by Gary Barragan | Jul 23, 2017 | Headshots
What exactly constitutes a headshot? By definition, approximately 30% of a headshot’s frame should be taken up by your face with the remaining frame’s real estate split up between your shoulders and negative space… nothing more, nothing less. But now days, I’m...
by Gary Barragan | Feb 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
If there is one thing that being a part of the world class Headshot Crew has taught is that to be prepared for every situation. Whether that pertains to tricky lighting situations or having the tools to take your client’s headshots experience to the next level,...
by Gary Barragan | Feb 28, 2018 | Headshots
It’s a question asked many times and it’s a question that can be answered many ways. But when it comes down to it, there is only one true reason why headshots are so important. They are important because they represent who you are as a person, they are...
by Gary Barragan | Dec 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
   At the beginning of the year I set a goal to advance my headshot portrait work to a world class standard. I knew I would need to further educate myself in not just the art, but the technique as well. For the direction I wanted to go, I felt the best course of...
by Gary Barragan | Nov 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
   Sarang, pronounced sa-dang, it’s Korean for the word “love”. As humans, it’s been said that a child’s first true love is their mother. That particular bond, beginning at conception is undeniably one of the most amazing connections a person can have. The mother...
by Gary Barragan | Oct 30, 2017 | Headshots
Part of being successful in this industry is knowing when you’ve outgrown your market. Do you remember your first paid acting gig in Louisville? Were you performing in front of a full house at the Pamela Brown Auditorium? Maybe you had an ensemble part in a musical ...
by Gary Barragan | Oct 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
I can remember clearly like it was yesterday, being told that I am my own brand. Grow it by nurturing it with love and strength, just as you would any other relationship you care about. Folks invest in me for their personal branding with the absolute best headshots...
by Gary Barragan | Sep 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
How do we grow as an artist? By putting ourselves under pressure in a situation where failure is potential. Through out my career I have faced several situations like this, some where I have excelled and some where I have failed. Some situations have technical...
by Gary Barragan | Aug 13, 2017 | Headshots
   We are all born equal and perfect in our own unique ways, there is no doubt about that. If that’s the case, then why do our headshots and portraits need to be retouched? Well, there are two primary reasons for this, the first is to correct any slight...
by Gary Barragan | Aug 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
   Sometimes you come across opportunities that are made of dreams… It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Star Wars, and I’m also not hesitant to work with the right charities, and in this instance, the Force has led me to this film. Rumors began...
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