Executive Portraits & Headshots

First impressions with potential clients are made long before you even speak with them. Like a logo, an executive portrait reinforces your brand and enhances your presence both online and in print. A consistent, polished image projects a sophisticated look and feel, helps potential clients connect with you, and can even improve your ranking on popular search engines.

In our visually saturated digital environment, you have 2-5 seconds to set yourself apart from your competition. If you were a homebuyer scrolling through a list of 150 real estate agents from a single office, which profiles would you click on? The ones with no photo at all? Those with a selfie or an ‘80s-era glamour portrait? Or profiles with a recent professional photograph that exudes friendliness, confidence, and professionalism?

Imagine only a few of the places your photo will be needed. Websites, social media, brochures, press releases, award presentations—the list is endless. Would a selfie or vacation snapshot translate your expertise to the client? If a magazine, newspaper, or blog ran an article about you, would you have a high-quality photo to send—one that reflects your personality, experience, and commitment to quality?

People do business with people they know, like, and trust. A professional portrait can successfully convey all three of these qualities. Establishing a positive first impression sets the tone for clients' opinions of you and your business.

Team and group sessions are available, including shoots for entire offices! Reach out for a quote.

Frequent Questions & Concerns

What should I expect at the photo shoot?

Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your appointment start time, with hair and makeup ready (unless booked along with your session). Your session begins at the scheduled start time and I want to make sure we have enough time to get the best possible results. Plan on 20-30 minutes for each look. This should provide ample time for us to get great results with plenty of variations. Most of all, prepare to have fun! Many people are a bit apprehensive about having their own photo taken, but I will do my best to make the process enjoyable. If you're uneasy, just remember: no one will see the images directly out of the camera. We choose the best images, and that's all anyone else will ever see.

What is a "Look"?

A look is considered one scene and lighting setup, with one outfit. We can capture multiple poses and a variety of close-up, 1/4-length, and other compositions in one look, but each new scene, lighting setup, or outfit creates a new look. Each look includes one accessory change, such as the addition or removal of a jacket, at no charge.

How are Team and Group Photo Shoots Billed?

Photographing a team or group adds complexity to the lighting setup and time on set. Retouching time and complexity also increases with each additional person in the image. For teams of 2-4 people, each arrangement of team members will be treated as one look. For example, if a team of two people requested individual photos of each of them, as well as one group setup, this would be considered three looks and billed accordingly.

How will I see my proofs?

Proof-resolution images are delivered online within a few days of your session. These images include global adjustments such as exposure and color balance. Further enhancements are reserved for the retouching process. Proofing galleries are subject to deletion once the final retouched images are delivered.

"I always look terrible in photos."

Roughly 85 percent of my clients say this. It’s simply not true. A skilled photographer can coach and guide you toward natural poses and expressions consistent with the message you want to send. Proper lighting and realistic retouching make a huge difference as well. If you walk into your photo shoot thinking, “These are going to look awful,” that tension will translate to the final product. This is why it’s important to work with a likable photographer who will take the time and effort to connect with you, establish trust, and make the experience enjoyable.