Meet Your Photographers!
If you normally don't enjoy having your photo taken, you've come to the right place.
See what some of our clients are saying about their experience:
"I HATE taking photos! But City Headshots actually made the process enjoyable - they even managed to get a smile out of me for some of the photos! My wife was shocked!! If you're looking for a professional photo shoot with reasonable fees, you cannot beat City Headshots. Highly recommended!!!!" - Mario Pizzamiglio |
Why Choose City Headshots?
Here are just a few reasons to consider working with us:
- We truly care about your expression. Fake smiles... "deer-in-the-headlight" eyes... You don't want your headshot to have an awkward, uncomfortable look, right? Don't worry... we'll guide you into a natural, confident smile!
- We specialize in working with people who don't have much experience on camera. Since 2009, we've shot over 35,000 headshot clients collectively, and we've been consistently working to get better and better at capturing photos that get our clients work.
- Our team is fully dedicated to you. We don't have a wide array of photographers with varying levels of experience and training who come in on an as-needed basis. We're a small team that works every day to direct and capture great expressions and help our clients feel at-ease throughout their shoot.
- We back our shoots 100%. Although it's rare, if for some reason you were unhappy and there was nothing we could do to fix it, you can ask for a free reshoot or full refund (including the makeup fee). We guarantee you'll have a great experience!
Martin Bentsen
Founder & NJ Studio Photographer
Hey, I'm Martin, and I appreciate that you've taken the time to check out City Headshots! My team is a fun and highly talented group of people who each bring something unique to your headshot experience.
I started City Headshots way back in 2009 as a way to offer great-quality headshots to business people and actors in New York City, and over time I learned what matters most to our clients - a personalized, guided session that allows us to capture great photos of you in a relaxed environment. A little about me, I graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in 2011 with an honors degree, and I specialize in teaching clients how to brand and present themselves online, not only with their new headshots, but also through emails, coaching, and online courses I offer. I'll finish up by saying how grateful I am to everyone we've had the opportunity to work with. We've been fortunate to have had our headshot work in The New York Times & The Wall Street Journal, we've been featured on the Rachael Ray Show, and we've shot numerous times for well known companies like American Express, Facebook, and LinkedIn Corp. We've collectively shot over 25,000 clients since 2009, including some sports and TV stars (Serge Ibaka, David Shuster, and Brian Kelly). At least a few times a month a client we've worked with tells us their headshots helped them land a new job or great opportunity. It's amazing to hear about everyone's success, and I hope it continues for each of our clients. |
"We have had the pleasure of engaging the services of City Headshots for an extended duration, and our experience has consistently been exemplary. Martin, Samantha, and the entire team at City Headshots have demonstrated exceptional professionalism, adaptability, and client-centricity throughout our engagement.
Their unwavering commitment to accommodating our needs and their flexibility in catering to our evolving requirements for headshots at our company have been commendable. Based on our sustained positive encounters, we confidently extend our highest recommendation for City Headshots' services."
- Heather Burke (Peaceful Way Psychology)
Samantha
NYC Studio Photographer & Client Relations
Hi, I'm Sam! I found a love for photography at age thirteen and haven't put my camera down since. My interest in capturing subjects in photos soon turned into curiosity about short and feature filmmaking, leading to a degree in both film and rhetoric. Having closely studied interpersonal communication with the technical and creative details of cinematography and still imagery, I've learned the fine art of turning visual ideas into realities.
Over the years I have been fortunate enough to shoot for comedy performers for the Edinburgh and Dublin Fringe Festivals and write, produce and edit shorts for actors' reels. From the conception of a project to the styling & branding of a final show or character type, collaboration is my favorite way to work. I have been lucky enough to have had my work featured in Chicago's playbill and Billboard Magazine, and clients of mine include National Geographic, Twitter, Facebook, and American Express. Besides working at City Headshots (since 2012), I dabble with all things YouTube and am in preproduction for a stop-motion short. I enjoy tea and music and I'd absolutely love the opportunity to work with you! |
"I do not usually write reviews but I was so pleased with my experience at City Headshots I actually volunteered to give one. Making the appointment was seamless and I was able to have an appointment almost immediately. I ran a little late and Samantha was very gracious it.
The session itself was a pure pleasure. Samantha was charming, put me totally at my ease and took so many good pictures of me it was almost impossible to select the headshot for the website. My co-worker narrowed the choice down to ten and we finally managed to select one. Samantha offered by email several times to help in any way she could. All in all a 100 percent successful experience." - Michele Moss |
Janelle
NYC Studio Photographer & Makeup Artist
Hey there! My name is Janelle and I've been interested in the art of make-up and photography since I was 13 years old. I have always been fascinated with not only the transformative nature of makeup and lighting but the confidence my use of these brought to the people I work with. Later I learned how to accentuate beauty in a way that brings out the essence in my clients and how to photograph them in a way that made them feel and look confident. I always aim to leave people feeling great about their appearance and ready to tackle whatever’s ahead of them.
I have been working for City Headshots since 2019 and I'm elated every day to have the opportunity to work with all different types of people. No matter your background, ethnicity, or job description, rest assured that our team will work our hardest to make sure you’re picture perfect! |
"I am a returning customer of the fabulous City Headshots NYC team. Each time has easily been a 10 out of 10 experience.
I worked with Janelle, who provided an inviting atmosphere for the shoot. Janelle paused every couple of takes to make sure the photos were coming out the way I envisioned them. Additionally, as someone who does not get professional photoshoots done often, I appreciate that she was able to recommend poses and angles that brought out the best in me. True to the website description, in around 10-15 minutes, my shoot was finished. I also received over 100 high-quality photographs that I could use as I pleased." - Faye Steele |
Dakota
Our Mascot
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Hey, I'm Dakota! I used to be Martin's amazing husky dog and I loved having pictures taken of me.
Unfortunately I passed away in 2021 from bone cancer at age 8, but I will forever be with the City Headshots team in spirit! I hope your headshot turns out as good as mine did :) |