Although I’m best known for my architectural photography that has me traveling all over the country, if the truth be known, whenever I get the chance to bid people photography, my bias is in great conflict with the business side of my commercial work. I love photographing people and was trained some 30 plus years ago as a fashion photographer.
This year I have had two super assignments with people, both being for spa and hair salons. One in Memphis, TN, was Schonheit’s Salon & Spa and the other was for Natural Concepts Salon & Day Spa in Peoria IL, both needing to rebuild their web sites. Upon my recommendation, Schonheits Salon hired Lisa Murphy Web Design in Peoria, IL for the rebuild. (Side Note) In my opinion, Lisa is a unique web designer and has the ability to integrate the personality of the client into the aesthetic of each design. Plus, having an IT and code tech background, her designs take full advantage of SEO starting the code.
Both Schonheits and Natural Concepts gave me complete control of the photographic creativity…
Schonheits Salon & Spa also wanted a series of print ad images for local advertising that would appeal to a wide age range and a specific financial demographic.
Natural Concepts Salon & Day Spa had me photograph for web banners, print ads, web product ads and two TV spots.
One of the best parts about the Natural Concepts in Peoria, Illinois assignment was I did not have to travel. 95% of all of my assignments are done outside of Illinois so working in my hometown (Peoria) for a change and working with people images was a double treat.
