Photography Assignments
Commercial photography assignments I have done for my clients.
Guitar Pickin George PORK McElhinny
By Sheri Oneal I recently shot some images for a new client and now friend George PORK McElhinny. When I met him I was a little taken by the fact that he goes by the name PORK! Imagine talking on the phone to someone who goes by the name Pork not knowing what they look like, wondering if he might be a BIG guy, and having to pre-visualize shooting their PR images. To my surprise PORK is a good looking healthy guy, the shoot went great in my small studio and he can really play the guitar! I made him work hard for the right look on camera, there is no…
An introduction to Travis Meadows AKA Uncle Buzzy…
By Sheri Oneal I met Travis many years ago when I used to co-host a writers night at the “Hall of Fame Lounge”, here in Nashville TN. He first contacted me on myspace and then came in one night to play. I will never forget the first minute of his first song he played for the audience, the place went completely silent and the old coots at the bar who spoke about music in Nashville back in the day actually turned and listened, that never happened. In that moment I knew I would follow and come to admire Travis for a very long time. Now, 6 years later, after years…
Brad Norris-Architect Pt. 2: “The G Project”…
By Sheri Oneal Last week I introduced you all to Nashville Architect Brad Norris, this week I wanted to share with you a recent project we completed called “The G Project”. In November of last year we were able to shoot a home in Franklin owned by the G family that Brad’s was finishing up on. My schedule was crazy that month but we needed to get the shot before the leaves had fallen off of the trees. Fall and winter generally have the prettiest skies on a clear day because the cooler temperatures help produce rich saturated colors (depending on what time of day I am shooting). We needed…
Brad Norris-Architect Pt. 1: Corporate Headshots…
In 2010 Nashville Architect Brad Norris contacted me in need of a corporate headshot because he was re-branding his business and putting together a new website. We talked over the phone about what he was looking for, agreed on a price, decided on the location and I arrived looking forward to doing what I love best…taking pictures on location. I love shooting corporate headshots when my client allows me to be creative. More and more I am finding that people are tired of the standard headshot on a boring backdrop. When given the opportunity to have something unique to what they do as opposed to something completely generic most often…
Anniversary Cover for American Spirit Magazine…
Even with the recession and the technology changes that have robbed the print world of past success I am still shooting editorial pretty regularly. Recently I had the chance to shoot an anniversary cover for American Spirit Magazine/DAR and it involved a beautiful hand crafted cake by the notable decorator Jay Qualls, Murfreesboro cake king and contestant on TRL’s Cake Boss. Unfortunately it was not made to be eaten so I missed out on those calories! *If you would like to leave a review of my work please do so here, here or here! *NOTE all Sheri Oneal blog posts are ©2013 by Sheri Oneal. Any use of photos or content (other than…
Joe Glaser’s Instrument Repair Business
By Sheri Oneal On Friday, June 25 I made a visit to Joe Glaser’s instrument repair company to pick up some gear he wanted to donate to my ReTune Nashville project. Joe’s expertise has been said to be the best around and after visiting his facility he certainly has the volume of work to support the claim. Loving the ability to turn any experience into a photo opportunity, I took along my camera just in case. Joe started by taking me through his entire facility pointing out the flood-damaged gear he was currently working on by such names as Keb Mo, Vince Gill, John Fogerty, and so many others. I…
Keeping Clients Happy
In any business, keeping clients happy is the ultimate goal. For me, a commercial photographer, it’s my number one priority! Why Keeping Clients Happy Drives My Photography Business From the moment we start a project, I want my clients to feel comfortable and, most importantly, thrilled with the final outcome. Why? Because a happy client becomes your best advocate, sharing their positive experience with friends and colleagues. This word-of-mouth creates lasting relationships, which are absolutely essential for a thriving business. Throughout every shoot, I make it a point to ensure my clients love the images we’re capturing, guaranteeing they’ll be delighted with the final result. My track record for client…
I Mastered Patience Photographing Kids
How I Mastered Patience Photographing Kids Photographing kids isn’t just a job for me, it is what launched my career as a commercial photographer! Through my work over the years, I mastered patience photographing kids. Back in 1996, when I opened my first studio in central Florida, I had the incredible opportunity to work with book publishers like Harcourt-Brace and Scholastic Book Fairs. For many years, kids made up 80% of my daily photography work. With limited budgets and a high volume of shoots, we often worked with average kids who had no modeling experience. This quickly taught me the invaluable lessons of patience and effective communication with children. I…
Shooting Assignments As A Photographer
The process of shooting in the studio as a commercial photographer. Setting up, creating, lighting the subject and earning their trust in front of the camera.
The North Alabama Hallelujah Trail
Nashville photographer photo essay expedition showcasing some of the 100+ year old churches from the 32 that make up what is known as the "Hallelujah Trail," along 16 counties in the Appalachian Region of Northern Alabama.
