Professional & Executive Headshots

What Happens During Your Headshot Session?

Your headshot session is designed to be straightforward and relaxed. We’ll start by talking briefly about how you plan to use your headshot and the look you want to achieve. I’ll guide you through posing, posture and expression throughout the session, so you don’t need to know what to do in front of the camera.

We’ll photograph a variety of expressions and subtle variations, reviewing the images together as we go. This allows us to make adjustments during the session and helps you choose a headshot you genuinely feel good about.

Most professional headshot sessions take around 15–20 minutes, but there’s no rush — we keep shooting until we create an image you love. We review your images together during the session, making adjustments to posing and expression as needed. Your selected image is then professionally retouched while keeping you looking natural, with most finished headshots delivered within 24–48 hours.

No modeling experience required — just show up, and I’ll guide you through the rest.

Choosing the Right Look for Your Headshot

Your headshot should fit how you intend to use it. An executive portrait for a company website may call for a different expression, crop or background than a LinkedIn profile, medical practice bio or acting headshot.

We can create anything from approachable and relaxed to more traditional and authoritative. If you’re unsure what will work best, we’ll talk through the options before we start and create different variations during your session.

You’re also welcome to bring a jacket, tie or another clothing option if you’d like to compare different looks.

Natural Professional Retouching

Your selected headshot is professionally retouched to create a polished finished image while still looking like you. I take care of temporary blemishes, stray hairs and other distractions while preserving natural skin texture and the features that make you recognizable.

The goal isn’t to change how you look — it’s to make sure nothing distracts from your expression.

Where Will You Use Your Headshot?

Clients use their professional headshots for LinkedIn profiles, company websites, executive biographies, speaking engagements, press releases, professional directories, medical and legal profiles, marketing materials and social media.

Your finished headshot is supplied in both high-resolution and web-ready versions, so you have the right file whether it’s being used online, in print or by your company’s marketing team.

Which Headshot Background Should I Choose?

The right background depends on your profession, clothing, personal style and where the finished image will be used. A clean neutral background works beautifully for most business and LinkedIn headshots, while brighter or darker backgrounds can create a different feel for executive portraits, personal branding and creative work.

If you’re unsure, you don’t need to decide beforehand. I’ll help you choose a background and lighting style that works with your clothing and the impression you want your headshot to make.

What Should I Wear for a Professional Headshot?

Solid colors, well-fitting jackets and simple layers generally photograph beautifully, but there’s no single correct way to dress for a professional headshot. Your clothing should make sense for your profession and how you normally present yourself.

Avoid feeling that you have to dress more formally than you ever would in real life. The goal is to look polished, confident and recognizably you.

For more detailed advice on clothing, grooming and preparing for your session, see my Professional Headshot Preparation Guide →