DAVID ARNOLD
I'm David Arnold, the dedicated headshot photographer and owner of David Arnold Photo + Film. With over 30 years behind the camera, my passion found its true calling in portrait photography about a decade ago. The art of capturing a person's essence and brand in a single shot is what drives me.
I've witnessed the evolution of photography from the black-and-white film era to the vibrant world of digital. When I started, portraits were simpler, undefined by the internet trends. This journey has been both fun and transformative.
I am deeply passionate about my craft and take great pride in the success it has brought me. My journey includes the publication of two books and numerous photos featured globally. This same passion and meticulous attention to detail are what I bring to every client I collaborate with. My commitment is to provide you with the same high-quality work that earned me recognition in the fashion industry, ensuring that your experience with me is nothing short of exceptional.
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MY ARTISTIC PROCESS
01: Inquire + Book Your Day
Begin your headshot photography experience with a simple step – reach out to me, We will book a virtual consultation where we talk about your career goals, and we will book your session.
02: Vision Crafting & Inspiration Collaboration
After booking, we'll embark on a creative collaboration. Together, we'll design an inspiration board that perfectly captures your style and vision, setting the tone for your personalized photo session.
03: Capture:
The length of the session will vary. I try not to set a time limit, however most sessions are under 2 hours.
04: Proofs & Selection:
Normally you receive your proofs within 1 week of your shoot. You then have some homework. You will need to narrow down the proofs to your favorite photos. When finished, you just shoot me a text and let me know you are finished.
05: The Magic Touch & Final Delivery
This is where I work some magic in the retouching process. I will utilize the latest photo editing software to turn the photo into a magazine-quality headshot. Depending on the number of photos this could take between 1 -4 weeks. Once they are complete, I will send you your finished gallery and order your albums, prints, and other keepsakes.
CREATIVE EDITING
The journey to your custom artwork begins with your portrait session, but the magic happens in the editing room. We meticulously select the finest images, considering various aspects such as lighting, background, focus, pose, facial expressions, and their overall charm. About a week after your session, you'll have the opportunity to choose your preferred images for editing. Please note that RAW files are not provided, as they represent unfinished work. Additional digital portraits are always available for order.
Upon finalizing your choices, our team dedicates itself to artistically enhancing each photograph in our distinctive style. Our Before & After Gallery showcases the careful balance we strike in both color and black & white editing, ensuring each image is a work of art. We believe in creating portraits that you'll cherish forever. For every minute spent capturing your moments, countless hours are invested behind the scenes to perfect your photos and enrich your experience with us to be nothing short of extraordinary.