Featuring: Citizen Relations/DARE New York--Corporate Editorial Portraits on Location

Last week, I flew to the Big Apple to shoot corporate editorial portraits for my new client, Citizen Relations/Dare in their New York City offices.  When I arrived in the offices on Thursday morning, I was beyond excited to see my location options.  I chose the corner window overlooking Madison Avenue and 48th Street that CEO Daryl McCullough had recommended.  Hello.... YES, Madison Avenue!  Probably not a big deal to the New Yorkers in the bunch, but so cool to this California girl!

The setup was simple: there was so much gorgeous window light floating around and bouncing off the white pony walls, I set up a couple of reflectors and had insane light.  I didn't open up my lens super wide (only f4) because I wanted some of the New York element to show through.  I wanted it to have a consistent feel with the portraits from the Los Angeles offices, yet definitely have a more New York City feel.  Having little splashes of yellow from the taxis was the icing on the cake.

I had asked about the differences between the west and east coast offices--but found them to be just as much fun as the LA office.  In fact, we ended with a bang, shooting a few "Beyonce" shots--using a reflector for blowing hair--these ladies can really work it!

As I walked to the office from the hotel on Friday morning, I found myself behind another photographer going to a job.  He carried a bag with light stands and a large Nikon camera bag.  I almost started crying with happiness.  It wasn't  lost on me that here I was, a California photographer, working in NYC, a city FILLED with fabulous photographers. I am one lucky girl.


Here's a sprinkling of the fabulous portraits from New York!

This is Jon--he's the Managing Director of Social Engagement.  Pretty engaging, right?

Since Nick's the General Manager of Canada, he was a bit reticent to have his portrait done in New York, but I talked him into hanging a bit in front of my camera.

Adam.  Talk about style!

Hellllllllo Lauren!!! Stunning!

By the time McEason's appointment came, I was positive that only super models worked for Citizen!

I had so much fun talking with Theresa that I almost forgot we were shooting!

Katie playing assistant for Beyonce, I mean Cristine!

Cristine can definitely work it!

Then Katie had her turn--gorgeous!

The end of a successful trip. Sitting on the tarmac, watching planes take off in the sunset.