Category: Headshots

Los Angeles Brand Photography | Brittany Arnason Content Photoshoot

10/11/2022

Brand and social content shoot for real estate investor, Brittany Arnason (@investorgirlbritt on Instagram)

Brittany is up to big things in the real estate world! You can learn more about her background on the Bigger Pockets podcast (started investing in real estate at 18 and DIY-ed her way through renovation after renovation) and now regularly speaks on the big stages at real estate investor conventions. She's the real deal and she generously shares tips, education, and encouragement through her social accounts.

That's where this photoshoot comes in. It takes a lot of behind the scenes work to keep cranking out quality content in the form of posts, reels, and stories. So Brittany and I worked together to plan an epic day of content creation. In one afternoon, she and I, together with one epic house in Malibu, and a pile of outfit changes banked loads of quality high resolution photos (mostly for stills, posts, and stories) as well as plenty of video content (shot on iPhone because it's all about hitting the easy button!).

A brand photo-video session like this is essential for any content creator to develop a library of quality, relevant images that you can use year round for a variety of purposes.

Agoura Hills Headshot Photographer | Brian at De Anza Park

10/24/2020

These Agoura Hills headshots were for yoga and meditation instructor Brian Hyman. Regardless of the industry, it's always a good idea to update headshots every two to three years. You can find Brian's meditations on Insight Timer. Thanks for hanging out Brian!

Malibu Graduation Photographer | Natalie Senior Pictures at Pepperdine

10/7/2020

Natalie's Malibu senior pictures occurred during a strange season in life. Remember COVID? (Oh yeah... it's still happening...) Her senior year got cut short. Her freshman year went online. So call these senior pictures, grad pictures, freshman pictures, COVID pictures. Whatever, it all happened in Malibu and Natalie is off the charts.

Agoura Hills & Calabasas Head Shot Photography Mini-Sessions coming up on Saturday, October 17 and 24

9/23/2020

Yep, you heard it here first! Now offering COVID-approved (socially distant, outdoor) headshot sessions. Now more than ever, it's so important to keep your digital presence professional and up to date. Having a set of headshots you love is an important part of that equation. Use the link below to reserve your 15-minute time slot and we'll see you there!

Saturday, October 17 & Saturday, October 24
Juan Bautista de Anza Park
3701 Lost Hills Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
15-minute sessions offered between 2:00 and 6:00pm
$40 total fee • 5 edited photos delivered via email

SCHEDULE YOUR HEADSHOT SESSION >>

Payment can be made with cash or check on the day of your session, or digitally via Venmo (@cecily-breeding), Zelle (719 648 3401), or Applepay.

Photos are conveniently delivered to your email within 5 business days, in a .zip folder containing 2 sizes (one full-resolution and one web-resolution) of each photo

Quality headshots are an essential part of putting your best foot forward. From creating a polished LinkedIn profile to looking your best on your company's team webpage, you should have a great headshot that you love sharing with the world.

Headshot Tips

Dress the part. Think about what you're planning to use this headshot for, and dress as though you already have the job. If you're sprucing up your LinkedIn profile to land a job in finance when you graduate, maybe that means shaving the beard, getting a haircut, or borrowing a suit and tie from a friend. But if you're building your career as a personal trainer, show up like you would for a fitness photoshoot.
Hair up or hair down? As long as your hair is out of your face and we can see both your eyes and eyebrows, you can style your hair however you want.
Wear this not that. This session will occur in a natural park environment with plenty of grass and trees in the background. So you'll be framed by soft greens. With that in mind, I recommend opting for light neutrals or pastels. The exception to this is a dark, classic suit and tie... that's always appropriate for a professional headshot, regardless of the backdrop. Colors and clothing to avoid? Neons and large, busy patterns.
Accessories. Jewelry is fine, as long as it enhances rather than detracts from your overall look. If you're torn on whether to wear a piece of jewelry, ask the people you live with, "What do you notice first?" and if they instantly gravitate toward the accessory, maybe don't wear it for your headshot. You want this photo to feature you!

See you on October 17 and 24!

SCHEDULE YOUR HEADSHOT SESSION >>

Instructions for arrival:
Parking: Juan Bautista de Anza park has plenty of free, convenient parking. Please arrive for your session 5-10 minutes early in order to allow time for you to find where we are set up.
Call Cecily's cell (719) 648 3401 if you can't find us we'll make sure you get where you need to go.

Malibu Senior Photographer | Sasha Senior Pictures in Malibu

4/3/2020

I'm all heart eyes over Sasha's senior photos, shot right here in the hills of Malibu, California, where she grew up, made friends, and learned to play soccer before moving across the country to play college soccer.

We started out with a few more classic, garden-style portraits in Sasha's backyard in Malibu, then we walked over to the hiking trails overlooking her house and the surrounding coastline, where we marveled at the beautiful golden hues of the setting sun.

Malibu Headshot Photographer | Pepperdine Student Club Headshots

2/26/2020

A Pepperdine student club needed headshots for their members, as a value-add. These photos will serve as LinkedIn headshots, resumé headshots, or just a great asset to have on hand as they pursue their professional development.

In this particular case, the photos were shot indoors, after dark, so I augmented the lighting situation with studio lights and a flash to make for clean coloring and even skin tones.

Malibu Head Shots | The Waves Effect Agency Team Photos

9/1/2018

Group head shots for a student advertising agency based out of Pepperdine University.

Malibu Head Shot Photography | El Matador State Beach, CA

10/14/2016

Another day, another sunset, another hour of golden light down at my favorite photographer's beach—El Matador State Beach.

What should I wear for my (family, head shot, senior, etc) portrait shoot?

9/22/2016

Pastel solid + pastel stripe = textbook coordination

All about those neutrals!

Denim or chambray are a great way to wear a light color that still photographs well

I get that question a lot! Over the years, I’ve discovered a few tips to help you make the photos from your portrait shoot your best ever.

Holy Yoga Retreat | Yoga Photography

6/13/2016

Yoga poses are beautiful. Nature is even more beautiful.

I was lucky enough to go on a fantastic trip last month to a yoga retreat in Arizona, and of course I met some remarkable women.

We all have things to share, and great photography is one of mine. It was an honor to snap some candids, some poses, and some head shots out in God's green creation.

Like these? Making women feel beautiful is one of my favorite things to do. Whether you're a yogi, a mom or a rocket scientist (or all three), I would love to put together a shoot that feels authentic to you. Email me.

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