Visually Sound Pictures

Posted on May 21, 2010

Recently I had an awesome time working with local artists Jason Fenton, Neil Armstrong Mass and Gregory Peterson of Visually Sound Pictures.

Jason, Neil, and Greg are so talented and each of them brings their own unique humor and personality in a collaborative environment serving commercial and creative videography/editing needs. Jason and Neil have performed in stage productions throughout the Boston area. Greg is an aspiring fiction writer. Together they write, direct, produce and perform in numerous films and shorts as well as service the wedding and event industries.

Here are their head shots:

I look forward to working with them again soon!





“AHH.. It’s my first photoshoot!”

Posted on May 18, 2010

Rellllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaax.

It’s going to be okay.

I’ve been working with Erin for 4 years, doing lighting, set design, carrying the heavy stuff, and holding people up when in dangerous places.  When Erin was in school I was also her go to test subject, so there’s quite a few frames of me out there.  I hope I’ve learned a few things I that can help you at your photoshoot.

Photo Shoots 101

1-  To smile or not to smile, that is the question. The answer is both.  Try to stop worrying about which shot will look good.  We’ll take a whole bunch.  At the end of every session you are able to pick the photos you want retouched.   It’s pretty simple and usually fun.

2- Location, location, location.  Headshots in the studio are great.  Come to ours at Vernon Street in Somerville, Ma.  Or think of a great spot you’ve always to have a shot.   A favorite park, a cool room in your house, etc.  Photographers can come to you for something unique.

3-  Bring music, especially if we’re going to be doing studio shots with us.  An ipod/MP3 player works best.  People usually end up dancing.

4- Ironing is your friend! – Most of the time you won’t know what to wear.  So you’ll want to bring a few options.  Sometimes a few is a lot.  And a lot if hard to carry. So you throw them all in a bag..  they fit well in the bag.. and then you add more!   Wrinkled mess.   Clean, ironed/wrinkle-free clothes work best.

5-  Looking through the Lens – Many times the amount of focus in your eyes can make a major difference in a good photo and a great photo.   It is important to understand that the lens of the camera is picking up the image at the back of lens, not right at the front.  Many people like to look at the front of the lens creating a slightly “off” look in their eyes.   This can be remedied by looking “through” the lens (often times you can see where the shutter hits the sensor in camera.. look there!).  A good way of describing it is that you want your eyes to connect with the viewer’s eyes on the other side of the photo.

6-  Relax.  Seriously just relax.

7-  Bring a bunch of changes of clothes. The same shirt in 2 colors works, but doesn’t really show off your different sides.  Get creative.

8- Are you a band?  Come up with a concept.  We can help too.  Bands look good in fronts of walls, but even cooler painted blue.  Also, unlike normal photos, wrinkles can be good.  Think about it.

Check out some examples on our portraits page.

Hope all has been well,

Joe K.





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