30 Years Ago, I bought a camera on a trip to Hong Kong.

I had always been very visual, and fascinated by faces, but like a lot of women, I was a bit technophobic. It took me six months to take my purchase out of the box and learn to use it. Once I did, I was hooked.

My world was, and is, inhabited by actors, acting coaches, and directors. I began shooting pictures of friends and relatives who needed headshots, and the feedback from agents and casting directors was wonderful. Someone asked “What do you charge?” And my headshot business was launched.

I believe that there are definite parameters around the kinds of photographs actors need, and I also take into account that it is the physical, psychological, and spiritual essence of the subject that we must work to capture. Once I learned to incorporate these aspects into a shoot, I got tremendous feedback from clients. I didn’t used to receive thank you notes or gifts, and now, when clients send them, I’m thrilled that they feel moved to do so.

What they are reflecting is that they really felt cared for while they were in my studio. They felt that we were both pulling together towards the same end, pictures that would artfully represent them at their very best.  Of course the bottom line is that we create photos that will get them in the door on their way towards getting the part.