilitators for breakout sessions that discussed the challenges women face—personally and professionally—in today’s workforce. Everything from business strategy, marketing, and social media, to finance and personal development was discussed. The BIG emphasis, though, was on personal branding—as in, “Brand You,” which included a makeover segment with Starla West International. Click on the “i” in the top left corner for image info. Integrating […]
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I photograph headshot and architectural photography for a living, but I also love shooting street photography, abstract architecture and landscapes - more of it lately with my phone. I've had a camera in my hands for the past 20 years, and I currently work for clients in Indianapolis and throughout the Midwest. Also an electronic musician, pianist, and vocalist (Humblety).
Judy Wade of Wellpoint Inc., Indianapolis Lots of elements make for a great headshot, and it’s always a collaborative effort between subject and photographer. Photographer technique aside, though, the most important thing is how comfortable and relaxed the subject is. Whether it’s at the client’s office, or at the studio, tension in one’s demeanor will show through every headshot. I joke with corporate clients that I sometimes bring stuffed animals to make my subjects smile. I don’t, really, but I do engage with my subjects to get us there. Having fun at the session by listening to music and having […]
There’s never a shortage of great events to photograph in Indianapolis, and MCON13, produced by my friends at Achieve Guidance, was no exception. The conference took place at CityWay’s The Alexander, on July13, 2013, and the lineup of speakers ranged from YouTube for Good’s Jessica Mason and NPR social media director, Danielle Deabler, to actress and philanthropist, Sophia Bush, as keynote. The MCON website provides the complete list of esteemed speakers. The conferences’s purpose is to help organizations engage the millennial generation, and it explored the very different challenges and opportunities millennials face compared to previous generations. Among other highlights of the […]
Why oh why does the tools vs skills debate still continue? In so many debates, I’ve noticed people taking extreme views, all or nothing, dismissing balance for the sake of needless arguing. After all, a balanced perspective is boring and it often ends the discussion, but that’s no fun, is it? For photographers, it’s pretty simple: a “really good camera” isn’t going to do much for someone lacking skill and vision (it COULD even hamper them). Likewise, the most skillful photographer in the world, confined to the wrong tools or shabby equipment, will likely come up short in the final […]
I recall generations before me commenting about the gadgetry in cars in the 80’s and 90’s, preferring vehicles with less toys. They would say, “More electronic gadgets means more to go wrong.” This rings truer today than ever. With the current app craze, I often think we should step back — both for mental clarity, and time efficiency. I was once enthused by it all before apps came along. I was always called upon by the family to hook up the home entertainment system or troubleshoot the family computer. And now, as a web designer and headshot photographer, gadgets and […]
We all know how popular embracing failure has become, and there are certainly lessons to learn from the craze. With Twitter’s #Fail Whale making all failed tweets “cute,” the social media world has fallen in love with the art of FAIL in the attempt of self-improvement. Even our bosses are encouraged to be more accepting of failure (presumably, they’re supposed to stop expecting excellence all the time). But with our obsession over modern trends, I suggest we don’t overlook the actual value of failure. The Hasty Rush To Failure As so many happily rush towards their next failure, many seem […]
(originally published with TKO Graphix) Of the elements critical to a successful blog, writing quality is among the most important. It shapes your content. Good writing isn’t noticeable and it doesn’t interfere with your message. It’s not extremely difficult, but it requires skill, and EVERYONE should write well. After all, writing and speaking skills are required for professional correspondence, as well as employment applications, reports, etc. Poor communication can have ridiculous consequences, and our acceptance of low standards, IM-speak, text-speak, etc., are contributing factors. As for blogging, it seems some authors would care more about how they present their message. […]
This subject above was very skittish at first, but became the happiest child in the room, with her sister and mother on-hand, supplying cookies and smiles. I recently photographed a few families in a very special way. I usually photograph corporate headshots, and I love what I do, but when Bethann Buddenbaum from Indy Photo Coach asked me to participate in this year’s Help Portrait, I immediately said, “yes!” Help Portrait, founded by Jeremy Cowart, is a global community of photographers “giving,” instead of “taking” pictures of those in need. The subjects were families and individuals without ability to pay […]
The phrase, “Never judge a book by its cover,” never dug deep enough for me, and it always seemed to be used in poor context. Was the phrase an attempt to correct the human fallacy of ignorance, or was it an unnatural approach to get everyone to be nice to each other? Don’t get me wrong, one should always keep an open mind, and never presume to know all of someone simply from their outer presentation (things can be very different by chapter 2). But doesn’t the book’s cover summarize what’s inside? It seems many who use this phrase should […]
Last month, I had the privilege of being asked by School On Wheels’ Vice President of Development, Nathan Hand, to photograph their 10th Anniversary, where several honorees would be awarded for their kind service and donations, helping to educate and care for homeless children in our society. The event took place at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, which had the ULTIMATE Bumblebee Transformer guarding the event. Super entertainment was provided by The Dugan Brothers, and headlined by Greta Speaks. The event honored 10 luminaries — Brooke Smith, Bill Bindley, Vince Caponi, Bob Poorman, Bart Peterson, Mike Smith, Kris Chaney, Nina […]