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Sexy, wonderful, smoking hot branding session with artist and healer extraordinaire Jessica!!
It is always a pleasure when she visits from the PNW.
Her spirit makes me feel at ease and seen, such a breath of fresh air and all the beauty <3
Getting desert looks and vibes to celebrate the debut of the Calm Collection- see more here @lincandlani
Get in touch today:
https://www.lincandlani.com/
I visited Kym Allison’s Art Studio at Eagle Ranch a little while ago on one of those rare rainy Arizona afternoons with overcast skies and deeply saturated colours. Surrounded by greenery and a peaceful prayer flags under her large trees gently waving to send blessings across the desert. The mood was perfectly set in Kym’s open-air studio for her environmental personal branding portraits!
“I use a client-centered approach that nurtures self discovery & personal growth. This therapy is suited to individuals moving through life transition periods such as divorce, aging, teens, career changes, brain injury, life style changes, emerging self awareness and addiction recovery. I use traditional talk therapy or a combination of talk therapy and art psychotherapy. Using art works around verbal defense mechanisms and intellectualizing that can stall the therapeutic process. The combination of talk and art therapy works well for clients that have not had good progress in traditional talk therapy or feel that they relapse into old thinking or patterns.
If the client chooses to work with visual communication, I use directed art activities designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of present life circumstances, promote deep healing and encourage greater client self awareness and self actualization. I work with the client to find solutions, encourage personal growth and improve life quality.
I also work with children and teens in attachment assessments in response to divorce and blended families. Art psychotherapy provides a safe way to communicate feelings, thoughts, and experiences thought too taboo or frightening. Clients can also express feelings they do not know how to put into words.”
The serenity corner at Kym’s studio. Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread the goodwill and compassion into all pervading space. Therefore, prayer flags are thought to bring benefit to all.
“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.”
Michelle is the new CEO of her family’s furniture company Lorts in Goodyear, and wanted headshots that were fun, pretty, relaxed, and approachable! With her irresistible laugh and beautiful smile, she projects the joy and pride of doing what you love. Because Lorts Furniture is known for its warm hospitality and beautiful style, it made perfect sense to meet up at Michelle’s home- which is, of course, unbelievable gorgeous and furnished completely with her companies’ craftsmanship! What better way to get welcoming, friendly environmental headshots than surrounded by the work of her company?
Lorts Manufacturing was founded in 1966 by Andy Lorts who was operating a small independent furniture store in Phoenix. In 1984, Andy’s son Mike bought the company, and in 2005, Mike sold the company to his son, Ty, and his wife Michelle, ensuring that 3 generations of Lorts would run the company. The company has since moved to its current Goodyear, Arizona manufacturing facility. Lorts has also made a name in custom furniture, either from a rough sketch or a simple modification of an existing item. In 2010, Lorts began to sell wood exposed upholstery, allowing for its beautiful wood finishes to be combined with fine seating choices. Lorts has also earned a reputation for having some of the best customer service in the industry. The Lorts family and the more than 100 Lorts employees ensure each piece is worthy of the Lorts name and tradition: furniture passed down from generation to generation because of quality and style that transcends time, fashion and fads. And now Michelle has taken the helm as CEO insuring that Lorts will continue to be successful and gorgeous.
In addition to managing her family’s legacy at Lorts Furniture, Michelle also has a successful, fabulous wedding & more floral business Studio Fiore! Check out these amazing artistic creations: Studio Fiore Az
Shout out to @vickydivine_makeup for gorgeous camera ready work!
I offer three styles of headshots to clients- all professionally lit, beautifully retouched, and ready for use in newsletters, websites, and company profiles as well as cards, email signatures, postcards, flyers, mailers, and social media platforms-you name it!
The type of style of professional portrait you choose says a lot about your personality and what you do- which helps people develop an instant relationship with you. The reason clients find environmental headshots so appealing is… they make you look like the real person you are. You in your element, on the job, working towards goals.
The environment can be anywhere you do the work, a garage, a conference room, a Doctors office, a salesroom floor, your workspace or desk, or a warm welcoming home full of beautiful furniture like Michelle chose!
When a client is choosing your work- they want the confidence that they will be taken care of. They react positively to an image of someone on the job surrounded by the tools of their trade so much because they can actually visualize what happens, and how you will meet their needs! We trust what we see with our own eyes.
Project the confidence and ability to land and impress clients with headshots that illustrate both your personality and the work you do! Brand your company with your personality!
I can help: click here to contact Anjeanette info@anjeanette.photography
Classic examples are dress shirts and blouses, with or without ties. Blazers, Sports Jackets, and suits...really consider what you wear to work. What are you wearing when you greet clients? Or to events, opening, concerts, and shows? What you wear in your headshot should be recognizable in person, yet not take away from your face. SO yes, it is both neutral and identifiable. I know I know...did I just contradict myself?
For example, a tuxedo would be overkill if you normally meet with employers and employees in a great Ann Loft sweater and tee. Are you on-brand in company logo tees? Do you show up to galleries in eclectic shawls and fantastic art piece jewelry? What about paint-splattered jeans and tailored shirts? Your headshot should also convey your professional personality. Start with a favorite top item, and in your session, we can run through 2-3 different top choices ranging from fancy to casual. Starting in a favorite piece will help you feel comfortable. And unless you want a full-body shot- don't worry about shoes. Wear flip flops, heels, sneakers, or heck be barefoot if it helps you feel relaxed. Nobody will know and I won't tell! For more example of what folks are wearing in headshots head over to my website and look through the images:
Or wear your uniform! For some, the uniform is a specific company issued uniform, for others it is the outfit you were when you get the job done- and that speaks volumes to potential clients.
Patterns are fine- only avoid very tint stripes or houndstooth. large stripes and patterns are fine but small ones can create optical illusions called moire on images. Bold bright colors may express your image, skin tone, and what you do best, The only colors I ask you to avoid are coral and hot pink. orange is fine, pink is fine. when combined the result is not flattering to most skins
Why do visual and musical artists need professional headshots? Because your work, your brand is a business- and you want to be taken seriously by fans, galleries, publications, and more! But what artist wants a stuffy old fashioned portrait of their face that says nothing about what they create?
Artist Abby Coppage of Deer Abagail can be found at Follicles
Jason Webb musician and composer. Find Jason at: Jason Webb composer Page & https://jasonwebbmusic.com/
Environmental headshots are a fantastic way to break out of the box and tell the story of your business in a real and fun way. For visual and recording artists this is vital to connect them to their fans. A headshot isn’t just a picture of your face- they can tell a story of your art, what you do, what values matter to you, why your company is different, and why folks should choose your work. And its important that they match your brand!
Environmental Headshots are great for artists websites, press releases, Artlist & Daisie profile pics, Etsy about me info, blogs, business cards, LinkedIn, and any media you can imagine.
See more work by Fine Art Muralist RONE here: r-o-n-e.com
Professional portraits of you in your workspace element- surrounded by your creations!
Nashville’s Pop Dark Artist Jeff Bertrand can be found at: Jeff Bertrand
Visit Ecocentric Expressionist & Art Therapist Kym Allison at this link: kymallison.com
