I have a new strategy to help people combat inflation and still be able to get the amazing headshots they need for their promo cards, book covers, or linkedin (or tinder) profile. I keep it short and keep the price down, because there are very few people who want to pose for pictures for more than 15 minutes. So I keep them there for 20, just to be sure we get what they need. This session lasted a little longer, because there was a wardrobe change and we talked a lot, but was still well inside an hour.

I’m super inspired by author headshots. This one was quick and affordable. I normally don’t use much natural light, especially bright sun, but this was an author headshot and seemed to work. We were in back of Iconica, a coffee shop +. If you haven’t been there, and are local to Northampton, be sure to visit. It’s closed now, but even when it’s closed, it’s worth a visit. The care that went into decorating the outdoors was something I never noticed until this headshot. It’s steampunk, it’s upcycle-y - it’s like this person spent a lifetime perusing thrift shops, yard sales, dumpsters, architectural ruins, lost cities and interesting people’s attics to curate a multi-sensory experience. There’s actually a table made of carefully selected aged-wood with a similarly aged metal frame out there that I’m shocked nobody has stolen. Here are some pictures from this speedy shoot where the author was able to scurry out with some useful pictures. Not sure which ones he used, but I like these.

The most rewarding part of my job is meeting people. In this case, I got to meet this delightful person, and his spouse and furry child, an adorable chihuahua. (How I spelled chihuahua correctly is truly a miracle).

Finally, my youngest child loves sports, especially Boston sports. Just started watching basketball with the family over the last 3 years starting during the pandemic. The Boston Celtics pulled off an incredible win last night. I’ve never witnessed the Celtics win a buzzer beater, and they did it with one of their best players on the injured list. They unconventionally punted on the opportunity to use a time-out on their last possession with around 10 seconds left in the game. It was Marcus Smart*, who made the very smart move to pass to Jayson Tatum who did a spin around layups to in the game at 0.1 seconds. If it had all happened 0.1 seconds slower, or if JT missed that difficult shot, they would have lost the game. Marcus oh so Smart said after the game (I’m paraphrasing), “I tell my team that when they think I don’t see them, that’s when I see them most. Nobody expected the fake/pass.”

They have a long series ahead of them. The Nets are a great team. There’s also a lot of tension because the Celtics fans have venom for former Celtic now Nets player Kyrie Irving. Irving actually gave fans ‘the finger’ multiple times during the game. He didn’t get ejected or fined for it. Anyway, it’s my wish that all of that stops. Stop booing (besides being rude, it’s not even helping - he played a great game) and stop with the fingers. It’s bad vibes all around. Happy Spring everyone. Get out there and do what you do. xo.

*Marcus Smart was just named the Defensive Player of the Year. But evidenced by his incredible assist last night, his offense isn’t so shabby, either.

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