Portraiture for Professionals

Most Business Portraits will include a pre-defined number of finished images which will be fully retouched. Provided you do not wish to license any additional images beyond those which are included, you can generally expect there will be no additional fees. However, if you wish to license and retouch additional images, you will be billed for those images. Or, if you wish to schedule a session outside of my normal service area you will be required to pay for travel. And, if applicable, you’ll also pay for parking and event or location admissions during the session. In some rare occasions, if you would like full scale photo-manipulation to some of your images (such as photo-realistically changing the location of the images in editing), this is a service I will bill you for.

Absolutely. It’s a good idea to have some alternate looks. It’s a good idea to create some looks that are more professional and some that are more relaxed.

You’ll receive a link to image proofs shortly after the session. These images will be partially edited. You’ll make your selection from this collection of proofs by simply telling me the filename or marking the image as a favorite. Once you’re satisfied with your selection, I’ll finalize the edits on the images you chose going through with a fine toothed comb to reduce the appearance of non-permanent blemishes, fly away hairs, and other minor distractions. Once you have the final images, you are more than welcome to request additional edits.

Business Portraits sessions include travel to locations within 35 miles of the 21054 zip code. Travel beyond that will cost a little extra. Express Sessions are limited to locations in Bowie and Crofton, MD.

The intial proofs from Business Portraits are typically available within about a week, and sometimes as much as 2 weeks. Once you have made selections, the final images are generally available within 1-5 business days. Guaranteed rush delivery is available at an additional cost.

I’ll make every effort to accommodate changes in schedule. It’s important to keep in mind that I can only reserve one date at a time per booking, so schedules will be based on current availability at the time of rescheduling.

Business Portraits are often captured in your home or office if you’re interested in a classic style image with a neutral backdrop, or if you want to communicate something about yourself through the environment you work in. If you would prefer a more modern or vibrant aesthetic, there are a very wide range of public places we can use, from urban downtown areas to scenic parks. I recommend browsing my locations directory for inspiration. I’m also more than happy to offer some suggestions based on your brand and image priorities.

Most of the time I’ll photograph your session personally. Some folks may get to work with my associate of more than 15 years, Felipe. If you have been referred to me by someone who has worked with Felipe in the past, I’m happy to assign your session to him. In either case, you will know who your photographer is when you book your session.

Yes, subtly. Your final image selection will receive full service retouching to reduce the appearance of non-permanent blemishes and remove distractions such as fly away hairs and minor wardrobe malfunctions. Importantly, however, I will not make alternations to your permanent features unless you explicitly ask me to do so. While I may slightly soften skin and wrinkles a little bit in order to counteract any exaggerating effects the lighting may have had, I will not “make you look 10 years younger” or “10 pounds lighter” until you have seen the images and specifically asked me to do so.