Category: Headshots

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!

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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.

Julie | Malibu Senior Portrait Photography at the Adamson House

4/6/2016

Julie is a lacrosse-playing, no-shoes-wearing, bundle of hopes and dreams for the future. That's why I LOVE senior portraits, because it gives me the chance to get excited with you about college, the end of high school, the next steps. It also reminds me that life unfolds in stages; and the only rule in that is you can't ever go back. So the moral of the story? Don't rush it. Enjoy this stage. Enjoy now.

We shot Julie's senior portraits at the historic Adamson House, right on the beach in Malibu, CA. We've been getting rain recently, so the grass was crazy green and the sky perfectly clean and clear. We picked golden hour on a Monday and had the whole grounds to ourselves. The house has lots of nooks and crannies on the outside, that offer visual interest. In Julie's photos, you'll see some of the distinct Malibu tile that decorates the patios and fountains. Julie's older brother and younger sister jumped into a few of the shots and we even convinced Mom to take a few!

Congratulations Julie on being a senior and I hope you go to Pepperdine!!

Like these? I shoot lots of senior portraits! Malibu is full is incredible locations, from parks to beaches, to hidden fields full of ready-to-photograph natural landscaping (i.e. weeds). Shoot me an email and let's schedule an hour or so to make some great images together that you'll treasure for years to come.

Hannah's Senior Portraits | El Matador Beach, Malibu, CA

6/20/2015

Hannah is a sweet Southern belle from Arkansas who visited Malibu for her cousin's high school graduation. What better place to kick off her senior portraits than the beach? We started at their beach rental house for a few poolside frames, then headed down to my favorite portrait beach, El Matador State Beach (made famous for the "I'm a bird" scene in The Notebook).

Even on a foggy June morning, low tide at El Matador was stunning with plenty of space for walking and rock hopping. The marine layer meant we had the whole beach to ourselves!

Thanks Hannah for a great morning and I hope you have an amazing senior year!

Like these? Check out more senior portraits, or click over to my individual portraits page.

Fitness Photography | Stacy

3/19/2015

Stacy is a Pilates and spin instructor with a passion for constantly learning new skills and sports. For her foray into the world of fitness modeling, Stacy needed a set of images that showcased her many talents and ability to maintain form and composure in front of a camera.

We hit the gym, the spin bike, the stair, and the studio on campus at Pepperdine University for these shots.

With her willingness to try anything new and still look great while doing it, I'm banking on seeing Stacy on the cover of Women's Health in the near future!