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You get taken seriously faster. LinkedIn profiles with professional headshots get 14 times more views and 36 times more messages. That’s not vanity, that’s visibility.
When your website, your proposals, and your social profiles all show the same level of polish, people assume you run your business the same way. Consistent, intentional, professional. They’re not wondering if you’re legit—they’re already moving to the next step.
Good photography doesn’t just make you look better. It makes everything you send out work harder. Your marketing feels more cohesive. Your brand feels more real. And you stop second-guessing whether your visuals are holding you back.
I’ve been shooting commercial and corporate photography since 1974. That’s before digital, before Photoshop, before you could fix it in post. You had to get it right the first time.
I’ve worked with ad agencies, corporate teams, industrial clients, and small business owners across the greater Houston area, including Highlands. I’ve taught photography and digital imaging at HCC and The Art Institute of Houston for 21 years. I’ve been a member of ASMP since 1979 and served as chapter president.
What that means for you is simple: I know how to light a shot, how to work with people who aren’t models, and how to deliver what you actually need without the runaround. You’re not getting someone who just picked up a camera last year.
First, you reach out and explain what you need. Headshots for your team, product shots for your site, architectural photos of a property—whatever it is. I respond quickly with availability and a clear price. No back-and-forth mystery quotes.
Before the shoot, there’s a conversation about what the photos will be used for. That matters because a LinkedIn headshot is lit differently than a billboard ad. Knowing the end use shapes how the session is set up.
On shoot day, I bring the gear, handle the lighting, and walk you through what to do if you’re not used to being in front of a camera. Most people aren’t. I’m good at making that part not weird. The session moves efficiently because I’ve done this thousands of times.
After the shoot, you get your edited images on time. No chasing. No delays. Just the files you need, ready to use.
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You’re paying for someone who knows how to make you look credible without making it look like you tried too hard. That’s harder than it sounds.
You’re also paying for decades of experience working with real clients in Highlands and the greater Houston area—people in oil and gas, manufacturing, real estate, small business, corporate communications. I’ve shot in refineries, boardrooms, warehouses, offices, and on-site at dozens of commercial properties. I know how to work in less-than-ideal conditions and still deliver something you’ll actually want to use.
The session includes professional lighting, direction, and editing. You’re not getting raw files dumped in a folder. You’re getting finished images that are color-corrected, properly exposed, and ready for print or digital use. If you need specific file formats or sizes for different platforms, that’s handled upfront.
Turnaround is fast because I don’t overbook. When I say you’ll have your images by a certain date, you will. That reliability matters when you’re on a deadline or coordinating a website launch, a campaign, or an event.
It depends on what you need. A simple headshot session for one person costs less than a half-day commercial shoot with multiple setups and locations. I price based on the scope of the project, how many people or products are involved, and how the images will be used.
Most headshot sessions for small teams or solo professionals in Highlands run a few hundred dollars. Larger commercial projects—like product photography for a catalog, architectural shots of a facility, or a full branding session—are quoted individually.
The important thing is that you know the price before anything starts. No surprise fees. No upselling on the day of the shoot. You’ll get a clear quote based on what you actually need, and that’s what you’ll pay.
Wear what you’d wear to meet a client or show up to an important meeting. If that’s a suit, wear a suit. If that’s a polo and clean jeans because you work in a trade, wear that. The goal is to look like yourself on a good day, not like you’re trying to be someone else.
Avoid busy patterns, logos, or anything that will distract from your face. Solid colors work best. If you’re getting headshots for a team, it helps if everyone’s in a similar level of formality so the photos feel cohesive when they’re on your website together.
If you’re unsure, bring a couple of options and I can help you decide what works best on camera. Some colors photograph better than others depending on your skin tone and the background being used.
A single headshot session usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. That includes time to adjust lighting, try a couple of different angles or expressions, and make sure you’re comfortable. If you’re doing headshots for a group, plan on about 15 to 20 minutes per person once everything’s set up.
Commercial shoots take longer depending on what’s involved. Product photography might be a couple of hours if there are multiple items and setups. Architectural or industrial photography can be a half day or full day depending on the size of the space and how many angles you need.
I work efficiently because I’ve done this for 50 years, but I’m not rushing you. The goal is to get it right, not just get it done. If something’s not working, I’ll adjust and keep going until it does.
Both options work. I have a studio setup for controlled lighting and backgrounds, which is ideal for headshots and product photography. If you’re in Highlands or nearby and want to come to the studio, that’s easy.
I also shoot on location all the time—at your office, your facility, a job site, wherever makes sense. A lot of corporate and industrial clients prefer that because it’s easier to coordinate a team, and sometimes the environment matters for the shot. If you’re a real estate agent and want photos at a property, or you’re a contractor who wants shots of your work in progress, on-site makes more sense.
Either way, I bring the lighting and equipment needed to make it work. Location shoots might cost a bit more depending on travel and setup time, but that’s discussed upfront when you’re getting a quote.
Most clients get their edited images within three to five business days. If you’re on a tight deadline, let me know upfront and I’ll do what I can to speed that up. Rush turnarounds are possible depending on the schedule.
The images you receive are fully edited—color corrected, properly exposed, cropped, and ready to use. You’re not getting a dump of 200 raw files to sort through. You’re getting the finished selects that actually work.
Files are delivered digitally in the format you need, whether that’s high-res for print or web-optimized for your site and social media. If you need both, that’s included. You’ll also get clear usage rights so you know exactly how you can use the images without any confusion later.
You can. Plenty of people do. But there’s a reason LinkedIn profiles with professional photos get 14 times more views—people notice the difference even if they can’t articulate why.
A phone camera can’t control lighting the way professional equipment can. That’s the biggest issue. Most office lighting is terrible for photos—overhead fluorescents create shadows under your eyes and make you look tired. Natural window light is better, but it’s inconsistent and hard to control. A professional setup eliminates those problems.
The other piece is direction. Most people don’t know what to do in front of a camera. They smile too hard, stand too stiff, or tilt their head at an awkward angle. My job is to guide you into a position that looks natural and confident. That’s not something a coworker with a phone can do, even if they mean well. You’re paying for the result, not just the equipment.
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