Jill’s Oakland Professional Headshots

Working with Jill to create beautiful professional headshots in Oakland was such a blast. After chatting, we decided on Lake Merritt as a great location for portraits. I loved that Jill had such a connection to this part of the city and was excited to create images that showcased her best in a place that she loves.

I arrived early to scout out locations and was excited to start with simple greenery. The light was really lighting up the trees and I was so excited by the way this worked with Jill’s beautiful red brown hair.

Looking powerful!

Powerful, but also kind and approachable. As she is! :)

These, taken in a nook off to the side that I loved make me so happy. So beautiful!

This window was so rad and I love the way it brings out the color in Jill’s eyes.

This white brick is a great, simple, and clean background.

And this greenery, further around the lake, is perfect with the sun lighting up the background and Jill’s hair.

Aren’t these great?

I love this one in black and white.

A few seated ones to provide some great simple headshots.

This one might be my favorite.

Jill specifically wanted some with the new bridge in the background. I love how these turned out.

But the eucalyptus also provided a beautiful backdrop, especially with such a big old tree!

Jill, thank you so much for inviting me along to document you for your headshots. I am so glad I got to be a part of your new career and new direction and I can’t wait to see where your big plans (and your headshots! haha) take you. :)

View more headshots I’ve photographed and blogged here. Contact me about getting yours done here.