Headshot photography
Professional headshots near Baltimore & Washington, D.C.
Headshots for LinkedIn, your company website, speaking and press. Up to 45 minutes in a studio or outdoors, two looks, and five retouched photos in your gallery within two weeks.
Check availabilityHeadshots package from $295
What's included
- A session of up to 45 minutes, outdoors or in a rented studio
- Two looks: a change of outfit, backdrop or setting
- Direction on posture and expression throughout
- Five individually retouched photos in your own online gallery
- Delivery within two weeks
For a session in a rented studio, the studio's rental fee is added and confirmed before you book.
Photographed by Jose and Karla, a husband-and-wife team with more than ten years of experience, serving the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas.
A headshot that works as hard as you do
Your headshot is often the first thing a client, employer or audience sees. It should look like you on a good day: approachable, confident and current.
We guide you through posture and expression with simple prompts and check the details as we go. Not comfortable in front of a camera? Most people are not, and that is exactly what the direction is for.
Quick, focused and close by
A headshot session takes up to 45 minutes, with time for two looks: a formal one and a more relaxed one, or a change of jacket and backdrop. You leave with the right photo for LinkedIn, a company bio and a speaker page.
Prefer natural light and a city or park backdrop? We photograph headshots outdoors around Baltimore and Washington, D.C.. Prefer a clean studio look? We rent a professional studio close to you. For a session in a rented studio, the studio's rental fee is added and confirmed before you book. Want more time, more outfits or a full set of photos? The two hour Portraits session is the better fit.
What clients say
“I hired Jose to take graduation photos after having a bad experience with a previous photographer, and I am very happy with the way these photos turned out. He went above and beyond to capture the occasion, and his helper made sure that everything I was wearing and my hair was in place during the photoshoot. He even captured some adorable photos of my dog. We will definitely use Chivo Photos for our next photoshoot!”
How it works
Tell us what you have in mind
Send your date, the kind of session and a few details. We reply with availability and answer any questions.
Reserve your date
A signed agreement and a retainer hold your date. We then plan the location, timing and looks with you.
Enjoy the session
We guide you with simple prompts and photograph natural expressions. No awkward poses.
Receive your gallery
Your retouched photos arrive in your own online gallery within two weeks.
Headshot photography questions
- How much do professional headshots cost?
- The Headshots package starts at $295. It includes a session of up to 45 minutes, two looks, and five individually retouched photos in your own online gallery. For a session in a rented studio, the studio's rental fee is added and confirmed before you book.
- How long does a headshot session take?
- Up to 45 minutes, which is enough time for two looks and for you to relax in front of the camera.
- What is the difference between the Headshots and Portraits packages?
- The Headshots package is a focused session of up to 45 minutes with two looks and five retouched photos, from $295. The Portraits package is a full two hour session with several looks and more than 100 retouched photos, from $850.
- Where do headshot sessions take place?
- Outdoors at a location around Baltimore and Washington, D.C., or in a professional studio we rent close to you, anywhere between the two cities. For a session in a rented studio, the studio's rental fee is added and confirmed before you book.
- What should I wear for a headshot?
- Solid colors that fit well work best, and bold patterns can be distracting. Bring two options, such as a jacket and a more relaxed top, so you have a formal and a casual look. Our guide to preparing for a portrait session has more detail.
- Are headshots retouched?
- Yes. Each of your five delivered photos is individually retouched, with natural results that still look like you.
- How soon will we get our photos?
- Your finished, retouched photos are delivered to your own online gallery within two weeks.
- How do we book?
- Send us your date and a few details through the inquiry form and we will confirm availability. A signed agreement and a retainer reserve your date: 30% for weddings and elopements, 50% for portrait sessions. The balance is due two weeks before a wedding or elopement, or on the day of a session.