What’s the difference between a headshot session and a portrait session?

Headshot sessions are focused, professional close-ups intended for business use. Portrait sessions are more creative and varied, with full-body or environmental elements.

What is a Portrait + Headshot session?

A Portrait + Headshot session gives you both clean, professional headshots and expressive portraits in a single shoot.

Who can benefit from a Portrait + Headshot session?

Professionals, actors, small business owners, and anyone needing a mix of formal headshots and personal branding imagery.

How long does a typical session last?

Headshot sessions take about 30 minutes; portrait sessions up to 1 hour; on-location sessions typically run 1.5 to 2 hours.

What should I wear for the session?

Bring both professional and casual outfit options. Stick to solid colors and simple textures that photograph nicely.

Can I use the photos from the session for my social media profiles and website?

Yes — your final images are yours to use across LinkedIn, social media, websites, and marketing materials.

Do you offer retouching services?

Yes — all sessions include basic retouching. Additional retouching is available upon request.

How soon will I receive my photos?

Headshots are delivered within 2 business days. Portraits within 5 business days. Rush delivery is also available.

Can I bring a friend or colleague to the session?

Absolutely — friends or family are welcome to accompany you and provide feedback or assistance during the shoot.

What locations are available for the session?

Sessions take place in our Lovettsville studio. On-location shoots are available by request to your home, office, or preferred site.

How do I book a session?

You can book through the website contact form or by phone. We'll guide you in choosing the right package and scheduling a slot.

Frequently-Asked Questions

Headshots are professional close-ups used for business profiles, LinkedIn, or branding. Portraits are more expressive, allowing full-body poses, varied settings, and creative styling.
Yes. Every portrait session includes headshots, so you leave with clean, professional headshots and more expressive portraits from one shoot.
Professionals, entrepreneurs, performers, and small business owners needing both formal and creative imagery.
Headshot sessions: about 30 minutes. Portrait sessions (which include headshots): up to 1 hour. On-location sessions, available by request: typically 1.5 to 2 hours.
This timing allows ample time for outfit changes and a variety of shots within each type of session.
Bring a mix of professional and casual outfits. Solid/neutral colors and textures photograph well. Multiple outfit options help capture variety.

Yes - your final images are yours to use across LinkedIn, social profiles, websites, and marketing materials.
Yes, light retouching is included with every session. Requests for more advanced edits are welcome.
Final images for every session type are delivered within 3 business days. Rush delivery (under 24 hours) is available for $200.
Absolutely — a friend or family member is welcome to offer feedback or help during the shoot.
Sessions are held in our Lovettsville studio, which is set up specifically for headshots and portraits. On-location portrait and headshot sessions are available by request — details are on the Portraits page.
Book online — pick your session, date, and time, and your booking is confirmed instantly. Book a session here. Have a question first? Use the contact form and you'll hear back personally.

Not sure which session fits?

Each session page spells out who it's for — see Headshots and Portraits.