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Stop Letting a Bad Photo Introduce You.

SEATTLE HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER

Seattle headshots for professionals, executives and teams. Studio and on location sessions.

Guided. Same-day delivery. Individual sessions start at $375.

Quick summary: executive headshots in Seattle

Intentional, unhurried corporate headshots with live guided image selection and real-time collaborative editing.

Signature session                                               1-hour executive session, $750

Express headshot                                                  15-min portrait session, $375

Turnaround                                                                             Same-day delivery

Key feature Signature session        Wardrobe testing + live collaborative editing


Headshots That Actually Work for You

We help professionals create headshots they are genuinely proud to use across the places that matter most

- LinkedIn, company websites, press, speaker bios, and more.

Executives & Founders

Realtors & Agents

Business Owners

Attorneys & Consultants

Job Seekers & Speakers

Teams

What Makes These Headshots Different?

Guided and Intentional.  Collaborative retouching. Deliverred the same day.

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Most headshot sessions leave you with a lingering chore: sorting through proofs online,

emailing revisions back and forth, and hoping the final edit turns out the way you pictured it.

We do things differently. We build your perfect image together, from start to finish.

  • We test your wardrobe before we shoot. We photograph what you brought before the real session starts,

       so we can see how each option actually reads on camera. Some pieces surprise you, good or bad.

       We choose what gives the image the strongest foundation, together.

  • We Tackle Your Insecurities First. Most people have one thing they are secretly hoping the camera does not emphasize.

      Maybe it is a double chin, under-eyes, asymmetry, skin texture, extra weight, a tooth, or something only you notice.

      We address that first. I photograph it, retouch it in front of you. Once you see that the distraction can be softened or removed,

       you no longer have to carry that worry through the session. You can relax, be fully present, and move forward with more confidence.

  • We Build One Image Together -  instead of choosing from many. No gallery, no back and fourth emails.

       No “pick your favorite and hope it's retouched the way you like.” We build the image together in real time,

       refining the details, retouched the image together and it's ready to use.

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  • Zero Waiting Period - You leave with the finished image, not a waiting period. No gallery to sort through later,

       no email chain over revisions, you walk out with the final image the same day.

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Studio or On Location

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Same Day Delivery

* Wardrobe Tested

Guided Sessions

27 Years Experience

Choose Your Session

The Signature Session $750

The Signature Headshot Session is built around a more thoughtful, collaborative creative partnership. We photograph, review, adjust, and keep refining as we go. We compare outfits, expressions, angles, and small details until we get to the image where you think, I love this one. From there, we retouch the final photograph together in real time. You have a voice in every decision, from the details you would like refined to the things you want left completely alone. and walk out with your finished file the same day.

No follow-up emails. No revisions.

Time: 60 Minutes

Location - In Studio

Includes: The Wardrobe Test, Insecurity-First Editing, Live Selection, and Same-Day Delivery.

The Deliverable: 1 masterfully co-retouched, high-resolution digital image, delivered the same day, ready to use immediately.

Upgrades: Fell in love with more than one expression? Additional images are available for selection, collaborative retouching, and purchase during your session. 

The Express Headshot Session $375

A fast, premium update for the confident, time-crunched professional.

Time: 15 Minutes Shoot - 5 minute collaborative retouch

Location: On location

Includes: High-efficiency shooting with professional guidance.

The Process: To maximize your time, image selection and expert retouching are limited to brightening of teeth and eyes, stray hairs, 

under eye bags and dark circles and blemish removal.

The Deliverable: 1 professionally polished digital image delivered to you the same day.

8. Two Key Elements Of A Great Headshot

Two Key Elements Of A Great Headshot


What You Will Learn

In this short video, I share the two key elements that make the difference between a good headshot

and a great one. Understanding these fundamentals will help you feel more confident during your

session and walk away with images that truly represent your best self.

Whether this is your first professional headshot or you have done this many times,

these core principles apply and will help you achieve outstanding results.

The Two Essential Techniques

1. Time: Building Comfort and Detail Focus

Taking time during your session is essential to create a relaxed environment where you feel comfortable and natural. This allows us to evaluate your expressions and capture authentic emotions, check and adjust details like outfit fit and posture, build rapport with you, and identify ways to minimize imperfections subtly. The outcome is comfort and confidence that translate into a headshot you are excited to share.

2. Wardrobe: Ensuring Photographic Success

Clothing significantly affects how your final image appears. Bring multiple options of basic,

well fitting pieces such as suit jackets, blouses, and shirts. During the shoot, we try garments with tags on to assess how they photograph. We return clothes that do not photograph well, ensuring investment in flattering attire only. The goal is to find clothing that complements you and enhances the overall image quality.


Why This Approach Works

The combination of time and wardrobe selection leads to a session that feels enjoyable and productive.

This collaborative process results in highly satisfying headshots where you feel confident, comfortable, and proud to share your photos. Many clients feel excited to return for future sessions after seeing their results.

Two Key Elements Of A Great Headshot

Frequently asked questions

Rachel Alves Photography is a Seattle headshot and personal branding studio based in Pioneer Square,

serving professionals, business owners, executives, and teams with studio and on-location photography.

Sessions are available throughout Seattle and the Eastside, including Queen Anne, South Lake Union,

Belltown, Ballard, Capitol Hill, Magnolia, West Seattle, Georgetown, SoDo, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Issaquah.

Headshots | Branding | Portraits | Dogs | About | Contact

253-525-4598 | By Appointment Only Monday–Saturday  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Studio Address - 321 3rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Areas Served

 

Based in Pioneer Square, I create branding photography for clients throughout Seattle and the Eastside, including Queen Anne, South Lake Union, Belltown, Ballard, Capitol Hill, Magnolia, West Seattle, Georgetown, SoDo, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Issaquah.

 

Home | Branding | Portraits | Dogs | About | Contact

Tel 253-525-4598 | By Appointment Only | Hours Mon - Sat 9am To 5pm |

Studio Address - 321 3rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

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