Are you needing a gift this year for that someone special? Then give a gift that will last a lifetime: A Portrait with Michael Carr Photography. You will fall in LOVE with your portraits!
For a limited time, February 13-15, 2019 you can purchase a Gift Certificate for a Portrait Session for only $150, regularly $250. This certificate is valid for sessions held here at our studio, and for the following portrait sessions:
Couples and Relationship BW
Children’s Portraits (over the age of 5)
Family Portraits
Individual Legacy Portraits
Gift Certificates are valid on sessions February – September 2019, and cannot be used on prints or products).
Happy Valentine’s Day 2019!
Click below to purchase and your Gift Certificate will be mailed to you within two weeks. If you are wanting a gift to give sooner that than please call us at 713-461-2862. and we can help you.
This is your year to get that Portrait of your family you have been longing for. Your Portrait will look beautiful over your fireplace or in your entryway. Get started by purchasing a Gift Certificate and we can help with the rest!
Michael and Lisa Carr are full time portrait artist specializing in creative and timeless family portraits both in black and white and color mediums. We offer environmental family portraits, at home portrait sessions in the Houston area, as well as in studio portraits. Michael Carr Photography is a full service portrait studio. What this means to you is that we complete your portrait from the beginning to the finished phases: conception, capture and full artist embellishments to your final wall portraits. To learn more about our studio and portrait photography for your individual portraits and family portraits, visit here or call 713-461-2862.
In a world where women are business leaders, executives, and innovators, your business image must display executive presence. You’ve worked hard to break that glass ceiling, now it’s time to own your status with a custom-designed Women Business Portraits.
By scheduling a portrait session with Michael Carr Photography at 713-461-2862, you’ll ensure your women’s casual Business Portrait captures your best features, polished style, and self-confidence.
To make your Women’s Business Portrait session a positive experience, we’ve provided a few tips to guide you through the process.
5 Women Business Portraits Tips
1. In-Studio Sessions
In-studio Portrait sessions are ideal for busy female professionals. At Michael Carr Photography, we offer a professional studio within a commercial office building. Amenities include a controlled environment, a full dressing room, wifi, and on-set viewing of your session images as they are being captured.
Each Women’s Casual Business Portrait begins with a consultation to review your session goals, where the images will be used for marketing collateral, and what format and sizes are required for final images. At the end of your portrait session, you will review your images and make your selection. A digital artist will edit your final images in digital enhancement software to soften puffiness under the eyes, minimize smile lines and refine the portrait.
2. Attire & Accessories
For the Women’s Casual Portrait, we want the portrait to emphasize you. Blouses, skirts, dresses, and jackets should be in a solid color or have a light pattern. Feel free to bring up to 3-5 clean, well-pressed outfits to your session. If you normally wear glasses, wear them in your portrait. Lastly, when it comes to jewelry, less is best. We recommend wearing pearls or diamonds for a classic and polished look.
Women Business Portraits
3. Grooming
Female professionals should have their hair and make-up done by a professional hairstylist and makeup artist the day of your session. A professional makeup artist will highlight your best features and choose the right colors to compliment your outfit for your photography session. We are happy to provide recommendations upon request. Also, consider your hands as they may show in your portrait. Some clients opt to get a manicure before their session and select a clear polish or neutral color for their nails.
4. Background Selection & Image Usage
Depending on your application, we will select a white, graphite or gray background that will compliment your attire. Please know in advance if your business portrait is head and shoulders or ¾ length or full-body length. Also please provide us any specific website or file specs you have for your final digital images.
5. Posing and Expression
To capture your executive presence, we recommend an expression that exudes confidence and leadership traits. Be careful with the excessive head tilting or straight on approach in your casual Business Portrait. For some, a closed mouth expression with a slight expression in the eyes works best. For others, a slight expression in the smile and eyes works better. In either case, approachability is the key. Proper body language and posing are as important as expression and clothing. As in any profession, the quality is in the details.
Women Business Portraits
Call Michael Carr Photography today at 713-461-2862 and own your status with custom-designed women’s casual Business Portraiture!
Formal studio family portraits are important now more than ever. In our world of fast-paced busy lives, filled with camera phones and selfies, we often fall short of documenting our precious milestones for future generations to treasure.
Formal studio family portraiture is a great way to capture the story of your family’s life. From newly engaged couples in love to parents holding their newborns with pride and every milestone in between, family portraiture is the art that tells your story.
Over the years, Lisa and I have photographed couples from their engagement sessions and weddings, to their first borns to their children’s senior portraits, and to their 25th wedding anniversaries. Imagine being able to share those precious milestones with your children and grandchildren for years to come through family portraiture.
That’s why Lisa and I connect with our clients to understand the essence of their family. We guide families through the family portraiture process every step of the way, beginning with what to wear.
The Benefits of Studio Portraiture
Attire plays a key role in creating the perfect formal portrait as does the environment where the session is taken. At Michael Carr Photography, we are seasoned professional portrait artists to address special requests. But, there are benefits to studio portraiture verse outdoor portraiture.
As we know, Houston weather is highly unpredictable and humid. Studio portraiture eliminates the concerns for weather conditions. Rain or shine, cold or heat, you will always look great in a climate controlled environment with calculated lighting and custom backgrounds. Plus, our commercial studio has a dressing room and access to restrooms.
About Michael Carr Photography
Michael and Lisa Carr are full time portrait artist specializing in creative and timeless family portraits both in black and white and color mediums. We offer environmental family portraits, at home portrait sessions in the Houston area, as well as in studio portraits. Michael Carr Photography is a full service portrait studio. What this means to you is that we complete your portrait from the beginning to the finished phases: conception, capture and full artist embellishments to your final wall portraits. To learn more about our studio and portrait photography for your individual portraits and family portraits, visit here or call 713-461-2862.
A professional business portrait online profile image, or business portrait, is more than just “Price”, it’s an investment towards your visual representation and your business. A professional business portrait speaks volumes when it comes to making a strong digital introduction and lasting impression. To maintain the competitive edge in the digital driven business world, it’s crucial to present a polished and professional headshot for online marketing materials such as a corporate profile web pages, commercial proposals, press releases, corporate biography pages, and business social networks.
Above, are sample images for your review:
(Example A) is a common lighting technique used by others in our industry.
(Example B) is an example of Michael’s standard lighting setup for business portraits.
About the Artist. Houston portrait artist, Michael Carr, offers the professional photography you need to capture the quality executive portraits to market your online image. Michael’s attention to detail ranges from proper clothing selection, body language, and posing techniques. His effective use of lighting techniques and his firm understanding of facial analysis are talents that have been acquired through over 20 years of portrait photography experience and training. His clients include authors, law firms, and energy executives from several of Houston’s oil and gas industries.
The studio is conveniently located off 610 and Woodway within the Tanglewood area (77057) in a commercial office building. The studio is equipped with state of the art digital equipment and real time previewing during the headshot sessions. The sessions are photographed using a five light setup tethered to a 22″ monitor for quick previews during a session. On set adjustments to expressions, hair or jewelry are quickly addressed allowing sessions to be completed within 15 minutes.
Image previews are ready for presentation within minutes after the sessions are completed. Business professionals can relax or continue to conduct business as the studio is equipped with a full internet lounge and conference area for today’s professional.
Michael Carr Photography is a full service studio specializing in portraiture with several studio background options to select from. In addition to in studio sessions, we also offer location business sessions. Please call for a quote when inquiring about these services. To view more of our portfolio samples, visit www.michaelcarr.photography or to schedule your session call the studio at 713-461-2862.
Houston portrait photographer, Michael Carr, has over 20 years of experience photographing Houston business portraits. When most people call our studio to inquire about our sessions, the conversation typically starts off with: “I don’t like to have my picture taken, but I know I need to” or “I don’t know what to wear.” When you schedule your business portrait session, we will help you with your clothing and attire questions so you are prepared before your session. When you arrive at our studio, we will talk with you about the session and help put you at ease before we begin. After the session we often hear clients saying “Wow, this was really easy and stress free. What a wonderful experience.” When was your last business portrait taken? If it has been more than 5 years ago, then it is time to update your image.
Is it Time to Refresh Your Corporate Image?
Ready to stand out and get ahead of your competition? Call Michael Carr Photography at 713-461-2862 today to schedule your business portrait.
Michael Carr Photography is a commercial portrait studio offering professional corporate portraiture for business leaders. We are a full-service studio, we can handle all phases of your portrait session from the capture phase, retouching and image enhancement phase, and final delivery of your digital business portrait. We frequently work with marketing directors and marketing departments to help them create a cohesive image campaign for their offices. Should your company or art director have specific image requests or guidelines, please let us know. We listen and can meet company expectations and guidelines. Call 713-461-2862 or visit our site here to learn more about our business portrait services.
We are available to schedule your company’s business portraits at your offices or at our studio. Our studio is conveniently located near The Galleria, in a professional office building at the intersection of Chimney Rock and Woodway, 77057. Call Michael Carr Photography at 713-461-2862 today to schedule your business portrait.
Houston business portrait photographer, Michael Carr, recently went to a company’s offices to photograph their key executive’s leadership portraits on location. Michael photographed the executive portraits using the office environment as the background as well as bringing a studio background for the portraits. The images were to be used in the company’s new branding initiative for marketing collateral and online image branding.
Before arriving for the sessions Michael consulted with the marketing manager to brainstorm ideas and concepts for the sessions; plenty of pre-planning in advance of the actual photography date. On the day of the session, they met face to face and Michael showed her the areas and office backgrounds for the sessions. During the individual business portrait sessions the clients were able to view their images real time and select their favorites. This is our process which we have found to be streamlined and efficient for the business and key executives. The leadership team is only needed for a short time window during the sessions so they can get back to their business quickly.
In today’s market, corporate leaders and business professionals are looking for ways to brand themselves and market their services in a different manner than their competition. Executive portraits can help you place a cutting edge on your services vs your competitor and ultimately determine who ends up getting the phone call. Your corporate image speaks volumes about you and your business. In a digital age where searching for services is occurring during all hours of the day, it is key to have your best image forward at all times. This theory applies to not only websites, but also social media apps such as LinkedIn, professional trade sites, and your marketing kit collateral.
A headshot is not just a headshot. It is your personal branding.
Michael Carr Photography is a commercial portrait studio offering professional corporate portraiture for business leaders. Call us today at 713-461-2862 to discuss your business portrait options. Our studio is located near The Galleria area, in Tanglewood, 77057. Business leaders from Bellaire, Tx, West U, River Oaks, Tanglewood, Memorial, Katy and surrounding Houston areas, come to our studio for their business portrait. Michael Carr is one of the few Certified Professional Photographers (CPP) in Houston, TX, that specializes in Business Portraits.
Call 713-461-2862 today to discuss your vision for your professional business headshot or to discuss portrait options. We accept appointments M-F and have a weekly afterhours schedule available as well.
Houston newborn and family photographer, Lisa Carr, recently photographed this family’s first Portraits with their newborn baby girl. When searching for family photographers in Houston, you need to look at their online portfolio and also call and learn more about the studio and the entire process. A newborn’s first photography session is recommended to be scheduled within 7-12 days of birth.
We recommend calling us and having a phone consultation before your session so you can prepare in advance.
Houston Newborn Photographer
During our Family Portrait Session consultation, we will discuss the details of your session as well as clothing for your Family session. Color harmony and balance is key to a finished Portrait. We do have a private nursing and dressing area available for our clients during their sessions. Many clients get dressed at our studio for their session and have time for finishing touches for hair and makeup.
We strive to create artwork for your home that can be hung in a nursery or hallway. Newborns stay this small for a short window of time. So many parents come back to us at 3 months and 6 months to document the growth of their baby. It is very important to capture this time in a baby’s life since they grow so fast. We encourage you to view our online portfolio and to learn more about our sessions and artwork.
Houston Newborn and Family Photographer
Did you know that Michael Carr Photography has a Newborn Portrait division? The division is called Belly to Baby Studios, and Lisa Carr is the photographer. Belly to Baby Studios is a full service Portrait studio and offers Pregnancy, Newborn, Baby and Family Portraits. We help you and guide you all the way from Portrait session concept to Portrait completion. We love to create finished artwork for our client’s home. The artwork will appreciate over time and provide years of joy. When you view our Portraits and albums, they will take you back to a moment in time that in the end will slip by so quickly.
Houston Newborn and Family Photographer
You can view more of our newborn portfolio here. Maternity Portraits and our Family Portraits here. Our studio is conveniently located in the Galleria area, in a professional office building. We have a private nursing lounge so you can relax and feed your baby between sets.
Call us at 713-461-2862 and we can schedule and discuss your portrait session.
Houston Women’s Portrait Photographer, Michael Carr, creates women’s portraits for special milestones in their lives. Featured today is a multi-look beauty session where formal to casual looks were incorporated into a beauty session. This beauty session was a gift from her parents after Natasha received her MBA.
Prior to the session, we talked with Natasha to determine the best clothing options for her portraits and session. When she was out shopping for clothing options Natasha talked with us virtually so we could help her select the best options. Before the session Natasha went to a local salon for hair and makeup so she looked polished and portrait ready. With a lively spirit and her personal playlist playing in the studio, we enjoyed creating different style images for both the parents and of course, Natasha.
Every woman needs a beautiful portrait of herself.
We often see that documenting milestone in one’s life is often satisfied with cell phone images and subpar snapshots. Investing in professional portrait photography is part of a legacy you are creating to pass down for future generations to enjoy. We enjoyed getting to know Natasha on the day of her session. She was a young person with high expectations of herself. Her free spirit helped create an enjoyable environment and a successful portrait session.
Michael Carr Photography is a full time photographic portrait studio specializing in creative and timeless portraits. Individual portrait sessions and family portraits can be commissioned for a location session or in our studio. Michael Carr Photography is also a full-service portrait studio. What this means to you is that we complete your portrait from the beginning to the finished phases: conception, capture to completion and hanging in your home. To learn more about our studio and portrait photography for your individual portraits and family portraits, visit here or call 713-461-2862.
Professional portrait photographer, Michael Carr, created this studio image as part of a subject’s personal portrait portfolio. The goal was to create an image with some fashion flare. She knew she wanted to wear all white for this portrait. To compliment her attire, we choose a pure white background for a high key effect. During her portrait consultation, we finalized her clothing selections and decided she would have her makeup and hair professionally taken care of.
Posing and expression were kept simple and helped create the overall mood for the image. This wall portrait is a statement piece that captures her beautifully at this stage in her life.
In today’s digital age, and with technology constantly changing, a printed portrait is archival and will stand the test of time. Our clients love looking at their framed and finished pieces of artwork hanging in their homes. If you have not had the experience of a professional portrait photography session, we invite you to learn more about our services and what makes us different.
Michael Carr Photography is a full time photographic portrait studio specializing in creative and timeless portraits. Individual portrait sessions and family portraits can be commissioned for your home or in our studio. Michael Carr Photography is a full-service portrait studio. What this means to you is that we complete your portrait from the beginning to the finished phases: conception, capture to completion and hanging in your home. To learn more about our studio and portrait photography for your individual portraits and family portraits, visit here or call 713-461-2862.
Contemporary portrait photographer, Michael Carr, creates modern and timeless individual portraits. Are you celebrating a milestone or an achievement in your career? Our newest Collection: The Contemporary Collection is a wonderful way to celebrate and capture this moment. This type of contemporary portrait is created with a specific lighting and a specific background; and is perfectly tailored to each individual. These images aim to capture the personality of a person, and in the end are timeless individual portraits.
Michael Carr Photography is a full time professional portrait studio specializing in creative and timeless portraits both in black and white and color mediums. We offer environmental family portraits, at home portrait sessions in the Houston area, as well as in studio portraits. Michael Carr Photography is a full service portrait studio. What this means to you is that we complete your portrait from the beginning to the finished phases: conception, capture to completion and hanging in your home. To learn more about our studio and portrait photography for your individual portraits and family portraits, visit here or call 713-461-2862.
