Photography
Photography
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Professional is easy. Personality is rare. Thoughts on portraits, presence, and what makes a face actually get remembered.

Photography
Your Brand & Team Photoshoot Guide: Show Up Prepared, Look Your Best
You're part of an upcoming brand photoshoot (woo!). This post covers everything you need to know to show up prepared and look your best.
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AI
Why Your Professional Headshot Looks Like AI Now (And What to Do About It)
AI can generate technically perfect headshots (that's the problem). When perfection is free, connection is the differentiator. Here's what actually works in 2026.
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Personal
The Image That Started Everything
Eight years ago, I photographed a girl a kids' music camp. That image ended up winning first place, landed on the back of 50 buses across Oakland and Alameda county, and became one of the foundations of my visual style today.
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Photography
2025 Headshot Trends: What High-Level Clients Look For (and What’s Outdated)
In a world where everyone is Googling and ChatGPT'ing everyone, your headshot is your first impression, and it’s happening before you even say a word.
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Brand & Web
Mark Dombecks Full Brand and Business Overhaul
Brand him like a thought leader, not a therapist-for-hire. Mark was the ideal client: reflective, collaborative, empowering, trusting and deeply aware of the emotional weight design can carry.
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Photography
How To Prepare for Your Executive Portrait Session
Preparing for your executive portrait session? This guide covers everything you need to know - from what to wear and bring, to how to prepare mentally for a high-stakes headshot session. Based on over 20 years photographing Bay Area founders, executives, and teams.
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Photography
6 Ways a Professional Headshot Will Elevate Your Career
The first impression is a lasting one.
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