Archive for March, 2009

Two of my favorite guys, who I lovingly call “The Pauls” called me up last week to hire me for an impromptu headshot session. We took a little tour around my East Vancouver neighbourhood to get some fun urban shots for Paul’s (blonde Paul) hip new job which required a headshot and bio. So why not make a fun rainy afternoon of it?

The shots had to be simple, happy, and crop-able, and he just wanted a little variety.

They range from “I’m sporty and colourful friendly guy”…

…to “I’m urban and hip but approachable guy”

When we were done, I ask the next Paul if he’d like to get in a few, and in the 12 years that I’ve known him, he’s never turned down a chance to make a goofy (yet suave) picture.

He’s been watching too much Tyra…still mastering the “smiling with the eyes”.

This is my favourite Paul face. It’s interesting to learn how differently you look at photos of people you know well.  You know right away which photos just don’t capture the essence of the person.  That’s one of the reasons why I  take the time to get to know clients through email, consultations, phone calls, and engagement sessions. Not only does it make for more genuine photos, but it makes my job that much easier!

Too bad I couldn’t get any shots of them together, since one always had to be holding the umbrella over us while I shot the other. But they were so giddy about looking over the photos immediately after, that I have a feeling this won’t be the last shoot. Perhaps an engagement session one day? Thanks, guys!