About Cheryl

I know what it means to be infatuated with your career and your craft. What it feels like for hours to pass unnoticed as you tinker with a new technique, or to feel a pure happiness when you learn something new that changes your perspective. You’re obsessed. I get it.

My own obsession with my craft drives me to work with people who love theirs. I specialize in bringing out people’s unique passion in personal, engaging portraits for business and artistic professionals.

Up with people!

I believe a well-crafted headshot can help you make a meaningful impression — to communicate your fire and drive to the people who matter. My particular skill is bringing out your true beauty and personality in a warm, expressive signature image that you’ll be proud of.

With a home base in the heart of Silicon Valley, I draw constant inspiration from meeting some of the country’s brightest and most interesting people every day. My client base includes a diverse range of professionals — from corporate executives at companies such as Microsoft and Intel, to Silicon Valley venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, to artists and musicians, to — most recently — a raw food chef and the owner of a pet cloning company.

Why work with me?

An experienced photographer with training from the Rocky Mountain School of Photography, I know how to get the heart of what a person really wants from a portrait — and how to deliver it. I work one-on-one with each of my clients to learn more about what makes them tick. That helps me create images that are authentic and impressive.

And — important for my busy clients — I respect your time by being reliable, organized and true to my word. Pausing to sit for a photograph may sound like an inconvenience (or, if you’re camera-shy, sheer agony). My commitment is to make the experience easy, efficient and even fun!

Call or email me so we can chat more about what you’d like to see in your portrait. I’ll work with you to create a headshot that lets your passion jump right off the page.