Kim

Kim is a flower farmer.  From amaryllis to zinnia, you’ll find a variety of plants growing in her gardens.  She sells the colorful blooms to wholesalers. 

Kim doesn’t have a favorite flower— it’s like asking if she has a favorite child.  But she is an advocate for buying local, which means getting flowers that are in season where you live.  

When she isn’t in her gardens, she likes to read, work out, spend time with her family and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Brandon

Brandon works in sales and he has the natural personality for it: friendly and charming.

He is also an actor and model. He grew up in St Paul, Minnesota and recently moved to Atlanta to pursue more theater opportunities.

Brandon is inspired by the work of actors like Damson Idris, Denzel Washington, and Tom Cruise. Typically typecast as a young athlete, he looks forward to earning more dramatic parts.

When he’s not working, Brandon enjoys basketball, jazz music, thrifting, and savoring a good meal. His favorite dish is chicken alfredo.

He is willing to work hard to get challenging acting roles and won’t let any setbacks get in his way. As Denzel Washington said, “You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too.”

Break a leg, Brandon!



Eve

Eve’s favorite word is “joyful”.  

As I got to know her during this headshot session, I learned how she infuses joy and kindness into her life.  

Eve is an actor and voiceover artist.  Ever since she performed in a school production of The Music Man, she’s loved acting.  She also has a knack for accents.  I asked her to do an Irish accent and she nailed it.   

Eve works in sales for a marketing company.  She has the personality for sales: confident, friendly, willing to listen.

Faith is a cornerstone of her life.  Since converting to Catholicism, she attends the Basilica where she sings in the choir and advocates for diversity, inclusion, and restorative justice.  She wants to be part of the healing. 

In her free time, she loves to read and is a fan of self-help guru Tony Robbins.  According to Robbins, the secret to happiness is progress.  

Steve

Steve is president and CEO of CenterPoint, a company that designs and builds award-winning custom environments for clients.

The CenterPoint team makes eye-catching exhibits for use at conferences and trade shows.

It’s a family business. Steve runs the company with his wife. They met in business school but didn’t get the chance to work together until years later when they bought this company. When they aren’t working, they like to spend time with their four children, go out on the lake, and volunteer in the community.

Kelly

Like the hundred-year-old farm house she lives in, Kelly is charming, warm and welcoming.

Kelly and her husband raised four children there, and now they all live in different states. Kelly works for an airline and one of the perks of the job is free flights, so she sees her kids frequently.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, journaling, studying the Bible, walking her dog or cozying up by the fireplace. She is interested in learning about flower gardening, so that is her spring project.

I’m not surprised Kelly wants to plant beautiful flowers. She spreads beauty in the world, as a compassionate and kind friend. Kelly is quick to listen, share a laugh, give an encouraging word, or even model for a photographer friend who wants to practice new lighting. [Thanks, Kel!]

Michael

Michael is an actor in New York City. When he isn’t going to auditions, he is studying — he is a college student majoring in theater.

Michael says he got into acting “by accident”. In middle school, he was late for basketball tryouts so a friend suggested he audition for the school musical down the hall instead. He did, earning a lead role. Thus began his acting career. He still loves basketball but theater is his passion.

As they say in the business, break a leg!

Mark

I love capturing a young person’s first headshot!

Mark is a college student majoring in Economics. He contacted me for a headshot session while preparing to interview for summer internships in the wealth management sector. In addition to conventional headshots, we took some fun GQ-inspired shots.

When he isn’t studying or interviewing, you’ll find Mark on the football field practicing with his teammates. They hope to make a run at the D3 national championship this fall.

After college, Mark wouldn’t mind staying in the midwest [he’s from Illinois], but he is also drawn to sunny Florida where he has traveled with family. Time will tell.

Wherever he lands, no doubt he will tackle big things and experience the thrill of victory along the way.

Peter

Peter is a graduate student who plans to work in advertising or marketing after earning his MBA.

As an athlete playing multiple sports in high school and football in college, Peter’s dream job would combine sports and business. With his personality and drive, an NFL front office would be fortunate to have him!

At home, Peter enjoys cooking and his favorite dish to prepare is shrimp alfredo. He also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Fueled by faith and discipline, Peter doesn’t shy away from adventure. He is considering a cross-country bike ride with friends after the semester ends. Because, as the saying goes …

Jobs fill your pockets but adventures fill your soul.

Trish

Trish is a dear friend who radiates beauty and light, and we had fun during her personal branding session.

Trish works as a resource manager for an IT consulting group. At home, she is mom of two great kids. She’s also an exercise enthusiast, Vikings fan, and adoption advocate.

Fun fact: Trish was Helen Hunt’s body double in the 90s movie “Twister”. Whether she’s chasing a tornado, managing an office, or raising kids, Trish gives 100% and does it with a smile.