Dr Jennifer Ashton recently visited the studio for this portrait in her upcoming book Life After Suicide
Read MoreFrom Executive Portraits to Times Square Billboards: Honored to Support Project Yellow Light with CBS New York
I enjoyed working with Alex Denis and CBS New York for Project Yellow Light billboard ad in Times Square
Delighted to be invited back after our photoshoot for the new President and CEO of CBS Peter Dunn and now contributing to an important public service campaign #donttextanddrive
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Beyond the Headlines: Photographing Bruce Ratner, The Real New Yorker
Photographing Bruce Ratner in my studio I got to know the very real New Yorker beyond the public figure.
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A Glimpse into the Pages: My Photography of Lili Anolik in Vanity Fair
Delighted to see my photography of Vanity Fair's talented contributing editor Lili Anolik in their 2018-2019 Holiday Issue
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Beyond the Standard: How Composition Transforms a Headshot into a Portrait
When I get an assignment to photograph executives in dark suits against a black background, the challenge is to make them more of a portrait than a headshot. By shooting them off-center and giving them something to lean against, the tension makes the portrait more distinctive.
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A Decade of Trust: From Book Covers to Broadcast — Photographing Dr. Jennifer Ashton
I've been photographing Dr. Jennifer Ashton for over 10 years. When she needed a book cover for “the Body Scoop for Girls: A Straight-Talk Guide to a Healthy, Beautiful You” she came to me. Since then the publisher Penguin Books, has used me for half a dozen other book covers and author portraits. It pays to do good work.
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When is the corporate photo not a portrait?
Photos of people not posing and just going about their business are especially useful for design purposes. The photo of some guy in some other office is not as powerful as your colleagues in your office. Tell your story without stock photos, transparency is key in 2018.
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Enjoyed working with Jack Petersen of Dynasty Financial Partners for Summit Trail Advisors
Enjoyed working with Jack Petersen of Dynasty Financial Partners for Summit Trail Advisors
Read Wall Street Journal full article “On Working With Financial Executives” on wsj.com
A Full Circle Moment: My Portrait of Zac Posen in "House of Z"
I photographed designer Zac Posen for New York Times Magazine early in his career. Now this portrait is featured in the new documentary @houseofz on Netflix and had its premiere at Tribeca Film Festival directed by @sandy_chronopoulos Thank you Zac Posen for the repost!
Photo Credit: Michael Benabib
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Beyond the Boardroom Cliché: The New Style of the American Businesswoman
Shoutout to the boss ladies disrupting their industries in style!
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Capturing corporate culture in it’s natural habitat
Reasons candid photos are useful:
Authenticity that corny stock photos cant convey.
Communicates your sense of collaboration
Shows your team working together
Shares your company culture
Captures a moment
Humanistic and relatable
Journalistic style photos tells your story.
Photo Credit: Michael Benabib
When I photographed David Bowie for Blender Magazine
When I photographed David Bowie for Blender Magazine I was told I'd only have 15min. The magazine wanted him shot against basic white background. I didn't want to blow my shot with Bowie so I saved a slice of time to shoot this abstract background. CEO photography is a race against the clock to produce an iconic photo - always be ready to capture that moment.
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Corporate Photoshoot with Pfizer for Future Pharmaceuticals Magazine
Corporate photoshoot with Pfizer executive, Craig Lipset, for the cover of Future Pharmaceuticals magazine at Pfizer headquarters.
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Living in the Footsteps of Distinguished Flatiron Photographers
Henri Cartier-Bresson was a frequent visitor to this building, as he and Cornell Capa were close friends. Cartier-Bresson was also a member of Magnum Photos, a collective of the world’s premier photojournalists.
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Corporate Street Portrait
The Street Portrait
I always encourage my clients to shoot The Street Portrait in addition to their office shoot because some people look amazing under natural light and the backdrop of NYC makes everyone look good.
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Capture a moment that tells your story. LinkedIn VP of Marketing Solutions, Penry Price (Right); Photograher: Michael Benabib
7 Elements of High-Ranking LinkedIn Profile Photos
As the photographer working with LinkedIn executives, I'd like to share the elements for a perfect corporate headshot. Here are 7 tips to achieve a high-ranking profile pic:
- Hire a Professional.
- Arrive with an open mind.
- Look straight into the camera.
- ...
GOVERNOR CUOMO GRAND OPENING NEW KOSCIUSZKO BRIDGE
Elinor Lipman Author Portrait in New York Times
https://nyti.ms/2kZ8hGW
Photographing the Building of the Second Avenue Subway →
For seven years now I have been shooting for the construction company Skanska. It started when I worked on a series of portraits of their senior executives. That job has led to working with a number of different departments within the organization. It has taken me to the tops of bridges and below the streets of Manhattan. Here is a blogpost http://blog.usa.skanska.com/a-subway-line-100-years-in-the-making/ featuring my work.
NY Governor Cuomo at the opening of the 2nd Avenue Subway.
New York Public Library Trustee Photo
Not all the jobs I do are corporate. Many of the photo I shoot are for philanthropic organizations. Personally, The New York Public Library has been one of my favorite places. That is why I was thrilled to get a call from a previous client who had worked at Montefiore Hospital asking if I would shoot the annual board of trustees photo at the NYPL.
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