Pittsburgh Headshot Photographer

Editorial Portrait Photography for AmeriServ

Editorial Portrait Photography for AmeriServ

Editorial Portrait – AmeriServ Financial Annual Report I love being a commercial photographer here in Pittsburgh, and one of my favorite things to shoot is an Editorial Portrait.  It’s more play than actual work.  You go into a location and try to find an interesting and applicable environment that you think will make a compelling…

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Typical Business Portrait

Typical Business Portrait

Typical Location Business Portrait I thought it might be interesting to show you a few behind-the-scenes photos of a typical location business portrait and explain what all goes into this type of photography. There are several things that need to be taken into account when selecting the exact spot where the subject will stand or…

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Headshot for Actress Delaney Shaye

Headshot for Actress Delaney Shaye

Theatrical Headshots for Actress Delaney Shaye As a sound man for independent movies, I’ve worked with Delaney many times over the past couple of years.  I’ve always found her quite talented as an actress and a lot of fun to work with.  So when she approached me to shoot her headshot, I was very pleased…

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Behind the Scenes Photography on Autopilot.

Behind the Scenes Photography on Autopilot.

Behind the Scenes Photography on Autopilot A few weeks back, I bought a new GoPro 10.  I already had a GoPro 3+, but I never really liked it.  To use it properly, you had to memorize which buttons did what and had to know how to navigate your way through the cryptic menu system to…

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My portrait swipe file

My portrait swipe file

My portrait swipe file I’m about to admit something, and I don’t consider it to be unethical.  What I do is swipe other photographers’ photos off the internet.  I spend quite a bit of time looking at other photographers’ photos, usually on Pinterest or Instagram.  I “follow” photographers whose work I admire, and when I…

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New Style of Pittsburgh Headshots and Commercial Portraits

New Style of Pittsburgh Headshots and Commercial Portraits

New Style of Pittsburgh Headshot and Commercial Portraits I don’t know about you, but I get bored with things rather quickly.  For the longest time, I considered myself and called myself a food photographer.  To be honest, shooting food just doesn’t trip my trigger like it used to.   There are a lot of reasons for this…

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Commercial Portraits for Cancer Bridges

Commercial Portraits for Cancer Bridges

Commercial Portraits for Cancer Bridges Every now and then I do some work for a neighboring non-profit “Cancer Bridges”, formerly known as “our Club House” and before that, “Gilda’s”.  It’s a support community for cancer survivors and their families.  They’re great people and I always welcome their calls.  I wish I could do more of…

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Headshots of Pittsburgh Actress Christina Chickis

Headshots of Pittsburgh Actress Christina Chickis

Headshots of Pittsburgh Actress Christina Chickis I’ve really been getting off on shooting headshots for local Pittsburgh Actors and Actresses.  I’ve decided that rather than doing what I think the market wants, I’ll just make headshots that I think are really cool. I’ve given some thought to what I’m doing, and I’ve come to the…

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Headshot of Pittsburgh Filmmaker Xayne Allen

Headshot of Pittsburgh Filmmaker Xayne Allen

Headshot of Pittsburgh Filmmaker Xayne Allen Over the last three years or so, I’ve branched off into the area of Independent Filmmaking.  Along the way, I’m met and become friends with, many interesting people.  Most in the Indy Filmmaking community, pursue their passion on the weekends, while holding regular 9 to 5s like the rest…

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Headshot for Pittsburgh Actor Kerragan Kurtz

Headshot for Pittsburgh Actor Kerragan Kurtz

Headshot for Pittsburgh Actor Kerragan Kurtz I recently had the pleasure of photographing local Pittsburgh Actor, Kerragan Kurtz. I’ve been trying to shoot more headshots, not only because I’ve been more and more involved in the local film community, but because it’s visually interesting to me.  I’ve been trying to develop my own “style”.  It’s…

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Business Headshots – Finding the right background

Business Headshots – Finding the right background

  Finding the right background for your Business Headshot Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind shooting business headshots on canvas or plain-paper backgrounds.  I think they have their place, depending on the type of business.  But I have to say, I prefer to shoot headshots in an environment, usually somewhere in the business’s office…

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New Look for My Environmental Portraits

New Look for My Environmental Portraits

New Environmental Portrait Look for me For the last few years, I’ve been in love with the look of location portraits and headshots taken with a telephoto lens, shot at its widest aperture. This creates what I call the “minimum-focus” look that I really like. As a matter of fact, I like this look so…

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Professional Real Estate Portraits and Realtor Portraits

Professional Real Estate Portraits and Realtor Portraits

Taking Professional Real Estate Portraits and Realtor Portraits So what’s the best way to photograph Real Estate professionals? I’m a Professional Commercial Portrait Photographer located in Pittsburgh PA and I’ve been shooting portraits for quite a few years now.  I’m here to share with you what I think are the main things to consider when…

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Pittsburgh Portrait Photographer

Pittsburgh Portrait Photographer

Pittsburgh Portrait Photographer Types of Portraits I’ve been a Pittsburgh Portrait Photographer since the 1980s and I’m even sometimes confused about all the different types of portraits and what each type means to different people.  Rarely do I shoot for non-commercial clients.  Mostly, it’s for all types of companies, corporations and various publications, including national…

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Six Best Commercial Photographers In Pittsburgh PA

Six Best Commercial Photographers In Pittsburgh PA

The Six Best Pittsburgh Photographers, all in one photo! Okay, I’m a Photographic SEO whore, it’s true…  No, I don’t think I’m the six best Pittsburgh Photographers, but I do like to try being funny once in a while, and this is my attempt at that.  I hope you enjoy my effort in bringing you…

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Commercial Portraits on Location

Commercial Portraits on Location

Commercial Portrait Photo Shoots on Location In Pittsburgh PA I had a couple of successful location commercial portrait shoots this week. I especially like the backgrounds and perspective of both shots.  The colors of the chairs along with the brightness of the windows make for a very attractive background.  The shot above was done for…

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