Portraits

Family Portraits portrait photography and individual head shots are an area of photography that requires lighting expertise, patience, and a calm disposition that makes everyone feel comfortable, whether it be a high school senior, a bride to be, or a family of 16. Contact Johnny to explore the best options for your next portrait.

From the photographer:

Shooting headshots or portraits is one of the most demanding photographic disciplines because it requires me to exercise exquisite people skills while staying acutely aware of how my camera and lighting equipment are performing. It is not uncommon that the person I am photographing is nervous, maybe short on time or maybe just does not want to be in front of the camera. Naturally, I pick up on this energy and of course it boosts anxiety, but I have  the responsibility of creating a sense of calm – a pleasant environment for the subject. I may be sweating bullets trying to exude calm while triaging my gear because suddenly my wireless trigger decides to stop working, but I have to smile and breathe deeply so that the subject is able to smile and breathe deeply. This whole concept of working with the subject while working with photography gear sounds simple enough, but once you get into this profession, you begin to understand the value of effective people skills while knowing your gear inside and out.

Johnny Stevens, Certified Professional Photographer, Austin, Texas