Westchester Dietician Photoshoot
Kevin's NYC Pharmacy Portraits
New York City portraits should incorporate NYC. What makes New York, New York is the energy and colors of the city, and it’s people. When photographing Kevin’s headshots photos I wanted color and I wanted to capture movement. This series of headshots around Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan was succesful in capturing Kevin’s personality, his healthcare profession, and his home of NYC!
Jersey City Headshot Photos - Ryan
Tips for posing headshot photos
Finding a headshot photographer can be tough and becoming comfortable in front of the camera can be even tougher. When photographing headshots (or “portraits”, call it what you want) I keep it casual, relaxed, and open. Meaning, there’s no awkward posing and no uncomfortable moments of silence with a big camera pointing at you. When taking your photo I like to ask you questions about yourself, and what it is you like to do. If you think about the fun and happy things, you’ll relax and forget your being photographed. If you feel good, you’re guaranteed to look good.
Headshots of a Professional Photographer
I told myself “no pressure” when photographing headshots of Northwell Health’s official photographer, Lee Weissman. I’ve known Lee for several years now, going back to my days as a university photographer for Hofstra University. In addition to his healthcare work, Lee also photographs sports for Newsday and several other outlets. He’s a jack of all trades.
NYC Professional Headshot at MLB Offices
Finding a NYC Headshot Photographer that works with you.
Today’s assignment was for a longtime client and my alma-mater, Binghamton University. The assignment was to capture fellow alum Seth around his office at the Major League Baseball (MLB) in Manhattan, NY. My goal was to highlight his place of work and his journey to becoming one of the top most successful IT Networking specialist in NYC in to his photos. The images created are to be used alongside a written article, which will be published online and in print, on his personal LinkedIn photo, and elsewhere.
Tips for posing for your professional headshot photo
Relax - That’s easier said than done. However, I always “chat it up” with my subject and get to know them. This casual environmental allows the subject to almost forget they are being photographed. Being photographed becomes secondary.
Location, Location, Location - The standard flat background is great. However, it does not show off, nor highlight, your individuality. Find a location you know and where you feel comfortable. A photographer’s studio is most likely not that location.
Dress like you normal would, plus some. - If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you look good. Wear something comfortable because it will make you comfortable, and it’ll show in your photos.
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Jocelyn NYC Headshot - Binghamton University Alumni
A recent headshot session for longtime client Binghamton University of alumnus Jocelyn. The photos captured during this session will appear in the Fall 2021 issue of the university’s quarterly magazine.
After graduating Binghamton University in the Spring of 2020, Jocelyn enlisted in the Army. As a Long Island, NY resident and military personnel, Jocelyn was tasked with working at the Jacob Javitz Center on Manhattan’s West Side during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC Headshot Photography doesn’t have to be done on a plain background when your background is as great as NYC itself.
For this assignment, I wanted to highlight the location Jocelyn worked, New York, and her service. The school’s magazine sent me a brief bio about Jocelyn and high level overview of the written piece. As a headshot photographer, I like to incorporate elements of the written word in to my headshot photos. A plain white background although effective at times, can come off as sterile and uninviting.
Client: BInghamton University