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Steps for a Successful Headshot

Professional headshots and portraits are used across LinkedIn profiles, corporate websites, internal directories, marketing materials, and press. I regularly photograph individuals, leadership teams, and entire departments for consistent, professional use across digital and print platforms.

Headshot projects are often scheduled alongside other corporate photography or video work, both throughout New England and nationally. Images can be framed as tighter, traditional headshots or shown with more context to reflect personality, environment, and brand.

A woman with wavy blonde hair and blue eyes smiling, wearing a maroon top and pearl earrings, against a gray background.
A smiling young man in a black suit with a white shirt and a patterned tie, standing against a plain gray background.
An older man with a beard, wearing a long-sleeve shirt and jeans, standing with his arms crossed against a black background.
A professional man with glasses, a beard, and a bald head, wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and a patterned tie, standing against a plain background.
A professional woman with short, curly, light brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a dark navy blazer and a necklace, against a light gray background.
A woman with long dark hair wearing a black dress and blue necklace, smiling at the camera against a plain gray background.
A man smiling with hands pressed together in a gesture of gratitude or greeting, wearing a blue sweater over a collared shirt, standing against a brown background.
Black and white portrait of a woman with short hair, smiling, wearing a cardigan over a blouse, with one hand on her hip.
Black and white portrait of a man smiling, wearing a suit jacket and shirt, holding a belt in his right hand.

Example of Tighter Headshot Cropping

These examples show how environmental portraits can be cropped tighter when a more formal headshot is required, while still maintaining consistency and quality.

Professional headshot of a male in business attire, captured for Indermaur Media’s guide on steps for successful photography.
Professional headshot of a female wearing a statement necklace, taken for Indermaur Media’s guide on successful photography.
Professional headshot of a female in formal attire, captured for Indermaur Media’s guide on steps for successful headshot photography.

 On-Site Headshot Photography

When a company needs headshots for multiple people, I typically create a temporary studio on site. This allows team members to step away for a short session, often around ten minutes, without the disruption of traveling to a studio.

Headshots are commonly photographed in offices, conference rooms, lobbies, hallways, and outdoor spaces. Depending on the environment and goals, sessions may use professional lighting or available light. Some projects require photographing many people efficiently within a limited time frame, and the process is designed to stay organized and respectful of everyone’s schedule.

Environmental headshots

Based in Rhode Island, I regularly travel throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, New England, and nationally to create on-site, studio-quality environmental headshots. Projects range from executive portraits to full-team headshot days, with consistency and ease as the priority.

Headshot of a male doctor wearing a white coat and stethoscope, smiling in a professional setting.
Headshot of a woman with long brown hair wearing a patterned blouse, smiling in a retail or business environment.
Headshot of a woman with curly red hair in a checkered blazer, smiling in an office setting.
Headshot of a woman with long black hair wearing a green blazer, smiling outdoors
Headshot of a man with light brown hair in a blue suit jacket, smiling in a brightly lit office setting.
Headshot of a woman with short brown hair wearing formal business attire, smiling in a bright office environment.

Preparing for a Succesful Headshot

I’ve outlined a practical guide that walks through preparation, wardrobe, timing, and expectations to help clients feel confident and ready on the day of their headshot session.

8 Steps to a successful headshots
Professional headshot of an industry leader in a light sweatshirt with a rocket logo, captured for Indermaur Media’s guide on steps for successful photography.

Effective storytelling supported by clear,
efficient production

You’ll get photography and video created through a clear, well-managed process, so your team can stay focused and confident at every stage.