When you’ve been a working photographer for decades, you get picky about your gear. Bags, in particular, have always been a love-hate relationship for me. I’ve bought more than my share, and most of them ended up being compromises. But on my recent trip to Europe, I invested in the Bevis Gear camera bag—and I […]
On-Location
Executive Portraits in Houston – A Story from the Archives
You never know what kind of call you’re going to get. Some days I pull on a vest to photograph an oil rig deep in West Texas. Other days I shake hands with CEOs in boardrooms while creating executive portraits in Houston. I’ve passed through Homeland Security to reach cargo ships at the Port of […]
Texas Drilling Platform Photography at Sunset – A Safety Report Perspective
Capturing More Than a Silhouette Photographing a drilling platform in Texas as the day gives way to night is not just about creating an impressive silhouette. Texas Drilling Platform Photography is about telling a precise, honest story. This image was created for a TG Natural Resources safety report, and every element in the frame was […]
Industrial Site Photography in Texas – Northeast Well Site Motion Capture
Industrial operations move fast, and nowhere is that more evident than at an active well site in northeast Texas. Solaris Studios documented the energy, complexity, and controlled risk of a location where heavy equipment never stops. The scene was alive with movement: forklifts shuttled massive buckets of sand, semi-trucks crossed the site, and safety lines […]
CEO Headshots Houston – Kenneth T. Lane, Olin Corporation
Solaris Studios recently had the privilege of creating a new executive portrait for Mr. Kenneth T. Lane, President and CEO of Olin Corporation, along with professional headshots for several members of his leadership team. This project showcased our expertise in CEO headshots and corporate photography. To ensure consistency and a high level of detail, we […]
Oil and Gas Photography: Sunrise Drilling Site Captured
Oil and gas photography allows me to tell powerful stories through visuals. This sunrise image, captured for the 2025 TG Natural Resources Safety Report, shows a drilling site near Carthage, Texas, where a gas well is actively reaching a depth of 25,000 feet. I arrived on site just before sunrise and captured this panoramic view […]
Custom Professional Headshot Session: What to Expect
A great headshot does more than show what you look like. It tells people who you are. At Solaris Studios, I specialize in creating Custom Professional Headshots that are designed to represent your personality, profession, and brand with intention and clarity. Here’s what you can expect when you book a session with me. Personalized Planning […]
Annual Report Photography for TG Natural Resources
When a company asks for Annual Report Photography, they’re not just asking for images; they’re asking for storytelling. For TG Natural Resources, that story needed to reflect strength, scale, and an authentic connection to the land they operate on. Working with companies in the Oil and Gas sector often requires balancing safety, accessibility, and visual […]
Corporate On-Location Photography: Capturing Your Professional Story
At Solaris Studios, we had the privilege of working with Precedent Wealth Partners for a corporate on-location photography session which highlighted their professionalism and team dynamics. To illustrate, this half-day shoot offered us the opportunity to creatively showcase their expertise while capturing the essence of their workplace. Crafting a Vision The corporate on-location photography session […]
On Location Business Headshots
Our mobile headshot studio is ready to go at a moments notice, and we receive three basic requests for our On Location Business Headshots. First, there is the professional who needs what we call a Specialty Headshot. A Specialty Headshot is created at a specific location in order to better tell a story, convey a […]
