Acting Coach and Head Shots

Meet Paul Andrich, acting coach. He runs an acting studio out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

I recently photographed a group Paul was instructing. Striking a pose for the bad guy roles was fun, as I normally want people to smile for a photograph. Head shots are their calling card in the entertainment industry. Casting directors and agents use head shots to get a visual representation of an actor before they are seen in person. A head shot also helps an actor stand out and showcase their unique look and personality. It is an essential tool for marketing and promoting oneself in the industry.

Paul offers cutting edge industry audition techniques and strategies geared towards creating professional working actors. His trained clients have booked roles on projects like Burden Of Truth, Tales From The Loop, Tribal, Stand!, A Christmas In Tennessee, The Christmas Club, Christmas At The Plaza, Fatal Friend Request, The First Encounter, The Secret Ingredient, Starlite Christmas and many more. This gives them one of the best success rates in town. Paul offers a free coaching session to any new student. Go see for yourself why his clients do so well.

Contact: paul.j.andrich@gmail.com

Business Portraits

Business portraits are essential for creating a professional image and positive first impression. Having two business portraits allows for showcasing different sides of your personality or professional image. This provides flexibility in choosing the one that suits the target audience. This approach offers a more comprehensive representation, demonstrating versatility and depth.

Experimenting with a new look for a business portrait can help you stand out from the crowd, showcase your personality , and leave a lasting impression on potential clients or employers. It can also convey a sense of confidence and creativity, which are valuable traits in the business world. Remember, a professional portrait doesn’t have to be boring – it can be stylish, unique, and reflective of your personal brand. Don’t be afraid to try something different and see how it can positively impact your professional images.

Grads + Family

Another celebration!

Graduation portraits can become part of a family’s history and legacy, preserving the memory of the individual’s educational accomplishments for future generations.

They are a visual declaration of accomplishment. Portraits provide an opportunity for individuals to showcase their perseverance, hard work and dedication to earning their degree, both for personal satisfaction and to receive acknowledgement from others.

It’s ok to have a little fun. Just remember I have good eye/hand co-ordination with a quick finger!

Family portraits can mark the important milestone of a graduation. It’s a way to honour the achievement or commemorate significant moments in a family’s history. It’s a tangible representation of a moment in time that can be cherished and preserved for generations.

Charcuterie Boards

What is it about a charcuterie board that is so appetizing? They are visually appealing and are a delicious spread of various cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and other accompaniments. It’s a popular choice for appetizers, snacks, or as the center piece of a social gathering. I could seriously eat one for dinner everyday if my waist line would allow it!

I recently did a photoshoot for Diva Delights and created this charcuterie board using 5 different crackers. I was a bit limited to what I could put on this small board, but you can typically put the following:

1. Cured Meats: Various types of cured meats such as prosciutto, salami, chorizo, coppa, and pastrami are common choices. They offer a range of flavors and textures.
2. Cheeses: An assortment of cheeses, including soft cheeses like brie and goat cheese, semi-soft cheeses like gouda and cheddar, and hard cheeses like parmesan and manchego. You can also incorporate blue cheese or cheese with different flavor profiles for variety.
3. Fresh Fruits: Sliced fruits like grapes, figs, apples, pears, and berries add a touch of sweetness and balance to the savory elements.
4. Dried Fruits: Apricots, dates, or raisins can provide a sweet contrast to the salty and savory items.
5. Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, or pecans are often included for their crunch and rich flavor.
6. Bread and Crackers: Slices of baguette, breadsticks, and various types of crackers are used as a base for pairing with the meats and cheeses.
7. Pickles and Olives: Gherkins, pickled onions, and various types of olives can provide a briny, tangy element to the board.
8. Condiments: Mustards, honey, and chutneys can be added for dipping or drizzling over the meats and cheeses.
9. Spreads: Pâté, hummus, or other spreads can add depth and flavor to the board.
10. Garnishes: Fresh herbs, like rosemary or thyme, and edible flowers can be used for decoration and extra flavor.

When assembling a charcuterie board, consider the visual presentation by arranging items in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Use a wooden board, slate, or a large platter as the base. Feel free to get creative and adapt the ingredients to your preferences and what’s in season. Charcuterie boards are a flexible and customizable option for entertaining, making them a popular choice for parties, wine tastings, and other social events.

Social Media Portraits

I recently photographed Tina, a university student heading back to school this fall. As a Law student, she required some updated social media portraits. Selfie’s were not good enough for this aspiring lawyer. To have a professional online presence was important to her. I photographed her with different outfits, expressions, backgrounds and even lighting! Tina choose these three images for a few different online uses. Who say’s you only need one portrait for everything. When’s the last time you had a professional portrait taken?

Birthday Portraits

People have their portraits taken for all kinds of occasions. To update a business portrait, anniversaries, weddings, a new family member and birthdays! How nice to treat yourself to a professional portrait on your birthday. When Sandra called, she expressed she was celebrating a milestone birthday. Married with two children, she wanted both family and an individual portrait of herself. I was not expecting this lovely lady to bring so many beautiful gown’s for her individual portrait. Purchased in Turkey, they are exquisite and meant to be shared!

Let’s add a family member!

Have you ever tried to co-ordinate a large family for a portrait? It’s sometimes challenging! There might be that one person who just can’t make it, or has to cancel at the last minute. It’s frustrating for everyone involved to manage. This family came to the studio and one person couldn’t make it. Can you tell which one? If I only posted the large family it might be hard for you to pick out. I’d like to think I’m pretty good in photoshop, but this one was a little bit of a challenge for me. I think they turned out fantastic, and my clients where thrilled too!

Friendship Centres

I had the pleasure of photographing the awesome team from Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres – MAFC. Such an amazing group of women!

For generations, Friendship Centres have provided resources, supports and trains for struggling families in order to give them a chance to change their circumstances; however, solving racism, cultural neglect, and poverty on a wide-scale requires focus on sound, community-based work aligned with a long-term commitment to achieving self-reliance.

For more information on the MAFC. click here

A Family Affair

During the pandemic many graduates didn’t have a opportunity to have their portraits taken. These sisters graduated a year apart, two years ago! I was honoured to finally photograph them individually, together and with their dad. What a wonderful keepsake for them. If you missed out on your grad portrait, don’t hesitate to call. My studio has the caps, gowns, coloured sash and flowers. You just need to bring your smile. It’s never to late to make your parents proud!

Hypnotherapy

I recently updated Taras Machula portrait for his web site and social media. I’m alway’s trying to create portraits showing the personality of my clients. It’s important to me to bring out character in everyone I photograph. Taras is an expert in traditional hypnotherapy techniques and modalities as well as spiritual regression. He specifically wanted to show his caring nature though his portrait. After trying a few top’s and backgrounds, I believe we both accomplished the goal and agreed this one was the best.

Taras area of expertise are depression, trauma, addiction, weight loss, smoking, anxiety, eating disorders, and grief.

For more information and book a free welcome meet click here.