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Headshots

Business and creative portraits

Traditional Headshots

A professional headshot is often the first impression people have of you online. A high-quality headshot signals that you take your career seriously and helps establish credibility before you even say a word.

In today’s digital world—where people frequently decide whether to connect, hire, or collaborate within seconds—a polished headshot helps ensure that first impression works in your favor.

Investing in a professional headshot is a simple but powerful way to elevate your online presence and present yourself with confidence in every professional setting.

Groups and Teams

If your organization's entire team needs a headshot, I can come to you.

My studio setup is mobile, so I just need a small place to set up. I've used lobbies, ballrooms, and conference rooms.

Consistency

When doing group headshots, the advantage is that they will have a consistent look, which shows an extra level of professionalism.

Headshots can be done with white, black, or gray backgrounds, depending on your preference.

Second sessions

It's pretty rare that every team member can make a headshot day, so makeups are inevitable.

This can be handled with a second day at your location if there are enough people that it's necessary, or individuals can come to me where I'll make the shots match the others.

On-Location Headshots

Take your headshot session outside of the studio by doing some or all of your shoot on location.

Shooting on location adds additional context to your photograph since it includes the environment around it.

At the office

If we're already shooting on site for a business branding shoot, adding a headshot is super easy.

All that's required is a spot with an interesting background that helps capture the feeling of the office.

Outdoors

If the weather cooperates, it's also possible to do your on-location headshot outside.

This can be as simple as stepping outside the front door or shooting at a particular spot with a city skyline, landmark, or other interesting background as part of the image.

Creative Headshots

Show your personality

If you're a dancer, actor, film maker, model, photographer, writer, designer, or other creative, I've got you covered.

With a creative headshot session we can explore a number of different looks and expressions to communicate your personality.

Drama encouraged

In a creative session, the arbitrary line between a headshot and portrait becomes blurred to create something that is more personal.

Not every headshot needs a smile. An expression that's contemplative can draw the viewer to your photograph just as effectively.

Modern Glamor Headshots

Forget the cheesy mall photos from the 80s. This is completely different.

Gain confidence

Modern glamour photography is all about bringing out your confidence. Seeing yourself in a new way will remind you how powerful you really are.

Don't believe it? Just look at your photos.

Full sessions

A glamour headshot can be done by itself, but they're often done as part of a larger session with multiple outfits and different kinds of makeup.

Curious? Don't be afraid to reach out.

Beauty Headshots

For brands and influencers

Do you needs content to help promote your cosmetics, skin care products, jewelry, or eye wear?

I can help you produce a full studio shoot. I've worked with models from all of the major Boston agencies as well as a number of different makeup artists.

Please get in touch if you have a project!

For models

If you're an established model who needs to expand their body of work, I can coach you in getting different expressions and poses that are appropriate for today's commercial landscape.

Booking Information

Session fee

The session fee of $295 is due at the time of booking.

30 minute shoot

Perfect for LinkedIn and other social media.

Includes one image

One fully retouched image is included.

Extra Images

Additional images are available for $60 at the time of the shoot or $100 if selected online.

Select your images on the spot

Images from your shoot will automatically appear on an attached device for immediate review.

Quick delivery

After your images are selected, I'll do a retouch to remove things like stray hair and temporary blemishes.

Typically images are returned in 24-48 hours.

Background options

Short sessions for traditional headshots are normally done with plain white, shades of gray, or black.

Creative sessions may also be done various hand pained canvas backdrops.

Makeup and grooming

Makeup with light hair styling and male grooming is available for an extra fee paid directly to the stylist on the day of the shoot.

FAQs

Business woman outdoors in front of an office building

I'm located on the north shore of Boston. But I'm happy to work with clients anywhere!

The standard package for headshots is one images for $295. That includes 30 minutes of studio time, two outfit changes, portrait retouching, digital delivery, and image archiving.

To hold a date, I need a signed agreement and the session fee paid at the time of booking.

Typically clients come to me, but I am happy to bring my mobile studio to you for an additional fee.

A basic headshot session takes about 30 minutes.

Yes, you'll be able to review your images as we shoot them.

Yes, I will do light retouching to remove temporary blemishes and polish the image.

A standard headshot can be turned around in 24 hours, slightly longer if there are more images.

Yes, you may. That's what they're for!

Currently I work out of my home, but I have all the same fancy lighting and other equipment.

Typically I just need a couple days notice to get you on the calendar.

Makeup services

If you would like makeup or grooming services for your headshot session, it can be added.

I work with the talented makeup artist Kerri Herlihy. She has been a professional makeup artist for over twenty years, working with a variety of clients.

She specializes in a subtle natural style perfect for headshots, but she can also do something bolder appropriate for a night out or a modern glamour look.

She and I have worked together for several years on at least 100 shoots, so you'll be in great hands.

Her website is Kerry Herlihy.

Get in touch

I'd love to hear about your need for photography and how I can help.

To get a quote, determine availability, or get more information, just drop a note to:

erik @ erikpatton.com.

You're also welcome to reach out via phone or text to 617-959-0767.

I look forward to hearing from you!

~Erik