08Mar

Hamilton Men’s H38615135 Jazzmaster Slim

Hamilton Men’s H38615135 Jazzmaster Slim
To celebrate my first full year as a Photography Studio owner, I treated myself to a new watch, but not just any watch, it’s the Hamilton Men’s H38615135 Jazzmaster Slim. It’s a gorgeous watch and I absolutely love it. I bought my first Hamilton watch to commemorate my 1 year anniversary with my wife. I [...]

19Oct

Fashion Bloggers in the studio!

Fashion Bloggers in the studio!
Chicago Fashion Blogger in the studio Two weeks ago we talked to fashion stylist Tamika Matel from A-Line Style Services . She stopped by the studio for our chicago headshots and we had a lot of fun. If you missed the Tamika Martel headshot session, you can check it out here.   This week we had another [...]

13Oct

Vera – Food Photography

Vera – Food Photography
Vera Spanish cuisine & Worldly wine Mark and Liz Mendez are two of the most passionate people I know in the restaurant world. Chef Medez never disappoints in the kitchen and Liz has an understanding of wine that is only matched at the finest of fine dining establishments. I’ve been doing some assorted photography work for [...]

12Oct

Chicago headshot for Internet Startup

Chicago headshot for Internet Startup
Corporate Headshot for LinkedIn and Twitter I’ve been crazy busy lately with Chicago headshots. As my work gets better, the phone rings more and more. I’d like to say that I’m just that good, but the truth is that I work with some very talented people that make my job that much easier. Last week [...]

12Oct

Product Photography

Product Photography
Chicago Product Photography I realize that usually we talk about where to get the best headshots in chicago but today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite clients. Greenheart is a Chicago based fair trade store. They have an e-commerce site that services both coasts and everything in between as well as a [...]

10Oct

Actor Headshot

Actor Headshot
Actor Headshot We had the pleasure of hosting one of our most accomplished actresses to date in the studio recently. Her name is Julie Proudfoot and she was a joy to have in front of the lens. Depending on the subject matter I can wear several different hats in the studio. When doing corporate headshots [...]

10Oct

Author Headshot for Book Sleeve

Author Headshot for Book Sleeve
Author Headshot Author, Rey Andujar, came to the studio in need of an author headshot to use on the sleeve of a book he wrote that’s going to print. He came in with a great attitude ready to make magic happen and within an hour we had some amazing shots that he’ll be able to [...]

04Oct

What Does Your Profile Picture Say About You?

What Does Your Profile Picture Say About You?
Social Media Profile Picture From party pics to the MySpace angle, your profile picture says everything about your profile in the first 3 seconds. It is the first thing that everyone looks for, whether you’re on Facebook, LinkedIn, or even Twitter. If you’re only requirements for a profile photo happen to be that you’re alive [...]

04Oct

Headshots Chicago Actress

Headshots Chicago Actress
Headshot Chicago   We have another happy customer! Check out the review from actress Meighan Gerachis below. Meighan is currently working with another client on a project for Artemisia Theatre. She is directing CESSPOOL by Ed Proudfoot. It’s part of the 2011 Fall Festival of Staged Readings. The reading of CESSPOOL will be performed October [...]

03Oct

Building a Personal Brand | Social Media Profile Picture

Building a Personal Brand | Social Media Profile Picture
Headshot Chicago We’re nearing the end of 2011 and now more than ever before branding yourself as an individual is not only recommended, it’s required. Years ago people spent careers with the same company, working their way up the ladder from the bottom to the top. Today it’s not abnormal to make several career moves [...]

15Sep

Chicago Couple Retells Their Story Through Music Video

Production is complete on our newest video! It is the retelling of the real life tale of two dreamers, separated by geography, but bound by love. From Chicago to Boston, Dave and Krista never let distance weaken the strongest of connections. In honor of this bond, Dave wrote a touching ballad for his wife-to-be. With song [...]

07Sep

Chicago Headshot for Author

Chicago Headshot for Author
Chicago Headshot Photographer photographs Author Last week I was hired to photograph the author of a new book being released early next year. Nina Holly is Stanford Law grad and was a writer for Stanford Daily. After graduation she stuck around Silicon Valley and practiced corporate law. She currently resides in Chicago and she’s written [...]

06Sep

Chicago Photography Entrepreneur

Chicago Photography Entrepreneur
It’s September of 2011 and I’ve been at this for about 18months. I had no clue what I was doing the first 6 months, so I like to think that I’ve just finished my first year and I feel pretty amazing about things. When I say 18 months or a year, I don’t mean that [...]

16Aug

Chicago Hair Photographer

Chicago Hair Photographer
Business has been picking up and I’ve been doing more and more work with my go-to hair and make-up girls Irish and Caitlin! They really are the difference between a good shoot and a great one. Caitlin approached me about a project she was interested in doing to showcase what they do. The goal was [...]

16Aug

Customer Satisfaction

Customer Satisfaction
Another satisfied Chicago headshot customer and another great yelp review. Check it out! “As an actor who does primarily stage work, I know how important a headshot can be. It’s your calling card, your first impression with casting agents and a bad one can stall your career before it starts. That’s why I was so [...]

13Aug

A Call About Headshots

A Call About Headshots
– A Client, The Process, and the Photographer It was almost 8:00 at night and I had just got off the phone with a client. This particular client had called because earlier that afternoon I had sent her over proofs from her headshot session. I had thought that the session had gone really well. I [...]

21Jul

Chicago Hair Stylist

Chicago Hair Stylist
Chicago Hair Stylist What makes a good headshot? I’m often asked this question and to be honest, it’s different for each person. An easier question to answer is what makes a bad headshot? There are a number of things that go into making a bad headshot, but today I’m going to focus on the importance [...]

21Jul

Chicago Makeup Artist | Headshot

Chicago Makeup Artist | Headshot
Chicago Makeup Artist | Chicago MUA What makes a good headshot? I’m often asked this question and to be honest, it’s different for each person. An easier question to answer is what makes a bad headshot? There are a number of things that go into making a bad headshot, but today I’m going to focus [...]

19Jul

We like to make commercials

We like to make commercials
We Like To Make Commercials I like to think of the crew as a fun group of people. I’m currently working with my Hair Stylist and MUA to emphasize the importance of looking your best for your headshot session. We spent Sunday in the studio with a group of local models that helped us make [...]

18Jul

LinkedIn photographer

LinkedIn photographer
What does your LinkedIn profile picture say about you? Finding the right job these days can be a bit daunting. With the rise of social media, potential employers now use the internet to learn more about their applicants. From Facebook to Twitter to personal blogs, employers go beyond the resume and into your personal life. [...]

13Jul

Online Dating Profile Makeover

Online Dating Profile Makeover
On-Line Dating Profile Makeover Years ago, it was common practice to get all dressed up on a Friday night and hit the local bar scene in search of a potential date. However, we now live in such a fast-paced society that finding the time to search for the right person has become increasingly difficult. With [...]

13May

The one where I bite off a little more than I can chew

Usually I use this blog to showcase what I’m working on or work I have completed. Each time I post something I get at least 100 extra hits to the site that day, and I’m not going to lie, I like it! So thanks, it means a lot to me that the clients I’ve worked [...]

10May

Chicago Engagement Photography | Get Engaged with Natalie and Brian

“Get Engaged With Natalie and Brian” This engagement shoot was special to me for a number of reasons. First of all, it was the first really nice day that I had something on the schedule. There’s something about green grass… Who would have thought? The other reason is that this couple met on Match.com . [...]

09May

Chicago Rap Video Production

Chicago Video Production Who makes the best videos in Chicago? That’s easy, it’s 312elements. So hopefully you checked out last weeks Rock and Roll Video with THEO called Broken Bones. If you missed it, you can check out the full article over here or check out the video below.     Going back about a [...]