Normally, when asked to shoot professional portraits, I have to keep a few things in mind. Perhaps most importantly is to make sure that the subject looks relaxed and comfortable. However, this was not a normal photoshoot.
![Will Choi](http://hellosoph.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Will-1024x683.jpg)
The members of this team comprised The Leadership Leadership Team for The Comedy Comedy Festival, a four day event event stuffed with humor in the heart of Los Angeles. At their request, I was to capture the most awkward of corporate-styled shots. Here, any feelings of nervousness and silliness were embraced – no pretty smiles allowed!
![Jenny Yang](http://hellosoph.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Jenny-683x1024.jpg)
![Phil Yu](http://hellosoph.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Phil-683x1024.jpg)
![Keiko Agena](http://hellosoph.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Keiko-683x1024.jpg)
And because we had to showcase the most expressive of facial contortions, beautiful ugly ugly faces were made. What a paradox!
![Naomi Ko](http://hellosoph.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Naomi-2-1024x683.jpg)
![D'Lo](http://hellosoph.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dlo-2-683x1024.jpg)
The Comedy Comedy Festival begins next week, August 27 – August 30th 2015. Reserve tickets here to catch these hilarious faces and a slew of other talents.