dramatic headshots
Oscar Pavlo first stepped in front of my lens in 2019. At the time, we captured a powerful foundation: intelligent, watchful, composed. Since then, his range has expanded, deepened, matured. When he reached out for a second session in New York, it wasn’t simply for “new headshots.” It was because his casting had shifted — and his imagery needed to reflect that evolution.
Read MoreThis actors headshot session was designed to reflect that same sensibility: grounded, cinematic, and psychologically present. Rather than a generic studio headshot, the aim was to create imagery that feels like a still lifted from a film—something that speaks directly to casting directors, producers, and collaborators working in prestige film and television.
Read MoreI recently had the pleasure of photographing actress Echaka Agba at my Midtown Manhattan studio. Echaka is an exceptional talent whose work spans film, television, and theatre, with standout performances in We Grown Now (2023), Chicago Med, South Side, Work in Progress, and the award-winning short Runner. Her ability to move effortlessly between drama, comedy, and deeply human storytelling has made her a rising presence across the industry.
Read MoreIt was a pleasure to welcome actor and broadcaster James Packard into my Downtown Los Angeles studio for a recent headshot session. James, known for his role in Darkness Reigns (2017), was born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, on August 13, 1995, and raised in Denver, Colorado. From a young age, he felt a strong pull toward the craft of acting, pursuing it with focus during his college years. Today, he continues to balance his work on screen and in broadcasting, carving out a distinctive presence in the entertainment industry.
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