Portrait vs Photograph

Jul 06, 2022

Is there a difference between a photograph and a portrait? We believe there is. A portrait can be a photograph, but a photograph isn’t always a portrait.A portrait conveys a likeness or representation of someone through a photograph or other artistic medium. A photograph can be an image of anything. Portraiture is a refined skill that takes years to master. Individual Portrait Sittings When photographing an individual our goal is to create a portrait that tells a story ...

Celebrating Milestones Through Portraiture

Apr 08, 2022

Photography tells the story of our lives. We are so lucky to live in a time where a camera is always at our finger tips. We can capture those special day to day moments that just 20 years ago would have been simply memories. Throughout time however, celebrating milestones through portraiture has remained a priceless and important part of our lives. From the birth of our children, their first birthday, high school graduation, wedding day and all the moments in between; these are all part of our ...

Behind the Camera

May 19, 2021

A photographer according to the Miriam Webster Dictionary is "one who practices photography". However, there are many different types of photographers. Photography can be done for the fun of it, as a hobby or as a profession. It can be practical or artistic. Photographs can be of still life, landscapes or people and each photographer whether amateur or professional has their own signature or style that is reflected in their work. A professional however, stands out from the rest as their job is ...

One Year Later

Mar 16, 2021

One year ago our lives were collectively turned upside down. Parents were sent home from work and kids were sent home from school. We were told to wash our groceries and to start wearing a mask in public and to leave the house for essential trips only. Communities were challenged to meet the needs of those who had lost their jobs and those who had lost loved ones. We were inundated with everyone talking about our "new normal" and "unprecedented times". Brick and mortar businesses suddenly had ...

Famous Faces

Sep 09, 2020

Over the years Colin has had the honor of photographing some of the most famous faces around the world. Below are some of the official portraits he has taken:(Click on each image to learn more about each person) Strauss Peyton has long been recognized as one of the best portrait studios in the nation. Even in the early days of Benjamin Strauss and Homer Peyton they were photographing famous faces.Below are some of the historic images:(Click on each image to learn more about each ...

How to Take Better Instagram Photos

Aug 11, 2020

Why now?

Jul 14, 2020

We are constantly talking to clients about why they should photograph their family now instead of waiting for the "Perfect Time". In 2018 we shared a blog post with several reasons why NOW is always the best time to photograph your family. (Click here to read that blog post.) While those reasons are still true today, 2020 has created a different set of challenges when deciding if 'now' is a good time to be photographed. The reality is that school is only 6-8 weeks away and it is ...

Inspirational Photographic Art

Jun 04, 2020

For 48 days we shared Inspirational Photographic Art on our social media pages. We had such wonderful feedback about these images that we wanted to post them in a place that could be revisited time and time again. Below you will find all 48 images we posted with some of our favorite quotes. Enjoy! We've also recently launched a new online store where you can shop for these images and more to decorate your home or office. Please visit the link below to shop. Strauss Peyton ...

Our New Normal

May 18, 2020

While we understand this is a challenging time, we also know that children have not stopped growing and they are only this age for a little while. While things have slowed down during this time and families are together more, we encourage you to create a family portrait that you will treasure forever. As we return to work and businesses start reopening we understand that things are not the same as they once were. We all have new concerns and challenges to overcome. We wanted to share ...

Colin's Personal Work

Apr 14, 2020

While our studio on Lindbergh focuses on creating portraits for families, another passion of Colin’s is landscape photography. Colin takes his camera everywhere he goes. Throughout his travels all across the country and around the world he has captured the beauty and uniqueness of each location. His hope is that each image will spark curiosity and take viewers to where he has been. In March of 2019 we launched our Etsy Shop: Strauss Peyton Images as a way to share Colin’s ...