Headshot FAQs...

Where do we shoot?

I shoot out of Washington Heights! Inquire within for the full address!

How should I prepare?

If you haven't already, take a minute or two to ask yourself what you'd like to accomplish with these photos. When you arrive, we will talk through a gameplan to make sure we are perfectly aligned.

But what will I wear?!

Clothing is a huge factor in your shoot. Golden rule is at least 2 extra outfits. But, bring whatever fits well and makes you feel great! You and our stylist will work together and come up with a killer set of looks. We can steam if it is looking wrinkled. Try your best to stay within your brand, while still giving some range. Jackets/sweaters are always fun to play with too!

What is a "look"?

You can usually think of a look as each outfit as a whole. It may consist of more than one layer-- that's totally cool. If there's time, Jackets/sweaters can usually be added or taken off within the same look. Bonus!

Do I get to see the photos during the shoot?

Yes! I usually shoot tethered. That means all of the photos pop up on the computer screen as we shoot, in real time! Feel free to check in about makeup, skin tones, and how outfits are reading on camera. You won't leave crossing your fingers that you had a good session. You'll know what everything looks like already! We try to make the session as collaborative as possible.

What if I have no idea how to pose? Can you help?

I will coach you through it completely! You're in good hands.

Is makeup required?

Highly recommend it! Inquire within for rates and availability. Our makeup artist will still be on set for the shoot to fix flyaway hairs, pick out outfits, etc. Our philosophy: You want somebody there who is entirely focused on you, so you can worry about relaxing into a great photo. The makeup artist is your advocate. All this being said, you CAN choose to apply your own makeup. Or part of your makeup. However, shoots go significantly better with our makeup artist who is used to knowing how things look on camera! If you aren’t sure, contact us! We can gladly get you in touch directly with makeup and work something out! If you have someone in mind you'd like to work with, that's great!

What happens after our session?

In a about a week, you will get a link to your session on an online gallery! From there, you may narrow down and pick shots to be retouched. Turnaround time for a retouched shot is about 10-14 days, sometimes more or less depending on how many clients I've got.

What is a Retouch?

We all need a little help. Retouching is a broad term, but in general, I like to think of it as removing distractions. Cameras and lenses are SO good now, that sometimes they are a little too high-definition in areas that we would never perceive in real life. Sometimes you get a blemish. No worries! We can fix just about anything in photoshop. My retouching style is pretty natural. You can look at retouched examples here on my website to get a sense of it, if you haven't already. Everyone has different tastes, so you are welcome to tell me your preferred level of retouching (ex: keep it very light, medium, or give me the works) Feel free to let me know if there's anything else you'd like me to know as I retouch your photo (get rid of gray hairs, chin blemish, keep my mole, etc). Unless otherwise stated, I'll usually keep most moles/birthmarks because they are a part of you!

Will weather be a factor in our shoot? Do you shoot outdoor year round?

Good question. As far as outdoor shots go, I have shot in it all! Rain, Snow, Direct Sun, etc. Typically, outdoor shoots are better when they are above 50 degrees. Extreme cold may require a cold weather fee (sessions slow down dramatically). Drizzle is typically fine. Anything above a drizzle and we can discuss indoor shots or rescheduling! If you are set on outdoor shots in the dead of winter...we can talk, haha! Outdoor shoots will be at the photographer's discretion!

Can I pick indoor or outdoor shots?

Let us know! Right now, we love studio photos. We can do one or the other or both! If you’re not sure, just ask.