Archive for the ‘Beauty’ Category

natural vs heavy makeup

Friday, February 1st, 2013

natural and heavy makeup photos

 

I’m loving this side-by-side comparison of natural vs. heavy makeup. I actually like the natural makeup more in this case. Natural makeup can be difficult to do – most beginning makeup artists concentrate on heavy, crazier makeup. So the first thing I look for when hiring a MUA is how well they do natural makeup. If they can do natural makeup, they’ll be able to do other looks as well.

 

Both looks are a good idea for a model portfolio. I can guide you through the process of creating a model portfolio that is full of versatile looks that will get you work. Give me a call at 503.936.9121 for more information!

 

model Alexandra
hair/makeup Nolie Platt
© 2013 Pete Springer

 

Portland model portfolio photographer Pete Springer

outdoor beach model photography

Saturday, December 1st, 2012

model laying down outdoors

 

swimwear model on beach

 

model in dress on beach
This model is out of this world – one of the best models I’ve ever shot. Great look and great to work with. Every time I look through the files from this shoot I find another keeper. Honestly, working with her was an amazing experience.

 

model Deanna
photo © 2012 Pete Springer

 

Portland Oregon photographer Pete Springer website

miami

Monday, October 29th, 2012

model laying down in grass

 

So there’s a pretty cool park in South Beach called South Pointe Park. It was crowded the day this photo was shot but we still found some great, non-beach locations to shoot. Oh, and there was some sort of halloween running race going on too. Literally runners running past 15 feet away.

 

Anyway, I can’t say enough about how amazing this model was to work with. We just kept nailing shot after shot. It was so awesome.

 

And for the tech geeks – used a diffusion panel from a five in one reflector held above and behind the model for this one. Direct sunlight.

 

model Dee

 

model photographer

tough edit

Monday, June 11th, 2012

contact sheet of pretty blonde model

 

This is seriously one of the toughest edits I’ve faced. This model rarely takes a bad photo so it’s quite difficult narrowing down my favorites. It’s taking me forever to get through this project. In the end I might only use ten photos and already that’s far less than on this post alone!

 

Model Kristina with Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited

 

fitness portland photographer pete springer

lifestyle headshot

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

headshot of smiling pretty female model

 

I feel like I finally nailed a perfect lifestyle & headshot combo shot here. Yay! Stir and repeat. Just keep telling that to myself. Lifestyle photos are a lot of fun but tough to pull off well. Shooting candid, perfectly lit photos of people you’ve just recently met is a skill that ironically requires a lot of effort to look effortless.

 

Loved this recent shoot with Kylie. She was wonderful to work with and lots of energy which I love. She’s with Sports and Lifestyle Unlimited in Portland.

 

Portland Model Photographer Pete Springer

beauty headshot?

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

pretty picture of portland model

 

I never know how to headline my photo posts here. I do miss that about working in news. There was always an editor around to lend a hand with ideas.

 

Anyway, here’s a photo from a recent shoot. With a very confused headline. Kylie was awesome to work with and I’ve working on an initial edit of our shoot and this is a shot that looked easy enough to edit and post.

 

Model Kylie with Sports and Lifestyle Unlimited

 

Portland Model Photographer Pete Springer

natural light beauty

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

two photos of pretty italian girl shot with natural light

 

Just finished up my editing on this shoot and there are sooooo many cool photos. Here are couple of headshots that I liked. A bunch of outdoor shots from this shoot on the way too. I’ve been loving using natural light for headshots lately.

 

Model Leilani, makeup and hair Jessica Belknap

 

Portland Fashion Photographer Pete Springer

headshots portland

Friday, September 16th, 2011

headshot of italian model

 

Need a great headshot for your portfolio, on-line profile, or business bio? Contact me today to book a shoot. Each shoot is customized to get you the most flattering photos possible.

 

If you want a boring, school style portraits, by all means go to Sears or Walmart. When it’s time for photos tailored to your personality, contact me!

 

Model Leilani, makeup and hair Jessica Belknap

 

Portland Fashion Photographer Pete Springer

arms raised beauty photo

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

model on bed with her arms raised

 

This photo is from a senior portrait session. I don’t advertise senior shoots so I figure when I get hired for one, they want my fashion and beauty style. Seniors can be a lot of fun but I tend to be selective on the senior shoots I accept.

 

This was a shoot I’m really glad I accepted. Meg was fantastic to work with. Like this was definitely more of a model port shoot than a senior shoot.

 

Makeup and hair Jessica Belknap

 

Portland Photographer Pete Springer

beauty shot

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

beauty shot of blonde model

 

Back to our regularly scheduled photography programming following that last photo booth diversion post.

 

Here’s another type of photography I absolutely love — beauty photos. I wish I had a chance to shoot more of them but there’s not much market locally.

 

But they’re fun to shoot!

 

Model Christine, makeup and hair Jessica Belknap

 

Portland Beauty Photographer Pete Springer