2022 – Being Selfish for Others

Post author:Stonetree Creative
Post published:January 7, 2022
Post category:Business Education Opinion

I’ve written my 2022 Goals, set my intentions and am putting into practice all the things I said I would do. Being selfish for others is at the top of the list.

Senior Pictures for Guys Don’t Have to Be Boring

Post author:Stonetree Creative
Post published:December 6, 2021
Post category:Business Portraits Seniors

Senior pictures for guys is a subtle art. Guys have their own needs and most of the time that centers around the simple phrase "just make me look cool." Enter Alex.

Personal Branding Portraits for a Photographer

Post author:Stonetree Creative
Post published:November 28, 2021
Post category:Portraits

I first met Kelly at a creative workshop years ago. When she asked me if I would create personal branding portraits for her, I jumped at the chance!

The Perfect Outfit: What Clothing to Wear for Your Personal Branding Portrait Session

Post author:Stonetree Creative
Post published:August 16, 2021
Post category:Education Portraits Tips

Choosing the perfect clothing for your personal branding session can be stressful. Here are tips to help you feel more relaxed and confident during the shoot.

My Analysis of the Sue Bryce Education Acquisition

Post author:Stonetree Creative
Post published:April 6, 2021
Post category:Business Education Opinion

The Announcement "NEW YORK, NY. (April 5, 2021) — Emerald Holding, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Sue Bryce Education, a member-based portrait photography education platform; and its affiliate, The Portrait…

The Portrait System Podcast – Ep. 64 – My Story

Post author:Stonetree Creative
Post published:March 22, 2021
Post category:Business Portraits Real life

"In Episode 64, Nikki Closser welcomes Matt Stagliano of Stonetree Creative back to the Portrait System Podcast. Matt has a passion for storytelling through natural glamour photography and personal branding…

Even Medusa Needs Headshots

Post author:Stonetree Creative
Post published:March 15, 2021
Post category:Marketing Portfolio Project Portraits

Medusa has always been portrayed as ugly, sinister, and monstrous. I've always found her to be beautiful, so when she wanted headshots and personal branding images, I was onboard immediately.

Clubhouse App: My First 2 Weeks

Post author:Stonetree Creative
Post published:February 8, 2021
Post category:Education Marketing

Clubhouse is the latest and greatest social media app, and I am all-in on it. I joined in late January, 2021 but there has been a set of power users…

Podcast: Winning Silver at The Portrait Masters

Post author:Stonetree Creative
Post published:January 22, 2021
Post category:Business Portraits Real life

Podcast: Winning Silver at The Portrait MastersJanuary 22, 2021 My take on photography awards The Portrait System Podcast, produced by Sue Bryce Education and hosted by Nikki Closser is, in…

Senior Pictures for Teddy

Post author:Stonetree Creative
Post published:January 8, 2021
Post category:Portraits Seniors

Senior Pictures MatterSenior pictures are a once-in-a-lifetime chance to capture a young person as they become an adult. Teddy and his mom came to me because they had a special…