Headshots & Portraits in NYC and the Surrounding Area
Ranked among the Best Portrait Studios in NYC (#1 on Google & Yelp)
Our Primary Manhattan Studio:
2 West 46 St. Suite 1500 (right next to Grand Central)
We also have a FiDi location open Mondays:
139 Fulton St. Suite 715 (right next to Fulton Center)
212 706 1902
info@cityheadshots.com
Ranked among the Best Portrait Studios in NYC (#1 on Google & Yelp)
Our Primary Manhattan Studio:
2 West 46 St. Suite 1500 (right next to Grand Central)
We also have a FiDi location open Mondays:
139 Fulton St. Suite 715 (right next to Fulton Center)
212 706 1902
info@cityheadshots.com
A Great Headshot is Crucial
Did you know?
- 9 out of 10 of people will research you on social media before deciding to hire or work with you. (The Muse)
- 1 in 5 people will ONLY look at your profile picture and nothing else on your LinkedIn page. (HSN Beauty)
- You are 14x more likely to be taken seriously if you have a professional headshot on your social media profiles. (LinkedIn)
- Most people we shoot find jobs or book acting work within 2-4 weeks of taking their headshot, according to reviews and feedback they've left us.
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10 Things to Know Before Hiring a Headshot Photographer
10 Things to Know Before Hiring a Headshot Photographer
You Are Photogenic
No, really. You are!
Did you know that there’s a big difference between shooting your portrait with a trained headshot photographer and shooting with a photographer who doesn't specialize in headshots? The angle of your face, the subtle squint of your eyes, the authenticity of your smile... all these aspects add up to a final photo that either communicates what you want it to... or doesn't.
We’ve spent almost a decade developing a simple process that virtually guarantees everyone we work with loves their shots and is able to use them towards moving their career forward (see our Google reviews). Read a case study showing exactly how we helped someone with this here.
We'll help find your best angles, mask/minimize things you don’t like about your face, and guarantee you walk away with shots you love (or we'll fully refund you).
Did you know that there’s a big difference between shooting your portrait with a trained headshot photographer and shooting with a photographer who doesn't specialize in headshots? The angle of your face, the subtle squint of your eyes, the authenticity of your smile... all these aspects add up to a final photo that either communicates what you want it to... or doesn't.
We’ve spent almost a decade developing a simple process that virtually guarantees everyone we work with loves their shots and is able to use them towards moving their career forward (see our Google reviews). Read a case study showing exactly how we helped someone with this here.
We'll help find your best angles, mask/minimize things you don’t like about your face, and guarantee you walk away with shots you love (or we'll fully refund you).
Our Process:
Here is our simple 7-minute process that helps us ensure you not only look your best, but that your expression communicates exactly what you want it to:
After about 3-5 minutes worth of test shots and setting everything up, we'll let you see the way things are looking. What we might see as beautiful might not necessarily be what you like best, and since we all see ourselves differently, we'll ask you how you're feeling. Feel free to mention anything you want adjusted or aren't liking, and we're happy to make the changes (a few things might need to wait for digital retouching afterwards).
No matter what your request is (i.e. "my jawline looks too angular" or "my eyes look too small"), we’re always happy to help. Our goal is with the 7-minute setup process is to ensure you love the way you look on-camera so that the rest of your shoot is easy, painless, and quick. Even if you hate having photos taken of yourself, we promise to make it enjoyable so you walk away with a set of photos you love.
- We'll first ask you some questions such as: What are you using the photos for? What industry are you in? What do you hope to achieve with the shoot? What level of comfort do you have in front of the camera? These will help us establish a baseline so we can make sure you get what you need and ensure you feel comfortable and relaxed during your shoot.
- Next, we'll discuss general details to figure out how we want to start the session. We’ll talk a bit about your clothing, skin tone, hair, and eye color so we can ensure the background and lighting style we use makes you look your best.
- Once we’ve determined all that, we’ll then do some test shots as we focus on specific things with your body. Things like your height, shoulder width, neck length, hairline/style, and how your clothing fits (among other things) all help us determine body position and angles that work best.
- Finally, we’ll focus on the subtle but extremely important details. As we continue taking test shots, we'll focus on details like whether your eyes are slightly different sizes or shapes (most people's are, so don't worry!), the angle of your nose, the prominence of your eyebrows, and what level of mouth tension you naturally have. These are just a few of the things that help us determine what type of expressions will work best during the shoot, and from what angle the light should be hitting your face for it to be the most flattering.
After about 3-5 minutes worth of test shots and setting everything up, we'll let you see the way things are looking. What we might see as beautiful might not necessarily be what you like best, and since we all see ourselves differently, we'll ask you how you're feeling. Feel free to mention anything you want adjusted or aren't liking, and we're happy to make the changes (a few things might need to wait for digital retouching afterwards).
No matter what your request is (i.e. "my jawline looks too angular" or "my eyes look too small"), we’re always happy to help. Our goal is with the 7-minute setup process is to ensure you love the way you look on-camera so that the rest of your shoot is easy, painless, and quick. Even if you hate having photos taken of yourself, we promise to make it enjoyable so you walk away with a set of photos you love.
Our Promises:
- You'll love your photos. The number one priority is making sure you have a positive and memorable experience and leave with a set of photos you're proud to call your headshots. If you're not happy and we can't fix it, we promise to refund you everything you paid (including the makeup fee). Why pay for something you can't use?
- You'll learn something about yourself. Whether it's why one side of your face looks better than another, or why you subconsciously have always smiled with your mouth closed, you'll definitely find out something new.
- You'll get your photos the same day. Some photographers say it takes them a few weeks to send your photos over. We believe there's no excuse with the high-speed internet and broadband connections we now have.
- You'll laugh and have fun. We're all funny... or at least we'll pretend to be! Sure... you probably don't like having your picture taken... but as soon as you start laughing, you'll relax on camera and begin enjoying the process!
- You'll get to see the pictures as we shoot. Why? Because we believe headshots are a collaborative process. The goal is to combine our knowledge of lighting, photography, and coaching with how you best like to see yourself on-camera. We believe it's impossible to take a perfect headshot without getting a sense of what you like or dislike about your appearance. The more picky you are, the more we can do to ensure you'll love your pictures.
- We will guide you. Because we've collectively had the opportunity to shoot over 25,000 people in all different walks of life, we can help you choose the best backdrop and lighting setup tailored to your industry or character type (if you're an actor). We'll also completely direct you to capture the perfect expression.
Clients:
Watch a Shoot
Check out a short video of how a shoot with our team works. We make the shoot process easy and relaxing, and even if you hate having your picture taken, our goal is to help you find your best angles so you'll walk away with an image you love.
Shoot Headshots that Pop! - Book for Photographers
Are you a photographer looking to up your headshot photography game? Check out this great, in-depth book that will teach you all the ins and outs of the headshot business. Just click the image of the book to learn more!
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