Still Photography

Specializing in Head Shots and Organic Food Beauty Photography

Head Shots

A head shot should convey confidence with approachability.

For me, it’s all about coaching. Many photographers are technically sound – they can set up the proper lighting and dial in the right exposure – but what separates a good picture from a great photograph is capturing the essence of the person.

I take the time with each client to coach them on how to look while in front of the camera. We focus on the eyes, the mouth, and the positioning of the head relative to the camera. We edit as we go – taking some photographs and studying the results so we can make adjustments during the session. The goal is to make viewers feel something from looking at your photograph – to have the image convey your personality.

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We Eat With Our Eyes

Organic Food Beauty Photography

At Render Edge Media we are experts in organic food beauty photography and styling. This is the art of photographing food as prepared by the chef without introducing anything artificial or using any substitutions. We know how to position food and how to light it to make the food very appealing.

Measurable Results

At Cornell University, food sales increased 100% for the majority of their items after our food beauty shots were added to their digital menu boards.

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What Our Clients are Saying About Us

  • I wanted to reach out and thank you for such a great job on our photo shoot this week. It was a “monster” shot list and you pulled it off in excellent fashion. We appreciate your work and commitment very much. I have worked on hundreds of photo shoots over the years and I must say, the quality of your work and  certainly your approach and professionalism are to be commended. I look forward to another opportunity to work together in the future.

    Dennis Gavagan Corporate Executive Chef & Director of Research and Development, Harbor Seafood
  • Elliot, thank you for working with our "vision" and quirks along the way to get the best angle and outcome.  Your expertise was spot on and it was a pleasure working with you.

    Michael Demar Food Service Sales Director, BigMozz
  • Just wanted to thank you again for the amazing video you made for us. So many people have raved to me about the quality of your work… they truly loved the video and felt it made a huge difference in our ability to raise the money we did. Your generosity to us is nothing short of amazing and we are forever grateful for all the hard work you put into making these videos so impactful. Thank you.

    Julie Weymouth CoFounder & Executive Director, Homeland Heroes Foundation
  • These look fantastic!  Thank you so much Elliot for all your hard work on this project.  These are awesome!  Very happy with the outcome.

    Dianne Tisdale RiverMead, Director of Human Resources
  • Thank you so much Elliot!! The photos of my dog Buddy and me are absolutely amazing! Better than I had hoped for!!

    Colleen Kelley Dog Trainer
  • The video is beyond my expectations. My staff and patients love it.

    Dr. William Ramsdell Founder, Central Texas Dermatology
  • You have done a superb job on crafting this.

    Peter Morgan Founder, Morgan Franklin Fellowship
  • We posted the newest video out on Social media the other day, and our CEO loved it. It’s gotten a lot of great feedback through-out the company! Great job!

    Mariamne Shin Marketing Specialist, Rochester Electronics
  • WOW!!!! We have watched our video several times today with tears in our eyes. You have captured RiverMead so beautifully. I don't think we could be anymore happy with it. We are very happy and you should be proud of your work on this.

    Jennifer Coles RiverMead, Marketing & Sales Manager
  • Render Edge created a refreshed website for my radiology group. It was an absolutely wonderful process. In addition being experienced and creative / artistic, Elliot was able to produce a site that is professional and slick. Couldn't have hoped for a better outcome or experience. Recommend with absolutely no hesitation!

    Allan Hoffman, M.D. Commonwealth Radiology Associates, President
  • His photography skills are unbelievable. Elliot had done a food beauty session of our product and the photos capture every detail of the product itself. Elliot was very attentive of our needs. However, we left all of the artistic detail in his hands. We are very pleased with the results and will certainly use him again in the future. Elliot from Render Edge Media was an absolute pleasure to work with.

    Nancy Sciulara Lara's Bake Shop
  • Render Edge Media and Elliot Gould go above and beyond to deliver a quality product and ensure my clients are happy every time.

    Tommy Morris Comcast Spotlight, Media Sales Executive
  • Our Agency interviewed several producers before finding Elliot Gould. His costs are very reasonable. Our television commercials were very well received. We signed on with Elliot Gould and Render Edge Media because of his great listening ability and insight to what our goals were.

    Fred Malcolm Anthony & Malcolm Insurance Agency
  • Elliot made a virtual tour commercial for our website. He steered us through the entire project to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. He was professional, creative and inviting to work with. You nailed it! You captured exactly what we were trying to do.

    Mike LaRosa Wonder Years Learning Center
  • It was easy to communicate with Elliot from start to finish. When it came to our production day at our facility he was extremely prompt and professional. We are already planning for our next video and we will certainly use Render Edge Media once again. The finished product was far beyond what we expected. "We are so lucky to have found you!"

    Liana Delaney Protectowire Co. Inc.
  • Anything we've requested has been delivered in an amazingly timely fashion and with better results than we had envisioned. Our website looks outstanding and is easy to update. It looks professional, fun and eye catching. Our digital menu boards are amazing and our customers love them! Probably my favorite thing. I never hesitate and always recommend Elliot if anyone mentions websites, professional photos, or anything remotely close as I'm sure Elliot can deliver. We've had nothing but the absolute best experience with Render Edge/Elliot.

    Romanos Pizza
  • I worked with Elliot on a 5 minute bio video to be displayed on my personal website. The video components included two "in action" phases and then an interview. He seamlessly connected each phase in a way that was engaging for viewers by creating a context and background for the interview portion that would bring my words to life. His talent in terms of production is evident in the final product. Elliot's unique ability to bring out the best in his clients is truly spectacular and hard to come by.

    Meagan Fuller Miss Massachusetts 2015
  • Elliot did a wonderful job with an employee recruitment video. He quickly learned the subtleties of our organization. He captured exactly the content and message and emotion that we wanted to convey. Kudos! He is an excellent listener and his process was very efficient.

    Judy Normandin Fidelity House Human Services, Director of Development
  • Elliot listened to the client's needs and goals, demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and delivered a high end product that exceeded expectations. He was flexible, easy to work with and always remained professional regardless of the challenges we threw at him. I would highly recommend him.

    Susan Noel Marketing Matters, LLC.
  • I wanted to reach out and thank you for such a great job on our photo shoot this week. It was a “monster” shot list and you pulled it off in excellent fashion. We appreciate your work and commitment very much. I look forward to another opportunity to work together in the future. I have worked on hundreds of photo shoots over the years and I must say, the quality of your work and certainly your approach and professionalism are to be commended.

    Dennis Gavagan Harbor Seafood, Corporate Executive Chef & Director of Research and Development
  • Elliot is very thoughtful and always makes sure people look their best and portray the message they are trying to get across. He is truly a joy to work with and his work is top-notch. Win-win! I would recommend Elliot and Render Edge Media to anyone and everyone looking for fantastic footage and editing.

    Lauren Kuhn Miss Massachusetts 2014
  • Kudos to Render Edge Media. You are my first recommendation to new clients with video production needs.  From start to finish you make the process extremely easy for myself as well as my clients.  Recently, a client thanked me for recommending Render Edge Media to film their commercials with words such as “…he is a very good listener…” and “we are very comfortable with Elliot.”  These types of experiences for my customers are what drives my business forward, as well as theirs.

    Comcast Spotlight
  • Elliot Gould of Render Edge Media, LLC went above and beyond what originally discussed to prepare an exceptional corporate video for our company's 50th anniversary celebration held at its global headquarters in Laconia, NH. Operating under an extremely short time constraint (two weeks), Mr. Gould professionally led his team to deliver a fantastic product on time and on budget.

    Joe Nicolato Aavid Thermalloy
  • Lots of patients have seen the spot and love it!!!

    Dr. Gerald Spindel Spindel Eye Associates
  • He was very easy to work with and he did a fantastic job with the finished videos that he did for us! He knew exactly what we wanted and did what we asked of him!! We'd definitely have him do more work for us in the future!! Elliot was great!

    Sonny Charles Defense With Dignity
  • Thank you very much Elliot. You are delightful to work with!!!!

    Deb Stokel Seacoast Community School
  • I cannot thank you enough for always taking my phone calls (especially the trivial ones), and the timeliness of taking a client through the process of creating their first commercial.  The creativity you have brought to the table is amazing, and I am excited to continue working with your company.  Kudos to Render Edge Media. The creativity you have brought to the table is amazing.

    Comcast Spotlight
  • You did a fantastic job. Look forward to working with you once again. Thanks for everything.

    Lisa Casaccio Rochester Toyota, Owner
  • Thanks for the quick turnaround. Great work.

    Tom Long, Jr. The Long Group, Founder & Principal
  • The Video Masta! A big thanks to Elliot Gould of Render Edge Media for shooting this sweet coverage of the Boston ANCESTOR tour stop.

    Scott Sigler Author
  • The process of creating it with such an experienced, patient, and design savvy team was an absolute pleasure. I always felt understood and was treated in a courteous, accommodating, and professional manner. I could not be happier with the result. I am thrilled with my website!

    Lisa Zucker MSW, LCSW, CT
  • Elliot was great in his ability to incorporate text and imagery into a professional, appealing, user-friendly site. The communication level was great. His help and guidance brought my site from obscurity to relevance within a few days of going live. I am on the first page frequently, often in the top 5. Nice work. I highly recommend his services.

    Howard Gaffin Gaffin Tree, Arborist
  • Thanks Elliot. You did an excellent job! We will keep you in mind for future projects. It was great working with you!

    Tim O'Neil O'Neil Cinemas, Owner, Executive Vice President
  • Thank you so much for the design of my website. It is much more professional, easy to navigate, and supplies a lot of information. If I hear of anyone else who is in need of a new or redesigned web site, I will send them your way. Thank you!

    Cindy Hoest, BC-HIS The Hearing Aid Company
  • Fantastic job - I really like it. I think it captures the look and feel of the office perfectly. Your work is excellent and you were such a pleasure to work with! Thank you so much.

    Gayla Levine, DDS Village Green Family Dentistry
  • You did an outstanding job on the web site. It reflects the presence and market messaging to help build our brand and sell our services. Our customers are always commenting on how easy it is use. Thank you!

    Anne Kelsey Dare To Write, Author
  • I'm confident we will call for your services again! Thank you for making our foray into TV advertising so easy and enjoyable. It has been a pleasure working with you.

    Eileen Lawton Whittier Tech
  • Glad you were there to make us look good – they love the group shot. I think you worked magic!

    Kathy Vachon Vachon, Clukay, & Co, Firm Administrator
  • Thanks for your professionalism during this entire process. We are looking forward to working with you again...

    Steve Chicklis Blue Angus Cafe
  • Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the shooting. Very professional and well prepared. It was a fabulous experience!

    Ana Krstanovic Katerpillar Kreations
  • You did such a great job. A true joy to work with.

    Nancy Keronen Innate Response Formulas
  • These videos look fantastic. Such clear instruction, great camera angles and multiple examples really show off a lot. I'm VERY happy with these.

    MaryAnn Pfeiffer 108 Degrees
  • Thank YOU so much again...you are one of the best! I am thankful for you being so flexible. You did an amazing job!

    Trinayan
  • Wow - these (photos) came out fantastic! I love them! Elliot did a fantastic job!

    Private Island Cakes
  • You're the best! Thank you!

    Windham Beauty Shop
  • Thank you so much for your excellent work!!!! I look forward to working with you again soon.

    Caitlin MacGregor President
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