Theatrical Headshots

Theatrical Headshots work best when they test the fine line that separates the industry-standard from the creative-license: dramatic lighting, confident poses, and low-key, meaningful moments can really make the difference in a casting director’s choice.

Simply put, professional headshots help land professional opportunities.

Corporate Headshots

The Corporate Headshot is all about looking authentic and professional, yes… but who says it can’t also just look good?

With the power of smooth/even lighting, professionally-coached poses, and a smart, confident approach in mind, you too can get the best-looking visual representation around.

Executive Headshots

Executive Headshots are more broadside in their approach than corporate headshots: lighting is often symmetrical, pose is strategic but also more instinctual. The neutral grey backdrop helps keep the viewers focused on you, and the coaching is usually minimal because let’s face it- you already know your look.

Commercial Headshots

Commercial Headshots are meant to demonstrate you as a visual asset: often shot high-key (white or light gray backdrop) with anything from high-contrast to flat/even lighting. Depending on your preferred demographic, close-ups and props can also help show versatility in your portfolio.

Bottom line: casual poses, done with intention, sell really well.

Branding Imagery

Brand awareness is one of the primary components to effect business growth. Branding Imagery is a great way to build that awareness.

To better communicate your brand, it’s important to bring creative, subtle, and conceptualized approaches to your marketing materials. Headshots are foundational, but how else would you like to convey your brand? #letsaskben

Custom Stock Photography

Custom Stock Photography is the answer to the question: Why are generic stock photos so bad at building a company’s brand?

Your clients can tell the difference between authentic moments and staged ones. Professional photography can help your business convey much more nuance than basic stock images can ever hope to.

Moments of anxiety turned confident
Additional chins eliminated

Blemishes and Scars removed

Photographer

Ben Reed

 

Based out of Portland, Oregon- Ben knows how to cultivate your photographic concepts with both a marksman’s aim and an artist’s heart.

He has a pretty unique method of looking beyond the tangible subject material itself in order to shed light on the various psychological and emotional reactions that could also be elicited in your viewers. The results are professionally curated images that are consistent with your message.

Reed knows that innovation is a matter of doing things in new ways in order to create value, and that creating value is the most powerful way for brands to play a meaningful role in people’s lives. Simply put: professional photography is the perfect tool for suggesting (or demonstrating) value.

Not afraid to push the creative envelope, Ben also knows how to harness classic techniques of lighting, design, and composition in his photographs; it’s this balance between new and old that brings products, brands, and ideas into breathtaking visual clarity.

Proficient in the finer nuances of studio portraiture, environmental portraiture, product photography, event photography, editorial assignments, and advertising campaigns- Ben knows that building a great business is ultimately all about building great relationships.

This USCG veteran and life-long scholar of photography knows when to lead and when to listen. Contact him today for a free consultation.

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Ben is the consummate pro. We just had new head shots taken at our TV station, Fox 12, and he knocked it out of the park. He has a knack for making people relax and have fun during the process, while also making them look their best. We've worked with a lot of photographers over the years, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him!
Pete Ferryman
Pete Ferryman
Journalist and FOX 12 Evening News Anchor
Need a stunning photo? Ben is your guy!!! Now I can throw away that old photo of myself from my twenties.
Rex Kim
Rex Kim
Senior Consultant - Multnomah Group, Inc.
Ben is OUTSTANDING and extremely talented. He did a great job listening and the photos turned out fantastic. He is very good about not only taking a great photo but teaching how to taking a great photo. I would highly recommend him to anybody!
Corrie Bergin
Corrie Bergin
Executive Recruiter - Sky Recruiting
A great experience with a tremendously talented, friendly, professional photographer! I don't usually like having my photograph taken - I often look goofy in photographs - but Ben's lighting and composition made sure that he took very flattering, professional portraits.
Rhiannon Patterson
Rhiannon Patterson
Senior Economist at U.S. Government Accountability Office
Ben does a phenomenal job at making those of us who hate being in front of the camera actually enjoy getting our photo taken. Super professional, fun, funny, flexible and reliable.
Hergen Spalink
Hergen Spalink
Underwater photographer and Travel Guide
Need a portrait? KBR is your guy. Think you don't take photos well? KBR will get you looking dapper and regal. Cool dude, cool studio, easy process.
Nick Krupke
Nick Krupke
Producer/Host of Friday Night Lights, Timbers pregame on KPTV.
What can I say? I enjoy helping people feel confident in front of the camera, and I pretty much live for the creative process: those moments when all the variables line up just right and we get the perfect shot... I just love it.
Ben Reed
Ben Reed
Photographer

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