Opal Leaf Studio

01/06/2020

Taylor: Hair and Makeup Artist

I was recently lucky enough to meet Taylor and help her create some new headshots for her social media profiles.

Having a killer headshot is a great way to show your clients you walk the walk and take your work seriously!

12/12/2019

Today was the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce new members luncheon. Met some cool people, had a killer salad and had the opportunity to share a bit about what I do with a large group of business owners/entrepreneurs.

I’m feeling like I definitely made a good choice in joining this eclectic group of public servants and professionals. Thanks so much to the WDMCOC for having me today!

11/25/2019

Wondering what to wear on the big day? Here are some tips and guidelines to help you dress for the occasion!

I'm here to serve YOU. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your headshot session, let me know!

One question I am asked more than any other is “What the devil should I wear to my headshot session?!” [Paraphrased] So, to make things easier for my new and returning headshot clients, I put together this quick list of guidelines to keep in mind when selecting your outfits. 1- Keep it Classic

11/20/2019

New Blog post! In this article we take a look at how color interacts with out natural skin tones. We also explore which colors look best with which tones.

If you have any questions, or are ready to book your headshot session, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Creating Color Harmony for your Headshot Session We all have our favorite hues, and we love incorporating them into our closets. Human beings are an incredible and diverse species with a wide array of languages, cultures and skin tones. But when it comes to choosing a wardrobe which complements o

09/23/2019

People of Facebook! I need help. Who are your favorite local/regional musicians, bands, artists, producers, audio engineers?
Most any genre, style will be considered.
I LOVE music, and would love to start serving the music industry in our area.
First I need to build my portfolio, so I am looking for local talent to work with.
I was very active in the Des Moines music scene in my early twenties, but since then I have married, had kids and grown old.
I nee your help and recommendations, so I know where to start looking. Thanks in advance!

08/11/2019

The only thing sweeter than Mahoodle’s spirit is her delicious confections. She is an absolute joy to know and an artist in the bakery. If you've got a sweet tooth, she's got your remedy.

07/26/2019

Laura came in for some headshots, while she was visiting from out of state. She’s a super cool lady and we had some fun shooting multiple looks.
Thanks so much for stopping by the studio on what was already a very busy trip, Laura!!

11/14/2018

Brandon: Software Whizz at Lean TECHniques, and all around nice guy.

If you'd like to update your headshot, I'd love to work with you!

10/20/2018

I recently had the pleasure of creating headshots for local software development company Lean TECHniques. I had a blast meeting the gang and I can't wait to work with them again!

We're a team of status quo challengers and software professionals. We're never done learning, practicing our trade, sharing our knowledge, and getting results