C-Suite Pics®: What It's Really Like Working With Us

What it’s really like

Working With Us

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#BRANDYOUBEAUTIFUL WHERE WHAT YOU DO MEETS WHO YOU ARE. BEAUTIFULLY.

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DYNAMIC, BEAUTIFUL PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS Captured with you in mind

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Editor’s Intro

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Inside the Office

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Go inside with our 2017 Executive Session Winner, Terlisa Sheppard

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Five tips to #BrandYouBeautiful

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Connecting what you do to who you are, beautifully

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How Flourish 2014, and elevate MasterClass, helped me reimagine “headshots”

#CSuite Style

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We capture your corporate and nonprofit events with a purpose

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Testimonials

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Schedule Sessions

What other amazing #CSuiteChicks are saying about their experience

$225 per image

Find out how to book your session, today!

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At C - Suite Pics®, it’s not always about the C-Suite Chicks

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Leadership

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Live. Love. Lead. Capture.

Visual brand management for you and your entire leadership team

Our new campaign highlights the many facets of a C-Suite Chick, from personal to professional

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EDITOR’S INTRO How I reimagined traditional business “headshots” Lydia Kearney Carlis, PhD

Owner and Principal Photographer Eyemagination Imaging | C-Suite Pics®

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HOW I REIMAGINED TRADITIONAL BUSINESS HEADSHOTS

Thank you in advance for allowing us to help #BrandYouBeautiful!

Welcome to C-Suite Pics®!

I am a DC-based “edutographer” whose work aims to see what is, imagine what can be, and work creatively to get there together with my clients. I’m especially passionate about helping underserved children and female leaders of color envision and achieve their best selves. My introduction to photography was in a darkroom a few decades ago, but since I picked up my first digital camera in 2007 (a Nikon, if you’re wondering), my camera is my second favorite accessory -- right behind a fabulous statement necklace, of course!

I founded Eyemagination Imaging in 2009, offering lifestyle photography. I feel privileged to use my gift for photography to literally capture and preserve time for the interesting, diverse, talented, brilliant

individuals, families and organizations with whom I’m blessed to work. My tagline has always been “From personal to professional, eyemagine your best you”. A wonderful conference with which I’m affiliated, Flourish Conference for Women in Leadership, showed me just how prescient my tagline had been, and C-Suite Pics® was born.

At the 2014 Cleveland Flourish Conference for Women in Leadership, I was so inspired by the stories of the keynote and executive chat speakers whose sessions I captured. When I went online to learn more about these dynamic executives, I saw beautiful women, flawless makeup, fantastic lighting, and boring backgrounds that looked identical across professionals. And that was IF these high-powered women even had a professional head shot. Because I attend quite a few conferences for my education research work, I eyemagined that I could get great on-location portraits of these women in much less time than it takes to go to a studio. And, when privileged to work with you for a longer, personalized session, the possibilities for awesomeness are endless!

Working with conferences, businesses, and individual executive, entrepreneur, and creative leaders, C-Suite Pics® captures corporate and nonprofit events with a purpose, and professional, dynamic “head shots”, in beautiful, noteworthy locations to help you -- busy leaders -- better communicate your unique brand. C-Suite Pics®. Where what you do meets who you are.

Beautifully.

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WELCOME INSIDE

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Inside The Office WITH

TERLISA SHEPPARD

MEET TERLISA SHEPPARD, a disabled retiree from the Department of Defense and founder of Terlisa Fights Breast Cancer, Inc., a nonprofit organization that motivates and encourages other survivors to fight through their illness with a positive attitude, and live life to the fullest Terlisa is a 3- time terminal breast cancer survivor herself, so she knows a lot about both fighting and living! Thank you, Terlisa, for sharing part of your journey with us!

Follow Terlisa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @terlisafights!

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If you had it all to do over again, would you do anything differently?

What is your “day job”?

I am disabled retired from Department of Defense and now founder of a non-profit breast cancer organization called, “Terlisa Fights Breast Cancer, Inc.” I am a 3- time terminal breast cancer survivor.

Who were your heroes, or mentors?

Yes, I would have been a little more proactive concerning my health, but this lesson/journey of mine has been a blessing to so many others who are touched by my story. I am encouraged to continue mentoring all cancer survivors all over the world.

My mother was my main hero; she just passed this year, and my siblings have been my mentors. I am one of ten children.

What do you do for you that brings you absolute joy or peace?

When did you decide you were an advocate, that this would be your journey?

I love spending time with my daughters at the beach. The water gives me a sense of relaxation and a time to reflect on the blessings from my journey. I love doing road trips with my girls, as well, because we tend to spend lots of time laughing and not thinking about my pain.

I decided I was destined to fight through this breast cancer journey when I was diagnosed with breast cancer while I was 8 1/2 months pregnant with my youngest daughter, at the age of 31. I knew that this fight wasn’t just about me, but the will to live so that my daughters would know who their mother was.

I have been re-diagnosed three times with the cancer spreading to my bones, lungs, liver, abdomen, spine, and brain, and now my cancer status is considered terminal. I still have the will to fight and to encourage and inspire others after 18 years of survivorship. This is my journey!

What would you like your epitaph to be?

My epitaph would be, “Live each day as though it’s your last.” Always be a blessing to others!

If you weren’t in your current career, what would life look like?

I am disabled retired from Department of Defense and now founder of a non-profit breast cancer organization called, “Terlisa Fights Breast Cancer, Inc.” I am a 3- time terminal breast cancer survivor.

“Live each day as though it’s your

last. Always be a blessing to others!”

I am happy to have learned early that “You don’t have to make the mistake to learn from it.” What is the toughest lesson you’ve learned, that you hope another woman can learn from you?

I have learned a lot through my initial misdiagnosis of breast cancer. My oncologist at the time, thought that the lump in my breast was from milk ducts due to my pregnancy. Although I had inquired about this for some time, it wasn’t until I insisted that further tests be done to check it out. It turned out to be stage 3 breast cancer and the pregnancy was making it grow at an alarming rate. The lesson that I learned from this experience was to follow through on your strong inclinations. This very well could have save my and my daughter’s life.

If you only had one word, what is it that you want people to remember about you?

The word that I would want people to remember me by is a “fighter” until the end!

Is there anything else you wish I’d asked you?

What is your driving force and what keeps you fighting and surviving everyday in the midst of all you go through on a daily basis?

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5 TIPS TO #BRANDYOUBEAUTIFUL UNDERSTAND BRAND

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Think about all of the things that make up your personal brand and what you want others to take away from a glance at your new professional portrait. Brainstorm some key words and phrases and bring them to your mini session. This simple step will help me personalize your session, from posing to backgrounds.

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2 UNDERSTAND BODY It’s important that your look matches the image you’re trying to convey. What you wear professionally on a daily basis is a great place to start. Structured tops with strong collars and necklines are always a great choice! Even though you’ll mostly be shot from the shoulders up, it’s important you’re pulled together from head to toe—we will get a shot or two that are pulled back a bit to show off your entire look and your vibrant surroundings.

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UNDERSTAND COLOR A good rule of thumb is to pick a color you wear that yields lots of compliments! Typically, pastels (think peach, mint, or lavender) go well with outdoor scenes. Primary colors such as blue, red, and yellow complement modern locations like a boutique hotel. Based on your brand and your choice of look, we may take a few shots indoors and outside in the immediate vicinity of the shoot location.

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ABOUT FACE

FOLLOW ME!

Simply put, be prepared to look like your best YOU. Wear your hair in a style you know is flattering, and one that can withstand a few hours of potentially fluctuating temperatures . Wear makeup you feel comfortable and glamorous in for a mini shoot. For private sessions, just come with a clean face and our makeup artist will take it from there! One more thing, if you own contacts, please wear them! If not, please be prepared to take most poses with and without your prescription glasses. Save the accessories for a great statement necklace, not your designer shades or personality glasses (unless you make or sell glasses J).

I am excited to work with you BECAUSE you are an amazing leader. I believe that means you understand the value of your money and your time. We have 10-15 minutes together for a mini session, which will allow us to capture gorgeous images if you read and follow Tips 1-5, especially Tip 5 J! If I ask you to do anything that makes you uncomfortable (other than removing those pesky glasses...), please do let me know. But, please come prepared to relax and allow me to lead here. You will be glad you did!

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Need your hair styled for our upcoming session? If working with us in or near our home base of Washington, DC, we are happy to recommend Signature Image Salon.

Signature Image Salon 1517 U Street NW, 2nd Floor WDC 20009 202-560-5647 info@signatureimagesalon.com www.signatureimagesalon.com

This Aveda concept salon is owned and operated by master stylist Vonetta Dumas. She not only keeps my hair beautified, she and her team of stylists do beautiful hair and vibrant color at any length and every texture.

Best of all, Signature Image Salon stylists know a lot about working with busy executive, entrepreneur and creative leaders!

They can get you in -and out -- in a flash!

We had the pleasure of capturing a few of Vonetta’s photo-ready clients, and she has been my preferred stylist since I first sat in her chair!

So, if you’re working with us in the DC area and are in need of a stylist before our shoot, check out Vonetta and her team!

Makeup: Katrina B Makeup Artistry

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$175 10 - 15 minute single look photo sessions.

Client receives two (2) retouched high resolution digital images, selected from a gallery of five.

C-Suite Minis require a minimum of five (5) bookings at a single location to reserve, so these are perfect for office groups, conference participants or professional organizations.

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EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

$450 Executive Sessions include a pre-shoot consultation with styling support, 2.5 hour portrait art session with expert makeup application for one, and private online proofing gallery of at least 30 artfully finished images.

While the $450 sitting fee is non-refundable, the entire value will be credited toward either your preferred portrait package or the cost of individual images. Because we understand your schedule can sometimes be as dynamic as you are, we allow our executive clients one reschedule without additional cost.

Sessions include unlimited looks within each 2.5 hour window. Additional session time is billed in 1/2-hour increments.

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PORTRAITS INDIVIDUAL

$225 per image

High resolution digital image with accompanying 8x10 luxe print.

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10 IMAGES

$1,200

$1,800

Includes six (6) client-selected high resolution digital images and accompanying 5x7 luxe prints in executive packaging.

Includes ten (10) client-selected high resolution digital images and accompanying 5x7 luxe prints in executive packaging.

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GALLERY

$3,000

$3,500

Includes twenty (20) client-selected high resolution digital images and accompanying 5x7 luxe prints presented in a custom slide folio box.

Includes 30 finished high resolution digital images from session, accompanied by 5x7 matted luxe prints presented in a personalized wooden keepsake box.

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PORTRAIT PARTIES

WHAT IS A C - SUITE CHICKS PORTRAIT PARTY? A C-Suite Chicks Portrait Party is an event you host where you and a group of six to ten friends enjoy a beautiful location, brunch, cocktails and a C-Suite Pics® professional portrait art experience. And, no C-Suite Pics® personalized experience would be complete without executive bling! Our gorgeous statement necklaces will be available to complete your favorite looks! A group consultation video conference is provided to help you and your guests prepare for our day, and an on-site stylist can be arranged for an additional fee.

In addition to your personalized portrait art experiences and included images, you and each guest will receive one 8x10 print and high resolution digital image of a group portrait captured during the experience.

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$350

$450

Mini makeup application with lashes

Mini makeup application with lashes

One look

Two looks

10-image proofing gallery minimum

15-image proofing gallery minimum

Two (2) finished high resolution digital images selected from proofing gallery

Four (4) finished high resolution digital images selected from proofing gallery

Additional images from gallery may be purchased at our standard prices, found on Page 19.

WHO SHOULD I INVITE? A C-Suite Chicks Portrait Party is for female leaders who appreciate great portrait art!

These leaders know that they need a great photograph to promote their personal and business brands, but they want more than a standard, boring “picture” in front of a plain, lifeless background. They want portrait art they are absolutely proud of professionally, that connects what they do to who they are, beautifully! The perfect guest also wants to relax, laugh, and enjoy a fun day with other fantastic female executives, entrepreneurs or creatives. Regardless of your choice, we have a six guest minimum and ten guest maximum per party.

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C-Suite Pics® also beautifully captures your corporate or nonprofit event memories

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LAMP, Powered

by GAMA International

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Campaign for Grade Level Reading Funder Huddle

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TESTIMONIALS MESSAGES FROM THE C - SUITE TC COOPER, ESQ. President, UpwardAction “Ever had a photographer capture the essence of your spirit in a way that made you want to step up your game and really become who you know that you can be? Dr. Lydia did that for me this weekend ... and I am grateful.”

MARY ANNE LESIAK Program Analyst, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers “Lydia is a professional, talented, confident, fun and mission-driven image-creator. And her mission is us...all of us smart, “run the world” women who accomplish amazing feats of service at work, at home, and in the community, but often short ourselves. We think our work speaks for us. Lydia helps us bring forth an image that matches the beauty and power of our performance.”

ANGELA THORNTON Speaker, Author, Bible Teacher, Wise Word Ministries “Lydia doesn’t just capture your image; she captures the essence of who you are. She doesn’t just ask you to “smile pretty,” she wants you to laugh. Heartily. Out loud! It is in those moments that the perfection of her craft shines and the photos you receive, literally take your breath away.”

LISA BROWN MORTON President & CEO, Nonprofit HR “Totally in love with these shots, Lydia Kearney Carlis!

If you’re being intentional about managing your corporate brand and image, do yourself a favor and retain the services of C-Suite Pics®! You won’t be disappointed!

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We would be thrilled to capture images you’ll love during your next event or conference, or in a longer, private session planned just for you! We also provide great rates for corporate and nonprofit offices looking to upgrade their leader and staff images for various purposes.

Please reach out to us at Info@csuitepics.com with any questions.

We’d love to hear from you!

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In case you’re wondering, OF COURSE we capture distinguished C-Suite gentlemen every so often.

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LEADERSHIP We capture executive teams and boards of directors to help your company’s most senior leadership stand out in a crowded market.

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From the Boardroom to the Sound Room, C-Suite Pics® Has You Captured!

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CAPTURE.

YOUR BUSINESS ISN’T BORING.

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YOUR IMAGES SHOULDN’T BE EITHER.

LIVE. LOVE. LEAD. CAPTURE.

WHEN YOU LEAVE THE BOARDROOM BEHIND, WHICH MEMORIES WILL YOU MOST CHERISH?

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WHAT ABOUT YOUR LIFE?

LIVE. LOVE. LEAD. CAPTURE.

C-SUITE ® PICS Where what you do meets who you are. Beautifully.

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