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Try not to get hung up on wardrobe. (Pun intended.) The most important thing is to bring clothes you love wearing. If you wear something that you don't feel good in, your discomfort will show in your expression. A good rule of thumb is to dress the way you would for an important meeting in your industry. For some that means a jacket and tie...and others that means jeans and a t-shirt.

I shoot tethered into a laptop during the shoot...so I can usually tell if I like the way something looks in a couple of shots. It is better to bring a few options just in case something doesn't photograph the way you thought it would. Sometimes it's the shirt or tie you weren't planning on bringing that ends up being the favorite look from the shoot.

Having a ton of options to choose from will allow us to get a nice range of images. For business professionals...magazines, billboards, awards, speaking engagements, and press releases might benefit from a different look. Maybe you use something more formal for LinkedIn, and something more casual for your website.

For actors...clothing suggests different character types and age ranges. A leather jacket is going to suggest a completely different character than a turtleneck will. I personally love blues and grays. I highly recommend bringing a basic well-fitted black, white, or gray shirt of some kind. Can't go wrong with a t-shirt or tank top for those more casual looks. Avoid clothing with super distracting patterns, and overly bright colors.

Be careful with thin fabrics. Studio lights are bright, and might make the top slightly see-through. Be sure to bring appropriate colored undergarments as well. Loose and baggy clothing will make you look unpolished, and will be difficult to make look good during the shoot. Scoop necks can make your shoulders and neck look wide. V-necks, and deep plunging necklines tend to draw attention away from the face.

Well-fitted dress shirts, and jackets are essential. Bulky and uneven shoulder pads make you look larger than you are. Bad tie knots kill shots instantly. Don't be afraid to pre-tie them before the shoot. Most jewelry, hats, and scarves can be left at home. You don't want anything to distract from YOU. If you wear glasses…definitely bring them.

All of that being said…what works for one person might not work for you. So if you're on the fence about a piece of clothing, just bring it with. If you don't bring it, I can't shoot it!

Every photoshoot I offer can be scheduled online. If the date is available on the scheduler, you are welcome to book it.

My calendar typically books about 2 weeks out. I recommend scheduling as soon as possible to secure your preferred date and time.

Same-day and next-day appointments are sometimes available for urgent needs. Text me to see if I can accommodate your shoot.

Yes! At the end of your shoot I will help you narrow it down to your best images. This ensures you're happy with the images we took, and I can reshoot anything if needed.

Included in the price of your shoot are 10 retouched images. If you would like more than the included 10...they can be purchased for $100/ea.

Images are kept on my hard drive for 1 year so you can reach out anytime throughout the year to purchase additional images.

Yes! I offer discounts for students, military personnel, returning clients, and occasional seasonal promotions.

Contact me to receive qualifying discount codes.

There are 3 qualities that I think every headshot should convey. It makes the person look confident, approachable, and interesting. Being confident in your picture shows that you are credible. If you look scared...I'm not going to believe that you have what it takes to get the job done. Being approachable in your headshot conveys that you have likability. People work with people, and if you look mean...no one will want to work with you. The last is that you have to look interesting. This is what shows your personality, and makes you stand out from everyone else with a cheap headshot.

EYES
Confidence comes from your eyes. Opening your eyes really wide, while yes it does show off the color, actually is not a good look for pictures. This is commonly referred to as the 'deer in headlights' look. Instinctually you open your eyes really wide when you are scared in order to take in as much of your surroundings as possible so you can see any predators! By slightly squinching your lower eyelids you tighten the muscles, and that gives the impression of increased confidence.

MOUTH
Approachability comes from the mouth. The bigger the smile you have...the more approachable you are. If you have no mouth movement...you have what is commonly called 'resting bitch face'. At the very least you must always have a slight smirk to convey that you aren't going to kick someone's butt. Depending on the personality you want to convey, this will help you decide how much smile you should have.

EYEBROWS
Lastly, you have your eyebrows which convey intention, emotion, and personality. Eyebrows are the biggest factor for changing expression, and they are commonly the most overlooked thing in headshots. By engaging your brows...you will automatically stand out more than everyone else. Downward brow pressure towards the eyes can convey concern or intensity. Raising one eyebrow and lowering the other can look slightly sassy. Raising both can look surprised. You get the point. There are lots of different ways to move them.

I think anyone can look incredible in pictures. It just takes an expert photographer who can get people to relax, and laugh enough to capture real expressions...or be able to coach them into something interesting.

Professional retouching is completed within 7 days of your shoot.

You'll receive high-resolution digital files via email, ready for immediate use on LinkedIn, casting sites, or your company website.

If you need expedited delivery for an urgent audition or job interview, let me know before the end of your shoot.

Rush processing is $100/image.

Unlike a lot of other photographers in the city...I do not work with hair and makeup artists for my shoots.

They add a lot of time to the shoot, a significant extra cost, and I don't believe it adds much to the final images.

100% of the images on my website did not have a hair or makeup artist.

HAIR
You should come in with your hair the way you would wear it for a normal day. No one knows your hair better than you do. If you have long hair…we will probably be moving it a lot until we find the way it looks best on camera. If you have short hair…things are certainly easier for you! Be sure to bring any specific hair products and accessories that you might need. While I do have a pretty good makeup station…there is a lot that I don't have. Don't worry about flyaways, or a few rogue gray hairs…those can be fixed in retouching. Bad hair days do happen, but there are very few scenarios that can't be fixed during the shoot.

MAKEUP
Studio lighting and cameras show an incredible amount of detail. Because of that…makeup can easily go over the top very quickly if you aren't careful. Having too heavy, or poorly applied makeup will negatively affect the way you look. It is significantly easier to remove blemishes, correct skin color and texture issues in retouching when the face has less makeup. Keep makeup very light and natural. You can always add more as the session goes on…but it is much harder to remove if it's too much.

GROOMING
Be sure to check some basic things before the shoot. Cut longer nose hairs to the best of your ability. Give your eyebrows a quick combing. Brush/trim beards and mustaches. Make sure your eyelashes aren't curling down and blocking your eyes. Moisturize your lips as much as you can. Check your teeth, and give them another brush.

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Rescheduling: $100 fee within 24hrs.
Cancellation: 50% of total is non-refundable.