Headshots
Professional and creative
Boston
erik@pattonportraits.com
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.
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.
Photography vs. AI
Aside from ethical and copyright issues, with an actual photo session you get a ton of variety to choose from.
You also get my years of experience as a portrait photographer to coach you on your appearance, posing, and facial expressions.
Photo session
- Authentic photograph
- Countless expressions
- Coaching and direction
- Wardrobe advice
- Your favorite outfits
- Real locations
- Hand retouched
- Free from AI use
- Your copy right
AI
- Computer rendered
- One expression
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Headshots FAQ
I'm located on the north shore of Boston in Malden. 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!
Yes I have a studio located in Malden center.
Typically I just need a couple days notice to get you on the calendar.
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.
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.
