In Focus Blog
Want to Look Thinner on Camera?
"But black makes me look thinner!" If you've been to my studio (or if I've taken your headshot at your location), you know that I provide guidance in advance on how to prepare for your session. One...
What Makeup Should I Wear for My Actor Headshot?
For an actor headshot photo session, you want your makeup to enhance your features without being overpowering. Here are some tips: Foundation: Use a lightweight foundation that matches your skin...
How to Prepare for Your Actor Headshot Session: Expressions
Your actor headshots need to show the range of emotions for the characters you are portraying. Here are a few of the expressions we'll take you through during your session: Natural: A relaxed,...
Get the Most from your Dating Profile Photo Session
Congratulations on deciding to enhance your image with professional dating profile photos!
How often should you update your actor headshots?
Actors should update their headshots every one or two years, as a general rule—but any time you change your look, you need new headshots. You should get new headshots any time you: Cut your...
How to Take a Good Group Photo, Corporate Version
Previously I posted a few tips on taking photos of groups at personal events. I do quite a few corporate team photos as well. A few pointers for your next company team photo: 1. Coordinate...
Baltimore Magazine Gamechanger: The Wov — Creating a Pathway for Women
Earlier this year I traveled to west Baltimore to photograph Teniola Akinwuntan, founder of Women of Valor. WOV provides food, housing, child-care assistance, and trauma-informed support for victims...
Baltimore Magazine Gamechanger: Turnaround Inc. — Giving Hope and Support to Victims of Domestic Violence
Since 1978, TurnAround Inc. has been providing support to victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Baltimore County. Recently Angeles Evans, their senior manager of community...
Something to Kvell About: A Celebration of Jewish Delis on Maryland Public TV
Jewish delis are a great American tradition. Beginning as places for Jews from Central and Eastern Europe to eat and meet, they expanded across the American landscape and eventually attracted as...
Giving Young Talent a Start in their Acting Careers
When I started my photography business in 2016 actor headshots weren't something I contemplated, since Baltimore is not a major film or video market. Fast forward a few years and actor audition...
Canvas Rebel Profiles Vickie Gray Images
Check out the profile on Vickie Gray Images features in Canvas Rebel Magazine. https://canvasrebel.com/meet-vickie-gray/ If you don't have time to read the entire piece, here's a summary: I started...
In search of Old Hollywood? My classic glamour images have a new home.
My collection of mid-century glamour photos has a new home! I've launched www.VickieGrayVintageGlamour.com, where you can find all my fun and fanciful pinups and Old Hollywood-style photography. I...
Marian House Celebrates 40 Years of Helping Women Achieve Independence
On April 22 Marian House celebrated its 40th anniversary of helping women move from dependence to independence. The organization wanted to showcase five alumnae — Connie, Kim, Earnestine, Tyona and...
Need a quick headshot? Sign up for a “Saturday Session”
Was one of your new year's resolutions to update your headshot? Are you tired of looking at the same old selfie you uploaded three years ago to your LinkedIn profile? Here's your chance to get a new...
Portraits for Patriots: Quality Headshots for our Transitioning Military
Portraits for Patriots? creates quality headshots that showcase the strength and determination of our service members, spouses and Gold Star families, free of charge. A nationwide team of volunteer...
Baltimore’s Garment Industry is Staging a Comeback!
Designers like Stacy Stube and Nicole Myrick are bringing back a Baltimore tradition of garment design and tailoring. I...
Travel in time to the Edwardian era with Polaire Woods
Back in 2018 or so I came across the Instagram profile of a young woman named Polaire Woods. Her personal style caught my attention, and we connected online. I followed her modeling and fashion...
“Women Who Wow” profiles Baltimore portrait photographer Vickie Gray
Recently I was interviewed by Stefanie Marrone, who authors The Social Media Butterfly, a blog that covers social media, business development, branding, content marketing, networking and market...
“Learning for Justice” — Photoshoot for Southern Poverty Law Center
Back in November I received a message from the Southern Poverty Law Center. They needed a photographer for a profile they were doing for their magazine "Learning for...
Women: How to Prepare for your Business Headshot
Preparation is the key to a successful business headshot. Here are a few tips on wardrobe and makeup to make sure you'll be happy with your photos. Attire: Conservative dress, suit or separates....
You’re Not Alone: Together We Are Stronger Campaign
I'm a headshot and portrait photographer. I post happy photos of successful people, or artsy shots of models and women. So this is a departure. A project I photographed for...
Marian House Headshot Session: Faces of Hope
Have you ever seen the faces of hope? At Marian House there are plenty! I had the pleasure of working with two of their residents recently, Renee and Malaika. They are...
Men: How to Prepare for your Business Headshot
Having your headshot done soon? Here are a few tips on what to wear and how to prepare to get results you'll be happy with. Attire: Jacket and tie. White shirt, light blue or similar pastel shirt...
The Lawyer Plays: On Location at the Parkway Theater
Lawyer, writer, blogger, reviewer, journalist. Jack L. B. Gohn has multitasked for over 50 years. He's still evolving, shedding his lawyerly pursuits for the joy of writing full-time. Jack created a...
“Nevermore!” David Keltz and Edgar Allan Poe 2.0
If you're from Baltimore you have probably seen David Keltz perform as Edgar Allan Poe. David has been bringing Poe to local and international audiences for nearly 30 years. As you can imagine, he's...
How to Prepare for Your Actor Headshot Session: Clothing
Actor headshots are the most significant type of photography I do. Why? Because the photo needs to communicate the actor's personality, intensity and character, all at a glance. The photos usually...
London Calling! Cover shoot for Citywire USA
I was frantically preparing to leave for a three-week vacation when I received an email from a London-based photography agency. They were looking for a Baltimore business headshot photographer for...
Vickie Gray Named one of Baltimore’s Top 10 Fashion Photographers
I'm thrilled to announce that I was just selected as one of Baltimore's 10 Best Fashion photographers by Peerspace! Peerspace is a nationwide organization that describes itself as the "Air BnB for...