Photographing Inspirational Women Leaders for Diablo Magazine | SF Editorial
Another greateditorial shoot for Diablo Magazine. My crew and I set up at 3 locations, including the State Capitol in Sacramento. The women I photographed are inspirational figures to young women in our community.
These three women have succeeded in their leadership roles despite woman's ongoing struggles for equal opportunities in male dominated fields. Catherine Baker ended up running in the state legislature and became Assemblywoman in the 16th Assembly District. Claudia Wentworth, president and CEO of a Solar manufacturing company earned 2015's Most Influential Woman in Business by the San Francisco Business Times. Pamela Kan, President of Bishop-Wisecarver Group was appointed to the California Workforce Development Board by Governor Jerry Brown.
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Some editorial assignments carry more weight than others. This shoot for Diablo Magazine's 'East Bay Women to Watch' feature was one of them — three women who had broken through in fields where women remain underrepresented, photographed in environments that reflected their authority and presence.
The Assignment: East Bay Women to Watch
My crew and I set up at three locations for this editorial, including the California State Capitol in Sacramento. Each location was chosen to complement the subject's professional identity — not just as backdrop, but as context. This is what separates editorial portrait photography from a standard headshot: the environment does narrative work.
The Women Behind the Story
Catherine Baker, who went on to serve as Assemblywoman in California's 16th Assembly District, was photographed with the authority of a state legislator. Claudia Wentworth, president and CEO of a solar manufacturing company and named 2015's Most Influential Woman in Business by the San Francisco Business Times, needed a portrait that matched that stature. Pamela Kan, President of Bishop-Wisecarver Group and appointed to the California Workforce Development Board by Governor Jerry Brown, brought a quiet confidence that came through in her environment.
Three Locations, Three Distinct Portraits
Shooting across multiple locations in a single editorial project requires advance planning — scouting, understanding the available light at each site, and coordinating logistics so the energy on set stays high all day. Each portrait here needed to stand alone while working as part of a cohesive story.
Editorial Portrait Photography Across the Bay Area
I regularly take editorial assignments for regional and national publications throughout Northern California — from the East Bay to San Francisco, Sacramento, and beyond.
Looking to commission editorial portraits for a magazine feature or brand story in the Bay Area? Contact Marc to discuss the brief.