Today we’d like to introduce you to Scott Holleman.
Hi Scott, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I did photography as a side gig for years while working on lighting and set design in various live theaters around Houston, and finally went full-time in June 2000. Families, high school seniors, and weddings were what I started with because they seemed to be the most abundant opportunities. Working on location, I used my theatrical lighting knowledge to create portraits that weren’t the typical images seen at local photography studios.
I stayed with those primarily until recently, when I slowly eased out of weddings and branched into headshots, branding, and fine art portraits. Also, I’ve been working more in a studio for the last two years, though the majority of my work is still done on location. What hasn’t changed is telling a person’s story through their photographs.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Every business has its challenges. Updating my techniques and posing styles while maintaining my marketing skills and remaining true to my style is a challenge.
Otherwise, I’m content with where I am as a photographer and business owner.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Oftentimes, my clients love that we plan and style their wardrobe before we even book a session. Whether that is families, high school seniors, or business executives, doing so relieves many of the worries about how they look. What accessories help them tell their story? Maybe that’s an award for a salesperson, an heirloom that has been in the family for generations, or an item they created from a personal experience.
My lighting and posing skills are what my clients love because they make them look and feel fabulous. This is true whether we are in the studio, outdoors, or mixing outdoor light with artificial light.
Lately, I’m more known for my headshots, families, and Renaissance-inspired fine art portraits, which I added a few years ago.
Any big plans?
I continue to stress printing portraits. We currently have nearly two generations with little or no printed history because it’s been lost in cloud accounts or phone updates.
In 2026, large-format framed canvas portraits will be added to my offerings, up to 120″ wide.
Also being added are digitally painted portraits with oil-painted embellishments.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.bayoucityphotography.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayoucityphotography/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bayoucityphotography
Image Credits
Scott Holleman, Bayou City Photography
