Great portraits are remarkably hard-working images.

A single photograph might introduce a CEO on a company's website, accompany an editorial feature, appear in an annual report, support a recruiting campaign, or become the face of a new marketing initiative. Creating portraits with that kind of longevity means thinking beyond the moment and considering how they'll serve the organization long after the session ends.

It was a cold and gray day when I met with Chris and Connie for a New York Times story focusing on the impact of football weekends on college towns and the housing market. This post offers a few images that weren’t published in the piece.