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What to wear when you don't know what to wear.
1. WEAR YOUR PERSONALITY You want your headshots to look genuine and authentic? Wear your personality. Show your personality. Help...
Paul Lorei
Jan 4, 20234 min read
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THE RAMBLER PODCAST: PAUL LOREI 77'
On this episode, Paul talks about building a business rooted in connection and creativity, how faith and family have shaped his outlook on life, lessons from 35 years of entrepreneurship and artistry, and of course, the impact of his Cathedral Prep experience and legacy.
Paul Lorei
4 days ago40 min read
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Celebrating 35 Years
Where It All Began In September of 1990 I walked into the Gannon PR department without an appointment. The director was kind enough to...
Paul Lorei
Aug 271 min read
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Why Your Headshot Matters More Than You Think
In today's digital-first world, people often see your photo before they meet you in person. Whether it’s on LinkedIn, your company...
Paul Lorei
Jul 33 min read
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Paul Lorei - Let There Be Light - Entrusted Podcast
The wonderful Susan Yurkewicz interviewed me recently for the inaugural episode of her podcast Entrusted. Check it out. Hello and welcome...
Paul Lorei
May 938 min read
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Interview with Guggenheim Fellow: Robert Langham Pt. 1
Robert Langham III was named a Guggenheim fellow in 2022. He is a nationally acclaimed fine art and landscape photographer from Tyler,...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Cartoon Quest
I have had a lifelong fascination with drawing. Though my career took me on the challenging and rewarding path of portrait photography,...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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The Artists Way
This blog sat dormant for three years for good reason. Many photographers (myself included) have a pervasive theme of self-flattery in...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Sticky Business
If you know me, you know that I am a portrait guy. Â I create portraits of people. Â In other words, what's a nice portrait guy like you...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20222 min read
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Enchanted Garden Model Shoot
We had some big fun a few weeks ago. Two lovely rising seniors got the entire model experience in our first ever Enchanted Garden shoot....
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Top 12 Reasons for Having a Family Portrait
1. A portrait says to every family member. I count, I'm loved and I belong. 2. A family portrait keeps you close, even when you are...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Behind the Scenes of Women Making History
The bubbly and always delightful Heidi Parr-Kerner in action. Sometimes Paul has to model the pose. Notice the elegance of his right...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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What's a Nice Guy Like You doing with a Paint Brush?
You might be asking, "Paul, I know you are a photographer, what in the world are you doing with a paint brush?" That is such a good...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20222 min read
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Bistro Table Talk
Clients loved our Bistro Art Portraits "Paul had fantastic ideas and took care of everything in preparation for our portraits. The Bistro...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Guess who's coming to dinner...
With a nod to classical portraits and a dose of cinematic intrigue, introducing Bistro Art Portraits. We've been working on this style...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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A Summer to Remember
It has been a whirlwind of a summer. As always, we had sunset sessions almost every night and sunrise sessions two days a week. During...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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A Visual Adventure - Elegance Magazine
After years of dreaming and months of tinkering, we are so delighted to introduce, for the first time ever, the official Lorei Portraits...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Portrait of a Lady
My goal this year is 50 self-assignment portraits. That is, I choose the subject and the style rather than the client contracting me to...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20222 min read
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Top 10 Reasons for a Professional Headshot
1.  Visual Ambassador. In the age of the web and social media, your professional headshot goes everywhere--not just on business cards. ...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20223 min read
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Back to the Studio
When I started this business in 1990, we embarked on a different course. While all the other photographers had a studio and worked...
Paul Lorei
Jun 7, 20222 min read
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