Client spotlight: Casey Hayes- Deats

Casey came to me wanting some varied character headshots. We discussed her “types” and she felt like she would do best with “kindergarten teacher” “girlfriend” “lawyer” and of course we did one that was just her everyday look.

She was fantastic! She brought a wonderful variety of colorful clothing as well as business attire. Casey was also not afraid to get into character and give me lots of great expressions.

Makeup/hair Lisa Jones-Butz

Actor headshots
Character headshots
Young woman headshot
Baltimore headshot
Maryland headshot photographer
The kindergarten teacher
Actor headshot
Female actor headshot
Baltimore headshots
Harford County photographer
The kindergarten teacher
Professional women headshot
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Corporate headshot
Female actor headshot
Actor headshot
Baltimore headshot photographer
The Lawyer
The Lawyer
Actor headshot
Young female actor headshot
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Harford County photographer
The Girlfriend
Female actor headshot
Actor headshot
Baltmore headshot photographer
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Corporate headshots
Business headshot
Casey Hayes- Deats
Actor headshot
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Actor photos
Maryland headshot photographer
Casey Hayes- Deats

It’s been a busy September!

Headshot sessions have been off the hook lately…back to doing my favorite kind of work. Some are actors, some models, some business portraits and I love all these sessions.

male actor headshot
African American actor headshot
teen actor headshot
Baltimore headshots
Harford County photographer
First look for young actor
tough guy headshot
teen actor headshot
Baltimore actor headshot
Harford County headshot photographer
2nd look
Teen actor headshot
Baltimore headshots
African American male headshot
Male actor headshot
Harford County photographer
3rd look
Teen actor headshot
Outdoor headshot
natural light headshot
Baltimore headshots
Harford County photographer
4th look for young actor Stanley Grizmala
Business portraits
Corporate headshots
Baltimore corporate headshot photographer
Harford County headshots
A few of the many business portraits shot for Apex Physics Partners
headshot for models
actor headshot
blonde model headshots
Baltimore headshots
Harford County headshot photographer
commercial model headshots
Model Ashlin Teague- headshots for her Miami and Philadelphia agencies

Why you shouldn’t choose a photographer based on price only.

There are a lot of reasons one photographer might charge more than another….

TIME: I don’t have time limits to my sessions…I hate feeling rushed and I certainly don’t want my subject to feel rushed. So be careful of that cheap “one hour” session price some people may offer. I am also happy to spend the time needed before your shoot to send you suggestions for wardrobe, show you sample shots to help you prepare and answer any & all questions you may have.

EXPERIENCE: I have been shooting for most casting agencies and managers in the Baltimore/Washington/PA area for over 20 years. I am on the suggested photographers list provided by AFTRA/SAG. This experience has taught me that the best acting headshots are not necessarily the prettiest picture of you. They are a tool to show your personality and should represent the real you. Not the “Instagram filters, overly retouched…let’s make my eyes bigger and my nose smaller with these apps version of you.” Embrace what makes you different and show your quirks.

Actor headshot
character headshots
male actor headshot
Baltimore headshot photography
Harford County photographer
Actor (character) headshots; the villain, the best friend and the slick businessman copyright Amy Jones

Why hire an experienced professional? Because the cheapest photographer is probably just starting out, putting together a portfolio, or is doing photography part time to supplement another income. WHILE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT– all of us started somewhere — his or her rookie status probably means the $75.00 photographer hasn’t a clue about industry standards for headshots, won’t know proper lighting or retouching and contrary to popular belief, you can’t learn all that by watching a few YouTube videos.

On the other hand, just because a photographer is the most expensive, doesn’t mean they are the best either.

For a brief period, I stopped shooting and became a director for a casting/modeling agency. It was short lived, but I learned a lot about why some casting people choose one person over another. Since the headshot is the first step in getting that coveted role, some people thought if they traveled to New York and hired a photographer, they would get a significantly better headshot than if they used someone locally. So the logic was “if I pay more, it must be better…right?!” “If I pay to have someone in NY do my headshots, I am more likely to get that audition…right?!”

Let me explain why this is flawed thinking on so many levels. First, just because someone lives in New York or LA, that doesn’t make them a better photographer…it just means they pay way more studio rent than I do. Photographers in larger markets have to charge more to survive. Paying more doesn’t always get you a better product. Do I believe you should pay for a great product…absolutely! There are some really talented photographers in the Baltimore area, each with a slightly different style and personality.

“SO YET ANOTHER REASON to invest in your headshots– because it means you’re invested in your craft, which in turn means you’ll be taken more seriously.”

APPARENTLY, IF YOUR HEADSHOT DOESN’T LOOK PROFESSIONAL, the experience from the casting side is that if they call you in, you’ll likely be green (inexperienced), thus deterring them from calling you in at all.

This is a quote by one of LA’s top headshot photographers, Vanie Poyey, and I couldn’t agree more. Even if you are just getting started, if you want to present yourself as an actor worth hiring, you should approach all aspects of the business as a professional.

female actor headshot
teen actor headshot
actor headshot
Baltimore headshot photography
Harford County photographer
Actor & singer Kiley with the most amazing eyes on the planet © Amy Jones
Baltimore headshot photographer
actor headshot
casual business woman headshot
natural light headshot
marketing & branding headshot copyright Amy Jones
Actor headshot
Female actor headshot
Baltimore headshot photographer
Harford County photographer
actor headshot sample copyright Amy Jones
Child actor headshot
Child modeling photo
actor headshot
Baltimore headshot photographer
Harford County photographer
child actor and model Skye copyright Amy Jones

Older male headshot
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Baltimore headshot photographer
Natural light headshot
Harford County photographer
actor headshot © Amy Jones
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Harford County photographer
actor three quarter copyright Amy Jones
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SAG actor headshot
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Actor and commercial model © Amy Jones
Natural light headshot
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Harford County photographer
actor headshot copyright Amy Jones
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male teen headshot
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Teen actor headshot copyright Amy Jones
Comedy actor headshot
Funny headshot
Young male actor headshot
Baltimore headshot photographer
Comedic actor headshot © Amy Jones
Actor headshot
Female actor headshot
Baltimore headshot photographer
Harford County photographer
Older actress headshot
actor headshot copyright Amy Jones
Natural light headshot
Female actor headshot
Headshots for women
Baltimore headshot photographer
Harford County photographer
Natural light headshot
Unique business headshots
Baltimore headshot photographer
Harford County photographer
Actor headshot
Headshot for marketing
Natural light headshot
Outdoor headshot
female actor headshot
commercial modeling photography
Baltimore photographer
Harford County photographer
actor & commercial modeling image © Amy Jones

One of my favorite clients…Lily Trotters!

Badass and beautiful compression socks. This shoot was mainly about product shots for the updated website but we also did a handful of model shots with some real life customers. Taylor is a singer, power-lifter and all around amazing lady. Then there was the handsome Myles who is a personal trainer and incredibly fun to photograph. Rachel works for the brand and is the face of most of the fun Lily Trotters videos on Instagram. This shoot was done in my Harford County based studio.

Female commercial model
Real people as models
advertising with real people
Baltimore advertising photographer
Commercial photography Maryland
Taylor rocking the newest style
Lily Trotters website image
Real people photography
Curvy model photography
advertising with real bodies
2nd pose from Taylor
Look book photography
Advertising photography
Professional women
Website photography
Baltimore commercial photography
Harford County photographer
Various images I have done for Lily Trotters Look Book
Yoga pose- Lily Trotters pink new style
male model exercise photography
black fitness model
Baltimore commercial photography
Maryland advertising photography
Lily Trotters- pink new style

Advertising photography
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commercial male model
Baltimore photographer
Maryland photographer
Personal trainer and model Myles
Jalynn Kristen modeling white new style- Lily Trotters
Product photography
Baltimore marketing photography
Studio photography Maryland
New style- white. Model Jalynn Kristen
Pride socks- Lily Trotters
Product photography
body positivity photography
Maryland photographer
Baltimore advertising photographer
“Pride” style- modeled by Taylor
Lily Trotters yoga pose

model photography
yoga photography
Maryland advertising photographer
Harford County photographer
Marketing photographer
Woman owned businesses
Rachel showing new style in blue

Website and branding images for business and corporate clients.

Almost everyone needs a good photo these day. I shoot for corporations, small businesses and individuals to give them high quality images to use in marketing materials, on social media or business websites. These can be done at my studio or on location. Email me and we can discuss a custom session for you or your business.

Branding, marketing portraits and headshots
Professional women 
Business portrait
Harford County photographer
Baltimore professional headshots
Realtor headshots
Personal marketing images for realtor Chi Yon Barbosa (makeup/hair Lisa Butz)
Professional headshot women
Realtor portrait
Business headshot
Baltimore headshot photographer
Maryland photographer
Harford County photographer
Environmental portraiture
Business portrait
Website portrait
Baltimore photographer
Commercial photographer
Commercial website photography
Environmental portrait
CEO of Building Point Northeast. Environmental portrait for website use.
Environmental website portrait
Business portrait
natural light photography
Baltimore business photography
Harford County photographer
Building Point website image
Outdoor portrait
Marketing image
Outdoor branding photography
Natural light headshot
Harford County photographer
Maryland photographer
Website photography for Lisa Roulette
Creative headshots
Headshots
creative portraits
Baltimore photographer
Harford County photographer
Stylist headshots for Goldwell / KAO Hair products
Business headshots men
Corporate headshots
Website portraits
Classic headshots for website use
Male professional headshot
environmental headshot
Business portrait
Personal branding photography
Baltimore photographer
Maryland headshot photographer
Website images for doctors office
Business headshot
Female professional headshot
Headshot used on posters and websites
Realtor headshot
Business portrait
Female professional headshot
Business headshot for realtor
Book jacket portrait
Maryland photographer
Baltimore headshot photography
Harford County photography
Author Kim Crabill. Image used for book jacket and websites.
Unique portraits
Female business owners
Outdoor portraits women
Baltimore photographer
Maryland commercial photographer
Stylized shoot for business owners of Gypsy Vintage antiques
Business woman photography
corporate headshot
professional headshot
Female portraits
Baltimore magazine photography
Baltimore headshot photographer
Business portrait for doctor featured on Baltimore Magazine website
Professional headshot
Environmental portrait
Website photography
Baltimore commercial photographer
Maryland headshot photographer
Harford County photographer
Chef portrait for LIVE casino and hotel
Female professional headshot
classic professional headshot
business portrait
Headshot for Marianne Banister website use

Lifestyle Model Portfolio Images

Sean is an actor and commercial model represented by T.H.E. Artist Agency in DC. We started with acting headshots then planned a day of lifestyle shots so his agency could have a good mix of looks to add to their website. I found various locations near my studio to give his shots a more realistic look. It was a chilly day but we had a great session! Here are just a few of looks we did.

Male model photography
Commercial model
Commercial modeling men
Headshot photography men
Agency model photography
Baltimore model photography
Harford County photographer
Model images chosen by T.H.E. Artist Agency for their website all images copyright Amy Jones
Actor and lifestyle image
commercial modeling photography
male commercial model
business photography
Baltimore modeling photographer
Maryland photographer
Harford County photographer
Actor and commercial modeling image
Natural light headshot
actor headshot
commercial model headshot
commercial model photography
Lifestyle modeling image
Commercial modeling image- Athletic
Outdoor photography
natural light photography
commercial modeling men
Baltimore photographer
Maryland photographer
Lifestyle modeling portfolio image
Lifestyle modeling
Commercial modeling
Outdoor photo session
Commercial model image

Headshots for actors and models

December was a busy month with many commercial jobs as well as studio headshots. I was lucky enough to work with some very talented, fresh faces in the business.

Acting headshot
Actor headshot
Studio headshot
Actress
Actor headshot
Modeling image
Acting headshot
Modeling/ acting image for Jalynn

Actor Lindsay Rosser new headshot images

Actor headshot
2nd lighting/background set up for Lindsay
Lindsay often books jobs where she plays younger than she really is, so this is her “teen” headshot
New actor headshots for Kiley Earnest (look at those eyes!)

Advertising and Marketing images for LIVE hotels and casinos- Maryland and Philadelphia

One of my favorite regular clients is LIVE hotel and casino. I am lucky enough to be called their “house photographer” which basically means I do a little of everything. Along with executive portraits, I also work with their chefs and beverage staff to photograph their beautiful drink and food specials. Often I will photograph their staff for various publications as well as marketing images to recruit new team members. The best is when I am booked to photograph their various concerts and shows.

Marketing and website photography
Branding photography
Baltimore photographer
Maryland Commercial photographer
Harford County photographer
Marketing and website image
Marketing and website images for LIVE casino
Commercial photography
Marketing photographer
Baltimore photographer
Harford County photographer
website image for LIVE hotel and casino
Advertising photography
Commercial photography
Restaurant promo photography
Marketing photography
Baltimore photographer
Harford County photographer
Advertising image for new Sports and Social restaurant
Food photography
Baltimore food photography
restaurant photography
Baltimore photographer
food photography for LIVE casino and Prime Rib Restaurant
Still life photography
Food photography
Baltimore photographer
Drink specials Prime Rib Restaurant in LIVE casino
Environmental portrait
Restaurant photography
Chef portrait
Commercial photographer
Baltimore photographer
Marketing and advertising image of LIVE casino chef
Food photography
Commercial photography
Baltimore photographer
Maryland restaurant photography
Food photography
Live band photography
Bret Michaels photo
Live event photography
Concert photography
Baltimore photographer
LIVE concert image- Bret Michaels of Poison
Concert photography- LIVE casino
Bret Michaels
Live event photography
Baltimore photographer
Harford County photographer
Concert photography LIVE casino
Concert photography
Wilson Phillips concert
Event photography
Baltimore photographer
Wilson Phillips concert- LIVE casino
Advertising image- Chopped TV show.
PR image for Chef 
Marketing photography
Commercial photographer
Baltimore photographer
LIVE’s own Chef Ed. PR and advertising photo for his appearance on the TV show Chopped.

Actor Headshots

It’s been a busy few months with actors returning for their 2nd or 3rd session with me over the years. The greatest compliment is when they are happy enough to come back for more.

Actor headshot
Baltimore headshots
Maryland headshots
professional actor headshots
African American actor headshots
New headshots for actor Sean Ryal (new client)
Natural light headshot
actor headshot
female actor headshot
Baltimore headshots
young female actor
Actor/singer Kiley Earnest (2nd session)
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Actor headshot 
Baltimore headshot
Harford County photography
Actor headshot
Studio headshot
Baltimore actor headshot
Headshot photography
Maryland headshot photographer
Actor John Wontrop (2nd headshot session)

“I am letting you know that I have received all five sets of photos you sent. They look absolutely fantastic. I am 110% satisfied with the final results. Thank you for all of your work and providing an easy and hassle free process (global pandemics aside…). You will definitely be getting an email from me the next time I need headshots.” John Wontrop

Actor headshots
Baltimore Headshots
Maryland Headshots
natural light headshot
female actor headshot
older actress headshot
Actor/commercial model Ellie Wang (worked together too many times to count!)
Actor headshot
Baltimore actor headshot
Baltimore headshot photography
natural light headshot
female actor headshot
Maryland headshot photographer
Actor Kim Tuvin (2nd session together)
Young actor headshot
Teen actor headshot
Headshot photography
Baltimore headshot
Pretty teen girl headshot
Actor headshot – 2nd session
Teen actor headshot
natural light headshot
outdoor headshot
Baltimore headshots
Harford County photographer
2nd session
Beauty photography
modeling photography
headshot for models
blonde female model headshot
Baltimore headshot photography
Harford County photography
Model Tara 2nd shoot

Corporate Environmental Headshots

More and more lately I have been ditching the traditional background and doing environmental headshots for corporate clients. These companies all wanted to take a more contemporary approach to their business portraits. The marketing department requested more relaxed, casual poses. Their office space was a rather bland off white and beige so I used a little photography trick to add some color to their space.

Business headshot
Corporate
Business portrait
Corporate headshot
Business headshot
Corporate headshot

The images below were done for a property management group that also wanted environmental images. They chose to do an outdoor look in front of one of their properties.

Outdoor corporate headshot

The following images were shot for a construction equipment supplier who wanted casual environmental portraits of their employees.

Environmental portrait
Corporate website images
Environmental portrait
Website images
Environmental portrait
Business website images