HEADSHOTS | Alison

One more set of headshots for Miss New York: Miss Jubilee’s Outstanding Teen, Alison Stroming. Alison was 4th Runner Up at Miss New York’s Outstanding Teen last year and has a bright future as a dancer and potential Miss America’s Outstanding Teen!



And wouldn’t you know it, the one we chose for her actual headshot was the first one of the entire session!! The official headshot:


We also did some fun Miss Jubilee pictures with her crown and sash for autograph cards.



View more of Alison's headshots HERE.

Additional Headshot Update

For those of you who frequent my blog/website, first of all, “Thanks!” But you may have also noticed a trend of white background headshots. First and foremost, this was weather related, being out of season for outdoor natural light photos. However, as I was forced into this, I began really seeing the importance of a strong, clear, bright classic headshots in addition to the natural light. If you have headshots in the same outfit, but those two completely different scenes, you’re doubling your photo gallery on your website or in your personal collection of options.

So for these reasons, I have decided to add 1 additional look on a white background to both of my existing headshot packages. Same price – just add another look on a white background (or repeat your outfit on the white backgroun). $400 still gives you 3 final images and $600 still gives you 5 final images, you’ll just have more options this time around.

WEB DESIGN | NYC Pageants + HEADSHOTS | Keelie

A website is a crucial form of advertising when enticing and recognizing sponsors, promoting an event, and spreading a message. In the other areas of my life, I have always used my talents of design to help the organizations I support. This year in the Miss America Organization, I represent the local title of Miss Southeast New York on my way to the Miss New York State Pageant. Miss Southeast NY is a part of NYC Pageants, the supporting local organization behind Miss Greater NYC and Miss Liberty as well. I took my sister queens’ headshots and also made our website for publicity. Take a look! www.NYCpageants.com



You’ve seen Cassie’s headshots before, but here are Keelie’s. Interestingly enough, we did a “pageant” shot and an “actor” shot. The actor shot is what she decided to use for both stage/film acting and also for her Miss New York headshot because it was the most true to Keelie and her natural, genuine brightness.

WEB DESIGN | Katie Stam, Miss America 2009

What were those photos for? Her website! As Katie continues to book appearances around the state of Indiana and more all over the country, she needed a website for a marketing tool, booking/inquiries and information. Soon to come -- the Katie Stam "Store"

Here's a look at the site so far! Visit www.missamericakatiestam.com



We also made the letterhead for Katie's contracts as well as her new business cards.

PHOTOSHOOT | Katie Stam, Miss America 2009

She gave up her crown, and now it's time for life after Miss America. Katie Stam is a beautiful woman inside and out and I love working with her! We had a great time doing this photoshoot in Katie's new apartment in Indiana just days before flying out to Las Vegas to give up her title of Miss America 2009. We did a little traditional, a little professional, a little sexy and a little fun!



Click HERE to view more of our photoshoot.

Light for Haiti

Delayed, I realize.

The Light for Haiti event that we put on was a wonderful success. I think we had an emotional impact with everyone who attended and we raised a nice chunk of change for the GHESKIO Medical Center in Haiti. Here is a look at some of the amazing performers who shared their talents with us to benefit the people of Haiti.

HEADSHOTS | Miss Jubilee Contestants

I wanted to wait until after the competition to post these headshots, so now, here they are! For Miss Jubilee, my local title in the Miss New York Organization, I held a preparation workshop for the contestants. One thing I offered in addition was a discounted headshot session. 30 min 2 looks, 1 black, 1 white background. Their headshots in the program were black and white, which is why you'll see a trend here. HERE is a look at their headshots all together.

2 Miss Contestants:
Cassie Franklin -- Congrats to Cassie, 1st Runner Up to Miss Jubilee! and my new sister queen, Miss Liberty!


Kathleen Griswold



2 Teen Contestants:
Sarah Herzberg -- Congrats to Sarah, 2nd Runner Up to Miss Jubilee's Outstanding Teen!


Yolanda Mackey



and yes, in addition a few weeks later, a judge even needed headshots! Will Post