"If you want to be taken seriously, you must take your headshots seriously."
Your headshot is your digital business card- it is seen everywhere from your company website to your LinkedIn profile. It appears on your Zoom display, social media accounts, speaking engagements, and more. Potential clients, employers & partners will look at your headshot before they even contact you, so it stands to reason that if you want to be taken seriously, you need to take your headshot seriously. I've worked with professionals in a wide variety of fields for nearly 15 years and developed a process that delivers consistent results while also enabling me to tailor my approach to your profession and needs. We first get to know you and then customize your session to make sure your new headshot communicates exactly the right message.
All full sessions include a consultation with Karissa, professional hair & makeup styling, posing guidance, and professional retouching.
The Statistics
Employers create their "first impression" in just 1/10th of a second.
(Sources: Healthline, Headshots Independent Study, LinkedIn & Headshots Independent Study)
A recent study found that professional headshots led to a 76% increase in how competent the participant appeared.
LinkedIn profiles with a professional photo receive 21 times more views than those without one.
Professional headshots lead to a 62% increase in how influential you seem.
Consultation
CONSULTATION
Once you've booked your session you'll have an online consultation with Karissa to go over your vision for your photoshoot and discuss important details like styling and wardrobe.
STYLING & PHOTOSHOOT
Photoshoot
Your photoshoot will begin with hair & makeup styling by our professional stylist while we prep the studio for your photoshoot. Afterwards we'll guide you through different poses as we move through the various looks.
REVIEW & ORDER
Reveal
A few days later we'll review the images from your photoshoot so you can relive the experience and select/order your favorite photographs.
PLANNING consult
WITH KARISSA
professional
makeup
professional HAIR STYLING
guided
pOSING
review & selection appointment
WHAT TO EXPECT
PLANNING consult
WITH KARISSA
professional HAIR STYLING
professional
makeup
photoshoot with guided pOSING
review & selection appointment
Many of our clients are new to professional photography, so here's a quick overview of our process.
WHAT TYPE OF PHOTOSHOOT DO YOU NEED?
HEADSHOTS
Your headshot is your first impression. We're here to help you get it right!
During your headshot session we'll capture several different looks on a few different backgrounds to make sure you have options to choose from. We'll review the images together and help you make the final selections. Four digital photographs, distributed in both high and low res versions, are included with your session fee.
$1200.
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
You're looking for a few images to use on your website, LinkedIn, professional associations & more.
PERSONAL BRANDING
Personal Branding images are the personality of your business. Make sure they speak to who you are.
Personal Branding sessions are where Karissa's background in marketing & PR meets her expertise in photography. Each session begins with a consultation so we can get to know you and your brand. We will then create a plan to capture images you can use on your website, but also cover your social media needs, headshots for speaking engagements, professional organizations and more. Sessions include professional styling and guided posing so you don't need to worry about anything, and 10 or 20 images depending on your needs.
$2500/ $3500
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
You need photos to use throughout the year & across a variety of platforms, including your website & LinkedIn, social media & speaking engagements, articles & more.
EXPRESS SESSION
Personal Branding images are the personality of your business. Make sure they speak to who you are.
Express Sessions are offered one day each month and are our most basic photoshoots. Express photoshoots are 20 minutes, on your choice of grey or white background, and include one professionally retouched digital photograph of your choice. These sessions are perfect for students starting out or those who need one photo for their company website. Note that there is no customization with an express session, so they do not include wardrobe changes, backdrop changes or hair & makeup styling.
$400
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
You need one photo for your company website & are comfortable planning your wardrobe, doing your own hair/makeup and are comfortable in front of the camera.
OFFICE GROUPS
Your "About" page never looked so good! Let us help you create headshots your current team will love to be a part of and potential employees will want to join!
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
You need headshots of 3 or more people in your office for your company website, proposals, etc..
Great companies invest in their employees and it shows. Our group headshot packages are available at three levels of service, depending on location, professional styling and number of employees. Reach out and we'll send more details.
Photos of our clients, the team at Bexorg.
client reviews /
"I couldn't have asked for a more supportive and professional photographer, nor a more comfortable studio!"
Karissa takes into consideration what's important to you and what you want reflected in the photos while combining her years of expertise in order to get you the best results possible.
- Brigid
“Karissa is an amazing woman who makes you feel comfortable and special from start to finish.”
I highly recommend Karissa for professional headshots and portraits. Excellent photographs! Excellent customer service!
- Sohair
Hello there.
I’m KARISSA,
YOUR NEW PHOTOGRAPHER
I believe photographs have the power to connect us- to our friends & family, of course, but also to our pasts, our futures & the world around us.
I have studied photography for nearly 20 years now and know that photographs are ultimately stories. Whether it's a portrait we took in the studio or a snapshot you captured on your phone, we're here to help you find ways to print- and hold onto- your favorites for years to come.
creative. PROFESSIONAL. wife & Mom. your personal Cheerleader.
(AND DIGITAL MEMORY ADVISER).
headshot GALLERY 3/
Businesspeople & Physicians
personal branding GALLERY 1 /
Entrepreneurs & Influencers
entrepreneurs & influencers
Enterpreneurs and influencers generally need a wider variety of images so we recommend personal branding sessions that will enable us to capture a wider variety of photographs and give them more images to use on their website, social media, for speaking engagements, professional organizations & more.
This for you if:
You're looking for a new job or promotion
you just want one quick shot
your need great headshots for different platforms
YOU don't want a headshot that's customized to who you are/ your profession
you're uncomfortable in front of the camera and/or would like a professional
It's probably for you if...
you don't want to invest time/energy in this
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client reviews
PORTRAIT CLIENT
“There it was: The Light Within. Frame after frame after frame.”
As a woman who is more than a little shy about her looks, I was nervous but Karissa put me at ease with both genuine warmth & professionalism. She was creative & reassuring. In the end, the experience changed me. I actually see myself differently now. I saw beauty that day... and it was my own. It had been there all along; I just needed someone to show me. Karissa did that.
- Dana
portrait client
“Karissa puts her clients at ease with joyful attention. The session was restorative and fun!”
Karissa sees our fullness, complexity and depth, and win working wiht her, one finds a playful, creative self. With gentle direction, she reflects this self back to you in artful, astonishing photos.
- Eliza
headshot client
“The way Karissa directs you to find the best 'you' is a little akin to magic!”
I did my first found of headshots with Karissa and plan to do another soon. She is so easy to work with and her team is amazing. Look no further!
- Leslie
are you ready?
reach out for more info
We are happy to walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have!
