Your Image Professional, Confident, Authentic
Most of my clients don't love being in front of a camera, and that's completely okay. I'll guide you through every step and create modern headshots and personal branding images you'll be glad to put in front of clients, recruiters, and casting directors, in a session that feels easier and more relaxed than you expected.
You Don't Need To Be Photogenic
Most of my clients share the same worry: feeling awkward in front of a camera and unconvinced that their photos ever look like them. Confident everywhere else in life, until a lens appears.
No one taught you how to pose, or what looks good to a camera. That is not your job. It's mine. My work is about helping you relax enough that your confidence shows up on its own. Perfect hair, losing weight first: none of it matters here. Just show up. I'll guide the rest.
Why Clients Choose Me
A good photograph reflects who you already are, the confident, warm, experienced person other people recognize. When you feel comfortable in the room, that comes through on its own.
Guided Every Step Of The Way
No guessing and no awkward posing. I coach every expression and movement as we go, so you're never left wondering what to do with yourself.
Look Like Yourself, On Your Best Day
Your images are refined and polished while still looking authentic and recognizably you.
Built For Real People
Most of my clients aren't models. They're professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, speakers, and people building something they're proud of.
A Relaxed Experience
Great photographs are the point. So is enjoying the time you spend getting them.
Headshots That Actually Look Like You
Your image makes a first impression before you say a word. Someone visits your website, scans your LinkedIn profile, or opens your speaking proposal, and your photo already shapes what they expect.
The images I make read as professional without looking stiff, approachable enough to invite a conversation, and strong enough to back up your authority. Every one is built to do real work for you, from your homepage to your next pitch.
Experience Is Beautiful
The women I photograph have built careers, raised families, started businesses, and led teams. That history is part of what makes your portrait worth looking at, and I want it visible rather than smoothed away.
These images celebrate where you are now, the confidence you've earned and the story behind it. Your experience deserves to be seen.
A Simple Experience Designed Around You
Planning
We'll discuss wardrobe, goals, how you'll use your images, and what makes you feel most like yourself.
Guided Session
No awkward guessing. Every pose, expression, and movement is naturally directed.
Image Selection
Together we'll choose photographs that feel authentic, flattering, and aligned with your goals.
Final Delivery
Professionally retouched images delivered ready for LinkedIn, websites, speaking, publications, and casting.
What My Clients Say
More Than A Headshot
Today's personal brands require more than a single image. Personal branding sessions create a versatile collection of photographs for websites, social media, speaking opportunities, press features, podcasts, and marketing campaigns.
Tell A Story
You need photographs that go beyond a smile and communicate your unique professional narrative.
Communicate Expertise
High-quality images instantly elevate your perceived value and reinforce your industry authority.
Build Trust
People hire people. Authentic imagery breaks down barriers before the first conversation.
The Real Person
Together, we'll create a library of images that allows your audience to connect with the person behind the work.
Step Into My Chicago Studio
My studio is set up so you can relax. There's room to change outfits, and get used to the space before we start shooting. Once we begin, the rest is on me. I'll tell you exactly how to stand, where to look, what to do with your hands. I’ve got this.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I hate having my photo taken?
Do you help with posing?
Do you retouch photographs?
What should I wear?
Your next big step starts with a headshot you're proud to share
Whether you need a simple headshot or want to explore personal branding images, I can help.
You'll leave with photos that feel natural, confident, and unmistakably you. The kind you'll actually want to use everywhere.
I only take a limited number of sessions each month. If you're ready for a fresh start, let’s make it happen.