Last Week In Photography - Head Shot Session

The need for head shots continues.

Job applications. LinkedIn, school information requests, many require a current head shot.

If yours are all out of date or in some cases non existent don’t wait… an easy 20 to 30 minute session solves all these issues as it did in the case of this gentleman who connected with me to set an appointment.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergSeptember 7, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - University Grad Session

In an example of perfect timing this young woman, her family and I met at the U/M Law Quad to document her graduation from the University of Michigan in the middle of student move-in days!

Outside of the quad, traffic was crazy, parking was virtually impossible and double parked vans and SUVs were the hallmark of the day.

After 30 minutes of cruising I spotted a space on the other side of the street and will not incriminate myself by describing the maneuver I pulled to reverse in traffic and grab the opening.

That done the quad was an island of calm and our session went well… great location.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergAugust 24, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Morning Senior Session

I was contacted to photograph this delightful young woman to celebrate her senior high school year.

With the weather as hot and humid as it’s been we decided to meet at Ann Arbor’s County Farm Park early in the morning before it got too uncomfortable.

Mission accomplished as we got there just in time of day and year to beat the heat and enjoy the flowers.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergAugust 17, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Rutherford Pool Kids Triathlon

I’m diverging from the normal blog format this week to highlight an outstanding local Ypsilanti event, the annual Rutherford Pool Kids Triathlon which is held early August every year.

This event is open to young people ages 4 through 12 and consists of swimming, running and biking in the standard triathlon format.

The kids are intense, emotional and committed.

The parents are…… intense, emotional and committed!

Instead of composites, usually placed below, this link will open a window to the gallery of photos I took while covering the event which I’ve done as a labor of love for many years.

Click on the link titled "Open" and you will be directed to the online gallery where you can browse, share, download and print your photos. (Hint.. you can click on one to display it full size and then arrow forward or backwards). Kudos to the organizers and volunteers making this all possible. Also a shout out to Debbie Dingell, our Michigan U.S. representative who has attended this even for years.

https://ssphotographic.client-gallery.com/gallery/rutherford-pool-triathlon-2025-full-sized-images

Stephen SilverbergAugust 10, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Head Shot Session

I made use of the studio again when this young man came in for a series of head shots for use in his career path. It’s always good to have current photos for resumes, social media, LinkedIn, etc.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergAugust 3, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Studio Head Shot Session

For someone who had virtually no experience in front of the camera this delightful woman became quite comfortable quickly and our session went very well, culminating in a few photos using the floor fan to introduce a slightly windblown effect.

This was another fun session resulting in a communication from a friend of hers who, upon seeing the results, wants me to photographer her as well.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergJuly 27, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Family Birthday Session

I’ve photographed this great family in my studio before and we decided to do this birthday session in Ypsilanti’s Candy Cane Park, one half a block from my home.

It was a hot, humid day and they all made it fun with Frisbee and ball tossing plus family foot races during the session.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergJuly 20, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Portrait and Head Shot Sessions

This blog post highlights two sessions, one portrait and one head shots.

The young woman in the header photo came in never having experienced a professional photo session, understandingly nervous.

By the end of the hour she was relaxed and we even did some lighting changes and wind fan photos.. great fun!

The gentleman in the second composite group needed current photos for business and, again, we had a great session.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergJuly 12, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Grad Session

I’ve photographed this young woman before and this was a particularly fun session because it was a huge step forward in her educational path.

Having been featured in blog posts as well as under portraits and seniors on my website, she’s now going to be at Wayne State University in the field of medicine.

We actually found the little red phone booth on the Eastern Michigan Campus and photographed there as well.. I never quite knew where it was located….. more fun!

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergJune 22, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Head Shot Session

This gentleman came to my studio for a head shot update and as usual it was a fun session.

There’s still a great need for updated head shots and although there are options for outside and location sessions a studio visit is a quick and efficient use of the client’s time. As is often the case we were able to include a change of clothing and background options all in a bit under a 30 minute visit.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergJune 15, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Stepping In It - Part 2

Last week I published the first part of this blog post and since we took so many photographs I promised a part 2 which appears here.

With two people and four horses the photos needed more exposure to do them justice.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergJune 8, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Stepping In It - Part 1

Anyone who is owned by a horse (or horses in this case) knows exactly why this week’s blog post is named what it’s named!

When I was engaged to photograph this couple’s four horses I knew boots would be a necessity.

I’ve known these two folks for a while and photographed them and their rescued Percheron a number of times. Sadly Manny, the gentle giant, passed away recently after years of a better life than he had before coming into the care of people who could not resist saving him.

Now the cycle repeats itself with four gorgeous very large and growing additions to the family.

We met at the stables and one by one photographed them separately and together…. And, yes, boots are the name of the game no matter how carefully one navigates a well populated paddock.

I took so many photographs that to share some of all the horses made this blog part one, to be continued next week.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergJune 1, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Grad Session On Campus

It was a gray, windy morning on Ypsilanti’s Eastern Michigan University’s campus when this young woman, her parents and I met to document her graduation.

We started inside and then moved out to the pavilion and fountains where we braved the wind and chilly temperatures.

I mentioned the cold and she responded with “Hey! I’m a Michigan girl” which was proven during the shoot.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergMay 25, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Quick Head Shot Session

This young man has been working in his parents’ business since the age of 15 and decided it was time to come in for an actual head shot photograph session.

He’s sharp and the session went well.. great future moving forward.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergMay 18, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Senior Session

We were blessed with a beautiful early summer day and it was a quiet morning in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town and Riverside Park.

This graduating senior and I met for a fun session being shared here.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergMay 12, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Head Shot Session

Business has been slower this spring and I was happy to fill an open time with a head shot session for this gentleman who was in need of current photos for his social media and business website.

Great conversations and another fun session.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergApril 20, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Returning Clients Are The Best

This fun family was in my studio in October of 2024 and returned now to update their photos with a new addition to the group.

As in the past they brought warmth and humor to our session.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergApril 13, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Trading Stories

I received a call from this gentleman asking if we could duplicate a high school senior photo to include the original jacket which, amazingly, still fit.

I said we could and an appointment was set for a 30 minute short session.

Well, that didn’t happen as we got into trading stories about our adventures back in the day.. or days.

As you can see from the header photo the jacket is the same.. not so much for the former high school senior! (or me for that matter).

Suffice to say between our mutual “when we were young” adventure stories the 30 minute session stretched just a bit.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. It’s the slow season and I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergApril 6, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - New Head Shot Session

This year has gotten off to a very slow start and having this gentleman in for a head shot session was a welcome change.

We used a few different backgrounds and a change of outfit to give him a choice for a finished product.

His personality was refreshing and made for a great session.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. It’s the slow season and I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergMarch 30, 2025Comment

Last Week In Photography - Location Shoot In Florida

Please note: It rains in Florida!

Amend that to “It rains a LOT in Florida”!

A few weeks ago I went to visit one of my daughters who lost her home and almost everything personal except her cat to Hurricane Milton on October 9th of last year. She finally was able to purchase a 26 foot RV to live in and had it placed on a lot two days before I arrived to visit with plans to photograph up and down the coast centered on her new home, Seminole.

I arrived in a driving rainstorm to accompanying leakage in the RV and we had one good day of a 7 day stay to deal with mechanical glitches and water… Lots of water!

All is well at this point and she and her cat are settling into RV life.

The photos here are from the one good day we had and were taken at Madeira Beach.

The full blog page is here https://www.ssphotographic.com/blog-carson and I invite you to explore previous posts as well as navigate through the portfolio options.

Please don’t hesitate to connect for open session times. It’s the slow season and I can accommodate session requests easily.

Clicking on the header photo and composites will display them full size.

Stephen SilverbergMarch 9, 2025Comment

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