Jacqueline came to me to update her headshot for her work as a Hotel Manager in Germany. Besides great headshots, I was thrilled to send her home also with this beautiful portrait for herself, which she could share with her family and loved ones.
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Workshop Day in NYC
In search of my style, I intend to try different things to which I’m drawn. I love classic portraits where the image appears almost like a painting. For that reason, I attended a workshop with the internationally acclaimed photographer Paulina Duczman in NYC to learn more about Fine Art Portraiture. Since I’m back in my studio I’m working on perfecting my style and applying everything I have learned.
Alyssa's First Communion Portraits
I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful girl with Santa Claus and I couldn’t be more excited to have her back in the studio for her first Communion portraits! We started the session with professional Hair and Makeup by Nicole from The Beauty Lounge who gave Alyssa a stunning look. During the session she was was just perfect and very patient during all my posing ideas. We did some thoughtful moments and also some fun stuff for her. As her mom told me, she had fun at the session and the family was blown away by her images. Here are some favorites of mine.
Portrait Masters Image Awards March 2019
I'm over the moon to tell you, I received my first SILVER award for the 2019 Portrait Master Images Awards along with five Bronze awards. The images were judged by some of the world's most highly acclaimed portrait photographers and creative artists. All the images I submitted over the last two years accumulated 27 points and I'm finally accredited a Portrait Master Associate.
The Portrait Masters Competition 2017: Award and Accreditation
I'm very proud to announce that one of the most highly respected industry panels and international accreditation programs awarded five of my six images a Bronze medal, namely The Portrait Masters Competition 2017.
I received these five awards in the Children's Portrait category. Relative to the Portrait Masters Competition's grading scale, the bronze award stands for "High Professional Standard". The professional judging was based on styling, composition, focus, lighting, connection (i.e. between photographer and model), posing, post production and overall technique and presentation.
The judges are an incredible panel of highly respected international professionals, who collectively hold over 100 years of experience in both winning similar contests and judging comparable competitions, as well as running successful photography businesses.
The judges were:
Richard Wood (New Zealand)
Pippin Schembri (Sydney, Australia)
Kelly Brown (Brisbane, Australia)
Susan Stripling (New York, United States)
Ray Schembri (Sydney, Australia)
Alycia Savage Alvarez (Texas, United States)
Michele Celentano (Arizona, United States)
Sue Bryce (New Zealand & USA)
My original goal for 2017 was to become a professional portrait photographer and I’m more than proud that I accomplished that! My goal for 2018 is to get my new studio up and running and to become an accredited portrait master!
Glamour Photo Shoot: Stefanie
These are “Before” and “After” photos of my recent session with Stefanie. We had a great time experimenting with various outfits as well as with hair and makeup styling for the shoot. Interestingly, Steffi’s last name means “Beauty” in German, from where she hails. And she truly showed all her beauty during the session.
By the way these are the first photos shots at my new studio, which will be finished soon.
Are you still looking for a Christmas gift? Why not have some beautiful portraits done for your loved ones or partner, or even give them the special gift of a private shoot. Contact me today to reserve your spot or get a gift card!
