Initial Contact Recently I had the opportunity to work with IZALE Financial Group to do their corporate portraits and headshots. IZALE mainly works with another photographer (Mark Weeks) who is based in England, but it was decided to find a photographer in Chicago so as to be more cost effective than flying him in from […]
After a long hiatus, G. Thomas Ward Photography is once again open for business and I’m happy to say I’ve had my first post-pandemic corporate headshot client, Christina. I’ve known Christina for many years and how we met is kind of interesting. Many years ago, a young man named Walter contacted me requesting photos for his […]
When I was in college, CATS was all the rage on Broadway, and it was the butt of endless jokes between me and my college buddies. I hadn’t seen it, but the fact that suburban moms, families and cat people were RAVING about it, made me suspicious and downright contemptuous. It was such a SPECTACLE […]
Here’s a quick “behind the scenes” look at a video production project we recently completed for NAPCO. We’ve worked on a series of still photography and video projects for NAPCO, and you’ll get meet our team, the NAPCO team and see a bit of how we work. You’ll also see a kitchen transformed from […]
Initial Contact Glass artist David Morris contacted me regarding photographing his artwork. Up to this point, David had been photographing his work himself with his camera phone. However, he needed high quality professional images to apply to juried exhibitions, and thus get wider exposure to a more upscale clientele. We discussed various styles and […]
First impressions matter, especially in the online world. Most people won’t admit it, but we are quick to form an opinion about a person based on the picture he or she uses. Your image is your personal brand. As such, it is important to have the right picture that will make you look like a […]
Exhibiting at a trade show provides several benefits to businesses of all sizes. It allows you to promote your products and services to hundreds or thousands of potential customers, get fresh leads, and generate sales. Given that there are so many companies vying for the people’s attention at these events, it can be difficult to […]
First impressions matter, especially online. Living in the digital world, first impressions are often based on your profile picture. Think of it as the digital equivalent to your handshake. Your profile photo serves as your online introduction to others. This is why it’s important that you take time to choose the perfect headshot for your […]
For most people, having their portraits taken is synonymous to going to the dentist. The idea of posing in front of the camera makes people feel anxious and self-conscious. In reality, though, having a quality portrait on your website and other marketing materials is a must-have these days. Hiring a professional photographer to accurately capture […]