The corporate headshot process
The vast majority of my corporate headshot and portrait subjects are first-timers, so rest assured that I will guide you thoroughly along the way to ensure you look your best.
How It Works
I can bring the studio to you
We use my portable backdrop or use your office as the backdrop
We review the images during the shoot to make sure you are happy with them
The files are delivered via my photo hosting site after the shoot for your review. You email me your selections for retouching.
Your selections are retouched
Your retouched shots are delivered in high resolution via a digital download link
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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A headshot is closely cropped from the chest up. A portrait is a half-body or full-body photo.
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I offer a variety of corporate photography services. Please check out my offerings here: tinasmothersphotography.com/services
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You’ll be able to download all of your photos to your desktop via a link to a zip file that I will email you after the shoot. Please save two copies and store them in two different locations.
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Occasionally! Whenever the weather is good I’m available to shoot a session outdoors, but we can also work indoors to give you a completely different look. Chicago’s weather is totally unpredictable, so we need to make an indoor Plan B if scheduling outdoors.
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Hair and makeup isn’t included in the session fee. If you would like to book a hair and makeup artist, you would pay their fee directly to them. Let me know if you would like this service and I can connect you with one of our partners
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While I don’t go into sessions with a set number of images in mind, on average I take around 20-30 images per person for a headshot
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I primarily travel to client’s offices in Chicago. I am based in Chicago and am available to travel to the suburbs as well as other cities for an additional fee. I also have a studio available for headshot sessions.
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It’s always best to keep your wardrobe simple. Avoid tops with bold patterns, prints, frilly areas around the neckline and shoulders, and anything that makes you look bulky such as shoulder pads. Layered clothing is okay. Just make sure your clothing compliments your form and doesn’t make you look heavier than you really are. Solid colors work best for headshots, but avoid colors that are way too bold like neon green. The main goal is to not allow your clothing to distract from you. Feel free to look at the different headshot galleries to get an idea of what previous clients have worn. That may give you a bit of inspiration!
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Definitely! Makeup does what Photoshop cannot do quite as well: softens wrinkles, smooths skin, eliminates shine, takes years off, etc etc. Heavy Photoshop skin fixes actually cost MORE than a makeup artist! My makeup artists will help you look your absolute best and use techniques you probably wouldn’t if doing makeup yourself. I highly recommend a makeup artist for both men AND women. Ask me for a referral.
After working with hundreds of people, I learned that most people:
Don’t know how to pose in front of the camera
Are not comfortable in front of the camera
Don’t want to waste money on pictures they don’t like and can’t use
Worry not! I will guide you all the way through the process. Everything I do is centered around exceptional customer service and attention to detail. My goal is to meet and exceed expectations.
As soon as your photo shoot is booked, please check out the preparation tips on this page. These tips will guide you on the best choice of clothing, jewelry, accessories, hair, and makeup options that work best for photos.
For location shoots, I will need a hallway, conference room, or office to set up in. I take about 30 minutes to set up the lights (and backdrop if applicable). For environmental photos, we can walk around and figure out which locations to incorporate into the photo to best showcase your brand.
During the shoot, I will give direction on poses and expressions.
Rest assured that I provide total guidance along the way. I never rush through a shoot and will go at the pace that is comfortable for you. We will look at the photos as the shoot progresses and make changes as necessary. This is a collaborative effort and we will keep shooting until you are happy with the results.
Within days my clients receive a private gallery to view their session photos. Turnaround time is intentionally quick to ensure access to photos as soon as possible. After I receive your selections for retouching, the final products are delivered via a download link to download the photos in high resolution as a zip file. I recommend you download two versions and keep them in two different locations in case you lose one.
