Professional Headshots in Portland

by Erica J Mitchell | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog, Headshot

Professional
Headshots in Portland

How you display yourself online is crucial. Professional headshots from Erica J Mitchell are a great way to communicate your style and personality.

Your first impression in telling that tale is your headshot! Everyone professional needs a headshot, and everyone deserves one that conveys individuality and highlights who they are.

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What Are Professional Headshots Important?

Have you ever met someone who you immediately felt comfortable with and saw as an expert? Most people form their “first impressions” of others in less than a few seconds. These early impressions have a big influence on who they hire, buy from, and listen to. And in today’s digital world, most first impressions occur online. LinkedIn is used by hiring managers to screen job applicants. Employees’ web profiles are checked by potential clients to discover if they are trustworthy. The company’s About Us page is where investors and donors may learn more about the company’s executives. Making a solid first impression with these people requires a stunning professional headshot, which has a significant impact on how people form their first impression of you and sets you apart from the competition.

What Makes a Professional Headshots?

Professional headshots are portraits that someone will use on a variety of places, both online and offline. Many professionals will use their portrait on websites, business cards, press releases, and social media profiles. The term “headshot” simply refers to a portrait snapshot that focuses on the upper torso and face. Professional headshots are used to inspire others that you are trustworthy, friendly, and capable. A professional photographer may use the background or environment, your pose, the clothing you’re wearing, and overall lighting in a variety of ways to help you visually portray those things.

What are the best backdrops for professional headshots?

We’ll work with you to decide on the best backdrop to relay the sentiment you’re looking for. We offer outdoors, on location and studio backdrops for your headshot.

Sometimes a neutral backdrop in white, gray, or black is best for professional services like law and finance.

If you work in the creative industries, non-profits, or tech, sometimes a more colorful studio backdrop or an outdoor session will liven up your professional headshots.

In-office sessions are a great way to give a viewer a peek inside your company. These photographs usually have a little more personality about them and help people see more into your professional culture.

Having a variety of professional headshots is great to keep this fresh and you utilize your headshots across platforms, especially if you’re a top executive, entrepreneur, or thought leader. To compliment your studio headshots, having some outdoor or in-office headshots will definitely add more variation and allow people to see many sides of you.

How Much Do Professional Headshots Cost?

Professional headshots start at $300, depending on factors like location and number of photos needed. 1. The amount of time used to photograph in a session, which determines how many images you willl have to view and select from in the proof gallery. 2. The amount of final retouched photos received in the package. What you receive Final high-resolution retouched images in multiple crops and file formats for easy use.

To book a session, a 50% deposit is required. Call or email for scheduling. Payments can be made through Square, Paypal or check.

For use of the indoor natural light studio there is $60 minimum at cost fee.

If you need headshots for your employees, contact us for pricing packages.

Studio strobe lighting may be used in poor lighting conditions as a way to mimic the natural lighting or any other desired style upon request may include additional costs.

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Headshots for Real Estate Agents

by Erica J Mitchell | Feb 16, 2022 | Blog, Client Work, Headshot

Headshots For Realtors

Even though it is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, in the case of your online presence, that first impression could be worth thousands of dollars in commissions.

Capture and relay the passion, personality, and professionalism of who you are and what you and your business do. Let’s make some pictures.

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What Are Real Estate Agent Headshots?

Real estate agents need a professional headshot to help them stand out in the competitive real estate marketplace. Your headshot is often the first time a potential client will see you. A professional, polished portrait that portrays who you are and what you stand for.

Zillow is a website that buyers use to research properties. Clients utilize LinkedIn to study real estate agents before listing their homes. Sellers find information about agents through social media platforms. And on each platform, your clients will expect to see a great professional real estate headshot.

Your headshot should be shown prominently everywhere you have a presence online. Your professional photographs should be used to brand all of your social media outlets, bios, and business cards to ensure consistency.

Why You Need A Professional Real Estate Headshot?

You’re probably well aware that realtors are in the business of building and maintaining relationships. Showing your face through a professional portrait is the most effective technique to sell for relationships on the internet. Realtor headshots are essential for anyone who wants to stand out and be considered by today’s house hunters.

First impressions of real estate agents are made in the blink of an eye. Studies have shown that your clients form an initial image of your likability, trustworthiness, and competency within one tenth of a second.

Even though it is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, in the case of your online presence, that first impression could be worth thousands of dollars in commissions.

Your headshots and photographs are important. Despite the fact that you’ve probably seen a real estate headshot that made you squirm, the professional photographers at Erica J Mitchell Photography are here to make you shine!

What to Expect During Your Real Estate Headshot Session

In the same way that you would show up to an important client meeting, you should arrive for your picture shoot refreshed, relaxed, and ready to smile.

Our photographers will guide from beginning to end and coach you through your poses, provide outfit ideas, and to show you how to make the most of every minute of your real estate headshot session.

After the shoot, we’ll select the best images from our session. They will be professionally retouched and enhanced to make sure you look your best. Then deliver stunning headshots perfect for your real estate marketing materials and online profiles.

How Much Do Agent Headshots Cost?

Professional agent headshot pricing starts at $325, depending on factors like location and number of photos needed.

Headshot Pricing and Info

Agent Headshot Pricing is based on
1. The amount of time used to photograph in a session, which determines how many images you’ll have to view in the proof gallery.
2. The amount of final retouched photos received in the package.

All packages include
• Studio rental
• Number of selected photos
• Your high resolution fully edited photos delivered to you in an easy online gallery

To book a session, a 50% deposit is required. Fill out our form visiting Book Now or email for scheduling. Payments can be made through Square or Paypal.

If you need headshots for your employees instead of a Personal Brand Headshot contact us for pricing packages.

Hair and make up as a service is not included, however, it is highly recommended depending on the desired presentation. View How to Prepare for a Headshot Session in our FAQ.

In poor lighting conditions, studio strobe lighting may be used as a way to mimic the natural lighting or any other desired style upon request for an additional costs.

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New Work for Author and Coach Rachel

by Erica J Mitchell | Feb 7, 2022 | Blog, Branding, Client Work, Headshot

For Rachel’s headshot session we used the Natural Light Studio with the pale pink backdrop and “living room” set up styling to update her headshots and website.

Large south facing window lights were utilized as the main light source with bounce cards to add light and flags, as they are commonly known, to block light. The result is diffused light that illuminates the space in a soft flattering glow.

“Rachel has a Master of Divinity degree and is a Certified Professional Coach. Rachel serves as an executive leader in the healthcare sector. Expertise from more than 20 years of experience with meditation is woven into her work. She writes about leadership and wellbeing. Contributing writer, Fisher College of Business Lead Read Today. Author of Bringing Faith to Work, 2012 and Unzenable, 2020.” –From Rachel Reflects

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New Work for Portland’s Housing Development Center

by Erica J Mitchell | Dec 31, 2021 | Blog, Client Work, Company Teams, Headshot

Headshots for the Team

On location office individual and team photos for Portland’s Housing Development Center, a non-profit consulting group located in Portland, Oregon.

For this on location session we used the urban environment of the client’s office space as the backdrop and used the available light coming through the buildings and street as the main source of light.

In addition to bounce and flag cards we manipulated the light with the positioning of the subjects. The closer the subject to the shadow line of the light source the greater the diffused light that impacts the skin. By placing the subject next to a building with the winter light direction we were able to achieve a reduction of light to the top of the head and add dimension to the face with shadows.

“HDC is a nonprofit consulting group that works with mission-driven organizations to create and sustain affordable homes and human-service facilities.“

“Affordable homes and facilities designed, developed, and sustainably resourced to meet the needs of diverse communities.”

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3 Reasons To Update Your Headshot

by Erica J Mitchell | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog, Headshot, Photography Tips

How Often Should I Update my Headshot?

A headshot is a professional, high quality image that becomes a keystone of your personal brand. It is used to present you and your essence to the world in a wide variety of business applications, such as your website, your Facebook profile image, or your LinkedIn profile.

New headshots allow you to connect with your audience and show yourself as you look in the present moment. For many professionals, staying current is paramount and a new image is a way to promote yourself, market your services, and maintain an up-to-date brand.

How often you update depends on the use of your headshot, but chances are you will want to update it more often than you expect. New photos can keep prospects interested and connected to you, especially on social media and LinkedIn.

The following circumstances may indicate it’s time for an update:

1. New Look

Your look may have changed a great deal since your last headshot. A change in hairstyle is always a good time to update your photos, so people know what to expect when they meet you in person. And if your fashion has been updated — you might be changing your personal brand or adopting a new wardrobe — it’s a good time to update your image.

2. New Career

Your career, work place, or client base may have shifted and a new image can be a great way to mark a shift in circumstances.

3. Shift in lifestyle

You may be experiencing a time where you feel at your personal best; this is the best time to get your newest image! That fresh energy will be conveyed in your updated photo.

Timing for Updating Your HEadshot

Ultimately, any change is a good time to refresh your headshot, but, as a rule of thumb, every 6-12 months is a good amount of time for most situations. After all, we all change a lot in a year and it’s good to get new energy around your image, especially in professional circumstances.

If you are getting headshots for a company or organization you may want to consider updating the images every couple of years to keep a fresh image.

As a note:

Being up-to-date is not enough. You need a high quality headshot to really present yourself in the best light. A professional photographer takes into consideration many technical concerns like the quality of light, the pose, and the use of a high quality camera with a pro lens. Don’t settle when it comes to creating an image that will present you at your best.

Look at the work of the photographer you are interested in and make sure their headshots capture people in a natural, relaxed way. An image that doesn’t detract from the individual and shows the individual in their best light is a good sign that the photographer has the skill required to capture you well.

Below are some headshots I have taken at various locations and for a variety of professionals, from therapists to coaches to corporate employees.

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Like what you see? Contact Erica for Indoor and Outdoor Headshot Sessions starting at $300.00.

Let’s get you an updated image that will keep your personal brand fresh and engaging.

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New Work for Jenni Leasia Design

by Erica J Mitchell | Nov 1, 2021 | Blog, Client Work, Company Teams, Headshot

Headshots for the Team

On location office individual and team photos for Jenni Leasia Design, an interior design firm located in NW Portland, Oregon.

For this on location session we used the client’s large windows as our light source. In addition to bounce and flag cards we manipulated the light with the positioning of the subjects. The closer the subject to the light source the greater the light that impacts the skin. By placing the team mid way in the room we were able to get balanced light.

For the individual sessions we used left and right side light coming from the windows. By turning the subjects we were able to achieve unique lighting for each spot.

“We design high end kitchens, master suites and complete interiors for your forever home. It’s the study that calms your mind and sparks creativity; the perfectly laid-out kitchen that makes cooking a joy; the living room that inspires cozy conversations and beautiful gatherings. Our designs nurture you, and enrich every celebration and daily routine at home.”

Interior Designers

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