BizPics: Headshots for Business, Sunday, May 21

If you need a new headshot for social media, a website, media relations or other purposes, I'd love to make it for you. My next BizPics shoot is at Creative Coworking in Evanston Sunday, May 21, 2017.

If you find the prospect of getting your portrait made daunting, but you know you need one, this is the shoot for you. These shoots are fun, a cross between a fashion shoot and a party. If you come, you'll get some smart pictures made of yourself while having a good time. In fact, consider bringing a friend or loved one.

Skokie's Dr. Susan Becker Doroshow
 

This in from Skokie dentist, Dr. Susan Becker Doroshow, about BizPics: The business portrait that Karen made was literally the springboard for a revitalized practice image, new marketing materials, and a clear brand that truly resonates with my patients and staff. I never knew that a photograph could accomplish so much. Karen is an artist and creative genius!

From non-profit executive Thomas Applegate: I finally took advantage of the opportunity with...BizPics to get new photos for use online at Linkedin, Facebook and all of the rest. A great current photo is essential for my professional and social image online.

Karen and her crew are great to work with at the shoot. Even though I wasn't nervous about having my picture taken, I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun it was. Karen...made it fun and easy. I met other professionals while we waited for our turn and that casual conversation helped my photos look relaxed and natural. The process from sign up to selection of my favorite shots was quick and easy.

My only regret is that I waited so long to sign up for a shoot.

Registration and details for the May 21 shoot are up at https://bizpicsmay21.eventbrite.com.

TV Talk with Blanca Rios and Michael Wall April 27

To know me is to know I'm a connector, convener and sharer. I'm all about helping bridge the gap between people of different backgrounds in all sorts of ways, plus instigating as much fun as possible.

With that said, I’m hosting a gathering for friends and neighbors to meet my lovely TV news colleagues Blanca Rios and Michael Wall. They will share stories about working in TV and what it is like behind the scenes.

Blanca Rios (top) and Michael Wall.

You’re invited for stories, conversation and a nice time.

If you've been on-air or produced TV, come share your stories.
If you want to be on TV, bring all your questions. This will be a very friendly gathering where there will be no such thing as a dumb question.

When: Wednesday, April 27, 7-8 p.m.
Where: Evanston

RSVP: Contact me at MediaCuriousCHI@gmail.com. I'll give you the full address.
Seating is limited so RSVP ASAP.

Cost: We'll pass a hat to cover refreshments and other expenses. (Want to bring some goodies. Cool.)

Sponsors: None. Just me.

Blanca Rios works at ABC 7 Chicago as an Assignment Desk Editor/Field Producer/Writer. She's president of the National Association for Hispanic Journalists-Chicago chapter.

Michael Wall produces ABC 7’s special event coverage — the Auto Show, St. Patrick's Day parade, Bud Billiken Day parade — and steps in occasionally for Windy City Live producers. He was the first bloke to be on the board of the Association for Women Journalists-Chicago.

[Photo of Michael Wall: © Judy Fidkowski]