I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph Nina Sichtermann. Nina, thank you so much for the honor!
I asked Nina to tell me about herself and why she’s worked in Operations most of her professional life.
Here’s what she told me:
“I enjoy the structural and strategical impact of Operations, the fact that to be successful, even the smallest pieces need to come together and work out.
I love the pace and the agility that comes with it, but for me the most fundamental part of any Operation is the people. There is nothing you can achieve without having the right team by your side.
Working in Operations can be messy, chaotic, stressful and it sometimes seems impossible to get to your goal. It is your team, the people that work along with you that make you successful and achieve the sometimes impossible.
This is where my true passion lies -to build teams, bring them together and be their lead.
When I was exploring having a new headshot taken, I knew I wanted one that reflects my personality very well, and isn’t just the typical kind, but rather one that captures the real me.
I 100% found what I was looking for thanks to Alissa. She has given me headshots that reflect my personality and I absolutely love them.
Most people think being an ‘operational type’ means that I’m all business, but there is more to it.
A company is just a company, but what makes a company succeed is the building of the bridges that brings teams together, and gets and keeps them inspired. Growth and profit are a product of how people work together.”
Nina’s takeaway: It’s the people that make companies run well.
Nina, you’re so right. It’s the people that make companies run well. Thank you!
About Alissa
Alissa Randall is a portrait photographer based in New Jersey and New York City, known for creating images that feel both elevated and deeply personal. While professional headshots remain a cornerstone of her work, her photography has grown to include personal branding, women’s empowerment, family connection sessions, and expressive portraits of dogs and the people who love them.
Her approach blends editorial artistry with empathy and guidance, helping people feel comfortable enough to be fully seen in front of the camera. Whether photographing an executive, an entrepreneur, a family, or a beloved dog, Alissa creates photographs that reflect more than appearance. They reflect presence, personality, connection, and story.
Alissa photographs in NJ, NYC, and on location beyond the tri-state area. Explore more of her work on the homepage and discover stories behind the images on the blog.