Finally Have Photos That Feel Like You
I help women over 40 who hate being photographed look confident, professional, approachable, and authentically like themselves. Whether you need a modern headshot, personal branding images, or simply want to feel seen again, your session is designed to be comfortable, guided, and surprisingly enjoyable.
AVIVA SHERMAN - CHICAGO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
HEADSHOTS | BRANDING | TEAMS | EVENTS
A fresh start and a
brand new headshot.
Something to smile about
It all begins with confidence, a natural smile, and a headshot you’re proud to share.
Your Headshot Is Working Even When You Aren't
Every day, people are making decisions about who to contact, who to trust, who to hire, and who to remember. Most of those decisions begin with a photograph. A recruiter reviews your LinkedIn profile. A potential client visits your website. A casting director opens your submission. A colleague searches your name. Before they read a word, they see you. The right headshot helps people feel confident about what comes next.
Because Visibility Creates Opportunity
The modern professional spends more time being evaluated online than ever before. Clients research service providers. Recruiters review profiles. Employers compare candidates. Potential collaborators search names. Your image has become part of your reputation. Professional photography isn't about looking important. It's about making sure the image people see reflects the quality of the work behind it. When the right opportunities appear, your photograph should support your credibility—not create doubt.
What Great Headshots Actually Communicate
People form impressions quickly. Strong headshots communicate much more than appearance. They communicate how you work, how you show up, and how others should feel about engaging with you.
Confidence
People trust confidence. Strong photography communicates self-assurance without appearing staged.
Credibility
Professional imagery reinforces expertise and helps establish trust immediately.
Authenticity
People connect with people who feel genuine. Authenticity creates stronger relationships.
Presence
Some people are instantly memorable. Great photography helps communicate that presence.
The Cost Of An Outdated Headshot Is Usually Invisible
Most opportunities aren't lost through direct rejection. They're lost quietly. The recruiter who never clicked. The client who kept scrolling. The introduction that never happened. The callback that never came. It's impossible to know exactly how often your image influences decisions. But we know it does. That's why updating your photography isn't about vanity. It's about ensuring your image reflects who you are today—not who you were years ago.
Headshots Designed For Modern Professionals
Strong headshots aren't simply flattering. They're strategic. Whether you're updating LinkedIn, building a business, growing a personal brand, leading a company, or preparing for auditions, your photography should support the goals you're working toward.
Every image is designed to feel natural, confident, approachable, and authentic. Professional enough to inspire trust. Personal enough to feel human.
Not Sure Which Type Of Headshot You Need?
Different goals require different images. Whether you're growing a company, updating LinkedIn, building a personal brand, or preparing for auditions, your photography should align with how people discover and evaluate you.
LinkedIn Headshots
Professional portraits designed to elevate your online presence and create stronger first impressions.
Executive Portraits
Leadership photography for executives, founders, and professionals seeking a refined visual presence.
Personal Branding
Photography for websites, speaking engagements, marketing, and thought leadership content.
Actor Headshots
Authentic imagery designed to help casting directors connect with your personality and range.
Professional Photography For Every Stage Of Your Career
Entrepreneurs
Build trust before the first meeting and strengthen your personal brand.
Consultants
Position yourself as the expert people feel confident hiring.
Healthcare Professionals
Professional portraits for physicians, therapists and healthcare leaders.
Attorneys
Photography designed to communicate professionalism and credibility.
Actors
Authentic headshots that communicate presence, personality and casting potential.
Executives
Leadership portraits that reflect authority, confidence and experience.
People Research You Before They Contact You
Your photography often becomes the first piece of information someone encounters. Not your résumé. Not your website. Not your portfolio. Your photograph. That's why personal branding photography has become essential for modern professionals. The goal isn't perfection. The goal is authenticity, confidence, and trust.
Relaxed. Guided. Surprisingly Easy.
Most people believe they're awkward in photographs. Most people are wrong. Great headshots aren't created because someone knows how to pose. They're created because someone knows how to guide the process. Every session includes coaching, direction, feedback, and image review from beginning to end. Most clients arrive nervous. Most leave wondering why they waited so long.
What Working Together Looks Like
A simple process designed to remove stress and create photographs that feel natural, professional, and genuinely authentic.
Consultation
We'll discuss your goals, audience, personal brand, wardrobe options, and the impression you want your photographs to create.
Preparation
You'll receive guidance on clothing, styling, and session preparation so you arrive feeling confident and ready.
Photography Session
A relaxed, fully guided session with coaching throughout to create natural expressions and confident body language.
Selection & Delivery
Choose your favorite images and receive professionally retouched photographs optimized for modern professional use.
Why We Love Working With Edgewater Professionals
Edgewater is one of Chicago's most diverse and dynamic neighborhoods. It's home to entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, actors, educators, consultants, artists, and small business owners who care deeply about the quality of their work.
That's exactly the type of client we love working with. People building businesses. Growing careers. Launching ideas. Pursuing opportunities. Creating meaningful work.
Many clients visit us from Edgewater, Andersonville, Rogers Park, Uptown, Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, Lakeview, and throughout Chicago's North Side. Professional photography helps ensure your image reflects the same level of quality and professionalism you bring to everything else you do.
Professional Photography That Finally Felt Like Me
I needed updated headshots for LinkedIn, my website, and several speaking engagements. I was nervous before the session because I usually feel awkward in front of a camera. The experience was relaxed from the beginning, and the final photographs looked professional while still feeling completely authentic. For the first time, I actually enjoy using my headshots.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a professional headshot session take?
Most sessions range from 45 minutes to two hours depending on your goals and the number of looks you'd like to create.
Do you help with posing?
Absolutely. Every session includes coaching and guidance to help you feel comfortable while creating natural expressions and confident body language.
Can I bring multiple outfits?
Yes. Multiple wardrobe options help create variety and allow us to build different looks throughout your session.
Do you photograph actors?
Yes. We photograph actors for commercial, theatrical, television, film, and agency submissions.
How quickly will I receive my photographs?
Turnaround varies depending on the package selected, but final retouched images are delivered promptly and ready for professional use.
Ready For Photography That Feels Like You At Your Best?
Whether you're growing a business, building a personal brand, updating LinkedIn, preparing for auditions, or simply ready for images that reflect who you are today, we'd love to help. Together we'll create photographs that communicate confidence, credibility, personality, and professionalism from the very first impression.
AVIVA SHERMAN - CHICAGO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
HEADSHOTS | BRANDING | TEAMS | EVENTS
A fresh start and a
brand new headshot.
Something to smile about
It all begins with confidence, a natural smile, and a headshot you’re proud to share.