How We Shoot Headshots
That capture confidence, approachability, and experience.

Your headshot isn’t just a picture. ​It's a powerful tool that can open doors, build trust, and make a great first impression.​
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Capturing great headshots is what we do on a daily basis, and here's how we do it:

Step 1: Pre-Shoot Consultation & Setup

When you arrive, you’ll relax with coffee, tea, or water as we chat about what you'll be using your headshots for.

Together, we'll make decisions on:
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• The overall style and look of the shots, based on the industry you're in or the type of acting/performing you do
  • ​​Curious about what background to choose? Check out our guide to headshot backgrounds.
• The type of expressions best for your career path, such as "smart & confident" for lawyers, "friendly & outgoing" for sales reps, etc.
• How comfortable you are on camera (so we can adjust the kind of direction we give you)​

We take your skin tone, hair color, angles, and clothing choices into consideration when figuring out the most flattering lighting and background combination.
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Remember: Different backgrounds and lighting styles can mean the difference between an unflattering photo and one you absolutely LOVE.

Step 2: The Shoot – Full Guidance & Direction

We start by taking a few test shots, where we'll make adjustments based on your facial structure.

We'll take into account things like:

• Eye size and symmetry - most people have one eye slightly smaller/bigger, so we'll adjust your positioning to balance it out
• Jawline shape & lighting angles - this can add definition to your face and reduce double chin, puffiness, etc.
• Posture corrections - we'll make sure you don’t look stiff or unnatural​

​At this stage, we'll show you some test shots, asking whether there's anything you don't like so we can make adjustments. Once you're happy with the test photo, we'll start the actual shoot.

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This is how we're able to guarantee everyone walks away satisfied – because you get to be as critical as you want and can ask us to make adjustments to anything you're not liking.

Once we start shooting, we'll guide you through every expression and posture adjustment.

A large percentage of our clients don't have much experience taking photos, so don't worry if this is you. You're in good hands!

All of our packages include:

• Live Previews: You’ll see test shots before each outfit and background change, so you can let us know if you don't like anything and we can make adjustments.
• Specific Posing Direction: We'll give you super specific notes that are easy to understand so you look natural in your shots.
• Expression Coaching: We'll coach you to bring out the exact expressions you'll need to look confident, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional.

Even if you think you’re not photogenic, it's still our goal that you walk away happy with how your final images look!

Step 3: Post-Shoot – Professional Retouching

We know that many people are on a deadline, so we promise to deliver your unedited high-resolution images the same day, before 7pm Eastern.

Final Selection & Retouching:

• Depending on the package you choose, we'll highlight the best shots from your session.
• Once you’ve picked your favorites, we’ll professionally retouch them to enhance skin tone, brightness, and subtle details (including blemishes, teeth whitening, under-eye lightening, etc.) – without looking overdone.
• Need rush turnaround? Retouching typically takes 2-3 business days, but we can deliver final edits same-day if needed.

We retouch by-hand to maintain skin texture while cleaning up details, so your final images still look real.

Your headshot isn’t just a picture. ​It's a powerful tool that can open doors, build trust, and make a great first impression.

​And that's why our #1 goal is that you walk away with images you’re proud to call your headshots.

Ready for a Headshot You'll Love?

Whether you're super confident on camera and love taking photos, or feel like it's the most awkward thing in the world and hate the process, we promise to make your shoot enjoyable (seriously)!

And we guarantee you'll walk away with photos you love.

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​Have questions? Feel free to email us. We usually respond in a few hours (or faster).