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Capturing your next portrait for your Instagram brand.

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"Working with Nate has been and is always an absolute pleasure! Professional, very talented, and has an amazing vision. Always makes sure a client is happy and has very quick turnaround with editing. Highly recommend!
Cosette Rinab (@cosette) - 1.6m FollowersTik Tok Ambassador / Instagram Influencer
Cosette Rinab (@cosette) - 1.6m Followers
"Super happy with Nate's high quality photos! He has very creative concepts, is a pleasure to shoot with, and I highly recommend to anyone."
Markian Benhamou (@markianb) - 4.5m FollowersFacebook / Instagram Content Creator
Markian Benhamou (@markianb) - 4.5m Followers
"I personally shot with him and felt nothing but good vibes from this dude. He's always willing to put extra work in, and the quality is 100% guaranteed."
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"Nate is a class act. I did a lifestyle photoshoot with Nate and was extremely pleased with how the photos came out. He was very flexible and knowledgable during the shoot. I personally rely on a few specific poses for my shoots, so I was particularly impressed at the numerous additional poses he knew would read well on camera. Highly recommend!
Alan Chow (@alanchikinchow) - 600k FollowersActor / Content Creator
Alan Chow (@alanchikinchow) - 600k Followers
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Stand Out Among The Crowd

Instagram Photography

In an overcrowded social media feed, having a great photo or portrait of yourself can make a big difference and allow you to stand out. By standing out among the crowd, your photos can get more likes, better engagement, and ultimately more followers.

This is very important if you are a blogger, social media influencer, and someone who is using Instagram to make a living. You can’t afford to post a low-quality photo using your phone, allow a professional photographer to take your portraits/photos and benefit from the higher-quality of photo.

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Become Your Own Brand

Social Media Branding

You become your own brand when you create a social media profile. The photos you post on Instagram and the way your feed is organized and curated will determine your brand. You want to make sure you have a visual brand identity that is consistent.

If you post high-quality photos taken by a professional, your followers will notice. Using high-quality Instagram photos from a Instagram portrait photographer will allow you to gain attention, build loyalty, communication information regarding your brand, and increase overall engagement.

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State-Of-The-Art Photo Editing Software

Instagram Photography Editing

Using state-of-the-art photo editing software such as Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop, I can optimize the image to be posted to Instagram with the highest of quality. Have you ever seen a photo posted to Instagram by a professional photographer and it is blurry and does not look very sharp? This is because they do not know how to export and compress the image while also retaining image clarity.

Instagram automatically compresses every photo before it is posted to Instagram. Because of this, a photographer can have a high-quality photo that will look sharp on their desktop, however, when posted to Instagram, it will not be as sharp. I can export the photograph specifically for Instagram so it will not lose any image clarity and look very sharp. For examples, take a look on my own Instagram profile.

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Professional Advice

Instagram Photography Tips

Having knowledge and starting my career as an Instagram portrait photographer, I can also offer advice on your social media profile if you request. I will let you know everything I have learned over the years regarding Instagram best practices, caption tips, best times to post, what hashtags to use, how to grow organically, and how to create a better brand on Instagram.

You let me know the aesthetic/look you want to go for with your Instagram profile, and I will help edit and shoot those types of photos you are looking for, while also providing my own professional insight.

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Location Scouting

Instagram Photography Locations

The background and scenery within an Instagram portrait can make all the difference. Whether you are a blogger who needs photos in a coffee shop or a social media influencer who needs photos on a beach, the location is everything. Once you book a session, the planning will begin before the actual photo shoot in regards to location scouting and the best location to take your Instagram portraits.

You let me know the types of photos you need and I will research the best places to take the photo based on experience and research. Based on the mood you are going for within the Instagram photo, I will also let you know the best time of day in order to capture your vision.

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Your Next Portrait

Portrait Photography Services

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Environmental Portraits

The goal with all my environmental portrait is to illuminate you, your life, and your surroundings.

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Instagram Portraits

By standing out among the crowd, your photos can get more likes, better engagement, and ultimately more followers.

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Headshot Portraits

You can use the photo as a profile picture, a professional LinkedIn photo, a headshot to submit to agencies, etc.

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Graduation Portraits

Graduation is not one or two stand alone photos, but rather a whole story about your memories in school.

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Creative Portraits

Photography is also about art. When so many portraits are being taken, sometimes you may want a more creative artistic portrait.

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Nature Portraits

Shooting in nature has become my favorite type of portrait photography and is a favorite among clients as well.

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Instagram Photography Retouching

Each portrait photography session includes post-production editing using state of the art photo editing software such as Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.

I offer high-end portrait retouching using professional techniques (dodge and burning, frequency separation, etc.) and other editing services to ensure your photos are of the highest quality. The post-production retouching allows me to removes unwanted marks and blemishes on your face to ensure you receive the best portrait photos possible.

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FAQ

How will I receive the files?

You will receive the edited files within 2 weeks of your session. You will receive all of the files via WeTransfer, which is an easy + free email service. You can then send them to print, forward to your friends + family, and post online!

Download links expire after a few day so be sure to download your images as soon as possible!

What Am I Paying for Exactly?

Location scouting, posing tips, professional photo editing/retouching (color correction, tone adjustments, exposure adjustments, blemish/scar removal, teeth whitening, eye redness reduction, wrinkle/fine line removal), camera handling, my witty banter.

*small travel fee if outside Orange County

Do I get to select the images?

Part of my job is making the image selects and choosing the most flattering photos. I do not want to deliver images that are repeats, blurry, out of focus, shots of you blinking, or mid-sentence speaking.

I do not withhold any images, I only remove the “bad” ones based on the criteria listed above.

Can I edit the Images?

I ask that my clients do not add filters or crop any of the final edited images. I spend time ensuring the color balance and tones are correct in each image! If you want a particular edit style please let me know before the shoot and I can accommodate since I have experience editing many different styles.

What about time and location?

 I suggest blocking out 2 hours for your shoot the time. My timeframes are pretty generous. I usually wrap up earlier if I am able to shoot quickly.

I plan shoots based on one location and its surrounding area. There is a small additional fee for each additional “location.”

What if I need to cancel?

I ask for a $100 electronic non-refundable deposit to secure your session date + time. If you need to cancel you can put your deposit toward a re-schedule or you can have it refunded.

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