Category: Portrait

female cancer patient looking through veil

Nobody Chooses Cancer | Powerful Women Portraits

Posted February 9, 2020February 10, 2020 Heike14 CommentsPosted in Lifestyle Photography, Portrait

Cancer crashes into your life and knocks you over. All of your well laid plans for the coming weeks and month come to a stand still as you grapple with the reality of what just hit you. This past week I was privileged to document a part of my friend Nicole’s story in stunning, powerful portraits. I wanted to create images that portray the many facets of emotions you might go through on a day to day or week to week basis. I wanted to create images that allow you a glimpse into the soul of a woman fighting cancer.

Relax, it’s just a camera!

Posted October 1, 2019April 2, 2020 HeikePosted in Business Photography, Headshot, Lifestyle Photography, Personal Branding, Portrait

How would you describe your comfort level in front of a camera on a scale of 1-10? Ten means that you can’t get out of bed in the morning quick enough to be in front of the camera and strike a pose. You absolutely love this experience and it makes you feel amazing. One on the other hand means that as soon as you see a camera you run as fast as you can. Hiding is your first instinct as you cringe at the thought of having your picture taken.

Bridge of Hope brings joy to families in Lancaster

Posted September 9, 2019October 1, 2019 HeikePosted in Business Photography, Families, Legacy Portraits

Volunteers in Lancaster bring hope and joy to families through Bridge of Hope. an organization in our area that helps homeless families get back on their feet. The Model of Bridge of Hope is stated on their website like this:

How much makeup is right for your headshot?

Posted February 20, 2019February 9, 2020 Heike4 CommentsPosted in Business Photography, Headshot, Personal Branding, Portrait

You booked a headshot session and are looking through your closet to find the perfect outfit to complement your eye color and face shape. You style your hair and add jewelry to pull your outfit together. You want to look your best so your portrait will show your beautiful self and ooze confidence. Your headshot is your calling card, it needs to make a good first impression.

STOP! Aren’t you forgetting something? Your face deserves special care as well.

My sister asked “Why Modeling?”

Posted January 30, 2019February 20, 2019 HeikePosted in Portrait

Anita answered my model call for a headshot series I wanted to create to educate clients about the importance of the right amount of make-up for business headshots. The session with her turned into so much more and we had an amazing time creating fashion portraits. Anita told me how much she loved modeling and wanting to do more. Then she posted this story on her facebook page.