COLLAB EXCHANGE — Matted Pictures

CLIENTS: NATALIE PRYCE & GABRIELLE FLOOD
TYPE OF SHOOT: CORPRATE HEADSHOT
GEAR: CANON 6D II, CANON 24-70MM 2.8
TIME OF DAY 1-4PM

NATALIE PRYCE - BUSINESS & CAREER COACH

Jacket - Goodwill | Earrings - Khol’s |

Natalie is a very driven woman in her community that seeks to not just inspire but to help other creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners create real change in new and creative ways. She runs multiple businesses and has had huge success and has had the privilege of working with Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust - Downtown West Social Enterprise Strategy, City of Bridgeport as Small Minority Business Office Consultant, and many more.

GABRIELLE FLUDD - GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Gabrielle is an art instructor at the Connecticut Arts Center and Technology and a Freelance Graphic Artist and Illustrator. She was such a joy to work with on this photoshoot as she brought energy and helped create a great atmosphere despite her nerves.
Earlier this year she had one of her aspiring dreams as a young creative come to life. She illustrated her first book!
"Goodbye Butterflies" is a picture book for young readers that address the nervousness that comes with being the "new kid". She greatly enjoyed working with the author, Gerzalle Blanks, to bring her story and characters to life. The characters were inspired by her own students and a former teacher.

— HOW WE GOT CONNECTED —

I responded to an application that another photographer I knew had sent it out to a huge group chat of other creatives.
Once I clicked the link and read the description I knew it was the perfect opportunity for me.
I created a small portfolio and sent it over with a cover letter.
After a few emails, phone call, and a zoom meeting we agreed, signed contracts, and my business was hired as a sub contractor with CoLLab Exchange.

The project promised 35 Photoshoots for small business owners and creatives who couldn’t afford big budgeting photographers.
We had 4 spaces available in the apartment building (as you can see at the end of this post). We offered each business owner 3 Looks for $125 and we have completed 10 out of the 35 shoots, so if you’re in need of professional headshots to promote you and your business email me