How can you tell if a portrait has been retouched? If it's done properly, you can't tell! I follow a strict step process to give your...

This is Abbie. She has a career, a new husband, and she just had a milestone birthday. She celebrated by visiting my studio for our...

If you are a photographer, videographer or event planner, here’s some interesting news: Studio 616 is now available for hourly rental....

Is professional makeup and styling for your headshot worth it? You be the judge: the photo on the left is before, and the photo on the...

A few weeks ago, I found an email in my inbox from prospective client Colleen Heykoop. Like many of my customers, she was about to make...

You know what your college grad really wants after graduation? A job. So help them land that first job with a professional headshot they...

For most people, being in front of the camera is an awkward experience. One of the ways to make the experience more pleasant - and more...

Nate Phillips, husband, father, business man and athlete. Looking good my friend.

Three years ago, I was the photographer for the ArtPrize 9 Crowns of Courage project. My collaborators were henna tattoo artists Amanda...

Great news! Studio 616 photography will be re-opening on Tuesday, May 26th under the Corona virus safety guidelines issued by Governor...

Check out this 3 minute video that talks about a very special gift for the Crowns of Courage women from Brian Campbell of Photo Flash...

My 28th Street studio has been a great place to work for five years. It has great visibility on a busy street, a professional lobby,...

When my headshot clients come to my Grand Rapids portrait studio for a headshot, I always start the session with this classic high key...

Recently I received news from the folks at the Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion that they have some new plans for the display space in the...

I met Carrie a year ago, when I photographed her just before she appeared in her first competitive bodybuilding event. In addition to...

My clients at the Michigan Ballet Academy invited me to their studio to photograph a typical day of instruction at this wonderful place. ...

If you are a photographer, and you're not using Adobe Spark, you're missing out. Spark is a free visual and digital storytelling tool...

In 2017, I was a participant in ArtPrize 9. I'm proud to say our entry was an attendee favorite, finishing in the top five popular vote...

The days following Christmas are time for reflection on the year past and planning for the year ahead. It's a great time for me to...

So you’ve made the decision to get a studio headshot. If you’re thinking professional makeup is needless extra, think again. In-studio...