Holiday Party Event Photography for Blessing Landscapes

by | Dec 15, 2023 | Blog, Client Work, Event Photography, Jamie Coughlin Photographer

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Event photography from corporate retreat

Event Photography for Blessing Landscapes this holiday season photographed by our staff photographer, Jamie.

Family photos and event highlights of the vibrant and colorful holiday party event held for the team of Blessing Landscapes on a winter’s day in December at McMenamin’s Ballroom at Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon.

About Blessing Landscapes

“A DIFFERENT KIND OF LANDSCAPING COMPANY. Blessing Landscapes places an emphasis on how we treat our employees. Keeping them happy, keeps you happy. Our professional landscapers strive to remain the best of the best and it shows in our work. Your finished landscape will make your home the highlight of your block and leave you excited to spend time outside.” —Website

The colorful space for the company’s holiday party and dinner is the Ballroom ta McMenamin’s Edgefield, in Troutdale Oregon.

About McMenamin’s Meeting Spaces

“Want to leave a memorable impression with your clients at a business meeting? Planning a team-building event? Sending off a retiree in style?

McMenamins Edgefield is the place. We offer a wide variety of meeting rooms and event spaces, onsite guestrooms and our own catering staff and bakery, not to mention the brewery, winery, distillery, full-service spa, golf, movie theater and beyond…

A gathering at Edgefield is not only convenient (just 15 minutes to Portland International Airport and 20 minutes to downtown Portland), but it offers a place in which your guests or participants can engage in a little relaxation and fun during your event.

No additional room rental fee once the food and beverage minimum is reached. The food and beverage minimum includes wait staff and bartenders, indoor tables and chairs, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. Unique venue locations, for big and small events, inside and out. Your sales coordinator will assist in planning all venue details leading up to your event. Full onsite catering with accommodations for dietary restrictions.McMenamins handcrafted ales, wines and spirits which a re only available at our locations.“

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New Headshots for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

by | Dec 8, 2023 | Blog, Client Work, Company Teams, Headshot

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More updated and new hire headshots for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Team

Another round of headshots for the Leadership Team and new hires of the Virgina Garcia Memorial Health Center. We worked in our studio to provide a consistant type of setting for future hires. We used artificial strobe lighting to match previously done headshots!

View our previous work with Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center here.

“The Mission of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and the mission of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation are tightly connected. The health center serves the members of Washington and Yamhill county through access to high quality, culturally appropriate health care and the Foundation works to provide the enduring support for the entire organization.” Website

For companies that are growing and hiring staff, consistent looking company headshots is key to a website presentation and the professionalism of your business.

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Final Image Delivery Examples Featuring Senior Vice President and General Manager of QSC Pro Audio, David Angress

by | Nov 30, 2023 | Blog, Client Work, Headshot

Senior Vice President and General Manager of QSC Pro Audio, David Angress

We photographed our client in our natural light studio, Studio Northwest, located in Portland, Oregon using our south facing window light and light modifiers.

Let’s look at our setup, talk about proof galleries, image rotation options, and what comes in a headshot delivery.

Location and Lighting Setup

We used window light from the large windows and flag and bounce cards to create shadow on both sides of the face.

Our approach is to create flat light and shape it. Imagine a box with one of the sides open to let light in directionally. The light would follow onto the subject and then to the background.

When using natural light the diffused light acts as a very large wide band of light like a 7 ft umbrella modifier for strobe photography. A trick we use when on site and natural light is not available.

Below is an example of our studio set up and an on-site setup. The studio setup is using the large windows and v-flat modifier. An additional modifier is used during the session. The on-site setup is using a 3 ft octabank with a Profoto strobe with a v-flat bounce card.

Proof Gallery

After the headshot session our clients are given a proof gallery with unedited images for selection(s) to be made depending on what session package is paid for.

Once selections are made, photographs will continue the editing process and be retouched and formatted for final use. Any additional images beyond what the session package includes are $55 with the usage license.

At Erica J Mitchell Photographer we offer basic and advanced retouching at no additional charge. 

Visit Retouching Headshots Guide to learn more.

Example of Image Rotation

Our client’s selection had two really great positions for the final image. We delivered both options, the original position and a slighting rotated position. 

    Original Position

    Example of square cropping in our editing program Lightroom to show the original position without rotation. The client’s original photo posture has a slight lean to their left. In the rotated position example below you’ll see how the rotation makes the image to appear more upright.

    Rotated Position

    Example of the second square cropping in our editing program Lightroom to show the rotated position which gives the client a more upright orientation in their photo.

    Another perspective of the rotation of a headshot selection. The top image is the original position and the bottom is the rotated position. The client received both options depending on their desired choice.

    Final Delivery

    After clients have made their image selections from the proof gallery and the final selection has been through post production (retouching, cropping and formatting) an email with a download link will be sent.

    Clients will receive Large Web and Print file formats in multiple cropping options delivered through Dropbox.

    Three file sizes included in delivery

    • Print 12 inch long, 300dpi 5 MB
    • Large Web 2,000 pixels long, 72 dpi 1.5 MB
    • Website Sized 1,080 pixels long, 72 dpi 100 KB

    About David

    “David Angress is SVP and general manager at QSC Pro Audio. QSC, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance loudspeakers, digital mixers, power amplifiers, software and accessories is based in Costa Mesa, California. He is a seasoned veteran of the music and pro audio products industry, having held senior executive leadership roles at Guitar Center, Harman, AKG and ADAM Audio GmbH, in addition to being the principal of his own consulting business. QSC has been a NAMM Member since 1977.” NAMM

    For individuals, professional headshots are key to a website presentation and the professionalism of your business.

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    Headshots for Tyee Carr Advisory Team

    by | Nov 23, 2023 | Blog, Client Work, Company Teams, Headshot

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    Updated headshots for Tyee Carr Advisory made in our Natural Light Studio in Portland, Oregon

    New headshots for the team of TCA, Tyee Carr Advisory!  

    When it’s time to update headshots, make it a party! This wonderful team all came together at our natural light studio to provide a consistent type of setting for their new headshots. We were also able to get some fantastic group photos of the team for their website, marketing and social media needs. 

    “We advise business owners and their accountants on leading edge, forecast to accounting close business planning Delivered on-site and remotely, across the US and Internationally, from Portland, Oregon.” Website

    We created group photos for TCA to use, and even threw in one with lasers for fun! Click on the images to enlarge. To learn more about group photos for your team click here.

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    New Headshot for Therapist Craig Parton, M.A.

    by | Nov 17, 2023 | Blog, Client Work, Headshot

    Craig Parton M.A., Counseling Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, Concentration in Somatic Psychology

    Craig selected our Classic Headshot Session which provides a 45 minute headshot session and three image selections from the proof gallery, to update his professional therapist headshot, website and Psychology Today profile.

    We photographed our client in our natural light studio, Studio Northwest, located in Portland, Oregon using our south facing window light and light modifiers.

    Lighting Setup

    We used window light from the large windows and V-flat light modifier to create shadow on both sides of Craig’s face.

    When using natural light the diffused light acts as a very large wide band of light like a 7 ft umbrella modifier for strobe photography. A trick we use when on site and natural light is not available.

    Below is an example of our studio set up . The studio setup is using the large windows and v-flat modifier. An additional modifier is used during the session. 

    Craig’s Three Image Selections

    Horizontal Option

    Social Media Square Option

    Final Delivery

    After Craig made his image selections from the proof gallery and the final selections has been through post production (retouching, cropping and formatting) an email with a download link will be sent.

    Clients will receive Large Web and Print file formats in multiple cropping options delivered through Dropbox.

    Three file sizes included in delivery

    • Print 12 inch long, 300dpi 5 MB
    • Large Web 2,000 pixels long, 72 dpi 1.5 MB
    • Website Sized 1,080 pixels long, 72 dpi 100 KB

    Image Delivery Cropping of a Selection

    An example of multiple crop options for each selection made from the proof gallery.

    Most images are in an 8×10 vertical and square crop.

    The horizontal crop is usually by request.

      About Craig

      “I provide a supportive space that honors and welcomes every part of your experience with compassion and respect. Using my training and experience, I will collaborate with you, so that you get more of your needs met – so that you may live a more empowered life.” Psychology Today

      For individuals, professional headshots are key to a website presentation and the professionalism of your business.

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      Professional Outdoor Corporate Headshots for Consulting Firm, Klosh Group

      by | Nov 15, 2023 | Blog, Client Work, Company Teams, Headshot

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      Fall Outdoor Corporate Headshots for Klosh Group New Hires

      I was hired to photograph the new hires of the Klosh Group, a consulting firm, to match the existing headshots on their website.

      We used the Beaverton Library as the outdoor background for their portraits. Outdoor headshots can be tricky this time of year as the leaves are falling and the rain is more frequent. We schedule multiple dates if possible ahead of time to have options in case of less than ideal weather conditions.

      Headshot Delivery for Klosh Group

      Each new hire has a horizontal headshot (by request, most headshots are photographed vertical), two 8×10 crop options and one square crop option to use in two file formats, Print and Large Web for easy use.

      The Headshots

      About Klosh Group

      “Klosh Group is a consulting firm delivering owner’s representation, project, and construction management services. Providing client- and community-centric services and successful construction management results to the Pacific Northwest since 2016.” Website

      For companies that are growing and hiring staff, consistent looking company headshots is key to a website presentation and the professionalism of your business.

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