Headshot station...GBP Creative Photography and Video

Lookin' good, and feelin' great...That's what a head shot should make people think of...and we think our latest client fits that description perfectly.

Headshots are a great way to show off your personality and professionalism-and with all of the use of web content and social media these days, having a good quality photo (or even video as we're starting to do for some clients), can go a long way...

If you're interested in the benefits of head shots and getting some new images for your business give us a shout!

Info@garybremner.com

Hey Good Lookin...Commercial Headshots-GBP Creative Photo and Video

Hey good lookin...need a new headshot to show off that killer professional personality you have?  Because that's exactly what a commercial headshot should be able to do!

We recently got to work with the awesome team from CKRW the Rush as they were looking to update their website and wanted some fresh photos so people can get to know the team behind the shows.

The fun part about this headshot series, is the fact that they didn't need to be too serious, as some of the hosts have a lighter, more playful style, and we wanted to be able to show that.

So although they all have a co-hesive style in terms of the processing techniques we used, as well as the outfits chosen, we tried to still bring out the individual personalities of everyone throughout the process...

For more info on what the team is up to, check out their website at:

www.ckrw.com

CHICAGO: The Musical - Head Shots by GBP Creative Photo and Video

Well folks, tonight's the night...CHICAGO the musical is hitting the Guild Hall stage!

If you haven't gotten tickets to see this show, stop what you're doing (well, finish checking out this blog maybe, THEN stop what you're doing) and get down to Whitehorse Motors to grab some tickets!  It's going to be one amazing show...How do we know? Well we had the great fortune of sponsoring it, and in doing so, we did some promo shots for the poster, as well as all of the head shots for the cast and crew!

And what a cast it is! These people have given SO much to this show to make it happen, and we were so stoked to have gotten to support them in doing so! We decided we wanted to scrap the traditional headshot concepts, and do something that was a bit more sassy...more Chicago style and all...

So, let us introduce you to the cast and crew of CHICAGO! We'll be there cheering them on this friday night...what night are you gonna check them out??

Check out the show details on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/121726108011408/?fref=ts

Corporate Head Shots-GBP Creative Photography and Video

Ahhh the headshot. 

For some reason, this is one of the most feared photography sessions out there.  Maybe it's because it's all focussed in on you-it's about making you look your best, and it just happens to be human nature that we're all our own worst critics when it comes to our looks.  So the nerves tend to get going the second a camera gets pointed at many people's faces....

But fear not everyone! That's what we're here for...We strive to make every photography session as relaxed and easy going as possible.  So even if you need that professional, corporate headshot taken, we want to make sure we still get a nice natural look captured for you, without it being the most painful experience of your life.

How do we do it? Well, by not taking ourselves too seriously of course...i'm gonna let out a secret here, and let you know that Gary Bremner is just like many you...he HATES getting is photo taken.  There's a reason he's on the other end of the lens...So he gets where you're coming from, and because of that we will do everything we can to make sure the headshot experience isn't a scary one for you.  Whether it's finding your favourite song to listen to (we've got everything from Public Enemy to One Direction), a coffee and baileys (it makes you feel warm and fuzzy!), or sharing stories of Yukon adventures, we just love connecting with our clients and making them feel at ease...so we can then sneakily capture your face for the rest.of.time.  (no pressure right?)  

SO, here's a few examples of headshot work we've done recently...if you are needing a session for your business, or for a social media package, give us a shout at info@garybremner.com and we'll get ya booked in! 

PS...It was the Girl Guides that made us download One Direction...we swear... 

This post isn't about that guy...

Sometimes when you come across someone with great talent, they can be...well, how can we put this..." challenging"to work with?  Come on, you know what we're talking about...that guy you know, who's really good at that thing but you don't really like to talk to him about it because then you have to deal with him yammering on about it for hours on end? THAT guy....the guy you can barely fit into a room with because his head is too big and there's just not enough space for the both of you.

Well, this post, my friends, is not about that guy. It's actually about the opposite guy.

The shots below are from one of our recent  sessions with local Actor Calvin Laveck, who has been going to school in Toronto, and is now based there to further his work in theatre.  He's the epitome of a super talented, yet humble artist and we're always left wondering "how is that guy so NICE?" every time he leaves the studio...

Over the years, we've come to realize that overall, the artists we've worked with here in the Yukon fit into this second category...even though we're super lucky to have an incredible arts scene, filled with crazy talented people, we find that the ones we've worked with haven't brought any egos along with them...they instead come with open minds, eagerness, and excitement to work together.  They are stoked to help teach us about their industry-to share their stories and experiences, and really help us get a better understanding of what it's like to be an actor, a dancer, a musician, etc...And it's from this understanding that we're better able to help them get images that really convey something authentic and unique to their art form.

You see, the point we are trying to make here, is that one of our favourite things about living here in the Yukon is the people. Whether it's an artist, a family, or a corporate team, the Yukon just seems to bring out the best in people...and we're stoked when we're reminded of that fact by our awesome clients like Calvin.

So well played on being so awesome Calvin-we're stoked to see where you go from here, because we're sure it's gonna be some pretty rad places!

Getting Social...

Whether you're a fan of it or not, the fact is, social media has quickly become one of the most powerful forms of communication out there.  It allows the world to connect with the people we love the most, keep tabs on those you're not so sure of... (Ya that's right,we know some of you out there do facebook creepin'...it's ok), advertise services, or create dynamic resumes through companies like Linkd In.

No matter what platform you use, or whether you simply stick to finding stuff through Google, it's still hard to ignore the fact that many people are meeting, keeping in touch with, and promoting themselves through social media.

That's why head shots are no longer something just for actors and models, but instead are being booked by anyone.

It makes sense-If we are starting to 'live' more online, and have our personal stories, experiences, and thoughts on there, why wouldn't we want to look our best while doing it?

Here's a few shots from one of our recent head shot sessions...give us a shout at info@garybremner.com to book one for yourself!

Back to business...

OK, so after a week off (for the first time in months!) we're back to business, and so it only felt right to start it off with a little blog post dedicated to a part of photography that helps get our clients business as well! Head shots...

Head shots are photos individuals get for a variety of reasons, but normally, whether they are artists, or a business/corporate professional, head shots are used to promote and advertise our clients and their services.

We've had the pleasure of working with a variety of people on these sessions, and every time, it's a great experience for us as everyone wants something specific to their own personal style.  Artists may be trying to capture the persona and look that they portray as they perform, where as many corporate professionals often want a more standard, 'everyday' look.  Actors and theatre professionals often want a variety of styles so that they can go to agencies and show the range of 'looks' that they are able to portray, from serious/brooding, to goofy and lighthearted...it all depends on what the shots will be used for...

So needless to say, with that type of variety, it's always a shoot we enjoy at GBP as it keeps us on our toes.