As you can probably imagine, Washington, DC Talk Therapy is on the rise. Mental health professionals have been a godsend in the time of the COVID-19 Pandemic. With the escalating need for this service, I’ve also seen an influx in DC Therapists needing portraits that represent authenticity, approachability, and friendliness. These are just a few of the key words and elements that go along with what I aim to produce in my portraits for them. Let me tell you how exactly I went about incorporating those into my work.
I was excited when Ronald Esquivel, professional DC Talk Therapist and Relationship Coach contacted me.
For this shoot, I chose to avoid any set-ups that could be perceived as ‘corporate’. My plan then, was to create portraits in a relaxed environment that were more reminiscent of a therapist’s office. Even when I used a studio set up, I made sure to give the space more character and direct more casual posing.
As always, It’s important to have a good energy with clients so they can feel comfortable in front of the camera. Ronald and I spent about twenty minutes chatting before I ever picked up my camera. Once we started shooting, there was already a sense of confidence and trust between us. I think this really shows in the final photos. Things were flowing so well, that we even managed to have Ronald shave in between shots so we could try out and capture a completely different look.
Here are a couple of the portraits that we captured inside and directly outside of my Washington, DC Photography Studio:
Interested in expanding your personal brand with photo and video? We can help. Fill out a contact form here :