Time For New Adventures
On September 1, I’ll celebrate my sixth anniversary as a full time photographer. On that date, I’ll also begin new adventures as I...
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Dave Burgess
- Apr 26
- 1 min
My 5 Step Retouching Process Makes You Look Ten Years Younger.
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...
Dave Burgess
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Contemporary Portrait Session - Abbie Elise
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...
Dave Burgess
- Jan 12
- 1 min
Studio 616 Now Available For Hourly Rental
If you are a photographer, videographer or event planner, here’s some interesting news: Studio 616 is now available for hourly rental....
Dave Burgess
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
Professional Makeup For Your Headshot: Is It Worth It?
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...
Dave Burgess
- Apr 9, 2021
- 1 min
Business Headshot Client: Colleen Heykoop
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...
Dave Burgess
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
Help Your College Grad Land That First Job With A Professional Headshot
You know what your college grad really wants after graduation? A job. So help them land that first job with a professional headshot they...
Dave Burgess
- Nov 21, 2020
- 1 min
Add Pro Makeup To Your Headshot To Look and Feel Your Best
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...
Dave Burgess
- Nov 8, 2020
- 1 min
Modeling Portfolio For Nate
Nate Phillips, husband, father, business man and athlete. Looking good my friend.
Dave Burgess
- Jun 6, 2020
- 5 min
An Open Letter To Yatri Abundance and Henna Crowns of Courage
Three years ago, I was the photographer for the ArtPrize 9 Crowns of Courage project. My collaborators were henna tattoo artists Amanda...
Dave Burgess
- May 21, 2020
- 1 min
Studio 616 Re-Opening On May 26
Great news! Studio 616 photography will be re-opening on Tuesday, May 26th under the Corona virus safety guidelines issued by Governor...
Dave Burgess
- Nov 19, 2019
- 1 min
A Gift for the Crowns of Courage Women
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...
Dave Burgess
- Nov 10, 2019
- 1 min
A New Headquarters For Grand Rapids Headshots
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,...
Dave Burgess
- Nov 8, 2019
- 1 min
The Business Headshot Every Professional Should Have
When my headshot clients come to my Grand Rapids portrait studio for a headshot, I always start the session with this classic high key...
by Dave Burgess
- Aug 13, 2019
- 1 min
Thanks Lemmen Holton, It's Been Great
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...
Dave Burgess
- Jun 22, 2019
- 1 min
Personal Branding: Carrie Holland,MD
I met Carrie a year ago, when I photographed her just before she appeared in her first competitive bodybuilding event. In addition to...
Dave Burgess
- May 23, 2019
- 1 min
Michigan Ballet Academy Location Shoot
My clients at the Michigan Ballet Academy invited me to their studio to photograph a typical day of instruction at this wonderful place. ...
Dave Burgess
- Feb 16, 2019
- 1 min
Grace Dances: An Adobe Spark Presentation
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...
Dave Burgess
- Jan 18, 2019
- 1 min
Celebrating Crowns of Courage With A Deluxe Coffee Table Book
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...
Dave Burgess
- Dec 28, 2018
- 1 min
Best Shots of 2018
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...