Performer’s Chris Peterkin and Ashley Smith-Wallace came in for new headshots. Since the space had such a creative atmosphere for us to play in. We were able to explore the natural lighting, and exposed brick for some fun media photos as well.
My goal while shooting is to create a space where my subject feels like they can have fun, get silly, and step beyond what they expected out of the shoot. It’s where I feel the best work comes out of my clients and myself. Being a performer as well, my work allows me to travel and meet new and exciting people willing to collaborate. It also grants me the knowledge in having an idea of what they’re looking for out of a photoshoot.
I like to start my sessions off with a conversation between my subject and my team. Not only does it allow my assistant (Will Hin) and I to further understand the style my client is trying to achieve. We begin to create a true artistic collaboration between the subject and Jake Allen Photography.
“Taking Photos is like dancing. It’s an intimate duet between the subject and yourself. By the end, you’ve both created a work of art ready for the world to see.” -Jake Allen Smith
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Assistant/Hair&Make up- Will Hin
Check out photographer’s book “Looking Through The Lens: Jake Allen Photography Look Book “
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