Headshots Chicago

Sure, anyone can take a headshot. That doesn’t mean you should count on your friend or a selfie.

There are two skill sets a photographer needs to create great headshots: Technical skills and soft skills.

The technical side includes fundamentals like exposure, focus and lighting.

But the soft skills make or break the shoot.

You can be your best only if the photographer engages, listens, knows what you want, and helps you have fun. If you’re not relaxed your expressions will show it.

If you’re not happy with past portraits, it’s likely because you were posed and told to smile. Our style is conversational and collaborative, where you are coached into great, anxiety-free images.

Schedule your Session — First, review my rates. Next, schedule your appointment.

What will you wear? Have you considered makeup? More here.

The Session — When we meet, tell me about your needs and expectations. What are your headshots for? Relax! There is no time limit, but generally, we’ll need about an hour. We’ll do different looks — clothing and lighting changes. As I shoot the pictures I’ll show you the results real-time to ensure we’re getting what you want.

Select Your Favorites — When we finish the shoot, we’ll sit down and review the images. This process is usually easiest with a second set of eyes; you’ll see nuances and features you might not have noticed. We’ll take as long as we need to make selections for your final retouched images.