Notes
A Dating Photo Is a Window to the Soul
In three years I've been asked for a dating app portrait exactly six times, and every single person was over 60. Here's how I read one gentleman's photo, detail by detail.
He Hung Up On Me
A caller scolded me for charging twice as much as the photographer he'd spoken to that morning, then hung up before I could answer. Here's what I wish I'd gotten to tell him.
Photos in Exchange for Bubble Tea and Pizza
My niece needed senior portraits. Her whole budget was $14. What we settled on turned out to be the best payment I've ever received.
Event Jobs Blew Up by 300%, and I Never Actually Wanted to Shoot Events
Event jobs blew up 300% since last year. I never actually wanted to shoot events.
I've Been Training My Own Competition
In December 2024 I started a mentorship community, reluctantly. Nine months later, I spent five thousand dollars of my own money and told a dozen mentees to keep every dollar they made.
Super Cool or Super Cute?
What started as a quick portrait for two kids with a tiny digital camera turned into ten minutes of pure, unscripted joy.
One Conversation with Michael Bobbitt - Is Headshot Photography an Art?
A client asked Kevin a question mid-session that changed how he thinks about his own work. Here's what that means for the headshot you walk away with.
Your Headshot Prep Guide: Everything to Know Before Your Session
What to wear, what to expect, and how to walk in feeling confident instead of intimidated.