Talent Headshots

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Not perfect. Perfectly you.

Casting starts with your headshot. I guide every expression, every angle and yes, what to do with your hands, so you can focus on bringing your character into the room.

Every session starts with a free consult to plan wardrobe and looks around your commercial and theatrical goals. You leave with real range, every photo from the shoot, and retouched favorites ready for your agent.

Your Investment

Every session includes every photo from your shoot in web size, so your agent can see your full range. Web-size images are not retouched. You are welcome to use them online for casting submissions, your website and social media. Printing and commercial use apply only to retouched high-resolution images.

30 minutes

$375

• Up to 30 minutes in the Oregon City studio
• 1 to 2 looks
• Guided posing and expression coaching
• Every photo from your session in web size, yours to keep (unretouched)
• Three (3) fully retouched, high-resolution images with print rights up to 8×12″

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one Hour
$675

• Up to 60 minutes in the Oregon City studio
• Up to 4 looks
• Guided posing and expression coaching
• Every photo from your session in web size, yours to keep (unretouched)
• Six (6) fully retouched, high-resolution images with print rights up to 8×12″

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two hours

$1,150

• Up to 2 hours in the studio or the greater Portland area
• Unlimited looks
• Guided posing and expression coaching
• Every photo from your session in web size, yours to keep (unretouched)
• Twelve (12) fully retouched, high-resolution images with print rights up to 8×12″

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Add-ons: additional retouched high-resolution images or revisions $75 each · hair and makeup available through my artists, who bill you directly

Holiday offer: book and complete your session by December 31 and receive 5, 9 or 16 retouched images instead of 3, 6 or 12, at the same price.

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Retouching Details

All selected images include high-end, hand retouching as part of our standard service. Each final image is thoughtfully polished to look clean, natural, and fully finished, including skin refinement, hair and wardrobe cleanup, glare reduction, and background cleanup. One round of revision is included to ensure everything feels just right.

Let’s Chat

This guide is designed to be a starting point.
The best next step is to jump on a quick phone call so that we can better get to know you, and we can answer all of your questions. Use the link below to schedule a stress-free 10-minute phone consultation, and we’ll also send you our “What to Wear” Guide.

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Smile, Smolder or Smirk: Finding Your Headshot Style

Actors often find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to headshots: choosing between commercial, theatrical or comedic. While they may seem similar, these headshots serve different purposes and express varied facets of an actor’s range.

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  • Tailored for the advertising industry, aiming to present actors as relatable and trustworthy to sell a product.
  • Should display broad appeal, showing actors as likable and engaging, often with a smile.
  • Recommended attire includes bright, warm colors that stand out, like jewel tones, to create a friendly and energetic image.
  • Used mainly for lifestyle commercials, such as advertisements for consumer products or family-oriented services.
  • Example: A smiling family enjoying Disneyland, as seen in lifestyle brand ads.
  • Intended for casting in plays, TV shows, and films, emphasizing layers of personality and emotional depth.
  • Expressions vary from confident and serious to subtle smirks or vulnerability, depending on the character types pursued.
  • Suggested wardrobe colors are muted, like earth tones or deep hues such as royal purple or navy, to focus on the actor’s expression.
  • Utilized for dramatic roles, where actors may be cast as the “girl next door,” a “young professional,” or the “villain.”
  • Example: A stern look for a character in a crime drama series.
  • Serve as a bridge between commercial and theatrical, suited for sitcoms and stand-up comedy.
  • Aim to showcase the actor’s comedic style, whether sarcastic or slapstick, without being over-the-top.
  • Wardrobe and expression should hint at the humor type while maintaining authenticity.

I am a commercial and lifestyle photographer known for making even the most reluctant subjects feel comfortable in front of my lens. When I’m not shooting in my sun-drenched studio on Oregon City’s historic Main Street, I’m on location helping my clients craft contemporary, on-brand images to help grow their own bottom line.

As the former owner of a PR & marketing firm, I helped Inc. 500-businesses communicate, reach and engage with professional and retail consumers. Today, I bring that expertise to my photography clients, where we translate brand messaging into the visual medium.

I laugh a lot. I work too much. And I love the fact that my job allows me to work with such a vast range of people and businesses. And because I sat on the other side of the desk for so many years, hiring photographers to provide what I now offer,  I am committed to making sure your project is completed on time. On budget. And with work that you’ll be proud to share with your audience.

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