August 14th, 2010 by Erik Paul under Business, Informational, Photography. No Comments.
Business portraits can make every professional feel… well; like a “professional.” Dr. Jen Koon, Olympia Family Medicine’s [OFM's] newest physician at Capital Medical Center [CMC], can attest to that. When she recently moved here from Texas to join OFM’s team, she was issued a staff photo badge from CMC. That’s standard procedure for all employees on property. Unfortunately the photo on her badge as she said; made her look 20 years older than she is. Badge photos are like drivers license photos, rarely does anyone like their picture; even on a good day… but this understated image is due to many technical reasons and is not a fair representation of the person. It would be impossible to have a badge photo (or a drivers license photo) look nicer than a business portrait. The lighting is not flattering! That’s probably the biggest reason… they’re kind of like mug shots; the single-source flash that is flush to the person, their face is straight-on with the camera, there are multiple light types going on in the environment (incandescent, fluorescent, daylight, etc.); when different color light types are mixed in photography, people come out with different color skin tones… most commonly green. The background is usually blasted out white or some arbitrary wall… anywhere will do. Last but not least is the quality of the photo on the badge itself… when the pixels that make up the image can be counted it’s hard to look your best. Now; with a business portrait in contrast you are covered in lighting that is completely complimentary to you! Key lights, fill lights, hair lights, back lights, etc… you are not photographed with a straight-on, single-source flash. Backgrounds are uncluttered, soft, warm and neutral which makes the subject become the main focus… and the quality of the portrait is usually presented in great resolution, fine clarity and in-color. I was glad when I had the privilege to photograph Dr. Koon and make her feel very pleased with her business portrait image… hopefully I can do the same for you! If you are in need of a business portrait to make you or your staff members appreciate their professional image, please contact me, Erik Eikenberry at Erik Paul Artistic Communication… and let’s get started today!
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July 9th, 2010 by Erik Paul under Business, Informational, Photography. No Comments.
Recently Capital Medical Center’s Marketing Director, Renee Crotty, called me up and said it’s time to head on over for another round of professional portraits for new staff members and staff updates. So without delay, I loaded up my mobile portrait studio and made haste to Capital Medical Center’s conference room and began setting up a fully equipped photography headquarters. After a short while the Erik Paul Mobile Portrait Studio was ready to start clicking away at these professional’s pearly whites. One of the nice things I was told by a staff member was how she enjoyed seeing her portraits appear on my laptop [positioned right next to my camera] so she could not only see what I was seeing; she could pick her favorite image before she left the room. Another staff member told me how convenient it was for her to run down to the conference room between appointments for a portrait instead of the need to go to a studio across town… time is just too precious and I am glad I can oblige. One thing I have noticed over the years is how amazed people are by the quickness of a shoot. Some people have commented how fast it was as I think the misnomer is a portrait can take hours. Once the person sits down in front of the camera, I usually can guarantee them that they’ll be on their way in five to ten minutes; back to work, lunch, home… wherever. I know people have more important places to be and better things to do rather than spend too much time having a portrait taken. As well, all these people can expect to have their digital file and prints in their hands within days after the shoot… but the best thing they can be certain of is they will get a professional quality portrait they’ll be proud of. I can be pretty much anywhere in the Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey area within a few hours for those last minute rush occasions and can arrive early in the morning or drop by late… whatever is convenient for you and your staff. If you need a sophisticated portrait for a new staff member or simply want an updated portrait, please contact me, Erik Eikenberry at Erik Paul Artistic Communication… and let’s get started today!
Capital Medical Center June 2010 Staff Portraits – Photography by Erik Eikenberry
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