The Mission

What does it mean to “break the chain”? For some, it’s an unfortunate motorcycle maintenance issue. For others, it’s résumé padding for an aspiring circus career. But here at Broken Chain Photography, to “break the chain” means to bring an end to a cycle unyielding of benefit, and freeing oneself from the bonds it imposes. Charles Dickens said “we forge the chains we wear in life.” Those chains can be unmade, and must be if we are to reach our full potential. A tool as simple as the right picture can make that happen. Whether you’re an actor in need of fresh headshots to remain competitive in the industry, or a fashion model growing your portfolio, or a film production boosting your visibility before release, the right photo is an indispensable element in having a strong and positive impact on your target audience.

Because it’s not just a picture. It’s your story.

 

Here’s how it works.

At Broken Chain Photography, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all mentality. For that reason, we have devised a customizable package system to suit your budget and photography expectations. (NOTE: BTS and Movie Poster shoots do not work on a package system) Here is how the system works:

Styles

Natural Light

  • No fancy gear here, just us and the camera

  • Very efficient and quick

  • Limited options depending on lighting conditions and location

Natural & Controlled Light

  • This is where we take strobe lighting into the field

  • Benefit from controlled light as well as the natural environment

  • Requires a small fee for a lighting assistant

Studio

  • Full studio set-up for optimal light and color

  • Eliminates the unpredictability of shooting outdoors

  • Highly consistent and fastest editing time

  • Greater scheduling flexibility

Packages


Basic Package

  • An efficient in-and-out shoot, designed to achieve results in record time

  • Typically one look/outfit/style

  • Lowest price point

Standard Package

  • For those looking for a more rounded set of photos

  • Comes with several looks/outfits/styles

  • Comes with more edits

Deluxe Package

  • Designed for clients seeking an extensive portfolio of work

  • Highest number of looks/outfits/styles

  • Greatest number of edits

  • Can be shot in multiple days and is given priority scheduling

  • Best bang for the buck

 

Editing

As a way of increasing efficiency and suitability to the various photographic genre options, Broken Chain Photography offers different tiers of editing to suit your needs. Please note that some photo packages, such as Portraits and Headshots, come standard with Tier 3 Editing. Here are how the tiers are set up:

 
 
 

Tier 1 Edits

This is for basic corrections to color and light. Quick and easy, ideal for candid moments, such as Behind-The-Scenes and live events.

 

Tier 2 Edits

This editing process targets color correction and basic effects, as well as basic Photoshop retouching to remove distracting elements. These are great for lifestyle shoots or products shot in the field.

 

Tier 3 Edits

These are extensive edits, often involving the adding of elements not involved in the original photograph, as well as advanced retouching to light, skin, hair, and clothing. This comes standard for Portraits and Headshots, our most demanding photo packages.

 
 

Meet the team!

 
 

Tino Duvick, Photographer

 

Maddie Dawn

Light Tech and Model Coach

(not Spiderman)

Maddie Dawn Cordero is an Actress and Model who began her training in photography with Tino Duvick. She enjoys shooting landscape and portraits, and hopes to shoot behind the scenes of film and TV sets.

Maddie is also working as an actress and model (since 2018) and plans to continue pursuing her rising career in the industry. Maddie is a signed actress and model with DME Talent Agency where she has worked on several TV shows and movies over the years. She has also recently been selected for multiple printed ads and publications. 

Maddie has been with Broken Chain Photography for two years and has become an integral part of operations, and is not Spiderman.

Tino Duvick

Photographer

Tino Duvick is a professional photographer specializing in portraiture, including film set Stills, headshots, model portfolio, sports, family photos, live events, and more.

 

Tino began his photography career in a market lacking affordable professional work, and has aimed to do his part to reverse that trend since his early days holding the camera. Since then, Tino has expanded to work with local professionals and businesses to provide them with fast, reliable, high quality marketing material essential to their operations.

 

With more than 12 years of accumulated shooting and editing expertise, Tino has developed a reputation for running his photography sets with quick efficiency, and turning raw photos into pro-grade edits within 24 to 48 hours in most cases.

 

Tino discovered photography while studying film at the University of Colorado. With a passion for the visual medium, he began providing friends and colleagues with affordable headshots and portraits. To this day, Tino continues to volunteer for local organizations and talent agencies to provide them with quality images for their staff, talent, and events.

 

Maddie Dawn, Light Tech & Model Coach