Headshots: Boston University

The loft in Providence is in full swing! I love being able to shoot headshots in the winter.  Otherwise I would have never met Molly and that would have been such a shame. Her spirit and energy are infectious and this being her first time ever having her headshots taken, I really wanted her to be scarred for ever doing it again. A senior in the prestigious and robust acting program at BU, Molly will be on her way in just a few short months to pursue her dreams in NYC. I have a feeling about this girl. Good things are going to happen for her. She has the voice and hair of Camryn Manheim and the eyes of Amanda Seyfried. 

Good Luck, Molly!

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SENIOR: Mara

A few weeks ago Mara, her mom and I spent a few hours passing the time in Kendall Square. Being there on a beautiful day during lunch meant we were serenaded by outdoor live jazz and lots of curious onlookers. So fun!

Congrats on your senior year, Mara! 

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Boston Headshots: Luke

Luke is one of those infectious personalities that you can't help but smile when you're around him. A Theater Education Major at NYU, Luke is a "do gooder" who wants to enrich lives through the arts, maybe have his own theater company someday and along the way be part of great theater himself. Spending this summer as a server on Narragansett was not a bad way to pass the time and make some dough for his European back packing trek next year. (totally jealous!)

Best Wishes at school, Luke!


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Boston Headshots: Mansfield, MA

Last week was a marathon headshot day with three fabulous young actors, Evyn, Emily and Noah. We had a blast together and my buddy and wedding boss Kevin Trimmer even came to help me out. Good times!!! Evyn and Emily are both going off to college in the fall and  St Michael's in Burlington VT and Berekely College of Music right here in MA will have the pleasure of these two young talent's. Noah still has one more year of high school before he chooses his college, but he is diligent and excited by his prospects. I loved all three of them and even took a few group shots just for fun!!!!

 

Wowza! Lots of images, but I just couldn't decide!

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Off for a two wedding weekend and a big congratulations to my dear girlfriend Andrea Wilson on her S aturday nuptials to the amazing James Vega!!!! Wish I could be there. 

Spring Awakening: Un-Common Theatre Company: Foxboro, MA

If you are in or around the Foxboro, MA area this weekend...heck, even if you are not, you should make the effort to head to the Orpheum Theater for Un-Common Theatre Company's production of Spring Awakening. It is going to be a fantastic show! Un-Common's 31 year reputation of producing quality productions helped them garner the rights, before any other amateur theater company in the country to produce Spring Awakening. Thank you very much to producer Chris Lowey for pulling that off! A mature cast of young adults ranging in age from 16-21 have worked diligently over the last weeks with their fearless director, the incomparable Christa Crewdson, to bring integrity, honesty and dimension to what can at times be a very one-note script. Esther Zabinski and her assistant Sarah Grina drilled the musical numbers and as a result the music by Duncan Sheik totally soars. Costumes were designed by Matt Timmons and his incredible seamstress assistant, seamstress Nancy McCarthy. The cast is led by Un-Common newcomers Brendan Duquette, Emily McDonald, and Matt Goldstein. Spring Awakening is well worth your time this weekend...but don't bring your Littles. (unless you are fully prepared to answer this question on the ride home: "Mommy, why was that man on top of her with his pants down!"...yeah, l thought you might think twice)

New Headshot Billboard

One of three brand new videos! If you watch it full screen be sure to select 720 hd not 360p



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Boston Headshot Photographer: Providence Session

Sam is a writer and pursuing this passion as a Literary Arts major at Brown University...based on this knowledge we can all assume that he totally rocks! Not one to often be in front of the camera I thought it might be difficult to draw him out and chat. Alas...this was not the case. In Providence by way of Los Angeles, Sam was easy to talk to and shared stories about life, films, his excellent breakfast making abilities (and by breakfast he means "solely eggs!") and the fact that being an occasional DJ does not qualify as playing an instrument. The only point where we caught a little tension was when he seemed to speak ill of Jason Mraz for a moment and I was all "don't go there, he's perfect"...and so we quickly moved onto what quintessential movies I should see. I am instructed to watch Boogie Nights and focus on it's epic nature as well as become acquainted with Alfred Hitchcock. (he promises they won't scare me). Although writing is his passion, Sam is certainly open to finding his dream career the "round about way" if need be...meaning a few years on a TV show wouldn't be anything to sneeze at. With that, I give you multitudinous Sam...multitudinous indeed!  (his word) 

 

Good Luck Sam!!! 

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Boston Headshot Photographer: Alley

So many fun changes are coming to my website and blog and business in general that you are going to want to keep your eyes peeled! Exciting stuff happening! Here is what you should look for in the coming week:

Senior Portraits: Ashley
Senior Portraits: Sarah
Senior Portaits: Mariah
Amazing Improv Troupe: The IMPERS
Headshot Session: Scott (Assistant Fire Chief!)

First up is Alley's Headshots! At 13, Alley has decided (with the support of and no pressure from her parents) that she is interested in pursuing this "Broadway thing"...(as she calls it).  So her mom contacted me to see whether I would be willing to come to Martha's Vineyard for a session- to which I promptly replied, "yes please!" So a short T, Bus, Ferry and Car ride later...I was at their house! (incidentally, there is WIFI on the Ferry! Isn't that incredible? I mean I "get it" we live in that kind of world now, but it is still pretty amazing) But I digress...back to Alley. Now, I've seen this gal on stage so I can say with confidence that she's a talented young lady and I do not doubt for a minute that she will work in the business if she chooses to. On a complete side note:  I don't think that I have ever in my life said that I would go back to middle school, but honestly, to be friends with Alley, I totally would. She is so fun to be around and her giggle is infectious! If I was casting director I would hire her based on her freckles alone. Good luck Alley!!!

If you like the new logo let me know. It is just one small part of the changes happening over here!

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Boston Headshot Photographer: Rent/La Boheme: The End

This is the final installment of the huge RENT/La Boheme extravaganza! I did not post every character, but I think you get the idea. This was such a fun project to create and I am so excited to take my business in this new direction. If you are in the Cleveland area do not miss these groundbreaking pieces of theater. (click here for info)  enjoy*
COLLINS: Played by the stunning Jason Samuel  

ANGEL: Played by Antawaun Lamar Holley

RODOLFO: played by James Dickason

ROGER:  Played by Jonathan White

MARK: Played by Chris McCarrell

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Boston Headshot Photographer: Rent/La Boheme: Mimi Marquez

Played by sophomore Ciara Harper

Boston Headshot Photographer: Rent/La Boheme: MUSETTE

played by Lindsay Espinosa

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Boston Headshot Photographer: Rent/La Boheme: Baldwin Wallace

You are going to think for a second that you're in the wrong location because the images this week are quite a departure from anything you have seen me do before. But it's a good thing! At times, I say "yes" to projects when I feel they are inspiring or will challenge me creatively and this one fit both criteria perfectly. The project was to shoot images which will then be used to create production posters for the ground breaking repertory productions of  RENT & LA BOHEME at Baldwin Wallace College next year.  To execute the actual creative concept a ton of prep was required and since there are few things on this earth I love more than researching for a project, I could not wait to get started. (I have never spent so much money on fashion magazines in my life. Vogue Italia alone is like $15...but now I am hooked!)  However, it was a fantastic pre-production process, 100% required and one that I absolutely did not do alone. I would be remiss if I didn't give a big shout out to my colleague Leah Haydock  for equipment borrowing, as well as the fabulous Boudoir photographer,  Dawn Norris for the equipment, DVDs and the hours of her time discussing lighting and fashion at Mr. Crepe. Also,the movie The September Issue played a fun role in the process. What a great time! Let's see... I think I will start out with the character MAUREEN-played at some performances by the sassy, ginger haired Andrea Leach. Enjoy*

 More to come all week!

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