In this article, we’ll explain our processes for an Executive Headshot Day for multiple staff members, what you’ll need to consider before booking your photographer, and how we make these types of photography projects run smoothly.
Read MoreAs a picture is worth a thousand words, a good professional headshot is priceless and will elevate your personal brand and your business. Whether you are getting headshots for the first time or updating existing ones, what you wear makes a lasting impression and influences how people view you.
Read MoreWe are dedicated to capturing your unique personality and features in the most professional way possible. We know that determining what to wear is just as difficult as finding the right photographer. Even though your face is the focus of your headshots, what you wear still matters. Every detail in your headshot will contribute to your first impression, including your clothing, which is why we’ve put this guide together.
Read MoreIf your professional headshot is more than 5 years old, looking for a new job, just landed a new position or starting your own business, you may be starting to look for a local headshot photographer or a photo studio which specializes in portrait photography.
Your business profile photo on LinkedIn is often the first impression your clients and associates have of you so it’s important to make sure it reflects the best version of you.
Here are 10 things to know before hiring a Professional Headshot Photographer.
Read MoreWhat we say and do on social media defines our online “personal brand”. So, it’s become increasingly important to represent our brand in the best way we can, which ultimately starts with your profile photo. It’s fair to say that by not having a “half-decent” or updated profile photo (less than five years), on your professional social media account, such as LinkedIn and/or Twitter, it is likely damaging your brand in some way. There are really two options for anyone wanting to improve or update their professional profile photo.
Read MoreIs your Professional Profile Image in need of an update? Do you want to avoid having a bad headshot to represent your personal brand? Do you want to look and feel confident in front of the camera? These five simple tips will help even the most camera shy people to relax and enjoy a photo session.
Read MoreDo you wish to set yourself or your business apart from the competition?
If yes, then perhaps its time to ditch the selfies and consider getting a professional headshot for your company’s website or to use as a profile picture on LinkedIn. A professional business headshot gives the impression of someone who we can trust and is professional, thus having an updated headshot, that’s less than three years old, will lead to more business or increased engagement with you and your brand.
Read MoreDo you have a special memory or moments captured on camera, that touches your heart every time you look?
Just like you, we have memories printed and framed around our home but most of them are either printed as a 5 x 7 or at best a 10 x 8. If you've ever wondered what your memories might look like if they were made larger, you may find the demonstration below, interesting.
Read MoreAs a professional portrait and event photographer, my role is not only to capture special moments but its to give you the very best experience from the first time we talk, through to the final delivery of your images and beyond.
One of the first things I ask people when they hire me as their portrait photographer is how do you want to enjoy your images after your photo session?
We live in a digital world, so it’s often hard for us to think past digital. But I’ve helped many clients decorate their homes and offices with, custom made, framed prints, gallery wrap clusters and beautiful albums.
Obviously, if you’re in need of an updated head shot or updating a website for example, digital files are imperative but even in these situations, I’ve had clients request printed versions of their final images.
If you do opt to print, I can’t emphasize enough, the value and joy that a beautifully made print in a quality made frame or canvas can bring to your home, versus having sent on a hard drive and shoved in a drawer!
As your portrait photographer, I’ll help you every step of the way to ensure you make the right choices on sizes and formats for your space. An 8 x 10 or 11 x 14 print may sound large but in a large room, even these sizes can sometimes be lost.
To help you further, the application I use will allow you to see exactly what your favorite images look like on your wall before you make any decisions!
This has helped so many of my clients make the right choices for them.
Thank you
Stuart Beeby
The thought of getting our family ready for photographs can be a daunting feeling, especially if you have young children. To help you prepare, I've written this blog, which provides my 5 tips for a fun and successful family photo session.
Read MoreTarantino Family Photo Session in Concord, MA
Read MoreColumbus Day was beautiful and sunny and there was a slight autumnal chill in the air. It was photo day for the Crocker Family and we chose the quieter area behind the Historic Wayside Inn, Sudbury to have our fall photo session. The area behind the Wayside Inn is quite hidden away and even people who have lived in Sudbury for a number of years, don't realize it is there. If you enjoy fly fishing, the small pond has some nice size trout in it too!
This was the first time the family had booked a professional photography session. They were all very relaxed and enjoyed their first family shoot together. I don't think anyone would argue that they look great together.
The children's families outfits were really well matched, which always makes for great photos. We found this little spot by the pond where the late afternoon sunlight was streaming through the trees and the grey barn in the background balanced nicely with the color of the childrens clothing.
I always include candid photos during a family photo shoot. I like to capture the family walking together. Its a great opportunity for the family to relax away from the camera for a while too. I ran out ahead and had them walking toward me, while I used my long lens from a distance to capture these natural moments.
Their dog, Andy is such a sweet, friendly dog and really completes the family. I love how the picture above came out. It was exactly how I wanted to capture their special family bond.
Late afternoon is my favorite time to take photos. The light is at its best and at this time of the year, when sunlight streams through the autumnal colors, its spectacular...
We are very lucky to live in such a beautiful area and the fall season in Sudbury MA offers great opportunities to have family photos taken. Wayside Inn is a very popular place to have photos too.
I really appreciated the opportunity to provide my photography services to this lovely family in Sudbury and we were all happy with the way the photos came out.
If you're still thinking about a family photo session and you live in or around the Sudbury MA area then please get in touch.
Grist Mill, Wayside Inn is one of the most photographed areas in the entire State of Massachusetts and its right on my door step. You can’t drive past on a Saturday afternoon without seeing at least one bridal party or a coach load of tourists, with cameras out and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
Although, I took this picture on a quieter day...!
It was only to be expected when the Bryant family chose the Grist Mill to have their Fall family photos done on a Saturday afternoon in early October, the place was teaming with people.
Bryant Family Grist Mill Sudbury
It was an overcast afternoon which is actually often the best type of lighting to have photos taken because the light is soft and even. As it was so busy, we had to choose our moments to get the shots we wanted.
The Bryant Family are from Boston and their twin boys, Jackson and Shane are such fun. My son, Oliver was helping me on this shoot. He's a little comedian and entertainer so I brought him along and asked him to get the boys looking at him while he did a funny dance... He did a great job and helped me capture these two little cheeky personalities...
Bryant Family Photos Sudbury
The boys bounce of each other, I guess like most twins do but these little dudes are teasing each other one minute and then on a turn of a dime, they are giggling and hugging each other. Its fun to watch...
This was my personal favorite from the day. It makes me smile every time I look at this photo
Courtney and Keith are great together and so easy going. Keith has so many interesting stories to tell and Courtney also enjoys photography so we had a great afternoon and a lot of fun. They also chose their colors so well too.
Keith is a lot of fun and he was very comfortable in front of a camera so I took the opportunity to try a couple of different shots and landed on this one.
Grist Mill, Sudbury
The Grist Mill at Wayside Inn, Sudbury is a great place to have your family photos. There are so many great compositions to try out, which is why so many photographers like it. I'm very fortunate to practically have it on my doorstep.
The Bryant Twins
Its been a busy period for family photos but I still have a couple of weekend dates available so please get in touch to schedule your family photo session in the most colorful season in New England and have your favorite made in to this years Holiday card!
Fall 2016 Family Photo Session
Read MoreIf, like me, you enjoy the beauty and wonderment of sunrises, sunsets and clear night skies then you have to take a trip to Acadia National Park, Mount Dessert Island in Maine. As a photographer I was excited to see what it had to offer and it didn't disappoint!
Sunset on Cadillac Mountain
"..the first place in the United States to see sunrise"
In the center of Mount Dessert Island is Cadillac Mountain, which is the highest peak along the North Atlantic seaboard and is a sun chasers mecca. As far as mountains go though, its not particularly high at only 1,528 feet but during October and March, its the first place in the United States to see sunrise!
I've photographed many sunrises and sunsets before and its normally a solitary experience but its a very different experience in Acadia National Park and in particular on the peak of Cadillac Mountain.
the first place in the United States to see sunrise
"..we witnessed a group of people singing hymns at the top of Cadillac"
About an hour before sunrise and sunset, literally hundreds of people gather on top of the mountain to witness the celestial events. The closet thing that I've witnessed anything like it, is at Cafe Del Mar on the island of Ibiza but without the craziness!! However, we witnessed a group of people actually singing hymns at the top of Cadillac.... Each to their own I guess but it does conjure up what the atmosphere is like at the peak of this beautiful spot.
People gather and wait for sunrise
Its a place where the young, the old, families, couples, students, grads and even a drunk with a dog in toe unite for a few special minutes to watch and wait for the earth to spin to produce that magical moment in a day of either the first and last glimpse of the sun.
"..People actually cheer for joy"
Having experienced sunset and sunrise on Cadillac, I think sunrise was probably the more dramatic where some people actually cheer for joy as the very first rays pop over the North Atlantic horizon to light up the array of small islands just off the coast of Dessert Island, below.
Sunrise on Cadillac mountain lights up the array of small islands below
"..witness sunset, the Milky Way and sunrise"
Cadillac Mountain is a place which offers clear dark night skies so you could stay on the mountain peak to witness sunset, the Milky Way and sunrise from the same spot... Very cool!
Dawn awakens as the night fades away
"our son was so certain we would see whales"
We managed to tick off another bucket list item while we were in Maine by going on a whale watching trip, 20 miles off the coast of Bar Harbor, Dessert Island. Wendy and I were doubtful of spotting any but our son was so certain we would see whales. He wasn't wrong..
Oliver meets the captain
Whales put on a show
And got quite close
Another spot on the island that you have to see, especially on a clear night is Sand Beach, which is a small, quiet cove with tree covered cliffs on either side and the only sound is the waves gently rolling in and the millions of stars overhead create a perfect backdrop. Its pure heaven!!
Oliver star gazing on Sand Beach, Acadia National Park
We loved Acadia National Park and we cant wait to go back for the great food, great weather and amazing scenic and picturesque land and seascapes. We stayed in Bar Harbor Regency, which we totally recommend. The village of Bar Harbor is just a few minutes away and has great bars, restaurants and shops where you can pick up some souvenirs.
Until this weekend, I've never been in the right place at the right time with my camera but I knew if attached a device a called an intervalometer to my camera, I could keep the shutter button pressed down until I saw a lightening bolt. Once I see the flash of lightening, I let go and...... BOOM... I got my first and just a little bit scary, lightening captured on camera.!
Read MoreI've been interested and fascinated by the natural world and the night sky for as long as I can remember. My landscape photography often features sunsets and sunrises which means when I'm out on location at either end of a day, I see lots of wildlife. So just by getting out with my camera to capture the beauty that surrounds us, I'm often treated with a nice little surprise and a glimpse of nature, which many people don't get to see.
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