Hey all you crazy cats and kittens!
It's April! The weather's getting warmer. And that means we're entering photo season!
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Guys - I gotta be honest:
I'm swooning over these images.
Read on to learn the story behind the story of how these incredible lifestyle portraits came to be!
As an affordable housing advocate, Dan--who already was extremely active in the local community--is accepting invitations to more and more public speaking and networking events.
Those spaces are often occupied by people who don't look like Dan - people who more comfortably fit the corporate mold. Think wealthy, straight, male developers, high-end realtors, and chain-based business owners.
Dan is different. Dan knows they are different. And most importantly, Dan embraces who they are.
As the biracial, queer son of immigrants and proud pibble parent (Hi Drizzy!), Dan wanted and needed professional brand images that reflect who they are while showcasing their depth of brilliance.
That's why Dan reached out to me.
My anti-corporate style perfectly aligned with Dan's vision for headshots and brand images that would further propel their career.
I specialize in working with people who aren't used to having their photo taken.
When you work with me, I'll never just rapid-fire click my camera and walk away. I guide clients through every step of the process from what to wear to how to pose to ensure we make the most gorgeous images together.
That's exactly what I did with Dan.
As you can see from the images we made together, Dan did amazing.
But I had a few tricks up my sleeve, too.
Our session together was Dan's first time working with a professional photographer, and they were a little nervous--which is completely understandable.
Anytime Dan started to feel unsure, I tapped into Dan's super powers.
You see, when it comes to the history of this region, Dan is one of the most knowledgeable resources around.
By peppering our photo session with conversations about different neighborhoods in the DMV, the urban design of those neighborhoods, and how/why things look and feel the way they are today, I was able to help Dan feel more calm and confident in front of the camera by brining them to their happy place.
Watching Dan let their inner brilliance shine by tapping into their depth of brilliance during our time together was truly transformative.
I learned so much, and got to see Dan ROCK this session by owning their unique knowledge and brilliance and stepping into their power.