The Photographer's Blog Review Jessica's Review (Corporate Headshots) by Emilio Castro www.SabrinaCasasPhotographyStudios.com Jessica's Review: Sabrina and her team were so easy to work with. They produced beautiful headshots and were extremely helpful and responsive throughout the whole process. Thank you! Jessica works for a large national legal and immigration firm as the Operations Manager. She is based on the West Coast, and though we had never met in person, we already had the opportunity to help her with her Houston team twice this year. When Jessica first contacted us, her firm had hired a new lawyer for their Houston office , and Jessica was looking for a local photographer that could offer quality and a reliable process. We were an immediate match since we already work with other national firms that, with a certain regularity, have new hires in the area and need the same neat, well-crafted corporate headshots Jessica was looking for. The first step in the process was clearly defining the expectations regarding the type of headshot that would work best for the new employee, considering what the rest of the company already had. When possible, we always aim to match whatever look the rest of the team already has on the client's website to provide the consistency a large company needs across its branding. After we had covered the expectations, Jessica only needed to provide us with the contact information for the local employee, and we took it from there. At our studio, we have developed a smooth process focused on our client's priorities and goals. A few weeks after that, Jessica contacted us again, but this time the newer employee was located in Dallas. That was too far to go for us, but we were able to help anyway since Sabrina has an extensive network of professionals at the local and national levels. Sabrina was able to identify another photographer in the Dallas area who could provide the same quality service. We called the photographer and shared the expectations, after which we put both Jessica and the photographer in contact with each other. A few months later, Jessica sent our way a new additional hire which we had the pleasure to portray for their firm. Both Sabrina and I take on developing lasting business relationships with our clients and believe in helping others every time we can. If we don't have the time or are not the fit for our client's needs, we'll still try to point you in the right direction. If you are interested in learning more about our headshots, please try the pages below, call the studio at 281.665.3868 or just fill out the Booking & Information contact form, and we'll reach you back at your convenience. Want to read another review? Check Jack's Review (here) or learn about how we helped Michele here: Michele's Review AUTHOR PROFILE Emilio Castro In my role as Studio Manager, I take pride in ensuring the smooth operation of the logistics for our business and clients, from initial contact to delivery. I like to think that our customer service is second to none. I'm also a self-taught web developer and coder, a Certified Remote Pilot (I fly our drones), and a self-published fantasy author, among many other small feats and accidents. AUTHOR > <

The Photographer's Blog Review Jack's Review (Executive Headshot) by Emilio Castro www.SabrinaCasasPhotographyStudios.com Jack's Review: Professional, Quality, Reasonable, - 3 words I'd use to describe Sabrina's work. If you want professional interaction and quality pictures to put you in your best professional light at a reasonable price. Call and schedule a photo shoot you will not be disappointed Jack reached us looking to update his headshot since he had started a new position in a consulting company and was working very close to the CEO. Jack wanted a headshot that would match his current company branding and look and be in line with the CEO's headshot. I immediately pointed Jack to our Executive Headshots package since it was the best option to provide the type of planning and attention that Jack was looking for in his branding. I wanted to be sure that we offered Jack the help he needed for today's position and the type of images he could use to advance his career and tap into any opportunities his new position could bring regarding customer engagement. With busy executives, I have learned that often their most priced commodity is time. So, for me was essential to maximize the time our client was spending on the session and produce a set of high-quality images for today and tomorrow's opportunities. If you want to learn more about Executive Headshots, please check our page on Corporate Headshots , give us a call at 281.665.386 or fill out our Booking & Information contact form , and we will contact you at your convenience. You may also like to read some of the following articles from the blog: Professional Photography. Part I. Professional Photography. Part II. AUTHOR PROFILE Emilio Castro In my role as Studio Manager, I take pride in ensuring the smooth operation of the logistics for our business and clients, from initial contact to delivery. I like to think that our customer service is second to none. I'm also a self-taught web developer and coder, a Certified Remote Pilot (I fly our drones), and a self-published fantasy author, among many other small feats and accidents. AUTHOR > <

The Photographer's Blog Issue #015 Environmental Portraits What They Are and Why They Are Important by Emilio Castro www.SabrinaCasasPhotographyStudios.com One of the main reasons to prepare your marketing budget aiming for a set of images instead of a single headshot is based on the same fundamentals that make you switch attire as you move around your life. You do not go to work with the same clothes that you go to the gym. You do not attend a family gathering dressed as if you were to a first job interview. Our social networks are built upon the mix of relationships our life is made of and therefore social media follows. Everyone of us mix some friends from work or clients with our personal Facebook or Twitter. Your personal branding , the images that represent you as your avatar in the digital world, need to adapt to the media and network where they are on use. You want to look good when interacting in Facebook and other social media but using the formal headshot from the corporate office in your personal social media is not exactly the way to fit in... The solution is a good and nice natural light portrait shot on a casual or business casual attire. Having a set of images for your personal marketing allows you to adapt your image to the feeling you believe fits best for the networks you are part of. Moreover having a couple of headshots with different backdrops and attires allows you to renew and refresh your corporate headshots in your company directory. All of which makes others realize you are not just forward-thinking but well prepared. On regards of environmental portraits, these are richer images to introduce the area of your expertise to your audience of potential clients and employers. On these types of portraits we aim to show you in the context of your work environment, be that an office, an airplane cockpit or an offshore platform. You will be usually dressed on your work clothes and we will be shooting at your location. All of which adds complexity to the planning and execution of these portraits. We will usually have a preparation planning session with you a few weeks before the actual shoot and brainstorm on what message you want to send and where you are planning to use the images. Because of the extra effort and additional budget required for these shots they are a very strong asset on your marketing which your competitors will not easily match. If you want more information please give call to studio at 281.665.3868 or just fill out our contact form right here: Booking and Information. AUTHOR PROFILE Emilio Castro In my role as Studio Manager, I take pride in ensuring the smooth operation of the logistics for our business and clients, from initial contact to delivery. I like to think that our customer service is second to none. I'm also a self-taught web developer and coder, a Certified Remote Pilot (I fly our drones), and a self-published fantasy author, among many other small feats and accidents. AUTHOR > <

The Photographer's Blog Review Michele's Review (Executive Team) by Emilio Castro www.SabrinaCasasPhotographyStudios.com Michele's Review: Sabrina Casas Photography provides excellent corporate photos and advisement throughout the entire process, with a professional eye not just for the photography but also for incorporation into marketing and social media strategy. Sabrina and Emilio were great to work with, communicating throughout the process for planning. We had the pleasure of helping Michele with the headshots for their C-level team , including individual sets of images and team pictures. When she first called, she had carefully reviewed photographers around the area and was looking for someone that could provide consistency and great photos for their marketing. Michele works in an IT consulting company , and from the get-go, it was clear that one of the company's unique strengths was the deep understanding and friendship between the leadership team . They all worked together for several years in various roles and knew each other well. It was clear to me, from my own experience working in large corporations, that their leadership team could tap into each other strengths just because of their genuine working relationship . I wanted to capture that unique aspect of their company with the help of Sabrina's eye and skills as a photographer. As I was working with Michelle during the planning phase, we carefully selected a spot that would fit the company plans to bring everyone together in Houston for about a week -most of the team was based off the West Coast. During the photoshoot, Sabrina was able to create a perfect set of headshots and half-body shots for the individual profiles of each of the executives while also capturing plenty of photos of t he team working together . Meeting the team in person and working with them was fun and provided yet, another opportunity to learn about each of them for the next time. If you need help developing the type of branding that will help show the culture and strengths of your company through your leadership team, please call us. Adding the skills and talents that Sabrina, a top talented photographer, and myself, a former corporate professional, can bring to the table will enrich your pool of options and ideas to move forward and outshine your competition. The best number to reach us at the studio is 281.665.3868 . You can also fill out our Booking & Information contact form, and we'll call you back at your convenience. If you want to read another lovely review from another of our corporate clients, please check Jessica's Review below or explore our Corporate Headshots page for a quick look at what our standard photography packages include. Jessica's Review (Corporate Headshots) Corporate Headshots Page AUTHOR PROFILE Emilio Castro In my role as Studio Manager, I take pride in ensuring the smooth operation of the logistics for our business and clients, from initial contact to delivery. I like to think that our customer service is second to none. I'm also a self-taught web developer and coder, a Certified Remote Pilot (I fly our drones), and a self-published fantasy author, among many other small feats and accidents. AUTHOR > <

The Photographer's Blog Issue #018 Remote Working And Why Your Headshot Matters The Most by Emilio Castro www.SabrinaCasasPhotographyStudios.com SUMMARY & CONTENTS This article is a quick five-minutes read looking into the renewed role of professional headshots and personal branding in the new work environment dominated by remote work and increasing online presence for professionals and workers in all industries. INTRODUCTION WE ARE VISUAL CREATURES REMOTE WORKING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING & YOUR HEADSHOT HOW GOOD IS YOUR HEADSHOT? REAL WORKPLACE STORY MORE INTRODUCTION The workplace in America has always been a competitive environment , constantly evolving from the time Henry Ford developed the first assembly line and Frederick Taylor pushed his Scientific Management principles to the upcoming artificial intelligence revolution. Progressing in any organization goes beyond individual performance . Career progression often involves managing people and interacting with vendors and clients. Here is where emotional intelligence plays a factor built upon soft skills and people skills. None of the above is new, but it stands to logic that professionals and workers must look beyond performance to help their careers, and here is where an often overlooked element comes to play with us as photographers : your headshot . Professionals must look beyond performance and soft skills to progress in their careers. WE ARE VISUAL CREATURES Yes, we all are visual creatures , and while being pretty shouldn't be the reason for anyone to move ahead in an organization, understanding the importance that your image carries to others as a representation of your team and your company does make a difference. Your image is a combination of your physical image and your online presence within an organization. And, you can reach only so many people in person during your busy work schedule. At the same time, your headshot, and other business portrait images, aren't limited by the time you spend with each other individual in your company and beyond. Your headshot and personal branding work all the time for you, for good or for bad, and they are seen (and judged) without you being around to defend them. The larger an organization is, the more critical your digital footprint is. Headshots are not just a first-impression maker but a lasting impression that your supervisors, colleagues, and direct reports will constantly come upon in their Microsoft Outlook systems, Microsoft Teams calls, email signatures, corporate directories, org charts, LinkedIn profiles, and more. Is your headshot the best impression of the professional you are? Is your headshot the best impression of the professional you are? REMOTE WORKING It is not fresh news that since the pandemic, more and more people have been working remotely. Still, the unexpected aspect of the whole situation was that remote working lasted this long for many and that the workplace has become a hybrid system. Most of your coworkers don't see you in person as often as they did before or never at all One of those changes that come with remote working is that most of your coworkers don’t see you in person as often as they did before . That’s when your headshot becomes your avatar representing you in the workplace; people see your headshot more than they see you . YOUNG PROFESSIONALS That lack of face-to-face interaction is even more acute for young professionals who just recently joined the workforce and started working from day one from home. While the deal has many benefits, such as saving you a long commute or having to relocate, there is also a massive impact on the social aspect of connecting with the people who work with you. That is not a minor detail to overlook. Young professionals need good headshots more than ever. Getting to know the rest of the team is important for effective teamwork and communication. When people don't get to know you, they will use other pieces of information to understand who you are and how you work. That's where your headshot (and any other images of you that you share professionally) will play a more significant role in your career and interactions with coworkers, supervisors, and direct reports. The gap in social clues caused by the lack of face-to-face contact also drives more social media connections with coworkers to fill the gap. NETWORKING & YOUR HEADSHOT In addition to the above is the matter of networking; and how your network becomes both: your job security and your source of new job opportunities . Building a solid network is hard to do when you cannot shake hands, share lunch, chat after a meeting or before while having a coffee, etc., but that does not mean that the opportunity isn't there, just that in order to build a strong network you have to work with the online portals, social media and digital media that is replacing those other opportunities. If your company, as most these days, uses Microsoft Office and Outlook, you know that your headshot shows right there, beside your name, when someone receives an email from you. While many people pay no attention to their corporate profile picture , the truth is that your headshot is a key part of your branding and tells a lot about you. HOW GOOD IS YOUR HEADSHOT? Is your headshot a professional headshot or just a selfie? Did you go to a studio or just cropped a photo from your wedding? Are you smiling, or do you look too serious? Is your headshot current, or is it one of those photos where you look just out of college? I’m sure you have seen all the above situations in your workplace and the same counts for LinkedIn. Your headshot is part of your personal presentation , and your headshot either supports or (negatively) impacts every other piece of information you share with your coworkers during your working day. Think about your headshot as your most important marketing ; working for you as a good logo works for a brand. You need a headshot that makes you feel confident and helps you reach your goals. REAL WORKPLACE STORY About real workplace stories and opportunities for your new headshot to play a role in your career, check this review from Ricardo ( Ricardo's Review ). After having his new headshot, he found himself at a Zoom call with the CIO and a few other top executives and his headshot was at the level he needed to shine. Professional Headshot Photography MORE If you want to learn more about headshots for professionals and personal branding , please call us at the studio at 281.665.3868 or fill out our contact form (here Booking & Information ). And if you want to read more about business portraits , then feel free to explore our suggestions below: Professional Headshots Executive Headshots Personal Branding Sessions More From the Blog: Headshots & Business Portraits More From The Blog: Professional Photography. Part I. Curious about some of the concepts in this post? Check the following articles for fun (if that's your kind of fun!) Harvard Business Review - Same Old Principles In The New Manufacturing Wikipedia - Emotional Intelligence Mindshaping Art - Humans Are Visual Creatures COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS No comments or questions yet. Be the first to share a comment or make a question by using the form below! 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The Photographer's Blog Issue #007 Move Your Headshot at the TOP of your To-Do! by Emilio Castro www.SabrinaCasasPhotographyStudios.com Another situation we often see at the studio is clients who have been with the very same headshot for too long and now they look nothing like their headshot . A lot of today's business and the very important "first contact" happen on digital. Imagine that one of your clients refers you to someone else and that person googles your web page, Facebook or some other pieces of your digital you. Then after a few conversations on the phone, text messages or emails you both meet in person but your client cannot truly tell you are the same person than the one on your (very outdated) headshot... Yes, the awkward feeling will all go away after a hopefully brief and uncomfortable moment but you only have one chance to make a first impression .... We recommend renewing your headshot every three to five years. Keep your profile picture in LinkedIn and your corporate website fresh and current. If you are afraid of the camera, then moreover you need to take this seriously. The reason why we recommend a full photoshoot session instead of a quick shot is because you get extra time to relax and warm up to the camera. While you are not in control of what happens when someone googles you, or what device your client or the headhunter, is using to find you, you do have control of how good that headshot looks and how professionally it presents you. Feel free to continue reading more about headshots and business portraits, here at the blog or reach us at the studio to chat about options for you. Nice Articles to Continue Reading: Actor Headshots: Fernanda's Review Professional Photography. Part I. Corporate Headshots AUTHOR PROFILE Emilio Castro In my role as Studio Manager, I take pride in ensuring the smooth operation of the logistics for our business and clients, from initial contact to delivery. I like to think that our customer service is second to none. I'm also a self-taught web developer and coder, a Certified Remote Pilot (I fly our drones), and a self-published fantasy author, among many other small feats and accidents. AUTHOR > <

The Photographer's Blog Review Fernanda's Review (Acting Headshots) by Emilio Castro www.SabrinaCasasPhotographyStudios.com Fernanda's Review: "Was a pleasure to work with Sabrina and Emilio. She is an excellent photographer! The headshot was great and exactly what we were looking for." Fernanda reached out to us looking to help her daughter, Beatriz, move forward with her starting career in the acting industry . Beatriz had been taking acting classes with a coach since a few years ago, and she had already had some experience on stage. However, like many young aspiring professionals in the industry, Beatriz had changed a lot since her first headshot. It was about time to refresh her image with a more contemporary look that would help Beatriz match better roles. During the photoshoot, Sabrina helped Beatriz relax, enjoy the session and create images that would show a few expressions she wanted to broadcast for potential roles during her applications. Presentation Cover Having a few different headshots is vital to help you grab the attention of casting directors and in many other areas of your career. Of course, it is also essential that the headshot shows you , your personality, skills, and strengths for those roles that you have better chances of landing. By the way, I welcome you to check the article on Backstage.com called " Actor Headshots: a Guide " with lots of excellent information and tips about this topic (check the link below). These sessions can be anything you need, from just a few well-planned shots to a much more complete session including makeup and hair, a few different outfits, and many images from headshots to full body shots. Most aspiring actors would be fine with a few strong headshots, and you don't need to make a significant investment to get on the right track. Acting Headshots - Profile Picture If you want to learn more about how Sabrina can help you with your acting headshots, please call us at the studio ( 281.665.3868 ) or fill out the Booking & Information contact form, and we will contact you back at your convenience. More to Read: If you want to read more about actor headshots, check this nice article in Backstage.com: Actor Headshots: a Guide If you want to learn more about Sabrina, check her out here: About Sabrina Casas, CPP (PPA) AUTHOR PROFILE Emilio Castro In my role as Studio Manager, I take pride in ensuring the smooth operation of the logistics for our business and clients, from initial contact to delivery. I like to think that our customer service is second to none. I'm also a self-taught web developer and coder, a Certified Remote Pilot (I fly our drones), and a self-published fantasy author, among many other small feats and accidents. AUTHOR > <

Look your best, call 281.665.3868 Tap into the talents and skills of Master Professional Photographer Sabrina Casas, M Photog. CPP (PPA) EXECUTIVE HEADSHOTS Look your best, call 281.665.3868 Tap into the talents and skills of Master Professional Photographer Sabrina Casas, M Photog. CPP (PPA) Book Now Quick Summary The Executive Headshot One of the most dynamic aspects of our economy is the vibrant and innovative business environment that continuously evolves the landscape of opportunities for the public and the companies operating in our modern economy. And a core part of any business, large or small, is the leadership team in charge of setting the direction, executing the business strategy, and inspiring their stakeholders, including investors, clients, employees, and vendors alike, to believe in their visions and capacity to bring their business to success. The business portrait of a modern business executive must capture the personality and synergies these people bring to their organizations; and their vision. All leadership positions have a considerable deal of public visibility . At any time and at any point, a situation may put executives in the spotlight of the whole community, the country, and even the world. Are you C-team headshots up to the occasion? As a professional photographer with extensive experience, Sabrina brings to the table her strengths in capturing the correct body language and expressions that will strike the perfect balance to capture not just an image but also the message; the vision. Sabrina's dedicated sessions for top executives include a pre-shoot interview to set the goals for the session, discuss outfit options and their impact on the message, and look at the creative possibilities to capture unique images tailored to the moment, the plan, and the vision. Also, with more and more women joining the growing leadership community of exclusive C-level executives, it is now more important than ever to work with a photographer who is also a businesswoman and a groundbreaking leader in her field. Read Here Jack's Review (Executive Headshots) Executive Headshots On Location Services We'll travel to you wherever you are within the United States and to some limited international destinations. While Sabrina is based in Katy, Texas, at the doorsteps of Houston, she can meet your leadership team where more convenient for their busy work schedules or to capture a specific occasion with a creative moment. Sabrina offers dedicated and exclusive sessions in the studio or at your company location; depending on what you are looking for, she would suggest one option or the other, considering what works better. These types of photoshoots are very tailored and personalized , and therefore we do not offer a set of pre-established packages, but we can build from a few base concepts up to what better is necessary. Read here Michele's Review (Executive Team) "Sabrina provides excellent photos and advisement throughout the entire process , with a professional eye not just for the photography but also for incorporation into marketing and social media strategy . Sabrina and Emilio were great to work with, communicating throughout the process for planning." More On Headshots If you still need to read it, our previous section is fully dedicated to explaining Sabrina's process and pricing for professional headshots , now is the time to read that information to gain a complete understanding of our process. ( READ MORE ) LOVE YOUR NEW HEADSHOT SABRINA CASAS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS "One of the most gifted and talented photographers I have ever worked with." Jean Modica Five Stars Google Review "Elegant and Artistic!" Shea Huser Five Stars Google Review "Absolutely exceeded my expectations." Chris Sanchez Five Stars Google Review "What worked best for me was her artistic eye for the perfect shot" Crystal Perryman Five Stars Google Review "A handcrafted experience." Ben Fossitt Five Stars Google Review "Kind, responsive, caring, and passionate about the process." Lindsay Lewis Five Stars Google Review Customer Reviews Where do you want to go from here? Schedule Your Consultation View Gallery Personal Branding NEXT SECTION (SINGLE PAGE VIEW) Studio Photography MAIN PAGE (CONTINOUS SCROLL)

The Photographer's Blog Review Crystal's Review (Personal Branding) by Emilio Castro www.SabrinaCasasPhotographyStudios.com Crystal's Review: I thoroughly enjoyed my photography experience with Sabrina photography! What worked best for me was her artistic eye for the perfect shot/angle and her ability to capture my personality through a photo. Her promptness, professionalism and attention to detail were among the few amazing things that added to this quality experience. I also appreciated her encouragement throughout our session; that really helped me to feel comfortable throughout the process. I would absolutely recommend Sabrina for your photography needs!! Her work is exceptional!!!! When Crystal reached us, I was the one taking the call. Crystal had done extensive research about multiple portrait photographers in the area, and she had experience working with other photographers for family pictures. Still, this time around, she needed someone with both: excellent skills and an artistic eye to help her launch her new business. Crystal had recently started her life coaching career , and she approached her practice with her unique personality to help clients overcome various situations. Crystal wanted to be sure that we captured her upbeat attitude in the images as one of her strengths. Before the photoshoot, Sabrina used Crystal's input to define her shooting plan. During the session, both Sabrina and Crystal connected very well, creating various unique images that worked very well for Crystal, as you can see in the gallery. As the studio manager, I was happy to see once again what I often point to my clients about the fact that, in photography , as in many other businesses, teamwork is key to success . It is not only about our team at the studio working together, but also Crystal (as our client) teamworking with us from the moment of planning to the perfect possing during the photoshoot. If you are interested in learning more about personal branding sessions , you can explore the links below, including the corresponding page on our website and a few of our articles in this blog. Of course, you can always give us a call at 281.665.3868 or complete our Booking & Information contact form, and we'll reach you back. Personal Branding (page) Headshots & Business Portraits (blog) Studio Business Portraits Pros and Cons (blog) Environmental Portraits What They Are and Why They Are Important (blog) AUTHOR PROFILE Emilio Castro In my role as Studio Manager, I take pride in ensuring the smooth operation of the logistics for our business and clients, from initial contact to delivery. I like to think that our customer service is second to none. I'm also a self-taught web developer and coder, a Certified Remote Pilot (I fly our drones), and a self-published fantasy author, among many other small feats and accidents. AUTHOR > <

The Photographer's Blog Issue #009 Headshots & Business Portraits by Emilio Castro www.SabrinaCasasPhotographyStudios.com To put it simple: Your headshot is your single most powerful marketing impression. It says it all. It will be seen multiple times for your clients and colleagues. Your headshot will be seen every time you post in social media, on your every email (at your signature or as your Outlook/Google profile pic), on your website and on many more media and times than those you can keep count of. From a photographer's perspective, a headshot is both: The simplest and the more challenging of all portraits. It is the simplest portrait because there is no posing the body and fighting the multiple distractions of a full body portrait. It is the most complex portrait, because the exact same reasons: It is not all about saying "cheese". As Sabrina works on a headshot, attention is fully on her client's every expression. She discusses their professional field and what combinations of personality and skills are more important for their target audience. Whatever that target audience is the wide public or your corporate stakeholders. Does your portrait need to be about strength and confidence or about openness and creativity? Do you work at law enforcement or in sales? Are you an individual professional or do your work for a large international company? As photographers, we do much more than just mastering the beauty of light and the complexity of our gears and digital retouching tools. In addition to a good headshot you would like to consider a good environmental portrait, which it's a half-body or full body portrait within the environment of you work: At your office, at the hospital, at the fire station, etc... These types of workplace portraits are a strong image for your branding and show you as the subject matter expert you are. If you want to learn more about headshots and personal branding , please keep reading our Blog, right here, or reach out by filling out our Booking & Information contact form. AUTHOR PROFILE Emilio Castro In my role as Studio Manager, I take pride in ensuring the smooth operation of the logistics for our business and clients, from initial contact to delivery. I like to think that our customer service is second to none. I'm also a self-taught web developer and coder, a Certified Remote Pilot (I fly our drones), and a self-published fantasy author, among many other small feats and accidents. AUTHOR > <