Professional Headshots for Individuals

The best clothes for your headshot session are items you feel comfortable in and love - The more you love them, the more confident you'll feel, and the more natural you will feel when directed in front of the camera.

If you wear glasses, bring every pair that you own! Some glasses tend to photograph better than others, and swapping out a pair between shots is super easy!

My rule of thumb is this: If you don't bring it, we can't experiment to see how it looks when captured on camera. You will have access to a private restroom with a large mirror to try different clothes and ensure everything looks right before stepping in front of the camera.

Lastly, I always keep a lint roller on hand, so you don't have to worry about any rogue hairs or pieces of fluff being caught in the photo.

Style your hair as you would on any day at work or if you were attending a friend's wedding. Choosing a style more similar to your everyday look will ensure people don't feel disconnected when they see your photo and meet you in real life.

If you are like me and have long hair, bring a few hair ties because sometimes, having your hair in a ponytail can make your image more striking. If you do this, I'd recommend we shoot your pictures with your "hair down" and styled first to ensure we capture some great looks that way before throwing any hard work from styling away into a ponytail.

Although it sounds counterintuitive, heavy makeup does not photograph well and results in an unnatural-looking final product. Sparkly eyeshadow and large false eyelashes should be avoided. A "less is more" approach will provide stunning results in headshot photography. 

I recommend a lighter application of makeup that makes you feel comfortable in the studio, and I can always retouch your photographs in the editing stage for a perfectly flawless and natural you.

Having said that, if you love lipstick and like to have fun with bold lipstick colours, feel free to bring those along with you, and we can shoot some images with those lip colours to make your images really pop! 

You will have access to a private restroom and a large mirror if you are worried about anything during your individual headshot session or want to do a quick touch-up!

DO NOT shave your facial hair before your individual headshot session!

Bring your razor or beard trimmer with you to my studio! You will have access to a private restroom with a large mirror, and if you'd like some clean-shaven photos, you can shave AFTER we take some really cool pictures of you with your facial hair present.

If you're comfortable with facial hair or stubble, let's capture you at your most comfortable first, and then we can shave if you need photos without facial hair.

If you're like me and your skin can get red or bumpy-looking after you shave, or if you nick your skin, don't worry; I can take care of that during retouching, and it will not be present in your final image!

It can feel overwhelming when deciding which images you prefer, so I've designed my process to help remove a lot of the trouble for you and make your life much easier.

First, after your individual headshot session ends, you and I will sit at my computer and review all of the images. My camera is connected directly to my laptop, so it's easy for you to see exactly what your pictures look like.

I'll walk you through a fun "Keep it or Delete it" game so we can narrow your selection down and offer my professional input on what makes an image stand out from the next.

After your session ends, I will send you a private link to your gallery where you can take some time between the shoot and make a final decision so that you can look at your images more objectively.

I personally retouch all of your images. I know it can feel weird having someone look at every part of your face, but know my process is entirely judgement-free!

I take care of things like flyaway hairs, blemishes, or even balancing skin tones if you're having a bit of an 'off day' when we shoot. I want to make you look as you would on your best day and ensure your headshot photos match your brand or business aesthetic.

I strive to keep aspects that make you unique while ensuring your image meets professional marketing standards. You will not look glossy or blurry or like you're on an episode of trashy reality television (sigh, my wife got me hooked on Love is Blind and I've seen my share of shows like it!).

Absolutely! Different poses and looks can be leveraged in different marketing instances or platforms. For example, a strong photograph for LinkedIn can feel other than an image you would use if you were speaking at a public event, being featured in a magazine, or wanting to use an image on a dating profile.

I offer a special deal for anyone who buys multiple images - for every three images purchased, I will give you a fourth image, fully retouched, for free.

Typically, it takes up to five business days to receive your final images after you have reviewed and selected your desired photo(s) from your private gallery.

This can vary depending on how many images you choose, and I will clearly communicate what you can expect based on how many photos will be retouched.

I will provide a payment link for the final balance over e-mail, which can easily be paid with a Visa or MasterCard. 

If you prefer an e-transfer, this can be arranged as well. 

All receipts are provided over e-mail for your records.