Today's shoot- Art Sobczak!

Great shoot today!  Art is a true pro.  Author of the best selling business book "Smart Calling"....http://www.smart-calling.com/launch.html
I'm so pleased that he decided to stop by again. He doesn't live here, but makes it a point to come in for a photo shoot when he's "passing through"
Art is a member of NSA (National Speakers Association).  A few years back, I did an audio interview with NSA member Bill Stainton http://ovationconsulting.com/
The subject was "headshots and marketing photos for professionals".... geared towards speakers, but essential information for all business people.  Anyway, Art heard the interview and was inspired to call me for our first session.  This is what we did today.

Telling the Story of What you Do

Here's an example of some shots that aren't headshots but are appropriate to what these people do.
The first two are comedian Sam Adams.  The last is actually my group "Better than Biscuits".... thought a flour fight was in order with a name like that!

Corporate Headshots

A "headshot" doesn't have to be just a shot of your "head".  It can be a full-length shot or ultra close up and everywhere in between. What defines a "headshot" is the MESSAGE.  A headshot must say something.  The photographic subject has to connect with the viewer.
The "message" says....

I'm good at what I do.
I'm fun to work with.

This doesn't happen in a vacuum.  While some people may be naturally good at projecting this message to a camera , I'd venture to guess that there are many business people out there in the real world who are not good at having their marketing photos taken.
That's where I come in.
I've spent the last 30+ years working on a technique that is guaranteed to not only help you relax in front of my camera but help you to connect with my lens.
People who look at your picture will feel an instant connection with you. They will like you and trust you the instant they see your face on your website or marketing materials.
Here are some samples from the last couple of weeks.

Back to the studio

The trend in headshots has definitely drifted towards photos that are shot outdoors.  Let's face it, not everyone who owns a digital camera has a studio. I've decided to try to change that trend.  A good studio shot will not only make you look like you put some effort into your headshot session, but it's just a cleaner look. Here are a couple of recent shoots that we did in the studio.  Enjoy!

My Kitty Cats

What an incredible eye opening beginning to Summer!

First of all, a big howdy to my old best friend Phil Clark.  We hung out a LOT in High School and beyond and then just simply lost touch.  Well, we've reconnected and it's so great do some catching up.
He lives in Albuquerque, NM so he's not that far away.  We're gonna see if we can hook up some time this Summer.
And... here's how we're gonna do it.  I'm going to do a weekend headshot shoot in Albuquerque! I'll keep you posted.
Had a great shoot with Patty Clayton yesterday for her new CD cover.  Check out www.pattyclayton.com
I'll post a picture as soon as I get into work.
Ok here goes

studio stuff

Hey!!  Been awhile.  I've been shooting and working on my new video.  Video is going to be titled "How to Shoot Killer Headshots" and it will be marketed to photographers all over the world who wish to add to their arsenal of photo skills.  There are a lot of portrait/wedding photogs out there who don't know how to shoot headshots, and once they are armed with what I've got to say, they will shortly become the headshot specialists in their town.  There's lots of extra income to be made from this added skill and (believe me) a headshot is way different than a portrait.  So you photographers out there... keep your eyes peeled.  You won't want to miss this four (4) tiered approach to  being the best headshot photographer in your area.
Now.... onto this week.  Shot some killer pics of opera singer Rachel Tolzman. Have a look.

new pics

Remember, I'm still doing lots of headshots, but am having too much fun playing around with these other creations.  Here are some new of both.

Love the new Camera!

this is the first HDR photo I've done with the D7000.
It's so much more lightweight than my old Nikon. Have a look!

Website launched

I now have two websites. When eweber.com fell off the search engines last summer, I created a new site. The address is www.ericweberheadshots.com

Give it a look!

Insurance settlement

Dad had a little life insurance policy on Mom, so Kristin and I split that.  With it I'm going to purchase a new camera.  My D200 is.... five or six years and seems to be on its last legs.  It's been a great camera and I've got lots of killer photos to show for my time with it.  But cameras now are computers.  They become obsolete.  New technology comes along.
So.......... I'm getting a Nikon D7000.  16.2 Megapixels... yowsa!!!  And HD video!  Can't wait to get my hands on that.  I've never shot video, but watch out world!! You're gonna start seeing some of my video creations pop up here and on facebook.

I'm back!

Well.... interesting month so far.  My Mom passed away on January 22.  She lived a long, wonderful life and we will miss her terribly.  She was living in a continuing care facility in Boulder called Frasier Meadows and we have until the end of February to get all her stuff taken care of.  Kristin (my sister) is executor (Thank God!!) and is handling all the details, but I'm doing my best to be by her side and help with packing and lifting and sifting though a lifetime of her memories.  I'll post a picture tomorrow so you all can see what a beauty she was.  She's with Dad now and I bet it's really cool wherever they are.

Getting better all the time

Here's the new thing I've been working on.

New website

I've got a new website! 
I read an article not too long ago that said, "Don't take for granted your placement in the search engines"
Well... I've always been number one on Google when you searched for "Headshots Denver".
I mean, for years I've been number one.
So I checked.
Not only was I NOT on the first page.  I wasn't there at all!!
I spoke to my web designer and he did everything he knew to get my keywords (or whatever they're called) entered in so the search engines would find them.  Apparently Google keeps changing their protocols and all of a sudden I ceased to exist on the internet. 
You couldn't even find my website when you searched for Eric Weber Photographer. 
It was very frustrating, and after a month or so of not showing up on the search engines, I decided to create a new web gallery.
It's through a company called foliolink  and they're pretty cool looking.
So keep checking back. I should launch it within a couple of days now.
Oh... meanwhile, my old site has ended up back at number one at Google so I guess now I'll have two websites.

New Technique

I discovered a photographer who used to be in Denver, Joel Grimes. He's got this great technique where he shoots people in his studio and then  transfers them to a HDR background.  If it's done well (which it HAS to) they look "hyper-realistic". Here's a few...

Summertime activity

Good-day mates!  Christie and I have been working on a pirate routine that she'll be performing at the Museum of Nature and Science, so I'm walking around talking pirate lingo!  yikes! So, this Summer has been a  busy one.  We just got back from Las Vegas working on the Garth Brooks, " Teammates for Kids" appreciation party. It's a lot of hard work with lots of different events to attend and shoot pictures of, but the whole weekend is capped off with a wonderful concert from Garth and his band.   We stayed at the Wynn Hotel and, man,  what a hotel!

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No scrimping at this place.  I swear, one chandelier cost as much as my house. The big item up for bid this time was a Shelby 350GT... donated by Carroll Shelby himself.

Vegas

We're at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas!   Dang!... unbelievable how much money is spent on these resorts!  We're here for the Garth Brooks, Teammates for Kids fundraiser and concert.  I'm the official photographer so I get to hang around with Garth a lot.  This'll be the 4th time Christie and I have come here and it's a lot of work.  But these kids are seriously ill and 100% of the money raised goes to them.  That's great!  Funny though, as much time as we've spent with Garth, I can't say we've really ever gotten to know him and Trisha. They are always surrounded by people.
We got in yesterday at midday and had the rest of the day to walk around,  lose a little money and  exhaust ourselves in this midsummer heat!!  My goodness... 110 degrees!
I'll post some pictures over the next couple of days.

rainy rainy rainy

Christie took the day off today.  She's realllllly sick.  Coughed all night... afraid of losing her voice.
I'd like to share some more pictures.  This is well known Bronco Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg.
Graphic designer, web designer, etc. Charles Bevier.  We did a studio shoot instead of the natural light.  I like it!... of course it didn't hurt that he had such a winning  smile and personality.
Katie Cunningham... cute girl!.... new with Radical Artists.

shot today

This is Dana Smith, a new talent who's studying with Benjy Dobrin Studios. A couple of different treatments

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