Brian Michael Kao

"Hey Brian, I just opened the album you sent us and by the way, thank you for that incredible sweet note you wrote. I think you have a wonderful spirit and really captured our kids in a delightful way. We are all looking at the album and we love it so much. There are so many gorgeous, gorgeous photographs in it, that I just want so much to have them all blown up, it's just fantastic. There's beautiful pictures of all the kids and we all enjoy them tremendously. It just captures the day. Thank you so much.

"I've never known someone to be more well suited for their chosen profession. You capture the essence of those you photograph like no one else I've seen. You're a joy to work with and the results are truly unbelievable!"

"We are so glad that we chose you to share our son's special day with us. I chose you because I
like your work from the past, and because you really
care about your subjects. I know that you put forth
more than 100% effort. We love the photos, and we'll be working with you in the future, for sure."

"You are both a fantastic person and a fantastic photographer. My daughter's portraits came out so beautiful. Everyone raves about them. We will use your services again and again! Somehow you were able to capture the most amazing poses."

"You were able to capture several moments that accurately depict our current lives. You creatively suspended in time, the fleeting beauty of our young children and the chaotic, joyful, busy,delicious way we live right now. These will be the photos we look at when we are old and gray and wistful about a time that once was."

"Your style is relaxed and warming. You have the unique ability to translate those qualities to your photographs. What's more, you really captured our daughters’ expressions beautifully, making the photos all the more special and meaningful."

"The photos are absolutely beautiful: thank you!
You really captured the essence of our children and their playful spirits!
We will enjoy framing these photos and sharing them with the grandparents."

"Time Out New York Kids (TONY Kids) magazine celebrated our first birthday party at Books of Wonder/Cupcake Café in Manhattan in February 2005. More than 125 families attended the party. Brian was our photographer and took beautiful, candid photos of the kids and their families. Brian was both a pro at working with the kids and really captured the energy and memorable moments of our party. We will have him photograph our future events, again and again!"

"Brian Kao is a photographer with a portfolio of artistic baby and family portraits. He features nature in a lot of his themes, and provides a creative edge for your child's photos."

Pamela Weinberg, co-author of City Baby 3rd Edition.

"Brian is amazing. I have had experience working with a lot of photographers who take a long time to take pictures and then turn out terrible results! Brian's pictures that he took of my sister and me were fantastic! And our favorite photo was the very first one he took that day! He is truly talented and I am sooo happy to have had the chance to work with him!"

"Brian is wonderful! He has an excellent personality and way about him. He is very relaxed and is able to capture his subjects being their most natural, beautiful selves. Brian is also very prompt in responding, he is punctual, and a true professional. I 120% recommend using him, and I would use him again!"

"Brian Kao is the best in the business for New York kids. He has more to offer and with better service than anyone else around."

Brian Michael Kao
Brian@CaptureYourself.com
CaptureYourself.com
646.552.8965

Brian Michael Kao

Born February 14th

Queens, New York

Education

1996 - 2000: Eugene Lang College at the New School University in New York City.

" I graduated with a B.A. in Creative Writing (Fiction, Poetry, Screenplays and Children's Books).

Photography Experience/Private Business

2004 - Present: Capture Yourself Photography in New York City.

" Using digital camera equipment, I photograph artistic/candid portraits of babies, families, headshots, events and birthday parties.
" Printing, retouching and color alterations are additional services I provide.

Clients and Credits Include

" New York Blade Newspaper (photo credit May 2006)
" Time Out New York Kids (photo credit Oct. 2005)
" Parent Guide Newspaper (photo credit April 2005)
" The Studio School's 40th Anniversary Celebration (video/media credit)
" Madison Ave. Presbyterian Day School, Bank Street College, St. Bernard's School, The Town School, United Nations International School, Trinity Day School, The Brownstone School, Manhattan School For Children, etc…

Skills and Accomplishments

" Designed www.CaptureYourself.com with proficient use in Mac and PC programs, including: Photoshop CS2, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft Word. Since 2004, my website receives 1,000 hits on a daily basis.
" Listed as one of the top picks for "artistic" and "creative" baby portrait photographers in NYC, by Pamela Weinberg's book, "City Baby" (3rd edition).
" Through my website I also market my personal collection of travel and landscape photographs. My travel resume includes: 11 Countries in Europe, China and the Great Wall, USA and the National Parks, Canada and the Rockies, and Japan.

Teaching and Internship Experience

2000: The Teachers and Writers Collaborative in New York City.

" Assisted by James Tolen, we designed after-school projects that encouraged ESL (English as a Second Language) students to practice art and poetry through their progression in daily writing and reading material.

1995: New Youth Connections Magazine in New York City.

" Assisted by Philip Kay, I researched and wrote articles for high school students. Topics of discussion included unprotected sex and the risk of diseases, funding for the New York City public school system, and daily commute on the subway.
" Since 1980, New Youth Connections continually provides a platform for teenagers to openly express themselves and work as a cohesive writing team.

15 Minutes of Fame

Child Model

" Appeared in ads for: Jell-o, Purina Dog Chow, Bradlees and McCall's clothing catalogues and twice was a guest on Sesame Street.

** References Are Available Upon Request **

InDreams

Pandemonium

For Details, Rates And Availability Please Contact Me At:

Brian@CaptureYourself.com

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