LIGHT CUBE

Johnny first introduced Matt to the Light Cube concept with his 6-foot cube version. Inspired by the work of Irving Penn "Worlds in a Small Room" and Peter Lindbergh (especially the Omega Watch shoot with Cindy Crawford and her family), the Light Cube consists of 12 square pieces of aluminum tube—eight corners to hold them together and a variety of fabric to modify the light. The Cube is typically created outdoors and becomes effectively a small north-light studio (north light being soft and pleasing). Many different looks can be achieved simply by changing the fabric.

Matt has created Light Cubes for headshots, model portraits, graduation parties and even reproduced the "Lindbergh look" at special functions for the Omega store on Michigan Avenue.

A smaller version of the Light Cube set up at Omega Watch on North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

The always smiling Dario, NYC Omega Watch Store Manager at a Chicago event with the Light Cube indoors.

Fanglu, Michigan Avenue Omega Watch Store Manager, shows off her fancy watch during a private customer event.

Getting set up for Maggie’s Graduation Party.

Carleigh, Maggie, Erica and Brooke as photographed at a Light Cube party.

Rajee, an accomplished International model, poses in the Light Cube.

Dave Westerman, President of Carbit Paint Company, poses for a headshot in the Light Cube. Their 100+ year old building is visible in the background.

Sienna poses in the Light Cube for updated digitals for her modeling portfolio.

Sienna posing for updated modeling digitals in the Light Cube.

The retail sales team at Chicago’s Omega Watch store on North Michigan Avenue posing in our indoor Light Cube.

May 11, 2020July 18, 2024

LOCATION HEADSHOTS

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Matt makes getting compelling headshots quick and painless. (Some even say fun!)

Whether you need to refresh your LinkedIn (or any social) profile photo, update your website or marketing materials or represent the company in corporate literature, Matt will help you feel at ease and you’ll walk out knowing your images will look outstanding.

All headshot ‘packages’ include:

Professional MakeUp Artist so everyone looks their best.
Multiple crops for easy use across diverse applications.
On site proofing to ensure that everybody loves their image!

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Jeffrey Kroll, partner Kaveny + Kroll, Chicago, Illinois. Beauty dish for key light.

Natural / North Light portrait of Catherine, a newly minted attorney.

Strobes – a very large umbrella centered overhead.

Strobes – a small octabank was used for key light.

Beth B. of Publicis Health Media in Philadelphia.

John N. Gallo, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Legal Aid Chicago.

The light from the “hot white” background illuminates the sides of the face of this technology company CFO. Hot white is when strobes are fire through a translucent silk background. The look was popularized by Apple and is typically associated with technology firms. @mcguirephoto assist @danielle_dettore mua

Portrait of Gilliana taken with a mix of natural light and a tungsten kicker.

Priscilla L. of Publicis Health Media in Philadelphia.

May 11, 2020February 6, 2023

CORPORATE STOCK

Natural and beautifully-lit images highlight and authentically represent your organization. Our professional make-up artist ensures that skin and hair are looking their best and this also means less re-touching after the fact.

Colleagues are often spread out geographically, working in different environments – yet consistency of style, personality and light are critical to presenting a unified brand or corporate image. Matt’s team is able to travel ensuring regular and rolling photo updates always adhere to agreed style guides.