Updated portraits In Studio - 2021 Each year just before my birthday I get into the studio for updated portrait. They are always self portraits and each year I try to do something different. The images I shot for 2021 were not my favourite and were a reflection of my declining mental health at the time. Later in the year, I felt ready and much more inspired to head back into the studio and play with some new portrait images and to refine some lighting set ups. These were based on images of Charlotte Gainsbourg in a campaign for Zara. I loved the idea of making the emphasis on portraits w ..read more

studio Self Portraits For 2021 birthday After a difficult year I wanted to create studio self portraits to reflect on how I felt about 2020. I wrote this in 2021 but didn't really want to post. Since my birthday is about to roll around again so I should post this for posterity. This time last year, I was blissfully unaware (as were we all) that within 2 weeks of taking my 2020 birthday portraits that we would be in lockdown. I had been watching reports off and on from the WHO and casually downplaying how bad COVID was to everyone I spoke to. I was definitely of the opinion that my life w ..read more

when you should consider using branding photography packages for your small business It can be tempting to stick with stock photography as a small business owner. But here are a few reasons why and when you should consider using branding photography packages that are tailored to your small business. When you start a new small business, there are so many things you need to prioritise and organise. Alongside this, you also need to wear all the hats in your business; website designer, social influencer, bookkeeper, accountant and content creator.  When you are required to take on ..read more

Online video calls Tips & tricks for creating flattering light in your work from home space UPDATE: Recently Sony, Canon and Nikon all released software that allows you to use their cameras as webcams. I've included links in this post so you can learn more about how to set this up for your camera. We have seen how online video calls and conference calling apps have shifted the way companies work. And moving forward this form of communication will continue to be an integral part of the way business is conducted. Now that we are moving back into reopening phases, you may need to th ..read more

Environmental portraits with artist Ideet Sharon vancouver, bc Ideet is an artist who works with paper and acrylics to create geometric collages. Her art is created in her space in Parker St studios in East Van. In the “before times” I started working on a project to keep me more creative and push the way I use light in my environmental portraits further. I wanted to create environmental portraits with artists in their studios, using a mixture of artificial and available light.  Ideet Sharon, was the first participant in this project.  Meet artist Ideet Sharon I grew up i ..read more

Professional Business profile images When updating your business profiles online, consider whether your business portraits also reflect your career goals. The first quarter of 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic may have highlighted  a need for you to update your professional business profiles. As a result of these strange times, you may be needing to consider a career change.  Maybe your industry has been heavily impacted and you’ve been prompted to make a career move. Or now is the time to follow your passions, step out and become your own boss as a freelancer, consultant or ..read more

Birthday self portraits for 2020 It's that time of year again, where my birthday self portraits get an update. I really wasn’t into updating my portraits this year. But I had booked into my hairdresser to get my colour toned, so it was a good opportunity to get into the studio. You can check out my previous portraits by clicking the button below Previous birthday portraits A more minimal set I don’t always have a plan in place for my portraits any given year. I tend to work with outfit selections and work on set and lighting from there. This year, my outfit choices were pretty much m ..read more

Dr Grace Lee Vancouver, BC Dr Grace Lee, is a Vancouver neuroscience expert and brain based career coach. This is how she's used updated business portraits on her website Career Revisionist. Grace is a brain based career coach, who is redefining modern education. She teaches people how to unlock their vocational confidence through coaching, podcasts and vlogs. Check out the blog post where Grace shares the amazing story of how she found her career path, and who she serves. Feature Blog Post How you can find out more about Grace Grace offers her services across multiple platforms. You ..read more

Dr Grace Lee Career Revisionist Recently I worked with Dr Grace Lee to help update her branding imagery for her business, Mastery Insights. Grace is a neuroscience expert & CEO of career coaching firm Mastery Insights. She’s created a global movement, Career Revisionist to transform lives. I’ve asked her to share her story of why she saw a need for what Mastery Insights & Career Revisionist offers, and how she serves her clients needs. Neuroscience expert & Career coach Iam a neuroscience expert and CEO of career coaching firm Mastery Insights, where I help professionals ..read more

Mother and Daughter Portrait session for a milestone birthday I recently worked with Elizabeth and her daughters, Sacha and Tiffany. Tiffany contacted me to arrange a special mother and daughter portrait session to celebrate Elizabeth's 70th milestone birthday. It’s such an honour to get to work with women. To witness such beautiful relationships firsthand. And on top of that, to create legacy portraits that document this relationship.  Tiffany and Sacha have a very loving and warm bond with their Mum. So I loved sharing this session in the studio with them. Milestone birthday ..read more