1. What is this service for?
This service is designed for professional and personal portraits, including corporate headshots, LinkedIn profile photos, resumes, business websites, staff profiles, speaker/author portraits, personal branding, and clean lifestyle portraits with a professional tone.
2. What’s the difference between a portrait and a corporate headshot?
A corporate headshot is typically more formal, clean, and consistent for professional use (company pages, profiles, directories). A portrait can be more expressive and flexible in lighting and mood. Tell us your usage scenario and we’ll recommend the right approach.
3. How should I prepare before the session?
Please confirm the intended use (LinkedIn, resume, company website, press, etc.), preferred style (formal vs. relaxed), background preference (clean studio vs. environment), and any guidelines required by your company. Rest well, arrive on time, and keep makeup/hair natural and clean.
4. What should I wear? Any styling suggestions?
Choose clean, well-fitted clothing with minimal logos and patterns. Solid colors generally work best. Avoid overly reflective fabrics. For business use, a classic style reads more credible and remains usable for longer.
5. Do you guide posing and expressions? I’m not comfortable on camera.
Yes. We provide clear, simple direction for posture, chin angle, shoulders, and expression. The goal is a confident, natural look without stiffness or over-posing.
6. What backgrounds do you offer?
Common options include clean neutral backgrounds and simple studio looks. If you need an environment-based portrait (office, workspace, or real setting), please confirm location and style upfront so composition and lighting can be planned.
7. Can you match a consistent look for a team (company staff headshots)?
Yes. We can produce consistent framing, lighting direction, background, and tone across multiple people. Team consistency is best achieved when everyone follows similar wardrobe guidance and is photographed under the same setup.
8. Do you provide retouching? What kind of retouching is included?
Yes. We focus on natural, restrained retouching: basic skin cleanup, tone balance, and clarity refinement while keeping real texture and identity. If you want stronger retouching, confirm it upfront so expectations are aligned.
9. Can you change the background or remove distractions?
In many cases, yes. Background cleanup or simple replacement can be done if it serves the intended use. For the most reliable result, we recommend choosing the correct background and framing during shooting.
10. How many final photos will I get? Can I choose after the session?
A selection process is typically provided so you can choose the best frames. For headshots, small differences in posture and expression matter, so we shoot multiple options to ensure you have a strong final choice.
11. Can you deliver versions for different platforms (LinkedIn, website, ID use)?
Yes. We can prepare properly cropped and sized versions for different uses, such as square/portrait formats, profile-safe cropping, and web-optimized versions—while keeping the main file clean and high-resolution.
12. How long does the session take?
Time depends on purpose and complexity. Single-person headshots are generally efficient; branding portraits or multiple looks take longer. If you need outfit changes or different backgrounds, please confirm upfront so we schedule appropriately.
13. Do you offer rush delivery?
Rush options may be available depending on schedule. If you have a deadline (e.g., onboarding, interview, press release), tell us upfront so we can propose a realistic delivery plan.
14. Can you photograph people who don’t speak much English, or are nervous?
Yes. Direction can be kept very simple and step-by-step. We focus on comfort and clarity, using straightforward cues so you can relax and look natural.
15. What if I need a more formal, official-looking portrait?
We can produce a more formal and conservative look: clean background, standard framing, stable lighting, and minimal styling. Tell us the intended use so we avoid anything that might feel too casual.