Photography for Artists
In 2008, I had the opportunity to speak to the Seagle Colony Young Artists about the importance of great photography in their careers. My main points were: A headshot is often one of the first impressions you make A headshot should look like the artist it is there to representA headshot should show your personality [...]
Carla is fast becoming known all over the world for her portrayal of the title character in Bizet’s Carmen. This past January, Carla approached me to do publicity photos for an upcoming production of Carmen. She was going to be singing with the Sinfonica de Yucatan (Mexico). She had been asked to do a publicity shoot [...]
I met Wes while working for the Toledo Opera. Wes was studying at the University of Michigan at the time, and that was just up the road from me. So, while making a visit to see his teacher (and my singing mentor), Steve Lusmann, I met Wes through mutual friends. I ran into him again at [...]
I met Bill when I was an Apprentice Artist with the Santa Fe Opera. Bill was a Principal Artist and was singing the role of Benedict in the Berlioz opera Beatrice and Benedict, which was based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Bill is a wonderful colleague, and is a great singing actor. We kept in touch over [...]
Darlene is a true Renaissance woman. She is an actress and wonderful writer, and seems to always have her hands in a project or four! (That’s right, not just two…so, I guess she needs an extra pair of hands!) When I met Darlene, she was finishing her first novel Venture,which can be purchased at lulu.com. You can [...]
Eve Gigliotti was a great early client in my early days. She was willing to try anything to get a good picture. She also liked a little edgier photograph than some opera singers. She has had some great successes recently, and I wish her the best for her future. Check out Eve’s singing at www.evegigliotti.com.
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