One stylistic option of portrait and headshot photography is termed "environmental," meaning that it is shot outside of the studio in an environment accommodating to the subject's unique personality and accustomed lifestyle. The number of possible locations is limitless - whether it be one's home, place of work, intimate social setting, or idealized landscape - the goal is to instill within viewers a greater depth of understanding for the relationship the subject shares with his/her surrounding world. The right location will help to communicate one's interests, pursuits, sense of style and/or taste.
If interested in an environmental portrait, Brian will discuss with you the nature of information you hope to communicate and will work with you on identifying the perfect, matching location.
Headshot Portraits for Bresnahan's public art project, "Heads Up!" The mission was to inspire a friendly, heads-up approach to the commute of Fort Point, Boston, pedestrians. By canvasing the neighborhood with up-close and intimate, large-format portraits of local residents, business owners and employees, Bresnahan endeavored to enhance the community's sense of interconnectedness and belonging. The project was a success and later expanded, by request, to South Station. Funded with grant from Fort Point Arts Commmunity (FPAC)
Portrait and headshot photography for actors and models targeting specific casting calls or looking to expand the range while enhancing the depth of their portfolios.
Imagery delivered in digital format, standard print and/or wide format gallery print.
Headshot Portraits for Bresnahan's public art project, "Heads Up!" The mission was to inspire a friendly, heads-up approach to the commute of Fort Point, Boston, pedestrians. By canvasing the neighborhood with up-close and intimate, large-format portraits of local residents, business owners and employees, Bresnahan endeavored to enhance the community's sense of interconnectedness and belonging. The project was a success and later expanded, by request, to South Station. Funded with grant from Fort Point Arts Commmunity (FPAC)
Fort Point Boston Portrait Photographer Brian Bresnahan
Control of lighting and exposure for optimal quality includes attention to detail in the shadow and highlight areas.
Portrait of entrepreneur Ja-Nae Duane for her book "How to Start Your Business with $100."
Headshot Portraits for Bresnahan's public art project, "Heads Up!" The mission was to inspire a friendly, heads-up approach to the commute of Fort Point, Boston, pedestrians. By canvasing the neighborhood with up-close and intimate, large-format portraits of local residents, business owners and employees, Bresnahan endeavored to enhance the community's sense of interconnectedness and belonging. The project was a success and later expanded, by request, to South Station. Funded with grant from Fort Point Arts Commmunity (FPAC)
Bresnahan utilizes a location lighting kit to work with available light so as to create a flattering balance between the subject and surrounding environment.
Exterior location portraiture need not be limited to natural looks. For this shot, tungsten balanced film was shot under daylight balanced lighting conditions in combination with tungsten corrected lighting strobes, thus creating a stylized, cross-process look.
Black and white studio portraits for corporations, company profiles, social profiles, modelling and acting portfolios and fine art collection.
Headshots for corporate profiles and promotional collateral.
Headshot Portraits for Bresnahan's public art project, "Heads Up!" The mission was to inspire a friendly, heads-up approach to the commute of Fort Point, Boston, pedestrians. By canvasing the neighborhood with up-close and intimate, large-format portraits of local residents, business owners and employees, Bresnahan endeavored to enhance the community's sense of interconnectedness and belonging. The project was a success and later expanded, by request, to South Station. Funded with grant from Fort Point Arts Commmunity (FPAC)
Bresnahan often utilizes wide format, fine art prints as the background for many of his portrait and headshot photographs. The result is a unique look that enhances the subject's personality, wardrobe, hair and makeup.
Corporate portrait of national restaurateur, Steven Difillippo, for editorial publication
Studio and location portraiture is available in large format prints for gallery framing and presentation. In house print sizes span up to 43" wide.
Bresnahan collaborates with clientele to produce stylized portraiture and headshots befitting their taste and preferences
Portrait and Headshots of children for family collection and industry applications
Corporate portrait and headshot photography for annual reports, company profiles, websites and promotional material. Studio and location services available.
"High key" portrait and headshot photography presents a stylized, ethereal look that stands out aesthetically from more traditional forms of portraiture.
Executive portrait photography for company profiles and professional networks.
Headshot Portraits for Bresnahan's public art project, "Heads Up!" The mission was to inspire a friendly, heads-up approach to the commute of Fort Point, Boston, pedestrians. By canvasing the neighborhood with up-close and intimate, large-format portraits of local residents, business owners and employees, Bresnahan endeavored to enhance the community's sense of interconnectedness and belonging. The project was a success and later expanded, by request, to South Station. Funded with grant from Fort Point Arts Commmunity (FPAC)
Headshot Portraits for Bresnahan's public art project, "Heads Up!" The mission was to inspire a friendly, heads-up approach to the commute of Fort Point, Boston, pedestrians. By canvasing the neighborhood with up-close and intimate, large-format portraits of local residents, business owners and employees, Bresnahan endeavored to enhance the community's sense of interconnectedness and belonging. The project was a success and later expanded, by request, to South Station. Funded with grant from Fort Point Arts Commmunity (FPAC)
Commissioned portrait conveying extreme anxiety and emotional distress.