Anna had a bunch of friends in town for her birthday, and wanted to some group photos at Natural bridges in Santa Cruz. Anna is a commercial landowner in Santa Cruz and a very cool person. She helps out a lot with charities as well.

We used a gold reflector to fill in the shadows from the harsh direct sun

Libbey needed her executive portrait because she said her old picture was terrible. I hope she likes this one! Executive business portraits are important because people perceive you how you project yourself in business. Do you want to be seen as powerful, approachable, successful, happy, confident and capable? Or terrible?

Window light for soft effect

Soft box in front as main light, 2 background separating lights in studio