Studio J

Had great fun doing promo photos with Michael.   He’s just totally relaxed and being himself, which is genuine, funny and down to earth.   Two things really stand out to me about him.  First, his performing persona is not flashy;  it’s real.   Like you’re just having an inviting, personable conversation with him around the kitchen table.

.. and second, he has this collaborative, sharing, supporting others kind of attitude and philosophy.  He’s interested in the development and success of other musicians and artists.

A group of young friends were hanging out on the dock on Silver Lake and shared their space with us.  It was a beautiful night at sunset.   . . . and I was shooting portraits of Michael as he played a private concert for us on the lake.   What a great experience and memory.

Michael’s website:   michaelkellycavan.com

I had a fun afternoon session with Cathie and her headshots convey the same character I experienced in person:   lively, professional, friendly and fun.    A big thank you to Michael, who is a total natural at lighting key grip and stylist duties.   I really enjoyed hanging out with you two!

My friend Rebecca came in for some pregnancy portraits.   It was too cold out to try the outdoor location pictures I have been aching to do —> so we stuck to the studio portion only.   Maternity photographers often work year round in the studio exclusively.   I have so many ideas I want to play with outside too!    . . . . glad the warm weather is arriving.

These sensual belly photos are posted with permission.

Maternity portraits are about celebrating and remembering this new chapter in your life as a happy, expectant mother.

Thank you so much Rebecca for being my bumpy supermodel!   Your beauty as a pregnant woman is captivating.

I have to pass on this tip to pregnant women:   Rebecca has this bulging belly without a single stretch mark!    Her secret?  . . . . . olive oil, applied like a moisturizer.