I have a problem. It’s a good kind of problem. I had the task of creating a set of images for Larson Shores, an architectural team, who needed portraits for their website and promotional materials. So what’s the problem? Well this dynamic team has incredible work! I wanted to make a set of images that matched their caliber, design, and perfection. They are a young team but not inexperienced. They have a modern style but push past the norm while maintaining classical elegance. The images I wanted to create needed to speak to their professionalism but also their approachable and relatable personalities.
I immediately went to inspiration from my favorite environmental portrait photographer Arnold Newman. He, in my mind, perfected the art of the “environmental portrait” which show not only what a person looks like but also what they do.
They work in a great space and looked for the right kind of backgrounds to speak to their profession. Then through what they wore and focusing on their gestures and expressions tried to capture their professionalism and disarming personalities. They were great to work with!
Please check out some of their amazing work and how they used my images here: larsonshores.com
They told me that for some reason architects always seem to have their hands touching their faces in photos-the more famous the more hand on the face. They had fun with it!
by babuljak
3 comments
Gorgeous photos Steve! You really captured Carrie’s playful spirit and the great working relationship she and Josh have. Congrats on a job well done!
Great shots. great light. really were able to capture the space and the personality of Larson Shores
Looks like a really fun client man! My favorites were the ones of the dude at his desk, and then him with the fabrics and drawings, because they convey in an attractive way how the magic happens. I think people are often curious to see behind the scenes of creative professions–but only if they’re not going to see something ugly when the curtain gets pulled back. Nicely done.